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Event:
PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A leg kick checked by Tomori. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tomori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nice cross by Rollins. Tomori tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Tomori instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from Rollins. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. #BC2# Tomori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rollins throws a front kick that sends Tomori stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Tomori moves into the clinch. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tomori creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rollins working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tomori lands a left hand.
Tomori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollins throws an elbow but misses. Knees to the body from Tomori.
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! Rollins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tomori on the inside. #BC2# Tomori manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2# Tomori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rollins - that landed with a thud.
Tomori lands a left hand.
Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Tomori has Rollins pressed against the cage, preventing Rollins from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Tomori.
Tomori scores a nice knee to the body.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomori avoids it. Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Tomori manages to break the clinch.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomori walks into a left hand. Tomori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2# Tomori drives through and clinches with Rollins against the cage.
Tomori avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollins. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Tomori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2# Tomori managing to block the knees to the body from Rollins.
Tomori trying to land knees to the body.
Tomori lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head. Tomori lands with a light punch inside. Tomori missing with knees to the body.
Rollins tries to break free but Tomori pushes him back against the cage. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rollins. Nice body punch from Tomori - that landed with a thud.
Rollins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tomori pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2# Tomori breaks the clinch.
Tomori doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses. Tomori has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Tomori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tomori tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance. Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomori.#T3# Rollins delivers a nice body kick.#CL2# Tomori clinches. Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Tomori. Tomori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The referee is keeping an eye on Tomori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rollins pushes off an throws an elbow but Tomori leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Tomori is controlling him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tomori tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body. Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomori is defending well for now. Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoris head. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomori's elbow. #T4# Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Tomori cracks Rollins with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tomori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tomori lands an elbow just above Rollins 's eye. A right hand to the body from Tomori.
Rollins is breathing heavily. Tomori lands with a right to the head. Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head. Rollins working aggressively here.
Tomori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tomori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Rollins is rocked! Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tomori throws a big uppercut that drops Rollins! More strikes from Tomori and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rollins lies dazed against the cage as Tomori celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroki Tomori! Castor Rollins was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '. |
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Event:
PANDA 5
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rollins throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and checks it nicely. Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jab by Rollins.#TD2# Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2# Clark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice body kick from Rollins. Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rollins's waist but Rollins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side. Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.#TD2# Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rollins's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU2# Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Clark gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2# Clark decides to stand up. #TD2# Clark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Let's hope that Clark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Clark trying to pass the guard but Rollins defending well. Rollins moves into full guard.
Clark controlling from the top position. #SU2# Clark stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him. #TD2# Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clark in particular looking to stall. It looks like Clark might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2# Clark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Clark is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now. Clark is controlling the pace.
#SU2# Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rollins to stand up. Clark throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease. Clark fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Rollins sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Clark tries to clinch up. Rollins misses with a body kick. Rollins throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Rollins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2# Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clark wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Clark controlling from the top position. #T1# Clark is continuing to stall. Clark won't allow Rollins to sweep him here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2# Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rollins, up you get! Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Clark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rollins! #T2# Clark taking a breather here. The adventures of Clark the control monster continue. Boring. Rollins is not content to let Clark control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The referee asks Clark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clark prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2# Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rollins throws a jab when Clark was well out of range. Clark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rollins won't be happy with that. #SU2# Clark decides to stand back up. #TD2# Clark feints and as Rollins raises his hands in defense, Clark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2# Clark stands up from Rollins's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout. A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Clark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Clark blocks a jab. Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4# Clark staying out of range there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Clark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rollins! Clark is trying to ground and pound but Rollins uses the momentary lack of control by Clark to regain half guard. #SU2# Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rollins to stand up. #TD2# Rollins tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2# Clark stands up out of the half guard. #TD2# Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rollins was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard. Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Rollins throws a good cross that connects.
Rollins throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range. Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Clark moves out of range as Rollins strikes.#TD2# Clark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2# Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Clark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2# Rollins gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1# Clark postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. #SU2# Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rollins is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Clark 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Clark . More stalling from Clark .#SU2# Clark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# A head kick misses from Rollins. #TD2# Clark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rollins's half guard. Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though. Clark is controlling the pace.
#T4# Clark 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. #SU2# Clark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Rollins enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rollins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Clark passes Rollins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Corey Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Clark 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark ! Corey Clark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '. |
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Event:
PANDA 1: New Beginning
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Miller misses with a looping right. Rollins throws a jab when Miller was well out of range. Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Miller slips under a jab. Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller slips a jab from Rollins. Miller moves out of range as Rollins strikes. Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses the jab.#TD# Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Miller wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
#REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rollins pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Miller 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. Miller landing with the ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Miller preventing the sweep. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Miller wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Miller is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through. Miller 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. Rollins has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rollins to regain full guard. Miller throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Miller trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4# Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Miller throws a strike but Rollins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Miller trying to control the position.
Rollins stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rollins off and has taken his back! Miller is punishing Rollins with strikes - can he finish him?! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miller scores with punches and elbows. Miller throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Rollins lands a jab. Miller checks a leg kick. Miller scores with a jab. Rollins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it. Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Rollins. Miller slips under a jab from Rollins. Miller looks for a takedown but Rollins sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Miller fails to land the takedown. Miller goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Miller ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rollins throws a leg kick #TD# and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rollins! Rollins is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it. Ken Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Miller throwing strikes but Rollins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Miller struggling a bit here. Miller regains half guard. Rollins trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well. Miller gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB# Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rollins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Miller has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though. Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB# Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Miller has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though. Miller is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up. Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Miller is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up. #SUB# Miller has an active guard here but Rollins has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Miller keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes. Miller fails to land the takedown. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Rollins thows a leg kick but Miller checks it #TD# and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Rollins didn't expect that. Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Miller wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Miller stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Miller trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller. Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Miller trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Miller throwing strikes but missing. Miller throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Miller connects with a couple of short punches. Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Miller lands a couple of digs. Miller throws a big elbow that misses. Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Miller scoring with some ground and pound. #T3# Miller throws a big right hand that misses. Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control. Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. Miller wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position. Miller passes Rollins's left leg - he's now in half guard. Miller thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
Rollins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow. Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?#T4# Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller. Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though. Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head. Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Miller throwing shots but Rollins is blocking nicely. Miller trying to control from half guard but Rollins is working away. Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rollins bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Miller and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Miller! Ken Miller tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '. |
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Event:
PF20 Umm v Kawamata
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vega misses the shot to the body. Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vega looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Rollins throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
A head kick by Rollins misses and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Rollins tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Vega rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Vega. Rollins tries to stall but Vega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Vega. Vega working aggressively here.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch. Vega digs a right hand into Rollins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rollins's gas tank. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega. Vega working aggressively here.
