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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1# Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Travoltavich manages to avoid it. A nice leg kick lands there from Travoltavich. An inside leg kick lands from Travoltavich. Travoltavich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL# Travoltavich closes the distance and clinches. Travoltavich misses with a body punch.
Travoltavich misses with a body punch.
Roads looking to stall.
Roads can't find room to land a body shot as Travoltavich controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travoltavich misses with some punches.
Roads is trying to force a seperation but Travoltavich has the dominant position. Roads wants to break free but Travoltavich has control.
Roads is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Travoltavich is keeping busy.#T1# Roads blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travoltavich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travoltavich blocks a body shot from Roads. Roads is looking to break free of the clinch but Travoltavich has double underhooks. Travoltavich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Roads - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Travoltavich misses with a punch to the body.
Roads trying to stall but Travoltavich improves his position.
Travoltavich stalling in the clinch.
Travoltavich stalling the fight.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Roads blocking some punches.
Travoltavich leaning his opponent against the cage. Roads wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Travoltavich leaning his opponent against the cage. Roads lands a shoulder strike. Travoltavich stalling against the cage.
Come on Roads - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3# Travoltavich can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Roads has had enough of the clinch but Travoltavich keeps him there for the moment. Stalling in the clinch from Travoltavich.
Travoltavich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roads avoids it. Travoltavich stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Travoltavich. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Travoltavich thuds his shin into the meat of Roads's side. Travoltavich throws a body kick that misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Travoltavich.
Roads takes a swing at Travoltavich's ribcage but misses. Travoltavich is looking to counter with a body kick. Travoltavich ducks under a wild hook from Roads.#T4# Roads takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Damien Roads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Roads throws a jab when Travoltavich was well out of range. A quick step to the side and Travoltavich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Travoltavich does a little dance to reset his feet. Travoltavich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Roads takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Roads moves out of range of the body kick. Roads looks like he wants to counter punch here. Travoltavich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roads's sensitive parts. Roads takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice leg kick lands there from Travoltavich. Roads takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roads looks winded! Travoltavich thumps Roads with a low kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Travoltavich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roads's calf. Roads's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Roads takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD# Roads gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Travoltavich controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travoltavich dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Travoltavich. Travoltavich throws a quick inside leg kick. Travoltavich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roads can do to turn this around? A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Travoltavich does a little dance to reset his feet. Roads jabs at Travoltavich's body. Travoltavich misses with a kick to the body.
Travoltavich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Travoltavich connects with a solid leg kick. Roads has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Travoltavich. John Travoltavich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Travoltavich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Travoltavich showed some decent athleticism there. Travoltavich controlling the pace. Roads is breathing heavily.#T1# Roads tries to get to full guard but Travoltavich has control of the leg. Travoltavich working over Roads with some ground and pound. Roads looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Travoltavich stalling. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Travoltavich tries to pass to full mount but Roads defends it. Travoltavich drops an elbow to the side of Roads's head. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Travoltavich is controlling the pace.
Travoltavich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Travoltavich is looking to advance position but Roads won't allow it. Roads is doing well to control the position and prevent Travoltavich from advancing to side control. Travoltavich scoring with strikes to the body and head. Travoltavich stalling. Travoltavich working Roads over with strikes. #T3# Travoltavich controlling the action here. Travoltavich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Roads wants to improve his position but Travoltavich is controlling well.
Travoltavich stalling. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Travoltavich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Roads trying to control from the bottom.
Travoltavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ground and pound from Travoltavich. Roads taking some punishment here, with Travoltavich in his half guard. Travoltavich is looking to advance position but Roads won't allow it. Travoltavich is nestled in close to Roads, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Travoltavich stalling. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roads has hold of Travoltavich's hands but Travoltavich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travoltavich dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Roads swings widly with a right hand
and Travoltavich makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roads really felt that one! Travoltavich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roads stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Travoltavich. A solid body kick from Travoltavich. Roads has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Travoltavich. Travoltavich throws the kick towards the body but Roads avoids it. Travoltavich lands a front kick. Travoltavich fakes the leg kick and cracks Roads in the body. Travoltavich scores with a spinning back kick! Travoltavich thows a body kick. Roads tries to catch it but that hurt him. Roads is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Travoltavich rather than just go for the knockout. Travoltavich scores with a spinning back kick! Travoltavich scores with a leg kick.
