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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Gladius #21
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
MBaku clinches up with Rooj and pushes him back against the cage.
Rooj looking for a takedown.
Rooj wants a takedown but no success here.
MBaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MBaku lands a left hand.
MBaku is pressed up against the cage. Rooj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MBaku down to the mat. MBaku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheer Rooj.#TD#
MBaku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by MBaku.
Rooj is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku controlling the position.
Rooj tries to buck MBaku off but MBaku is having none of it.#SUB#
MBaku has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rooj is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MBaku yanks on the arm and Rooj is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MBaku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
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Event:
Gladius #19
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Rooj tries to clinch there but MBaku circles away.
Sheer Rooj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooj looks winded!#CL#
Rooj gets tackled into the cage by MBaku. MBaku maintains the clinch.
MBaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rooj backwards.
MBaku lands with a short shot to the head.
Rooj goes for a takedown attempt but MBaku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
MBaku rushes Rooj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from MBaku.
Rooj takes a shot to the head.
MBaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rooj backwards.
MBaku lands a shoulder strike.
MBaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Rooj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MBaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rooj is still on wobbly legs! Can MBaku finish him?
MBaku creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rooj with a big uppercut! Rooj tries to clinch up but MBaku pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rooj to the mat! Rooj covers up and MBaku unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mokonzo MBaku!
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Event:
Gladius #17
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rooj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rooj is in Romero's guard.
Rooj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rooj won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Rooj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rooj is one step ahead there.
Romero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rooj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rooj stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Romero trying to control the position.
Rooj trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rooj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rooj is one step ahead there.
Rooj working some strikes from top position.
Rooj scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooj stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooj's guard. #REVR##T2#
Rooj trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Romero distracts Rooj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rooj looking for a sweep. Not yet Rooj, not yet.
Rooj lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Rooj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rooj is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Romero is trying to control the position but Rooj postures up.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooj's guard. #REVR#
Rooj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero punching from the bottom.
Rooj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Rooj trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooj throwing strikes but missing.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero trying to control the position.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romero lands a decent punch to the body there.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rooj has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
Romero won't allow Rooj to sweep him here. #T4#
Rooj keeps trying to improve his position.
Romero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rooj can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rooj looks winded!
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Rooj has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Rooj.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rooj's head.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero controls the position.
Romero advances nicely into full mount.
Romero breaks from Rooj's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Rooj is rocked!
Romero landing punches.
Rooj is still in real trouble! Can Romero finish him?
Romero content just to control the position here.
Rooj seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rooj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rooj looks up at the clock and then as Romero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rooj smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romero tries to bench press Rooj off him but Rooj keeps the position.
Rooj working away.
Romero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rooj off and has taken his back!
Rooj is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Romero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Rooj right now.
Romero is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Romero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero lands a shot to the head.
Romero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rooj hold on?
I really don't envy Rooj right now.
Rooj is breathing heavily.
Romero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rooj hold on?
#T1#
Romero is riding his opponent, not letting Rooj buck him off.
Romero keeps control of the position as Rooj tries to break free.
Romero keeps control of the position easily here as Rooj tries to buck him off.
Romero lands shots from the back.
Romero is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rooj. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Romero landing with strikes.
Romero lands a big shot to the side of the head and Rooj goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Romero!
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Event:
Gladius #13
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
That Ever Lived drops Rooj with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rooj looks back up at him and smiles so That Ever Lived waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Rooj is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sheer Rooj has been cut.
Rooj is breathing heavily.
That Ever Lived fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rooj out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). The That Ever Lived!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Mahal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leubler! But no joy.
Mahal slips under a jab from Leubler.
The fighters circling - Leubler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Mahal shoots in and gets a takedown into Leubler's guard.
Mahal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leubler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahal pushes down on Leubler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Mahal looking for a submission but Leubler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mahal drops back looking for a leg! Leubler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leubler manages to kick Mahal off! Mahal jumps back into Leubler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leubler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mahal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Mahal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leubler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leubler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mahal striking off his back but it's not causing Leubler any problems.
Leubler preventing the sweep.
Leubler postures up.
Leubler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leubler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Mahal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mahal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahal is breathing heavily.
Leubler stands up out of Mahal's guard for a moment - Mahal manages to land a nice upkick.
Leubler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leubler stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahal. Mahal gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Leubler. No joy for Mahal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taaj Mahal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Mahal.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leubler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahal.
#CL2#
Leubler clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Leubler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Mahal shoots for a double leg takedown but Leubler sprawls well. He's pushed Mahal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leubler unleashes a big counter combination but Mahal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leubler misses the jab.
Mahal slips a jab from Leubler.
Leubler stuffs the takedown.
Leubler misses with a straight left.
Leubler misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Leubler.
Leubler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahal fails with a takedown attempt.
Leubler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leubler connects with a nice looking jab.
Leubler missing with a left hand there. Mahal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leubler misses with an uppercut. Mahal saw that one coming.
Leubler throws a hook but Mahal avoids it easily.
Mahal moves out of range as Leubler strikes.
Mahal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leubler throws out the jab. #T4#
Mahal moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leubler.
Taaj Mahal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leubler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahal was well out of range. Poor timing from Leubler.
Leubler misses with an uppercut. Mahal saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leubler but Leubler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leubler connects with a crisp jab.
Mahal blocks a jab.
Leubler throws a jab when Mahal was well out of range.
Mahal looks for a takedown but Leubler sprawls well.
Leubler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leubler scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Leubler misses the target.
Leubler misses with a hook. Mahal ducked under it nicely.
Mahal blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nias Leubler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Leubler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahal.
Leubler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahal has a takedown stuffed.
Mahal looks for a takedown but Leubler sprawls well.