Rollins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rollins throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Vega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rollins back to the cage. Vega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vega throws out the jab. A big right from Vega misses. Vega misses with a wild body shot. Rollins slips under a jab from Vega. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vega missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rollins throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease. As Rollins backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all. Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Vega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rollins slips a jab from Vega. Rollins throws a big counter combination but Vega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Vega misses with a wild combination.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Vega pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land. The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rollins wants to take the fight to the mat but Vega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega. #T4# Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Vega - that landed with a thud.
Rollins is trying to push Vega away but Vega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside. Vega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rollins tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vega digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vega misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Vega dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Vega tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance. Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rollins swinging wildly here.
Rollins misses with a head kick.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vega throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses with a double jab.
Rollins looks to throw a body kick and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it. It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Vega throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range. A big right from Vega misses. Vega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a good low kick that Vega was not able to check. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily. Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega. Vega misses with an uppercut. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega. Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2# A shot to the body from Rollins misses and Vega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Rollins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vega misses with a hook. A big right from Rollins misses. Vega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rollins feints and then cracks Vega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vega down. Vega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vega scrambles back to his feet.#T3# Vega misses with a looping left. Vega swinging wildly here.
Rollins throws a body kick that misses. Luis Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand! A nice combination there by Rollins.
Vega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2# Vega has Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4# A body shot lands from Vega.
Rollins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Vega scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega. Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
A short left from Vega. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short left from Vega. Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Left hook, right uppercut from Vega. Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand. Vega misses with a hook
#CL# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vega as Rollins tries to tie him up. Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Vega taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stalling in the clinch from Vega.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. A short body shot lands from Vega as the two fighters clinch.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega misses with some punches.
Rollins trying to control the position but instead, Vega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rollins into the cage. Vega working aggressively here.
#T2# Vega lands a hook that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Vega lands a left hand.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rollins.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Rollins presses Vega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins blocking some punches.
Vega just leaning against Rollins, taking a breather. Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Vega is pressed up against the cage. Rollins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A jab from Vega misses. Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As Vega looks to move away, Rollins throws a big counter combo but Vega just gets out of the way. Rollins tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4# A big right from Vega misses. A swing and a miss from Vega. Vega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big left from Vega misses. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega. Rollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rollins scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Luis Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Vega! In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '. |
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Event:
PF11 Tiotio v Philips
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1# Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Willshire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rollins sprawls well. Rollins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willshire gets slowly back to his feet. Willshire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Willshire. Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt and Rollins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Willshire just misses with a punch to the body.
Willshire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Rollins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rollins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1# Willshire throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range. Willshire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rollins defends it nicely.#TD2# Willshire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rollins was covering up waiting for the punch and Willshire finishes the takedown easily into guard. Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willshire. Willshire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Willshire's guard. #REVR# Rollins sitting in guard, not really doing much. Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Rollins stops Willshire from standing up. Rollins lands a couple of elbows. Rollins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rollins 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. Rollins is working Willshire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Willshire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rollins lands a couple of digs. Rollins is stalling in the full guard. Rollins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins pushing down on Willshire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Rollins slips a nice elbow through Willshire's hands, connecting with Willshire's forehead. Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Rollins winds up and cracks Willshire with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC# Willshire is rocked! Rollins drops an elbow to the side of Willshire's head. Willshire is still in real trouble! Can Rollins finish him? Rollins slips a nice elbow through Willshire's hands, connecting with Willshire's forehead. Rollins working over Willshire with some ground and pound. Willshire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rollins scores with a big shot! Willshire's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Willshire! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! A relieved looking Castor Rollins 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:
PF4 Weight v Rigano
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1# Rollins cracks Built with an open hand slap. Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins. Rollins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Built counters with a single leg into guard. Rollins didn't expect that. Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Built is proving a slippery customer.
Built throws a big elbow that misses. Rollins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Built postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Built landing with the ground and pound. Built is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control. Built throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Built working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Built won't allow Rollins to sweep him here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Built throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollins pulls Built in to control the position. #T1# Built throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Built is one step ahead there. Built loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rollins managing to control the position. Built trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rollins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Built stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins. Built is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Built accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Built throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather. Built postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. Built trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Built lands a couple of elbows. Built throws a big elbow that misses. Rollins pulls Built in to control the position. Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet. Built throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Built working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Built lands a couple of elbows. Rollins managing to control the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Built throwing strikes but missing. Built throws a big right hand that misses. Built throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. Built throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rollins managing to control the position. Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Built in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Built has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Built is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control. Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Built throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Built keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head. Rollins pulls Built in close to his closed guard and prevents Built from doing any damage or advancing position. Built throws a big elbow that misses. Built working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Built working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Built postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Built postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Built postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rollins looking to control.
#T4# Built missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Built might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Built throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Built is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
#REVB# Built keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. Built throwing short punches from the bottom. Built throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Built tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rollins wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving. Built doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rollins lands a couple of digs. Rollins preventing the sweep. Built trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Built striking off his back but it's not causing Rollins any problems. Built trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage! We've been told by Built's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Built tries to counter with a takedown but Rollins is quick to defend against it. Rollins misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it. Built changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rollins misses with the combination.
Built changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1# Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Built drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away. Rollins lands a head kick. Built smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Built moves out of range of the body kick from Rollins.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away. Rollins throws a right and a left that Built avoids nicely. Built slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Built appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2# Rollins throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range. Rollins misses with the combination.
Built appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A left and a right from Rollins both land. Nice combination. Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Built bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Built appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rollins throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Built. A punch combination from Rollins misses. Built feinted with a counter takedown. Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Built feinted with a counter takedown. Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built attempts a counter takedown but Rollins avoids it well and moves away. Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
#T4# Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Built decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rollins's guard. Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Built postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. Built throws a big right hand that misses. Built postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Built missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Built working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Built throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
#REVB# 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Built is striking from the bottom but Rollins uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Built throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Built tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Built half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Built avoids a kick to the body.
Built tries to counter with a takedown but Rollins is quick to defend against it. Rollins scores with a leg kick.