Roads takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Travoltavich feints and then cracks Roads's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roads down. #CL# Travoltavich closes the distance and pushes Roads back into the cage. Travoltavich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Travoltavich is struggling to control the position. Travoltavich pushes Roads back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Roads being controlled against the cage. Roads letting Travoltavich take a breather here. Travoltavich tries to throw a body punch but Roads avoids it by throwing Travoltavich back against the cage. Travoltavich tries to land knees in the clinch but Roads avoids the damage to the body. Travoltavich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roads up against the cage.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Roads takes an elbow to the temple. Roads has had enough of the clinch but Travoltavich keeps him there for the moment. Roads blocks a body shot from Travoltavich. Roads's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by Travoltavich. Travoltavich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roads prevents a body shot from Travoltavich. A body shot lands from Roads.
The referee is keeping an eye on Travoltavich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3# Roads wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roads tries to break the clinch but Travoltavich is controlling the position. Travoltavich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roads's efforts to push away. Roads letting Travoltavich take a breather here. Travoltavich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travoltavich effectively controlling the action here. Roads stalling in the clinch but Travoltavich improves position. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2# Roads breaks from the clinch.
Travoltavich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Travoltavich tries to land a front kick but Roads steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A nice inside leg kick there by Travoltavich. That's going to slow Roads down. Roads thuds a left hand into Travoltavich's body. Travoltavich avoids the body shot from Roads.
Roads on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Travoltavich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Travoltavich connects with an inside leg kick. Travoltavich thumps Roads with a low kick. Travoltavich throws a nice inside leg kick. Travoltavich misses with a straight left. Damien Roads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! John Travoltavich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Crunch! Travoltavich slams his shin into Roads's torso.
And that's the end of the fight! John Travoltavich showed his dominance in that final round. Well Travoltavich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Travoltavich! John Travoltavich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFL 018 Gatsby vs Gordon
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Roads avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roads misses with a hook. Vinci ducked under it nicely. Vinci takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Vinci rushes Roads and presses him up against the cage. Vinci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
Roads is trying to stall.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch. Roads taking a breather. Roads wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vinci cracks Roads with a nice body shot. Roads lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinci lands with a short head shot on the inside. Roads looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vinci works on Roads's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Roads uses good head movement to avoid it. Vinci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Roads working hard to break the clinch. Vinci lands a hook that snaps the head of Roads backwards. Roads is trying to push Vinci away but Vinci has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vinci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roads's efforts to push away.#BC# Roads manages to break the clinch.
Roads swings for the body but Vinci moves out of range.
Vinci is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A jab from Vinci finds it's way through Roads's defenses. Vinci avoids the body shot from Roads.
A telegraphed right hand from Roads misses the target. Vinci tries to counter by closing the distance. Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Roads sets himself, and Vinci steps forward looking for the clinch! Roads avoids it this time. Roads looks to land a left hand but Vinci moved out of range nicely.#T2# Roads swings for the body but Vinci moves out of range.
#CL2# Vinci clinches up against the cage. Vinci throws a head punch that misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vinci as Roads tries to tie him up. Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Roads pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vinci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roads.#CL2# Vinci moves into range and clinches up with Roads. Nice body punch from Vinci - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roads is leaning against Vinci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vinci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Vinci. Vinci lands a right hand. #T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Roads. Vinci works on Roads's body with a couple of short punches. Vinci lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vinci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vinci can't find room to land a body shot as Roads controls the action.
Roads blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vinci on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Vinci. Roads blocks an uppercut.