Nias Leubler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahal slips a straight right by Leubler.
Leubler throws an overhand right that lands on Mahal's shoulder, as Mahal tries to avoid the shot.
Mahal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leubler as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taaj Mahal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leubler misses with an uppercut. Mahal saw that one coming.#TD#
Mahal gets a takedown into half guard.
Mahal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leubler is looking for a sweep. Mahal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mahal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leubler defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mahal is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
Mahal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leubler tries to get to full guard but Mahal has control of the leg.
Leubler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leubler has control of Mahal's left arm, preventing Mahal from doing any damage.
Mahal won't allow Leubler to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leubler has his hands on Mahal's head, controlling the position.
Leubler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mahal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mahal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leubler is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mahal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leubler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mahal, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Leubler looking to pass the guard.
Mahal wants to sweep here but Leubler controlling him for the moment.
Leubler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leubler stopping the sweep attempt from Mahal.
Leubler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leubler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahal is retaining full guard.
Mahal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahal keeping full guard, as Leubler tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leubler throws a low kick but Mahal avoids it.
Mahal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahal slips under a jab from Leubler.
Taaj Mahal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leubler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leubler scores with a nice head shot.
Mahal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leubler avoids it really well and circles away.
Leubler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nias Leubler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leubler misses with an uppercut. Mahal saw that one coming.
Leubler misses with a looping right.
Mahal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mahal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nias Leubler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mahal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mahal slips under a jab from Leubler.
Mahal slips a jab from Leubler.
Leubler tests Mahal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leubler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leubler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahal fails with the takedown
and Leubler counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taaj Mahal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahal fails to land the takedown.
Mahal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leubler but Leubler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leubler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahal in his tracks.
Leubler throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leubler throws out a loose jab but Mahal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Leubler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leubler misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Leubler misses its intended target.
Mahal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leubler's waist but Leubler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mahal off to one side.
Leubler misses with an uppercut.
Mahal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leubler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahal slips a straight right by Leubler.
Leubler throws out a powerful jab.
Leubler thuds his right hand into Mahal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leubler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahal's head backwards.#ROC2#
Mahal is rocked!
Leubler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Mahal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahal defending well as Leubler loads up on a big left hand.
Mahal seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Leubler finds it's way through Mahal's defenses.
Leubler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leubler throws out a loose jab but Mahal uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leubler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahal.
As Leubler looks to move away, Mahal throws a big counter combo but Leubler just gets out of the way.
Mahal ducks under a wild hook from Leubler.
Mahal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leubler.
#T2#
Leubler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahal.
Mahal staying out of range there.
Leubler with a hook.
Leubler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahal slips under a jab.
Mahal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leubler misses with a hook.
Mahal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leubler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahal somewhat.
Leubler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leubler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leubler throws a hook but Mahal blocks it.
Mahal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leubler swivels and escapes.#T3#
Leubler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahal fails to land the takedown.
Leubler throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahal.
Leubler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leubler looks to land a right hand but Mahal moved out of range.
Mahal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Leubler misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Leubler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahal doesn't seem phased though.
Leubler throws an overhand right that lands on Mahal's shoulder, as Mahal tries to avoid the shot.
Leubler lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Mahal with that takedown attempt.
Mahal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Leubler. No joy for Mahal on that attempt.
Leubler throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Leubler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leubler misses with a straight left.
Mahal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leubler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leubler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Leubler misses the target.
Mahal shoots in for a takedown but Leubler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leubler misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leubler misses with a straight right.
Leubler misses with a hook.#TD#
Leubler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahal to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Mahal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nias Leubler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leubler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nias Leubler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Rooj on that attempt. #TD#
Rooj shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rooj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rooj wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Rooj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rooj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rooj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooj postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it. #T1#
Rooj wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rooj.
Rooj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rooj distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rooj throwing strikes but missing.
Rooj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rooj lands a couple of digs.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rooj trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Rooj from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rooj has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rooj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson throws a series of punches but Rooj avoids them all with ease.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Rooj is out of range. #TD#
Rooj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rooj is keen to just control but Watson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooj is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rooj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rooj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rooj scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rooj lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Rooj is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rooj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rooj slips a nice elbow through Watson's hands, connecting with Watson's forehead.
Rooj thows a huge punch but Watson dodges it nicely.
Rooj working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rooj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rooj working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rooj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rooj.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rooj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watson's head.
Rooj keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rooj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rooj looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watson looks winded!
Rooj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rooj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rooj content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheer Rooj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Rooj on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Rooj on that attempt.
Rooj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.#TD#
Rooj closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Rooj getting side control.
Watson is refusing to be controlled, as Rooj sits in half guard.
Rooj content to control rather than advance.
Rooj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Watson is staying active underneath Rooj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rooj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rooj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rooj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rooj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rooj lands a nice short elbow.
Rooj is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rooj slows the pace down in half guard.
Rooj working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Rooj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watson's head.
Rooj is nestled in close to Watson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Rooj seems content to control.
Rooj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rooj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson taking some punishment here, with Rooj in his half guard.
Rooj seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rooj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Rooj lands strikes from half guard.
Rooj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rooj.
Rooj sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watson defending well though.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rooj.
Rooj seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rooj thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rooj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rooj shoots for a double leg takedown but Watson sprawls well. He's pushed Rooj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheer Rooj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooj with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rooj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Rooj walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rooj shoots in looking for a takedown but Watson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rooj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rooj tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rooj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Rooj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Rooj is rocked!
Rooj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Rooj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Watson cracks Rooj with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rooj looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Watson finish him?
Rooj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Watson lands a big uppercut and Rooj crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rooj looks OK. Watson waves Rooj back to his feet!
Watson drops Rooj with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rooj! Watson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Watson!
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