Rollins motions for Built to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Built avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Built appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Built does a little dance to reset his feet. Built appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Rollins misses. Built appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rollins throws a head kick that misses. Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Built feinted with a counter takedown. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Built checks a low kick from Rollins. Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily. Built appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rollins throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side. Rollins throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease. Built attempts a counter takedown but Rollins avoids it well and moves away. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it. Built changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rollins throws a body punch but Built moves out of range. Built changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rollins throws a leg kick #TD# and Built counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3# Built throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Built's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Built throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. Rollins looking to control.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck. Built throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Built throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Built is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control. Built missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Built loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Built. Built throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Built loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# Built being controlled here momentarily. Built throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Built accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather. Built throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. Rollins wants to sweep but no luck. Built in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rollins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Built is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Castor Rollins. I think Rollins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
PF1 Gregor v Umm
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1# A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target. A low kick from Rollins misses and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vega throws a hook but Rollins avoids it easily. Rollins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A low kick from Rollins misses and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rollins misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely. It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Rollins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vega if he has to take too many more of those.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Rollins does no damage. Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Rollins pushes him away. Rollins slips a straight right by Vega. Rollins is looking for a counter combo. Vega dodges the punch combination from Rollins.
Vega is looking for the big counter here. Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rollins misses with a body kick. Vega throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem.#T2# Vega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rollins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Vega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rollins. A low kick from Rollins is predictable there and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vega eats them both and turns towards Rollins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Vega scores with a nice head shot.#T3# Rollins throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vega swinging wildly here.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Vega counters by clinching up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Vega misses with a hook from the clinch. Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4# Rollins wants to take the fight to the mat but Vega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vega gets underhooks to prevent Rollins's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks. Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Vega will probably get the nod. 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# Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega misses with a hook. Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vega tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins looks to throw a body kick and Vega counters with a nice uppercut. Rollins misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily. Vega throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. Rollins missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vega throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem. Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy. A low kick from Rollins is predictable there and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Vega misses with a looping left.#T2# Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins misses with a combination
and Vega counters with a straight right hand. Rollins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rollins misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy. Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. Rollins throws a lazy body kick and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rollins throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Rollins jabs Vega right on the nose. Vega blinks but takes it well. Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Vega throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem. Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vega counter with a right hand. No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vega lands with an uppercut that bounces Rollins off the cage and back into range. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4# Rollins throws a head kick that misses and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily. Rollins misses with the combination.
Vega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big left from Vega misses. Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vega might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luis Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Rollins moves out of range as Vega strikes. Rollins throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy. Rollins falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Vega counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Vega misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins blocking some punches.
Rollins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Nice body punch from Vega - that landed with a thud.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Rollins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Vega. Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vega lands an uppercut. Luis Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rollins blocks a body shot from Vega. A nice right hand lands inside from Vega. Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Vega gets through Rollins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Rollins trying to stall but Vega improves his position.
Vega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Vega breaks the clinch.
Rollins throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vega. Vega throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem. Vega misses with a hook. Rollins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Vega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Vega wants to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch position. Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega. #T3##TD2# Vega gets control of Rollins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vega will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Rollins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Vega is trying to keep Rollins in close.
Vega striking off his back but it's not causing Rollins any problems. Rollins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vega's head. Rollins postures up.
Rollins landing some decent shots from guard. Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rollins's guard. #REVB# Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rollins pulls Vega in to control the position. Vega postures up.
#T4# Vega throws a big right hand that misses. Luis Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vega wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
#REVR# Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rollins lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rollins looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Vega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rollins 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. Rollins keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully. Vega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Luis Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Vega 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Vega! In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1# $tone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
$tone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. $tone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rob $tone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. $tone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rollins counters with a left and a right that stings $tone. Rollins throws a series of punches but $tone moves out of range. $tone fails to land with a series of punches.
$tone misses with a right hand #TD2# and Rollins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rollins. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! $tone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. $tone trying to control the position.
Rollins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rollins with a nice head shot there. We've been hearing good reports from $tone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. $tone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rollins trying to control but $tone is working from the bottom. #T1# $tone controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself. Rollins is working $tone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# $tone is looking for a triangle but Rollins pushes his legs off easily.
Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. $tone looking to control.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but $tone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB# $tone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rollins frees his head nicely. Oh but $tone has switched to an armbar! Rollins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rob $tone! A relieved looking Rob $tone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1# Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rollins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rollins is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rollins is looking for a sweep. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working. Rollins is looking for a sweep. Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working. #SUB# Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Rollins is looking to reverse the position. Rollins keeping his opponent close. Rollins is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Rollins is being controlled here. Silva scoring with punches from side control. Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Rollins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2# Silva working away. Silva trying to control the action but Rollins is working from the bottom. Rollins wants to control but Silva postures up. Silva trying to control the position but Rollins is working away. Silva 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. Rollins tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position. Silva staying calm. You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Silva wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy. Rollins struggling a bit here. Silva wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy. Rollins seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning. Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4# Silva wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy. #SUB# Silva is working for a kimura but Rollins is defending it quite comfortably.
Rollins is trying to control but can't.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it. Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Rollins stuffs the takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva. Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva with a poor takedown and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Silva shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rollins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Silva misses with a takedown and Rollins counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side. Rollins throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the ropes. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily. #T1##TD# Rollins gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Rollins manages to retain guard. Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Silva controlling from the top position. Silva wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. Rollins controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. Rollins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? Silva wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.#T2# Rollins being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Silva fails with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva. Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Silva dives in and grabs Rollins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes down on Silva's head and hops out. Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollins. Silva shrugs it off though. Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Silva shoots in and bounces Rollins off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Silva postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3# Silva wants to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple. Rollins 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. Rollins looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rollins stalling. Rollins wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position. Silva has hold of Rollins's hands but Rollins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Silva gets back to full guard.
Rollins lands a couple of digs. Rollins won't allow Silva to sweep him here. Rollins trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there. Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4##SUB# Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Silva looking for a triangle here. Rollins is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rollins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kron Silva! Kron Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. Castor Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1# Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab. Rizzo tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rizzo throws a body kick that misses. Rizzo throws a wild body kick that Rollins sees coming a mile off. Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rollins misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rizzo misses with a straight right. Rollins is looking for the big counter here. Rollins blocks a low kick nicely. Rollins misses with a double jab
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A little jabbing left from Rollins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Donk. Rizzo catches Rollins right on the button with a cross. Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Rizzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins. Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Rollins throws a right and a left that Rizzo avoids nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo .
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rollins throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2# Rizzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rizzo scores with a push kick. Rollins throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rollins looks to land a body kick but Rizzo moved away. Rizzo is looking to counter with a body kick. We've been told by Rizzo 's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rizzo scores with a kick to the midsection. Rizzo throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. #T3# Rizzo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rollins's head. Rollins throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it. A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo . Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rizzo throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzo . Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Rizzo is looking to land body kicks. Rizzo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRollins. Rollins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rizzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Rollins avoided it.#T4# A decent looking body kick lands there for Rizzo . The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rizzo misses with a low kick. Rollins now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rollins scores with a leg kick.
Rollins throws a low kick but Rizzo avoids it. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rizzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rizzo scores with a nice body kick.