Vinci lands with a right to the head. #ROC2# Roads is rocked! Vinci lands a hook to the side of the head. Oh Roads is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# Vinci drops Roads onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Roads is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Roads is trying to push Vinci away but Vinci has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vinci creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Roads with a big uppercut! Roads tries to clinch up but Vinci pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Roads to the mat! Roads covers up and Vinci unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sigurd Vinci! A relieved looking Sigurd Vinci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFL 010 Kjolby vs Stackhouse
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1# Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Templar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Roads jabbing away but nothing is landing. Templar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roads misses with a jab to the body
and Roads takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Templar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Roads feints a jab promting Templar to slip. Roads then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Templar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut. Templar throws a leg kick that is checked and Roads counters with a stiff right hand. Templar throws a shot from downtown. Roads moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Templar clinches up against the cage. Templar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roads has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roads is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Templar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Templar letting Roads take a breather here. Roads wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2# Templar manages to pull guard.
Roads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2# Templar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roads can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Roads has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Roads stopping the sweep attempt from Templar. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Templar is on top in guard.
#REVB# Roads is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Templar wants to improve his position but Roads is controlling well.
Roads knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Templar on the ground. Roads stalling away here and it's allowed Templar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2# Roads trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Templar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roads trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Templar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Roads avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Templar is pulling down on Roads's head. It's preventing any offense from Roads, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2# Roads is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Templar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roads is looking to defend but Templar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roads! Templar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roads taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wesley Templar! Wesley Templar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFL 004 Akulenko vs Koski
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1# Roads fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Boothe staying out of range there. Roads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Roads. Those never looked like landing. Roads lands a slapping body shot.
Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Roads scores with the left hand. Boothe knows he should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boothe defending well as Roads loads up on a big left hand. Boothe feints the counter takedown. Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boothe manages to avoid it. Roads misses the shot to the body. #T1# Roads throws an overhand right that lands on Boothe's shoulder, as Boothe tries to avoid the shot. Roads stuns Boothe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Roads looks to land a left hand but Boothe moved out of range nicely. Roads takes a swing at Boothe's ribcage but misses. Roads paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Boothe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Roads throws an overhand right that lands on Boothe's shoulder, as Boothe tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Roads throws the left hand but Boothe avoids the punch easily. Roads connects with a body shot that sends Boothe's belly button to the back. Roads throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Roads - just one landing. Damien Roads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Roads throws an overhand right that lands on Boothe's shoulder, as Boothe tries to avoid the shot. Boothe feints the counter takedown. Roads bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boothe's head. Damien Roads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Boothe slips a straight right by Roads. Nice defenses there by Boothe.#T3# Boothe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Roads connects with the punch. Boothe slips a straight right by Roads. Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Roads misses with an uppercut. Roads looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Roads throws a body punch but Boothe moves out of range. Roads swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.#T4# Roads throws a jab but it's blocked by Boothe. Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away. Boothe feints the counter takedown. Roads lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roads.
Roads throws a right and a left that both miss. Roads throws a shot from downtown. Boothe moves away and avoids it. Roads stuns Boothe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roads with a nice cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Roads dominated that round. That's time! Roads's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Boothe avoids the body shot from Roads.
Roads lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Roads misses with an uppercut. Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roads.
Roads paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Roads misses. Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Roads lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Roads.#T1# Boothe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roads. Roads misses with a wild body shot. Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Roads throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boothe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Roads swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Roads is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boothe can do to turn this around? A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Boothe does a little dance to reset his feet. Roads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boothe feints the counter takedown. Roads misses the shot to the body. #T2# Roads misses the jab. Boothe with the counter takedown but Roads avoids it easily. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe feints the counter takedown. Roads throws the left hand but Boothe avoids the punch easily. Boothe with the counter takedown but Roads avoids it easily. Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boothe.
Danga de danga de dang - Roads scores with a four punch combination! Roads throws a big shot that misses. Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boothe moves away from the strike by Roads. And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Roads pushes his down on his head and steps out. Roads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Boothe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roads!
