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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Askrew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roark.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Roark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Roark.
Askrew keeps the fight on the outside.
Roark misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Askrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roark, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askrew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Askrew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roark has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Askrew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roark defends it well. #SUB2#
Askrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roark is just riding it out for now. Askrew eventually gives up the hold.
Askrew looks winded!#SUB2#
Askrew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roark sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roark has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Roark defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askrew dominated that round.
That's time! Roark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Roark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Askrew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askrew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roark throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Askrew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roark sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askrew. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Askrew wants to work for an arm triangle but Roark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askrew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askrew's back!
Askrew tries to break free.
Askrew breaks Roark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Askrew passes Roark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Askrew seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roark defends it well.
Roark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roark has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askrew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Roark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.#REVR#
Roark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roark moves into full mount! Askrew won't be happy about that!
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Roark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Askrew is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Askrew is squirming around, avoiding Roark's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Roark working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Askrew tries to reverse the position but Roark maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askrew regains half guard.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Askrew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roark misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Roark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roark throws a series of punches but Askrew moves out of range.
Roark misses with a few strikes there.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Roark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roark tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roark won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Askrew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Roark is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Askrew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askrew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roark tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roark, who protects the arm well.
Roark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askrew off and has taken his back!#T3#
Askrew rolls, trying to escape but Roark keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Askrew is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roark gets his way!
Ben Askrew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askrew is trying to break free.
Askrew turns into Roark and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Askrew drops back looking for a leg! Roark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roark manages to kick Askrew off! Askrew jumps back into Roark's guard. #SUB2#
Askrew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roark dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Askrew has his foot on Roark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roark works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Askrew looking for a guillotine here but Roark defends easily.
Roark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Roark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Theron Roark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Askrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roark defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Askrew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Askrew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2022 |
#R1#
King scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Theron Roark has been cut.
A low kick lands for King.
Roark tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from King.
Raymond King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roark dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Roark's head and hops out.
The fighters circle, before King throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roark's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! King lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Raymond King!
Raymond King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Maximum Human Performance logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Helvig lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Helvig tests Roark's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Roark moves into the clinch.
Helvig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helvig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helvig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roark backwards. #TD2#
Roark manages to pull guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Roark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Roark is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roark is looking for a triangle but Helvig pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Roark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Helvig stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Roark throws up his legs and catches Helvig in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Helvig tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Roark! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Theron Roark! |
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Event:
HFC 1:New Era
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nokru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roark, pushing him back against the cage.
Roark managing to block the knees to the body from Nokru.
Roark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nokru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Nokru works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roark wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokru controlling from the top position.
Nokru advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Nokru is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roark is just riding it out for now. Nokru eventually gives up the hold.
Nokru wants to pass the guard but Roark is defending well.
Roark is trying to control but Nokru passes into side control!
Nokru moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nokru trying to control the position but Roark is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nokru controlling from side mount.
Roark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Nokru.
Nokru is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nokru trying to control the position but Roark is working away.
Roark is looking to reverse the position.
Roark can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Nokru working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Roark is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nokru.
Nokru throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roark manages to get to full guard.
Roark is controlling Nokru's posture.#SUB2#
Roark is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nokru frees his head nicely. Oh but Roark has switched to an armbar! Nokru is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Theron Roark! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1105 Round 3
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tight. Roark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tight connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Theron Roark has been cut.
Tight just misses with a punch to the body.
Roark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tight manages to circle out of the way.
Roark slips a jab and a cross from Tight.
Tight misses with a straight right.
Roark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roark slips a jab from Tight.
Roark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tight.
Tight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roark is looking to clinch.
Tony Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tight tries to bum rush Roark with a series of wild strikes but Roark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tight swinging wildly here.
Roark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Tight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roark moves away.
Tight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roark tries to counter by clinching up but Tight breaks away and moves out of range.
Roark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roark blocks a jab.
Roark tries to clinch but Tight moves out of range.
Tight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roark's head.
Tight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tony Tight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Roark is looking to clinch.
Tight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tight tries to bum rush Roark with a series of wild strikes but Roark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roark staying out of range there.
Roark is looking to counter the offense by Tight and move into the clinch.
Tight looks to land a right hand but Roark moved out of range.
Roark tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tight. Roark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roark wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Tight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Tight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roark doesn't seem bothered though.
Roark doesn't manage to clinch there - Tight circles away.
Roark dodges the punch combination from Tight.
Roark is looking to counter the offense by Tight and move into the clinch.
Tight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tight throws a one two combo.
Roark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Tight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roark moves away.
Tight misses with a hook
and Roark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Tight.
Roark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tight as he jumps to the side.