Rizzo lands with a good body shot. Rollins throws a right hand that Rizzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizzo also avoids with ease. Rollins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round. That's time! Rizzo 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Rizzo throws a half hearted mid kick. Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Rollins avoids it. Rizzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
A little feinted left hand from Rizzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rizzo misses with a body kick. Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo misses with a straight right. #T1# Rollins avoids the head kick by Rizzo .
Rollins with the counter takedown but Rizzo avoids it easily. A thudding body kick lands there by Rollins!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo . A right-left combo lands from Rollins. Rollins thuds his right hand into Rizzo 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rizzo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Rollins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Rollins's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollins tries to avoid it. #T2# Sloppy strikes from Rollins. Those never looked like landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rizzo defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand. Rizzo lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily. Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him? Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Are you kidding me?! Rizzo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rollins clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rizzo ! During a confident post fight interview, Frank Rizzo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Castor Rollins had this to say: 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Built. Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Race in the buildup to the fight. Rollins scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Rollins throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Built throws a low kick but Rollins moves out of range easily. Nice shot by Built. A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rollins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Built motions for Rollins to come forward. Built throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Built throws a body shot but no joy. Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built misses with a low kick. Rollins avoids the body shot from Built.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Built lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rollins slips under a jab from Built. Built digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
#T1# Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Built tries to score with a low kick but Rollins moves his leg out of the way. Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Built is looking to wear down Rollins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Built throws a big shot that misses. Built throws a body shot but no joy. Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Built misses with a kick to the body and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rollins avoids the body shot from Built.
Built cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs. Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Built tries to land a leg kick but Rollins saw it coming and moves away.
Rollins throws a counter combo. Built slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Built throws a body shot but no joy. Built scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Built misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Built gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rollins blocks a body shot from Built. Built working aggressively here.
Rollins pushes Built back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Rollins blocks a body shot from Built. Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside. Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rollins is trying to drag Built to the mat but Built just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built. #BC2# Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Built connects with a solid leg kick. Rollins lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the ropes and back into range. Rollins blocks the body kick.
Rollins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Built circles away quickly and effectively. A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Built bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Built tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Built bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built. Built throws the kick towards the body but Rollins avoids it. Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Built throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Built tries to land a leg kick but Rollins saw it coming and moves away.
#T4# A chopping leg kick lands by Built. Rollins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Built misses with a low kick.
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! Built throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy. Built lands a body shot.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Built throws a leg kick that is checked and Rollins counters with a three punch combo that has Built backing up. Built nods at Rollins to acknowledge the strikes. Built takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Built cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs. Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Built moves away from the strike by Rollins. Built misses with a shot to the body and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Built misses with a leg kick and Rollins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Built's knee momentarily. Rollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rollins checks a low kick from Built. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A head kick misses from Built. Built misses the shot to the body. Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Rollins counters with a body kick. Rollins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks. #CL# Built forces Rollins back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Built thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins is looking for the big counter here. Built throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins throws a counter combo. Rollins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Built is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Built throws a lazy head kick and Rollins counters with a series of strikes. Built will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Built will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Built bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rollins avoids the body shot from Built.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
#T1# Rollins throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease. Built lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rollins lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL# Built clinches up with Rollins and pushes him back against the ropes. Built misses with a hook from the clinch. Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built throws a head punch that misses. Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Rollins lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Built's head. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rollins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet. Rollins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Built. Built is working hard here to advance position. Rollins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rollins wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving. Rollins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Built is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up. Rollins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3# Built trying to control the position.
Rollins stays in close to Built's body and controls the position. Built keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body. Built managing to control the position. Built looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rollins is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rollins scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rollins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Built looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Built is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Built has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rollins goes for a takedown attempt but Built pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Built misses with a wild body shot. Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A low kick from Built misses and Rollins counters with a series of strikes. Built will be more careful next time no doubt. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built. Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Built takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins. Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Rollins lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily. A thudding body kick lands there by Rollins!
A clash of legs there as Built blocks the low kick. Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Built is looking to score with low kicks. Rollins slips under a jab from Built. Rollins throws a low kick but Built avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Molokai Built will probably get the nod. That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Built misses with a body kick. Rollins checks a low kick from Built. Built thuds a left hand into Rollins's body. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs. Built misses the shot to the body. A combination from Rollins does no damage. Molokai Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Built gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Built tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Built back against the ropes. Built scores with a shoulder strike. Rollins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Built fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##KD# Built lands a left and a right that send Rollins crashing to the mat, dazed. Built thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Built moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him? Built scores with a kick to the midsection. Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Built feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Rollins collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Molokai Built! Molokai Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. Castor Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 1834 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1672 p4p, 101 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Ulfheonar. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Castor Rollins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Wasa misses with a takedown attempt and Rollins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wasa wants a takedown.
Rollins is pressed up against the cage. Wasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rollins down to the mat. Rollins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa. Wasa goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward. Rollins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wasa manages to circle out of the way. Rollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wasa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rollins (0) vs (2) Wasa Wasa controlling from the top position. Rollins is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture. Rollins wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins is working hard here to advance position. Wasa wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. Rollins working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather. Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (2) vs (2) Wasa
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (2) vs (4) Wasa Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Wasa wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position. Rollins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rollins is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up. Rollins pulls Wasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wasa stays in close to Rollins's body and controls the position. It looks like Wasa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (4) vs (4) Wasa Wasa keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rollins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wasa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rollins (4) vs (6) Wasa Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Wasa looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rollins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace. Rollins has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage. Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Rollins is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up. Wasa sitting in guard here, content to control. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rollins is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wasa drops back looking for a leg! Rollins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollins manages to kick Wasa off! Wasa jumps back into Rollins's guard. Wasa passes Rollins's left leg - he's now in half guard. Wasa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rollins tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Wasa is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now. Wasa is trying for a kimura here. Rollins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wasa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masa Wasa! A victorious Masa Wasa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Castor Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Beltran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Beltran is very close to passing his half guard. Rollins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Rollins is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltran. Rollins is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Beltran gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1# Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Beltran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rollins counters with a nice leg kick. Beltran throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Beltran. Rollins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beltran's best efforts. Rollins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Rollins is looking to improve his position.