Roads looks to land a right hand but Boothe moved out of range. Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Roads scores with the left hand. Boothe knows he should have avoided that one. Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boothe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Roads has got the better of the exchanges. Roads throws a body punch but Boothe moves out of range. And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Roads pushes his down on his head and steps out. Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away. Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4# Roads misses the body punch #TD2# and Boothe counters with a nice double leg into guard. Boothe is standing up over Roads. Roads looks to escape but Boothe dives into side control.
#REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boothe is trying to move to mount but Roads reverses beautifully and ends up in Boothe's guard. Boothe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Roads is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Roads dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Roads thows a left - swing and a miss! Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Roads works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Roads throws a looping overhand right but Boothe ducks down to avoid it. Roads swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boothe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Roads lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roads's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boothe under the eye. Roads swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boothe manages to avoid it. Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Roads changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Some wild striking there from Roads.
Some wild striking there from Roads.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Roads throws a shot from downtown. Boothe moves away and avoids it. Boothe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roads pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Roads pushes his down on his head and steps out. Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Roads throws a looping overhand right but Boothe ducks down to avoid it. Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Roads swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boothe. Roads connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Roads throws a big shot that misses. Roads throws a hook to the side of Boothe's head but Boothe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roads defends it well. Roads lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roads.
Roads pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Roads pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3# Boothe moves away from the strike by Roads. Roads takes a swing at Boothe's ribcage but misses. Boothe feints the counter takedown. A slow jab from Roads misses its intended target. Roads throws a body punch but Boothe moves out of range. Roads throws a hook but Boothe blocks it. Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The fighters circling - Roads throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Roads takes a swing at Boothe's ribcage but misses. Thomas Boothe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roads.
#T4# Roads with a body punch. A glancing blow. Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Roads. Roads fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Boothe blocks a jab. Boothe feints the counter takedown. Boothe avoids the body shot from Roads.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Damien Roads is winning the standup battle so far. Roads throws a right and a left that Boothe avoids nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sloppy strikes from Roads. Those never looked like landing. Boothe with the counter takedown but Roads avoids it easily. Roads misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight! Damien Roads showed his dominance in that final round. Well Roads has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Roads! A victorious Damien Roads thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AMC 010 Bergfried vs Szczesny
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1# Haarmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2# Haarmann feints and as Roads raises his hands in defense, Haarmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Haarmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Haarmann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roads has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Haarmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roads is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Roads is looking to regain half guard here but Haarmann keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Haarmann has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Roads is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Haarmann yanks on the arm and Roads is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Haarmann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fritz Haarmann! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fritz Haarmann made sure he mentioned DC Unrivaled, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AMC 006 Boothe vs Roads
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Roads. Roads throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD# and Boothe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boothe. Roads wants to sweep here but Boothe controlling him for the moment. Roads bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boothe's guard. #REVB# Roads looking to pass the guard. Roads is fighting to break Boothe's control of his arms but Boothe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roads is looking to stand up but Boothe won't let him. Roads wants to control from the top but Boothe keeps moving. #T1# Boothe pulls Roads in close to prevent any damage. Roads stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boothe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Roads stopping the sweep attempt from Boothe. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boothe holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Roads drops back looking for a leg! Boothe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boothe manages to kick Roads off! Roads jumps back into Boothe's guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Boothe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roads. Roads throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Roads scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Roads throws the left hand but Boothe avoids the punch easily. Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Roads lands with a nice body punch. Roads throws a right and a left that Boothe avoids nicely. Roads throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Roads avoids it well and moves away.#T3# Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Roads. Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Roads is quick to defend against it. Boothe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roads. Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Roads is quick to defend against it. Roads throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Boothe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roads won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roads tries to bench press Boothe off him but Boothe keeps the position. Roads wants to control but Boothe postures up. Boothe happy to just control the position for now. #T4# Roads is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roads is trying to stand.
Boothe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Roads working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roads looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Roads dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Roads lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Boothe moves out of range as Roads strikes. Boothe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Boothe defending well as Roads loads up on a big left hand. Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Roads is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boothe. Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Roads misses with an uppercut. Boothe saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boothe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away. Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boothe.
Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Roads avoids it well and moves away.#T1# Boothe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A shot to the liver by Roads. Beautiful body shot. Boothe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roads.
Roads misses with a wild body shot. Roads misses with a straight left. Roads throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Roads avoids it well and moves away. Thomas Boothe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Roads fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boothe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Boothe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2# Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roads.
Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Roads misses with a series of wild punches.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. Boothe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roads throws out the jab. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Jab, jab by Roads - just one landing. Roads misses with a wild body shot. Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Roads misses. #T3# Roads looks to land a combination but Boothe avoids it well. Roads jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Damien Roads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Boothe does a little dance to reset his feet. Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Roads thows a left - swing and a miss! Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Roads is quick to defend against it. No joy there for Roads, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roads takes a swing at Boothe's ribcage but misses. Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. Boothe slips a jab and a cross from Roads.
Roads tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boothe was well out of range. Poor timing from Roads. A slow jab from Roads misses its intended target. #T4# Roads misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Roads misses the target. Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. Roads has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boothe manages to avoid it. Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Roads scores with a jab. Boothe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roads throws a lazy right hand but Boothe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Boothe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Roads showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Roads jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boothe staying out of range there. Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boothe manages to avoid it. Roads throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boothe defending well as Roads loads up on a big left hand. Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away. Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Roads is quick to defend against it. Boothe avoids the body shot from Roads.
A jab from Roads misses. Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Roads is quick to defend against it.#T1# Roads looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Roads avoids it well and moves away. Roads misses with a series of wild punches.
Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Roads misses with a body shot.
Roads misses the shot to the body. Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Roads. Boothe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boothe slips a jab and a cross from Roads.
Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Boothe moves out of range as Roads strikes. Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Roads. Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Boothe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Roads throws an overhand right that lands on Boothe's shoulder, as Boothe tries to avoid the shot. Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boothe.
Roads misses with a looping right. Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Roads misses with an uppercut. A big right from Roads misses. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Roads throws a combination. Boothe tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Roads takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boothe manages to avoid it. Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Roads stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boothe.
A telegraphed right hand from Roads misses the target. Boothe feinted with a counter takedown. Roads looks to throw the jab but Boothe is out of range. Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Roads misses with a wild body shot. Roads swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. Roads scores with a hook.#T4# Boothe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roads connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boothe scrambles back to his feet. Roads fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boothe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Roads lands a nice hook to Boothe's body. Boothe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Roads scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boothe slips under a jab from Roads. Roads throws a lazy right hand but Boothe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roads throws a series of punches but Boothe avoids them all with ease. Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Roads is quick to defend against it. Damien Roads is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Roads with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Damien Roads comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Roads 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Roads! After winning the bout, Damien Roads thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1# Akiyama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Damien Roads has been cut. Roads avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Roads is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama. The crowd cheers as Akiyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roads doesn't seem phased though. Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roads manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Roads swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A jab from Roads finds it's way through Akiyama's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Akira Akiyama has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet. Roads throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Akiyama closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Akiyama drags the fight down to the ground.
Roads advances position into side control! Akiyama wants to get back to his feet but Roads drags him back down. Roads controls the position.#T1##SU# Roads decides to stand back up. Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
Akiyama unleashes a big counter combination but Roads bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Akiyama scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Akiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Roads circles away.
Akiyama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roads under the eye. A nice leg kick lands there from Akiyama. A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Roads does a little dance to reset his feet. Roads showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akiyama.
Roads misses with a body shot.
