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Event:
UCF 23: Adunga Jr v Roth
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Roth.
A jab from Adunga Jr does it's job there.
Adunga Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roth's head backwards.
Roth avoids a kick to the body.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight right.
Roth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adunga Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Roth with that takedown attempt.
Adunga Jr tries to land a front kick but Roth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adunga Jr throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Adunga Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adunga Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roth will feel that in the morning.
Adunga Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adunga Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##KD#
Adunga Jr lands a big right hand that sends Roth crashing to the mat! Adunga Jr stays standing though and waves Roth back to his feet!#ROC#Roth is rocked!#TD2#
Adunga Jr gets caught napping as Roth dives in and scores a takedown. Adunga Jr manages to retain guard.
Adunga Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Roth wants to control from the top but Adunga Jr keeps moving.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adunga Jr is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Adunga Jr pushes Roth off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adunga Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
Roth avoids the head kick by Adunga Jr.
It seemed like Roth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adunga Jr misses with a looping left.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roth moves out of range of the body kick from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Roth misses.
Adunga Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Roth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Roth prevents Adunga Jr from escaping the position.
Roth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adunga Jr wants to get back to his feet but Roth drags him back down.
Adunga Jr prevents Roth from improving position.
Adunga Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Adunga Jr prevents Roth from taking his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Adunga Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adunga Jr is looking to escape.
Roth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Roth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adunga Jr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Adunga Jr dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Adunga Jr is looking to counter punch.
Roth misses with an uppercut. Adunga Jr saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Adunga Jr misses the target.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adunga Jr misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth misses with a hook. Adunga Jr ducked under it nicely.
Roth throws a jab but it's blocked by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr looks to throw the jab but Roth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Roth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a low kick, looking for Roth's leg but Roth calmly moves out of range.
As Adunga Jr backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Adunga Jr manages to avoid it all.
Adunga Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Roth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adunga Jr.
Roth takes a swing at Adunga Jr's ribcage but misses.
Adunga Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Adunga Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
Nice body punch from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth misses with a hook
and Adunga Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Adunga Jr lands with a right hand.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Adunga Jr throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adunga Jr connects with a right hand. Roth shakes it off.
Adunga Jr drops Roth with a huge uppercut! Roth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Adunga Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwadwo Adunga Jr! |
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Event:
UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Almeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Almeda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Almeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth shoots in for a double leg but Almeda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
Almeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Almeda misses with a body shot.
Roth slips a jab from Almeda.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roth lands a two punch combo.
Roth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeda defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Almeda counters with a left to the body.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Almeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Roth blocks a head kick by Almeda.
Almeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
Roth has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from Almeda lands but Roth takes it in his stride.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almeda.
A little feinted left hand from Roth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Roth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Almeda sprawls well initially but Roth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Almeda defends it.
Almeda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Almeda is staying active underneath Roth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almeda is controlling Roth's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Almeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Almeda.
Almeda tries to strike from the bottom.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Almeda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeda looking to control.
Almeda is striking but Roth is not phased and passes to half guard.
Almeda wants to control the action here but instead Roth manages to pass to full mount!
Almeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Roth controlling from the full mount.
Almeda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Almeda wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Roth has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Almeda taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth!
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear and Furnace Performance.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch but Chi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chi.
Chi lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Chi misses.
Chi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chi scores with a shot to the body.
Chi lands with a cross.
Roth moves away from the strike by Chi.
As Chi looks to move away, Roth throws a big counter combo but Chi just gets out of the way.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roth jumps guard but Chi stands there with Roth around his waist. Roth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Chi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Chi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chi catches Roth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roth moves in looking to clinch but Chi pushes him off.
Roth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chi throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Chi lands a jab to the head.
Chi throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Roth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chi.
Roth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Chi misses with a jab to the body
and Roth counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Chi has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Roth manages to pull guard.
Chi is pushing down on Roth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roth is fighting to maintain full guard but Chi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chi trying to control the pace.
Roth gets full guard.
Roth trying to keep a closed guard but Chi is proving a slippery customer.
Chi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Chi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chi stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Chi defends it easily.
Chi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Chi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chi has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Chi wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.#SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Chi pushes his legs off easily.
Chi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chi is aware though and is defending well.