Rollins regains full guard. Nicely done. Rollins pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Let's hope that Rollins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Rollins is trying to control the position but Beltran postures up. Rollins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Beltran will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss. Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Beltran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Beltran!#REVR# Rollins wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment. #T3# Rollins has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage. Rollins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beltran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Rollins is trying to get back to full guard. Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work. Rollins pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage. Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rollins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Beltran preventing the sweep. Beltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Rollins is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him. Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD# Beltran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beltran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beltran working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Beltran dominated that 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. #R2# Rollins thumps Beltran with a low kick. Beltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Beltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins. Beltran has his takedown stuffed and Rollins counters with a right hand to the body. Rollins blocks a jab. Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Beltran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rollins misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
Beltran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Rollins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beltran is defending well. Beltran is working for takedown but Rollins is calmly controlling the position for now. Beltran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beltran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rollins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Rollins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beltran is trying to keep an underhook but Rollins manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES# Beltran manages to escape and get back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body kick there by Rollins. Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Beltran, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rollins circles away. Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Beltran throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses and Rollins counters with a three punch combo that has Beltran backing up. Beltran nods at Rollins to acknowledge the strikes. Rollins leaves Beltran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rollins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rollins misses with the combination.
Beltran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3# Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Beltran takes the fight into the clinch. Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Rollins has clasped his hands together around Beltran's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Beltran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rollins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Rollins lands an elbow. Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ground and pound from Rollins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4# Beltran taking a bit of punishment here - Rollins scoring with strikes. Beltran is not content to let Rollins control the position. Rollins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beltran some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Rollins crashes against the mat.
Rollins trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom. Rollins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Beltran has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
Beltran is working for takedown but Rollins is calmly controlling the position for now. Rollins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt and Rollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rollins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beltran tries to clinch up. Rollins throws a series of punches but Beltran moves out of range. Beltran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but Beltran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet. Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Beltran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Beltran throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Rollins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beltran! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins working the ground and pound from side control.#T1# Beltran wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Rollins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beltran is avoiding damage well.
Beltran takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working. Rollins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rollins working the ground and pound but Beltran is defending the strikes. Check out the look on Rollins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rollins lands an elbow. Rollins working the ground and pound but Beltran is defending the strikes. Rollins trying to control the position but Beltran is working away. Rollins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beltran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2# Rollins takes a little break here. Beltran wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Rollins working the ground and pound but Beltran is defending the strikes. Rollins is putting a hurting on Beltran here, landing some big shots from side control. Rollins misses with the ground and pound. Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working. Rollins throwing strikes but Beltran manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Beltran performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rollins tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg. #T3# Rollins is controlling Beltran's position as best he can from this difficult position. Rollins is looking to control Beltran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rollins avoid being mounted? Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage. Beltran won't allow Rollins to sweep him here. Beltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins. Rollins trying to control the position.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Rollins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltran defending well though. Rollins lands with a punch from half guard. Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working. Rollins working Beltran over with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins looks to land a strike but Beltran avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Rollins stands up over Beltran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Rollins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! A very excited looking Castor Rollins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
XF Brawl 4
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ithamar moves into the clinch.#BC2# Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar. Ithamar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithamar misses with a looping left. As Ithamar backs off Rollins throws a huge counter combo but Ithamar manages to avoid it all. Ithamar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A nice combination there by Rollins.
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet. Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Ithamar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Ithamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ithamar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rollins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins thuds a left hand into Ithamar's body. Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rollins is looking for the big counter here. Rollins scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1# Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ithamar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Ithamar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar. Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ithamar shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rollins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ithamar is breathing heavily. Rollins works over Ithamar's head and body with a nice combination. Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ithamar misses with a takedown and Rollins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ithamar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ithamar throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. Ithamar misses with a hook. Ithamar moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. Ithamar throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A nice side step and Rollins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rollins is looking to slow Ithamar down with leg kicks. Ithamar misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins counters with a head kick. Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ithamar's sensitive parts. A big right from Ithamar misses. Ithamar ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins. Ithamar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar. #T3# A telegraphed right hand from Ithamar misses the target. Rollins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rollins lands a jab-cross combination. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ithamar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ithamar sets himself, and Rollins steps forward looking for the clinch! Ithamar avoids it this time. Ithamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ithamar throws a poor cross that misses
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand. Ithamar misses with a two punch combination.
Ithamar throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease. Ithamar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Ithamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ithamar throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rollins!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ithamar throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a left and a right that stings Ithamar. Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Ithamar. Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# Ithamar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rollins connects with a right hand. Ithamar shakes it off. Ithamar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins throws a counter combo. Ithamar misses with a straight right. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ithamar takes a kick to the side of the head. Ithamar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rollins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Rollins slips a jab from Ithamar. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ithamar looks to land a combination but Rollins avoids it well. Ithamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Ithamar pushes him away. Ithamar shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A head kick from Rollins lands but Ithamar takes it in his stride. Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ithamar loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ithamar fails with the takedown#CL2# and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2# Rollins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Ithamar's temple. Ithamar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rollins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Rollins there. Rollins lands strikes from half guard. Rollins drops an elbow to the side of Ithamar's head. #T1##SUB# Ithamar looking for submissions off his back. Rollins wants to pass to mount but Ithamar is defending the position. Rollins working over Ithamar with some ground and pound. Ithamar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ithamar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Ithamar actively working from the bottom here. Ithamar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rollins scores with a couple of nice shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ithamar has hold of Rollins's hands but Rollins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rollins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rollins working Ithamar over with strikes. Ithamar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ithamar.#SUB# Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Rollins chips away with some ground and pound. Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rollins distracts Ithamar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well. Rollins wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving. Rollins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rollins chips away with some ground and pound. Ithamar controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Rollins won't allow Ithamar to sweep him here. Rollins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well. Rollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Rollins stands up over Ithamar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rollins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rollins postures up and lands a big shot to Ithamar's brow. #SUB# Rollins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ithamar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rollins is looking to defend but Ithamar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rollins! Ithamar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rollins taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ezekiel Ithamar! Ezekiel Ithamar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Castor Rollins was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1# Dong Hyuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rollins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dong Hyuk shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense. Dong Hyuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk with a lazy takedown attempt and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dong Hyuk. As Dong Hyuk looks to move away, Rollins throws a big counter combo but Dong Hyuk just gets out of the way. Dong Hyuk shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dong Hyuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Dong Hyuk's body. Dong Hyuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A thudding body kick lands there by Rollins!
#CL2# Dong Hyuk takes the fight into the clinch. Dong Hyuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rollins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
Rollins feints and then cracks Dong Hyuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong Hyuk down. Rollins thuds his shin into the meat of Dong Hyuk's side. Rollins throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# Dong Hyuk forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches. Dong Hyuk tries to pull guard but Rollins forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rollins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dong Hyuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong Hyuk stops a takedown attempt from Rollins.