Akiyama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2# Roads chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiyama can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akiyama. That's going to slow Roads down. Roads misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Akiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick. A slow jab from Roads misses its intended target. Akiyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Roads pushes him off. Roads uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Akiyama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Roads throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Roads. Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
#T3# Roads throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it. Roads throws the left hand but Akiyama avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Roads. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet. Akiyama throws a right and a left that Roads avoids nicely. Roads throwing a counter right hand but Akiyama manages to avoid it. A head kick by Akiyama misses and Roads cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Roads feints a jab promting Akiyama to slip. Roads then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akiyama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Roads jabs Akiyama right on the nose. Akiyama blinks but takes it well.#CUT# That has opened up Akira Akiyama's cut even more. Jab from Akiyama. Akiyama tries to work over Roads's front leg with a kick but Roads checks it. Roads swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Roads fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Akiyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akiyama scores with a jab to the jaw. Good leg kick by Akiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4# Roads circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akira Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Akiyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Roads checks a leg kick. A cross from Akiyama lands. A low kick from Akiyama misses and Roads counters with a nice uppercut. Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Akiyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roads's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Roads breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2# Akiyama lands a big head kick that sends Roads tumbling to the mat! Akiyama takes a step backwards and waves Roads back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Roads is rocked! Roads dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Akiyama looks to land a combination but Roads avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Akiyama dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Roads throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily. Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roads paws at him with a jab and circles away. Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Akiyama rushes Roads and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Roads manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Akiyama clinches. Roads is looking to break free of the clinch but Akiyama has double underhooks. Akiyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roads gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Akiyama wants a takedown.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat. Damien Roads has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Akiyama. Stalling in the clinch from Roads.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roads is defending well against a takedown attempt. Akiyama jumps guard but Roads stands there with Akiyama around his waist. Akiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roads - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Roads manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Akiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Roads off balance momentarily. Akira Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Akiyama unleashes a big counter combination but Roads bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nice body punch from Akiyama. Akiyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Akiyama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roads's head. Akiyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Roads looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range. Roads is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Akiyama swinging wildly here.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Roads is avoiding it.
Roads throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range. Akiyama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Akiyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roads. A solid leg kick lands there for Akiyama.
Akiyama cracks the inside of Roads's front leg. #T2##CL2# Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Roads prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akiyama goes for a takedown attempt but Roads pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akiyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it. Akiyama only half commits to the counter leg kick. Akiyama misses with a double jab
#KD# and Roads counters with a crisp one two that drops Akiyama! Roads thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Akiyama to his feet! Akiyama is in big trouble!#ROC# Akiyama is rocked! Roads's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Akiyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Akiyama misses with a straight right. Akiyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Roads ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama. Roads scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roads manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Akiyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roads checks it well. Akiyama throws a front kick aimed at Roads's knee but Roads avoids it well. Roads throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Roads. Roads throws a body shot but no joy. Akiyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roads counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Akiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Roads finish him? Akiyama is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Roads doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Akiyama crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Akiyama's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Roads! Damien Roads thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1# Roads connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Mela throws a looping overhand right but Roads ducks down to avoid it. Roads throws the left hand but Mela avoids the punch easily. Roads comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Roads throws a series of punches but Mela avoids them all with ease. Mela cracks Roads with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Roads lands a body shot.
Roads misses with a wild body shot. Mela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A right-left combo lands from Mela. Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mela.
Mela misses with a looping left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roads displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roads connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mela scrambles back to his feet.#T1# Roads looks to land a left hand but Mela moved out of range nicely. Mela is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Damien Roads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Roads jabbing away but nothing is landing. Roads scores with a body shot.
Mela is breathing heavily. Roads throws a right and a left that Mela avoids nicely. Roads misses with a wild body shot. Mela drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away. Mela throws a looping overhand right but Roads ducks down to avoid it. Roads misses the shot to the body. Mela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Roads is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mela rather than just go for the knockout. Roads takes a swing at Mela's ribcage but misses. Roads avoids the body shot from Mela.
#T2# Roads is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mela. Roads feints a jab promting Mela to slip. Roads then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mela slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Antero Mela has been cut. Roads fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roads lands a nice shot to the body.
Roads fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mela manages to avoid it. Damien Roads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roads lands a nice looking body shot.
Mela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mela avoids the body shot from Roads.
Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mela moves away.#T3# Mela throws a hook but Roads blocks it. Roads misses with a double jab.
Roads lands a body shot.
Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Mela attempts a counter takedown but Roads avoids it well and moves away. Roads punishes Mela's body with a nice straight punch. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Roads! Mela is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Roads! Damien Roads seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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