Tight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tight throws a right hand that Roark ducks under and follows up with a left that Roark also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theron Roark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roark dodges the punch combination from Tight.
Roark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tight misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Tight.#T1#
Roark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roark wants to clinch.
Tight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roark tries to close the distance and clinch but Tight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tight throws a hook to the side of Roark's head but Roark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Roark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Tight keeps the fight on the outside.
Tight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roark.
Roark doesn't manage to clinch there - Tight circles away.
Tight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tony Tight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tight.
Roark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tight throws out the jab.
Theron Roark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roark is looking to counter the offense by Tight and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roark doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Roark is rocked!#T3#
Tight cracks Roark with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Tight! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1105 Round 2
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Roark misses with a body kick.
Roark lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Peters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Peters tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well.
Peters is chipping away with strikes.
Roark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roark is not content to let Peters control the position.
Peters working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Peters throws an elbow but Roark slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peters is trying to ground and pound but Roark uses the momentary lack of control by Peters to regain half guard.
Peters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peters thows a huge punch but Roark dodges it nicely.
Peters thows a huge punch but Roark dodges it nicely.
Peters wants to free his trapped foot but Roark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roark manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Peters trying to control but Roark is working from the bottom.
Peters is in close to Roark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peters trying to control the position from guard on top but Roark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters stops Roark from standing up.
Peters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roark is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Peters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roark tries to bum rush Peters with a series of wild strikes but Peters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roark looks for the body kick but Peters saw that one coming.
Roark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roark misses with a few strikes there.
Roark misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Peters scores with a takedown into Roark's guard.
Roark has his feet on Peters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Peters fails to land the takedown.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roark misses with a double jab
#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Peters counters with a shoot takedown. Roark fights it but they end up in guard.
Roark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peters.
Peters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peters throwing strikes from guard but Roark blocks nicely.
Peters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theron Roark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Roark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roark defends it nicely.
Roark fails to land the takedown.
Peters feinted with a counter takedown.
Roark stuffs the takedown attempt from Peters. Peters gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Peters dives in and scores a takedown into Roark's guard.
Peters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roark wants to stand but Peters is controlling the position. #T1#
Roark keeping moving, preventing Peters from controlling successfully.
Peters throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Roark has his foot on Peters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peters works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Roark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Roark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peters to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Peters has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Peters tightening his grip on Roark, looking for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Roark is having to fend off submission attempts from Peters, who is looking to sink in the choke. Peters doesn't have the hooks in though and Roark manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Peters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peters manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Peters postures up.
Peters is looking to stand up but Roark won't let him.
Peters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dave Peters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roark being controlled here, momentarily.
Roark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peters throws an elbow that misses. Roark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peters's guard. Nice move by Roark!#REVB##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Peters is looking for a triangle here but Roark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Roark tries for a kimura but Peters is defending well.
Peters is not content to let Roark control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Roark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peters crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roark - the referee stops the clock and Peters gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roark. Peters manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roark defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Roark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roark moves in looking to clinch but Peters pushes him off.
Peters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roark sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Peters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roark did well to prevent Peters getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters with the ground and pound but Roark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Peters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Peters throws a big elbow that misses.
Peters forces his way into half guard.
Roark wants to control but Peters is keeping busy.
Peters is controlling the pace.
Roark is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Peters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roark is not content to let Peters control the position.
Peters is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Peters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peters is in Roark's guard.
Peters trying to control but Roark is working from the bottom.
Peters looking to sit in guard and control but Roark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Roark trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Peters looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Roark has picked Peters up and slammed him! Peters can't keep hold of the triangle and Roark manages to pass to side control!
Roark throws a strike aimed at the side of Peters's head but Peters avoids it well.
Roark grinds an elbow into Peters's temple.
Peters is trying to control Roark's posture but Roark avoids it.
Roark is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Peters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4##SU2#
Roark stands up and beckons Peters to his feet.
Roark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Peters moves into range and clinches up with Roark.#TD#
Peters is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roark can't fight it off and eventually Peters manages to take the fight to the floor. Roark looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peters wants to control from the top but Roark keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Peters.
I think Roark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Theron Roark!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Theron Roark!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Theron Roark!
Theron Roark wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1105 Round 1
Date: Jun 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hood moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hood decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Roark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roark trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Roark won't allow Hood to sweep him here.
Hood keeping moving, preventing Roark from controlling successfully.
Hood trying to keep a closed guard but Roark is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Roark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Hood wants to sweep but no luck.
Roark stands and throws Hood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hood struggling a bit here.
Roark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hood!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roark wants to control the pace but Hood is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Roark is working for a guillotine from mount but Hood frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Roark is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hood to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hood shrugs it off. #T2##SUB#
Roark working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hood looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Roark! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theron Roark! |
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