Chi stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.#SUB#
Chi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Roth has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chi is looking to defend but Roth has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chi! Roth pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Hanma misses.
Roth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma connects with a right hand. Roth shakes it off.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Hanma sends Roth crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hanma is motioning to the referee to let Roth up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Philip Roth has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Roth's body.
Hanma drops Roth with a naaaaasty hook - Roth is in real trouble here! Hanma dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Baki Hanma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 95
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Roth dives in and scores a takedown into Goat's guard.
Goat wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
Goat wants to improve his position but instead Roth has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
Goat tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Goat is doing well to control the position and prevent Roth from advancing to side control.#T1#
Roth wants to take a breather but Goat is having none of it. #SUB#
Roth 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.
Roth is taking a breather. Goat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roth trying to advance position but Goat counters by regaining guard.
Goat is trying to control the position but Roth postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goat keeps trying to improve his position.
Roth controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goat.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roth punishes Goat's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Goat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roth to the ground. Goat is now in Roth's guard.#SUB#
Goat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Roth has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Goat doesn't defend quickly enough and Roth has managed to lock this one up! Can Goat escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roth on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Roth moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Roth has clasped his hands together around CleaPain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Roth
CleaPain tries to buck Roth off but Roth is having none of it.
Roth wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Roth staying calm.
Roth advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (0) vs (6) Roth
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (9) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. CleaPain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
What can CleaPain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
CleaPain is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Roth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but CleaPain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for the choke from the back position but CleaPain is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Roth working for a choke but CleaPain reverses nicely into Roth 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Roth
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead CleaPain passes into half guard.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CleaPain passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (13) Roth#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roth's arms. #SUB2#
Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (13) Roth#T4##SUB2#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Roth has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth looking for a triangle here. CleaPain is fighting it but it looks tight! Roth pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, CleaPain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Roth clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Roth jumps guard.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #SUB#
Bergman sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Roth doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bergman paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Roth - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Roth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Roth feints and as Kerr raises his hands in defense, Roth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roth passes Kerr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kerr has a hand on Roth's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Roth takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kerr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerr defends well.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Roth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Kerr defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Roth has his foot on Kerr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kerr works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerr is in close to Roth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerr defends it easily.
Kerr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kerr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kerr passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kerr passes to side control.
Roth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Roth tries to improve position but can't.
Kerr trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
Kerr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerr is working Roth over with some ground and pound from side control.
Roth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Kerr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roth tries to bench press Kerr off him but Kerr keeps the position.
Kerr working away.
Kerr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Roth some visible discomfort.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kerr working the body and head with strikes.
Roth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Roth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth prevents Kerr from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth wants to control but Kerr postures up.
Kerr is working Roth over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kerr cracks Roth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kerr controlling from side mount.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kerr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Roth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kerr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roth quickly recovers to half guard.
Kerr prevents Roth from improving his position.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.
Kerr working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Roth moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerr with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kerr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kerr postures up.
Roth keeping full guard, as Kerr tries to pass. #SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
#SUB#
Roth looking for subs off his back but Kerr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Roth tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerr stalling.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Kerr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerr wants to take a breather but Roth is having none of it.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Kerr trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Kerr postures up and lands a big shot to Roth's brow. #SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
Kerr lands a couple of digs.
Kerr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.#SUB#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerr distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Kerr passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roth tries to roll over but Kerr keeps him under control.
Kerr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Kerr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerr.
Roth wants to improve his position but Kerr is controlling well.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerr tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Kerr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roth just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kerr on the side of the head. #TD2#
Roth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kerr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kerr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roth's guard.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kerr winds up and cracks Roth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr wants to pass to mount but Roth is defending the position.
Kerr uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
Roth taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Roth is rocked!
Roth tries to hold on but Kerr pushes him away.
Oh Roth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Kerr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roth looks a forlorn figure.
Kerr softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Roth is out cold! Kerr jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
A less than humble Mark Kerr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Roth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasco was covering up waiting for the punch and Roth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasco is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velasco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (2) Roth
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Roth has his foot on Velasco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velasco escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (2) Roth
You can see the frustration on Roth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Velasco is trying to get an arm triangle but Roth is defending well. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roth is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Velasco trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth struggling a bit here.