Dong Hyuk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rollins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dong Hyuk throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Dong Hyuk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rollins uses from the top position. Rollins looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. #T2# Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rollins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rollins with a nice head shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dong Hyuk wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him. Dong Hyuk has momentary wrist control but Rollins slips an elbow through the middle. Dong Hyuk wants to stand and escape but Rollins is having none of it. Rollins working some strikes from top position. Dong Hyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rollins is in close to Dong Hyuk's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dong Hyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rollins lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rollins wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving. Our spies down at at Star Studded Beef inform us that Dong Hyuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3# Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rollins distracts Dong Hyuk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rollins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins stops Dong Hyuk from standing up. Rollins trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom. Dong Hyuk wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dong Hyuk tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rollins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk tries to clinch up and Rollins counters with a three punch combo that has Dong Hyuk backing up. Dong Hyuk nods at Rollins to acknowledge the strikes. Dong Hyuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rollins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dong Hyuk really felt that one! Rollins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rollins!
Dong Hyuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Rollins connects with a high kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt and Rollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Dong Hyuk clinches up against the cage. Dong Hyuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins avoiding damage.
Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong Hyuk can do to turn this around? Dong Hyuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dong Hyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dong Hyuk is working for takedown but Rollins is calmly controlling the position for now. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rollins after a bit of a struggle. Rollins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dong Hyuk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Dong Hyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dong Hyuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollins, which made it look bad. Rollins connects with a high kick. A right-left combo lands from Rollins. Dong Hyuk wants to clinch. Dong Hyuk tries to clinch and Rollins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rollins misses with a head kick.
Dong Hyuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2# Dong Hyuk shoots in and gets a takedown into Rollins's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dong Hyuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Rollins has control of Dong Hyuk's left arm, preventing Dong Hyuk from doing any damage. Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dong Hyuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rollins pulls Dong Hyuk in close to prevent any damage. Dong Hyuk postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. Dong Hyuk with a flurry of punches that miss. Rollins wants to sweep here but Dong Hyuk controlling him for the moment. Dong Hyuk postures up.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rollins is working hard here to advance position. Rollins trying to control the position here. Dong Hyuk wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.#T3# Rollins controls Dong Hyuk momentarily but Dong Hyuk frees himself. Dong Hyuk works over Rollins with some ground and pound from guard. Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet. Dong Hyuk looking to pass the guard. Dong Hyuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dong Hyuk with a flurry of punches that miss. Rollins pulls Dong Hyuk in close to his closed guard and prevents Dong Hyuk from doing any damage or advancing position. Dong Hyuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet. Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Dong Hyuk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Rollins 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# Dong Hyuk wants to get back to his feet. Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong Hyuk keeps working. Dong Hyuk wants to get back to his feet. Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dong Hyuk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rollins wants to take a breather but Dong Hyuk is having none of it. Dong Hyuk tries to kick Rollins off but Rollins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins lands strikes from half guard. Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Rollins wants to free his trapped foot but Dong Hyuk is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# No luck for Dong Hyuk with that takedown attempt. Dong Hyuk walks into a jab. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dong Hyuk misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rollins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Rollins lands a two punch combo.
Dong Hyuk moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins slips a straight right by Dong Hyuk. Rollins throws a big counter combination but Dong Hyuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rollins lands a head kick. Dong Hyuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dong Hyuk with a lazy takedown attempt and Rollins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dong Hyuk is lucky that one didn't land flush. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Dong Hyuk. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dong Hyuk is looking to clinch. Dong Hyuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dong Hyuk shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1# Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk gets slowly back to his feet. Dong Hyuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rollins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dong Hyuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. Sloppy strikes from Rollins. Those never looked like landing. Rollins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far. Rollins lands with a hook. Dong Hyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dong Hyuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dong Hyuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rollins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2# Rollins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dong Hyuk is looking for the big counter here. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Dong Hyuk moves out of range easily. Rollins lands a head kick!
Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dong Hyuk misses with a leg kick and Rollins counters with a left to the body. Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk gets slowly back to his feet. Dong Hyuk shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well. Dong Hyuk dodges the punch combination from Rollins.
Dong Hyuk shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense. Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3# Rollins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dong Hyuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins. A right-left combo lands from Rollins. Dong Hyuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rollins counters with a head kick. That will keep Dong Hyuk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Rollins throws a nice inside leg kick. Dong Hyuk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rollins counters with a left and a right that stings Dong Hyuk. A punch combination from Rollins misses. Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dong Hyuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side. Rollins lands a nice hook to Dong Hyuk's body. Dong Hyuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dong Hyuk is defended easily by Rollins. It looked like Rollins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Good leg kick by Rollins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt and Rollins counters with a one-two to the body. Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Shin Dong Hyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rollins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dong Hyuk looks to clinch and Rollins counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rollins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! A relieved looking Castor Rollins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Shin Dong Hyuk was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'.
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Event:
BFL 3.5: The Rematch
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1# Holey throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Holey tries to clinch but fails miserably and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. Holey tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Rollins thuds his shin into the meat of Holey's side. Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holey. A slapping body kick lands there for Rollins. Nick Holey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollins scores with a head kick. Holey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holey momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Horrible takedown attempt by Holey or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollins, which made it look bad. #T1# Holey just misses with a punch to the body.
Holey throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Rollins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holey won't be happy with that. Holey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rollins scoring with punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holey tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Rollins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holey some visible discomfort.
Rollins lands a few punches from side control. Holey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rollins connects with a decent elbow. The referee asks Rollins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rollins prefers to stall for the moment though. Holey is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2# Holey is rocked! Rollins scoring with punches from side control. Oh Holey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rollins is chipping away with strikes.
Holey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Rollins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Holey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! You can see the frustration on Holey's face as Rollins controls the position. #T2# Rollins has knee on belly and moves into mount. Rollins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Rollins raining down hammerfists from mount. Rollins postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Holey bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rollins and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins is the new bantamweight champion! An out of breath Castor Rollins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1# Magnum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though. We've been told by Magnum's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Magnum feints a jab promting Rollins to slip. Magnum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rollins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Magnum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magnum throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Magnum. #CL# Magnum clinches. Magnum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnum takes a knee to the side of the body. Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnum backwards. Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnum is defending well for now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Magnum avoids the damage to the body. A nice left hand lands by Magnum.
Magnum working aggressively here.
Magnum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Magnum controls the action.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Magnum avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Rollins lands a knee to the head.
Rollins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Magnum prevents a body shot from Rollins. With the fighters up against the cage, Rollins throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Magnum blocks an elbow strike. Magnum dodges an elbow strike from Rollins.
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magnum working aggressively here.
Rollins working hard to break the clinch. Magnum swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Magnum pushes Rollins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnum is defending well for now. Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Magnum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rollins's efforts to push away. Rollins takes a shot to the head. Rollins prevents a body shot from Magnum. Magnum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnum backwards. Magnum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Magnum working aggressively here.