Velasco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is looking to advance position but Roth won't allow it.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (8) vs (2) Roth
Velasco works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velasco (11) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth has hold of Velasco's leg, trying to break free but it's let Velasco lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Roth is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Velasco throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ninja Siberian!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Roth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (0) Siberian
Roth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (5) vs (0) Siberian
Siberian tries to reverse the position but Roth maintains control.#SUB#
Roth has control of Siberian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Siberian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roth moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Roth (8) vs (0) Siberian
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roth is hanging on to Siberian's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth biding his time, controlling Siberian.
Roth controlling well, preventing Siberian from escaping the position.
Roth biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1##SUB#
Roth is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Siberian won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Roth off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Monroe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monroe tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Roth with that takedown attempt.
As Roth tries to get set, Monroe tries to push him back and clinch up but Roth manages to avoid the attempt.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roth.
Mark Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Roth.#TD2#
Roth scores with a takedown into Monroe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monroe (0) vs (2) Roth
Roth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monroe looking for subs off his back but Roth has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Monroe manages to get to full guard.
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monroe controlling the position.#T2#
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monroe is trying to keep Roth in close.
Roth controlling from the top position.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Roth pushing down on Monroe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monroe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roth is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Well, if Roth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Roth passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Monroe (0) vs (5) Roth
Roth fails to advance to Monroe's back.
Monroe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Roth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Monroe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Monroe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Monroe (2) vs (5) Roth
Roth keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. #T5#
Monroe controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.#SUB#
Monroe drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Monroe off! Monroe jumps back into Roth's guard. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Monroe trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.#SUB2#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Monroe looking to pass the guard.
Monroe pushing down on Roth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Roth moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Roth has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monroe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roth has tightened it up now! Monroe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hendrik Jan Schottink! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schottink shoots in looking for a takedown but Roth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schottink's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roth with the counter takedown but Schottink avoids it easily.
Schottink shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Schottink drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schottink (2) vs (0) Roth#SUB2#
Roth has an active guard here but Schottink has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Schottink is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is staying active underneath Schottink, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schottink pulls his head out easily.
Roth is staying active underneath Schottink, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schottink pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Schottink is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schottink trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schottink is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schottink is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schottink is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lefevre moves into range and clinches up with Roth.#TD2#
Lefevre has hold of one of Roth's legs. Roth is fighting the takedown attempt but Lefevre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Lefevre
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.
Lefevre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into half guard.
Roth trying to get back to full guard but Lefevre takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Lefevre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is desperately trying to improve his position but Lefevre has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Lefevre looking to control but Roth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefevre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Roth to control.
Roth has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (8) Lefevre
Roth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lefevre's guard. Nice work there by Roth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (8) Lefevre
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefevre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefevre has Roth pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Roth trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Roth controlling from the top position.
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass. #T3#
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Lefevre.
Lefevre trying to control the position.
Roth wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Roth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lefevre has his foot on Roth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roth works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Roth wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Lefevre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (10) Lefevre
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefevre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (4) vs (12) Lefevre#SUB#
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lefevre escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (4) vs (15) Lefevre
Roth looking for a sweep but Lefevre has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (4) vs (17) Lefevre#T6#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth tries to hold on but Lefevre pushes him away.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
Lefevre wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Roth is trying to reverse the position but instead Lefevre has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Roth (4) vs (20) Lefevre
Roth is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lefevre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roth trying to control the action but Lefevre just sinks the hooks in.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Roth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Roth is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Roth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lefevre's arms.
Roth just trying to survive but Lefevre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roth tries to break free.
Lefevre is trying to stick to Roth's back but Roth is turning into Lefevre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lefevre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Lefevre
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth postures up.
#SUB#
Roth 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.
#SUB#
Lefevre is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Roth is just content to waste time from the top position. Lefevre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Lefevre has his hands on Roth's head, controlling the position.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Lefevre is trying to keep Roth in close.
Lefevre is pulling down on Roth's head to control his posture. #T11##SUB#
Roth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lefevre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roth has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (22) Lefevre
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lefevre passes into half guard.
Roth trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#T12##SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (25) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lefevre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Roth wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth trying to control here.
Lefevre slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driscoll Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roth. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (0) vs (2) Roth
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Roth drops back looking for a leg! Driscoll Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Driscoll Jr manages to kick Roth off! Roth jumps back into Driscoll Jr's guard.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position.
#T1#
Roth trying to control but Driscoll Jr is working from the bottom.
Roth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (0) vs (5) Roth
Driscoll Jr is letting Roth control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Roth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Driscoll Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driscoll Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roth working away.#SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driscoll Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Roth stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Roth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Roth tries to move into full mount but can't pass Driscoll Jr's legs.
Roth trying to control the action but Driscoll Jr is working from the bottom.
Roth working away.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driscoll Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but Driscoll Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (5) Roth#T5##SUB2#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Driscoll Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Driscoll Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Roth looking for subs from the bottom but Driscoll Jr mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (5) vs (5) Roth#T6#
Roth can't escape the position.
Roth regains half guard.
Roth is not content to let Driscoll Jr control the position.
Roth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Roth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Driscoll Jr stacks Roth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Driscoll Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (8) vs (5) Roth
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
Roth tries to improve position but can't.
Roth sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.#T8#
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Roth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Driscoll Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (11) vs (5) Roth
Roth is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Driscoll Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Roth looks to move to half guard but instead Driscoll Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Driscoll Jr (13) vs (5) Roth
Roth tries to reverse the position but Driscoll Jr maintains control.
Roth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Driscoll Jr (16) vs (5) Roth#SUB#
Roth fending off the submission attempt from Driscoll Jr.
Roth trying to control the position but Driscoll Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Roth tries to escape but Driscoll Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Driscoll Jr is not going to allow Roth to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Driscoll Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Driscoll Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Roth right now.
Roth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Driscoll Jr's guard. Nice work there by Roth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (16) vs (7) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Driscoll Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Driscoll Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (18) vs (7) Roth#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Roth wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Driscoll Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Driscoll Jr passes into half guard.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Roth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Driscoll Jr trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Driscoll Jr 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.
Roth is trying to maintain the position but Driscoll Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driscoll Jr is working away from the top position though.#T14##SUB#
Driscoll Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Driscoll Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driscoll Jr takes the fight on points by 18 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rory Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Roth
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallagher trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Gallagher is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gallagher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gallagher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Roth
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (2) vs (4) Roth
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Velasco is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Roth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velasco, who protects the arm well.
Velasco wants to control but Roth postures up.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura but Velasco is defending well.
Roth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Velasco really is a fat lump.
Roth gets to mount! Velasco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (6) Roth
Velasco sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Velasco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T3#
Velasco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth passes Velasco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Velasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T4#
Velasco is pressing down on Roth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasco controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself.
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Velasco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (2) vs (9) Roth
Velasco is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roth is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (11) Roth
Roth avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5##SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velasco is now in Roth's guard. A big mistake from Roth there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (4) vs (11) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is looking to cinch up a triangle. Velasco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roth's body to avoid the submission. Roth has instead reached around Velasco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roth arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Damien Kaufmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kaufmann forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Roth tries to pull guard but Kaufmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaufmann smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kaufmann clinches with his opponent.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaufmann.
#TD#
Kaufmann is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roth can't fight it off and eventually Kaufmann manages to take the fight to the floor. Roth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaufmann (2) vs (0) Roth
Kaufmann won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth looking to control.
#SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Kaufmann defends it easily.
Kaufmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Roth is looking to sweep but instead, Kaufmann has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Roth working for submissions but it's allowed Kaufmann to get to half guard.
Roth wants to control but Kaufmann is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kaufmann trying to control the pace.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roth trying to control but Kaufmann postures up.
#T3#
Roth wants to improve his position but Kaufmann is controlling well.
Kaufmann controlling the pace.
Roth trying to hold on to Kaufmann's head to control him but Kaufmann postures up.
Roth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaufmann haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaufmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Kaufmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaufmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roth wants to improve his position but Kaufmann is controlling well.
Kaufmann is thwarting Roth's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Roth looking for subs from the bottom but Kaufmann mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaufmann (5) vs (0) Roth
Kaufmann controlling from mount.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Kaufmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roth wants to hold on but Kaufmann pushes him away.
Roth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann controlling the pace for now.
Roth wants to control but Kaufmann is having none of it.
Roth is looking to improve his position but Kaufmann isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Kaufmann content just to control the position here.
Roth wants to hold on but Kaufmann pushes him away.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Roth tries to get to full guard but Kaufmann has control of the leg.
Kaufmann trying to mount his opponent but Roth defends it.
Roth trying to get back to full guard but Kaufmann takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaufmann (8) vs (0) Roth#T7#
Kaufmann wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time.
Kaufmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaufmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Roth tries to hold on but Kaufmann pushes him away. #T8#
Roth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roth on the ground.
Kaufmann controlling from mount.
Roth is looking to improve his position but Kaufmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Roth keeps trying to improve his position.
Roth tries to improve his position but instead Kaufmann has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kaufmann (11) vs (0) Roth
Kaufmann biding his time, looking for the opening.
Roth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Kaufmann is riding his opponent, not letting Roth buck him off.
Kaufmann is hanging on to Roth's back as he tries to escape.
Kaufmann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kaufmann avoiding Roth 's attempts to control his hands.
Kaufmann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Kaufmann has the hooks in. Roth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roth is still trying to improve position.
Kaufmann slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roth is in bad spot here.
Kaufmann really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Roth.#T11#
Roth tries to roll but Kaufmann sticks to his back.
Kaufmann keeps control of the position easily here as Roth tries to buck him off.
Roth trying to control the hands but Kaufmann breaks the grip.
We've been informed that Roth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roth is in bad spot here.
Good control from Kaufmann.
Kaufmann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Roth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaufmann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roth's body.
Roth trying to control but not successfully.
Roth rolls, trying to escape but Kaufmann keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Kaufmann doesn't have the hooks in and Roth manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaufmann (11) vs (2) Roth
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaufmann swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Roth has gone for a leg lock! Kaufmann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaufmann (13) vs (2) Roth
Kaufmann forces his way into half guard.
Kaufmann is taking a breather. Roth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kaufmann jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaufmann (16) vs (2) Roth#T14#
Kaufmann slows the pace down.
Roth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roth trying to hold on to Kaufmann's head to control him but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roth moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaufmann has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaufmann takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ray Cartier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Roth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartier (2) vs (0) Roth#SUB2#
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth has his feet on Cartier's thighs here. He's pushed Cartier off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cartier screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Roth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Anderson
Roth is trying to improve his position.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roth wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roth, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Roth denies him.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (0) vs (7) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roth tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Roth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (10) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson working for a choke but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Roth showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Roth turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (10) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (12) Anderson#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (15) Anderson
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roth is holding on tight.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Roth is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Roth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.#T5##SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (18) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well. #T6#
Roth is looking for a sweep.
Roth manages to get back to half guard.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Roth won't allow Anderson to pass to mount. #T7#
Roth tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Roth defending well.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roth (6) vs (18) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working for the choke. #SUB#
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Roth doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Anderson#SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (23) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Roth tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Roth is in no mood to give up.
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Roth from improving his position.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it. #T10#
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Roth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson passes Roth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Roth is defending it quite comfortably.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth gets full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson won't allow Roth to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roth is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (26) Anderson
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (6) vs (28) Anderson#T13#
Roth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Anderson looks winded!#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Anderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roth pulls down on the head and he's put Anderson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Obolensky shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roth with the counter takedown but Obolensky avoids it easily.#TD#
Obolensky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obolensky lands in his opponent's guard.
Obolensky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Obolensky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.
Obolensky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obolensky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obolensky stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Obolensky scoring with punches and elbows.
Obolensky trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Obolensky keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Roth is still trying to improve position.
Obolensky trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
Roth prevents Obolensky from improving position.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Obolensky keeps moving and retains side control.
Roth manages to get back to half guard.
Obolensky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Roth defending well.
Obolensky trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away. #T2#
Obolensky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth has hold of Obolensky's hands but Obolensky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obolensky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obolensky winds up and cracks Roth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obolensky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obolensky passes to side control.
Obolensky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Obolensky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Obolensky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roth!
Obolensky raining down hammerfists from mount.
Obolensky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obolensky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obolensky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth is squirming around, avoiding Obolensky's attempts to control the action.
Obolensky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obolensky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roth's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obolensky lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Roth! Obolensky sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Roth and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexei Obolensky! |
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