#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Magnum checks a leg kick. Rollins scores with a nice head shot. Magnum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rollins backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! Magnum moves out of range of the strikes. Magnum cracks Rollins with an open hand slap. Magnum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Rollins looks to move away, Magnum throws a big counter combo but Rollins just gets out of the way. Magnum darts in trying to clinch and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Magnum misses with a right hand and Magnum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Magnum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Magnum throws a head kick that misses and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. Magnum scores with a jab. Magnum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC# Rollins is rocked! Magnum misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Rollins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him? Magnum throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. Magnum fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rollins out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Justin Magnum! Justin Magnum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Castor Rollins had this to say: 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. I Can shoots in but no luck this time. Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from I Can, before circling back to the center of the mat. An attempted straight right counter from Rollins misses the target.#TD2# I Can fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rollins to the ground. I Can is now in Rollins's guard. Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst I Can is controlling him. I Can wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position. I Can wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Rollins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as I Can controls the pace. I Can wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. I Can misses with a straight left. Rollins misses with a low kick.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. I Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. I Can changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but I Can manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can. Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed I Can momentarily.
#T2# Rollins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on I Can. That did some damage! I Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Sloppy strikes from I Can. Those never looked like landing. I Can throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a big head kick but I Can shrugs it off. 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! Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but I Can moves away. Rollins takes one to the chin there. Because I Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. I Can misses with a looping right. I Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a body kick. I Can swinging wildly here.
Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. I Can dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Rollins staying out of range there. No luck for I Can with that takedown attempt. It looked like Rollins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from I Can. I Can throws a right hand that misses
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. I Can fails with the takedown letting Rollins counter with a right hand. #T3# Rollins misses with a straight right. I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. I Can jabbing away but nothing is landing. I Can throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. I Can with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2# I Can shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. I Can is trying to control. Rollins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. I Can is looking to advance position but Rollins won't allow it. #T4# Rollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from I Can. Rollins wants to stand up but I Can is controlling him. I Can is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. I Can trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. I Can stands and throws Rollins's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# I Can shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rollins napping and manages to drive through into side control! I Can wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy. #SUB2# I Can looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# I Can thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. I Can tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2# I Can is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rollins has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1# I Can looking to control but instead Rollins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# I Can is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time I Can. I Can wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working. We've been informed that I Can has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2# I Can looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. I Can wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position. I Can seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rollins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from I Can. #T3##SUB2# I Can is trying to work for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
I Can is keen to just control but Rollins is a slippery customer. Rollins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollins. I Can postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. I Can is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Rollins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. I Can shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rollins lands with a nice body punch. I Can has his takedown stuffed and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# I Can connects with a crisp jab. A left and a right from Rollins both land. Nice combination. #TD2# I Can fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rollins to the ground. I Can is now in Rollins's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. I Can throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rollins keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully. I Can looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. I Can not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# I Can misses with a takedown enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. I Can fails with a takedown attempt from distance. It looks like Rollins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. I Can tries for a takedown but Rollins circles away easily and Rollins counters with a straight right hand. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can. I Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Rollins lands the left hand. I Can misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from I Can. I Can gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. I Can doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Rollins 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.
I Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rollins misses with a low kick. I Can goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward.#T1# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollins. I Can shrugs it off though. I Can on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rollins connects with a single shot there. Rollins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. I Can takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. I Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rollins throws a body punch but I Can moves out of range. I Can tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and I Can ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around? I Can shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense. I Can shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange. That kick from Rollins tenderised I Can's leg. I Can is trying to keep his angry face on. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins. I Can with a poor takedown and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins misses with a head kick.
A jab from Rollins does it's job there.#TD2# I Can drives through with a takedown into Rollins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. I Can in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. I Can throws a big elbow that misses. Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from I Can. I Can looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from I Can. I Can lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3# Rollins has control of I Can's left arm, preventing I Can from doing any damage. Rollins keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully. Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst I Can is controlling him. I Can trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. I Can throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. I Can trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins scores with a jab. I Can acknowledges it with a nod of the head. I Can has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rollins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! An out of breath Castor Rollins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Event:
Pride FC 23
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1# Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kingston missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston scores with a jab. Rollins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Rollins misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely. Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins throws out a leg kick but Kingston moves out of range and Rollins only half commits. Rollins throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range. Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Kingston scores with a jab. Rollins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston scores with a body shot.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins avoids the head kick by Kingston.
Crunch! Kingston slams his shin into Rollins's torso. Kingston cracks Rollins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rollins throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease. Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rollins's knee momentarily. Nice body kick from Kingston. Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Kingston counters with a body kick that stops Rollins in his tracks momentarily. Kingston blocks a jab. Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Kingston!
An inside leg kick lands from Kingston. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston. Kingston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Kingston moved away. Kingston missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kingston throws a low kick but Rollins moves out of range easily. #CL2# Kingston has Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Kingston is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Kingston avoids the elbow strike from Rollins, against the cage.
A short left from Kingston. Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Rollins trying to land knees to the body.
Kingston tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins lands with a short shot to the head. Kingston lands a right hand. A right hand to the body from Kingston.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingston tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Kingston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but Kingston blocks it.
#T3# Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston. Kingston scores with a shoulder strike. Kingston lands with a short shot to the head. Kingston avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollins. Rollins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kingston avoids it. Kingston prevents a body shot from Rollins. Rollins blocks a body shot from Kingston. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Kingston avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston. Kingston blocking some punches.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses. Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow. Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rollins working aggressively here.
#T4# Rollins tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Kingston is working Rollins over against the cage. Rollins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. A short right from Kingston. Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Kingston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rollins blocking some punches.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kingston takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kingston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Rollins working aggressively here.
#BC# Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Nice jab there from Rollins. Rollins lands a nice hook to Kingston's body. Kingston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A decent looking body kick lands there for Rollins. Nice cross by Kingston. Rollins throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from Kingston. A solid body kick from Kingston. Rollins cracks Kingston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kingston swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kingston. Rollins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This has been an exciting period of action! Kingston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Rollins had a free shot at his head there. Kingston misses with a hook
and Rollins counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rollins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2# Rollins is rocked! Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively. Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Kingston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins throws a leg kick and Kingston counters with a huge left! Rollins is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kingston isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rollins from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Kingston! A very excited looking Carl Kingston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. The defeated Castor Rollins had this to say: 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Pride FC 20
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL# Saibot moves into the clinch. Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Rollins lands with a nice body kick. #T1# Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A low kick from Rollins is predictable there and Saibot counters with a low kick, right behind Rollins 's knee. Saibot throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Jab from Rollins. Rollins scores with a head kick.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An inside leg kick from Rollins misses. Saibot tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it. Saibot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Rollins throws a body kick that misses and Saibot counters with a straight right hand. Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands. Saibot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.#T2# 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! Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts. Rollins lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range. Rollins lands the left hand. Rollins scores with a nice head shot. Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range. Saibot moves out of range of the strikes. Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rollins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Rollins lands with an overhand left. Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3# Rollins with a jab. Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Rollins lands a high kick!
Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot. Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rollins takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses. Rollins lands the left hand. Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Saibot takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Rollins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Rollins dips to his left and cracks Saibot with an uppercut! Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. Rollins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saibot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Rollins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rollins lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins thumps Saibot with a low kick. Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Saibot is looking to counter punch. Rollins misses with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Rollins jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well. Rollins thumps Saibot with a low kick. Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot. Saibot missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rollins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rollins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily. Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Saibot tries to clinch up.#T1# Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rollins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rollins throws a right hand that misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though. Donk. Saibot catches Rollins right on the button with a cross. Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A nice side step and Rollins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins thumps Saibot with a low kick. Rollins connects with a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saibot cracks Rollins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins misses with a straight left. Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him? Saibot ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rollins's jaw. Rollins's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Saibot does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot! A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Pride FC 18
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Ji Woo connects with the punch. Ji Woo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rollins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo. Ji Woo lands with an overhand left. Rollins throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily. Ji Woo is looking to counter punch. Rollins tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rollins slips under a jab. Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss! Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins. Ji Woo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice straight punches there by Rollins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rollins. Both fighters circling a little - Rollins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Ji Woo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins. Ji Woo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ji Woo scores with the left hand. Rollins knows he should have avoided that one. Ji Woo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ji Woo scrambles back to his feet. Rollins moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Rollins misses.#T1# Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rollins throws a chopping leg kick but Ji Woo manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. Rollins slips a jab from Ji Woo. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Rollins now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice defenses there by Rollins. Ji Woo misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Ji Woo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ji Woo throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ji Woo takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Ji Woo lands a nice shot that snaps Rollins's head back.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ji Woo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ji Woo misses with a looping left.#T2# Rollins tries to score with a low kick but Ji Woo moves his leg out of the way. Rollins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. Ji Woo swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rollins misses. Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab from Ji Woo finds it's way through Rollins's defenses. Rollins misses with a low kick.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A jab from Ji Woo misses. Crunch! Rollins slams his shin into Ji Woo's torso. Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rollins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A big right from Rollins misses. Good work by Ji Woo as he checks the leg kick.#T3# Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ji Woo misses with a looping left. Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Good standup being displayed there by Ji Woo as he connects with a hook. Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Rollins there. Rollins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot. Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins scores with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo. Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rollins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A jab from Ji Woo misses. Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ji Woo is able to avoid easily. Ji Woo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4# 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! Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rollins. A big left from Ji Woo misses. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rollins misses with a hook. Nice jab there from Ji Woo. Rollins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ji Woo checks it well. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Rollins tests Ji Woo's chin there with a solid looking shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Rollins blocks a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins slips under a jab. Rollins throws a big counter head kick but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Ji Woo takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Rollins looks to land a body kick but Ji Woo moved away. Ji Woo tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins checks a leg kick. Rollins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ji Woo throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. Ji Woo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target. Ji Woo wants to slow Rollins down by chopping away at his legs. A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot. Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ji Woo. That did some damage! Rollins slips a straight right by Ji Woo. Rollins digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses with a low kick.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ji Woo doesn't seem bothered though. Rollins jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ji Woo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ji Woo misses with a looping left. Good standup being displayed there by Ji Woo as he connects with a hook. Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Ji Woo blocks a leg kick. The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice shot by Ji Woo. Ji Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there. Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rollins takes one on the button. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Rollins thumps Ji Woo with a low kick.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A solid body kick from Rollins. Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Rollins does it's job there. Ji Woo misses with a wild combination.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand. Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss! Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo. Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing. Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses. Ji Woo slips under a jab from Rollins. Ji Woo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ji Woo swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Ji Woo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3# Rollins scores with a jab. Ji Woo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ji Woo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rollins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rollins walks into a jab. Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rollins avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Rollins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo. Rollins lands a jab. Ji Woo throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range. Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins throws a head kick but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Rollins blocks a jab. And Rollins responds with a good body kick, but Ji Woo manages to step out the way in time. Rollins misses with a body kick. Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Ji Woo takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Rollins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick. Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Nice defenses there by Rollins. Rollins drops his hands momentarily and Ji Woo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rollins misses the shot to the body. Ji Woo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a double jab
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins looks for the body kick but Ji Woo saw that one coming. Rollins misses with a body kick. Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A big right from Ji Woo misses. Ji Woo lands a right hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rollins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ji Woo has got the better of the exchanges. Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Rollins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Rollins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rollins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ji Woo tried to score with a low kick but Rollins checks it. A nice combination there by Ji Woo.
Rollins misses the jab. Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? A lazy left from Ji Woo finds it's target. Rollins cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rollins is looking to land body kicks. Ji Woo catches Rollins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ji Woo jabs Rollins to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ji Woo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rollins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ji Woo. Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a left to the body. #T1# Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollins. Ji Woo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rollins. Ji Woo takes one on the button. Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins lunges at Ji Woo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ji Woo's hand. Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo scores with a decent looking hook. Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot. Rollins throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem. Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Rollins feints a counter leg kick. Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rollins throws a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it. Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ji Woo. Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo. Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ji Woo throws a hook but Rollins blocks it. Rollins misses with a low kick. Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ji Woo takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Rollins lands the left hand. Rollins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ji Woo misses the body punch and Rollins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target. Rollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins. Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rollins, as that shot connected.
Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand. Ji Woo lands a slapping body shot.
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! Ji Woo connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off.#T4# Rollins avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick nicely. Ji Woo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss. Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rollins checks a leg kick. Rollins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rollins walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo. Rollins scores with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rollins scores with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo. Rollins misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Rollins misses. Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ji Woo 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo! In his post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Castor Rollins spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Pride FC 12
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Kincaid just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kincaid. Kincaid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rollins slips under a jab. An inside leg kick from Rollins misses. It looked like Kincaid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rollins blocks a jab.#CL# Kincaid forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches. Kincaid working aggressively here.
Kincaid blocking some punches.
Kincaid has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Kincaid has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kincaid lands with a left to the head. Kincaid misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kincaid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kincaid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins misses with an elbow over the top. Kincaid lands a shoulder strike. #T1# Rollins tries to work over Kincaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kincaid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kincaid blocks an uppercut.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Kincaid controls his hands.
Rollins misses with an elbow over the top. Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kincaid misses with a punch on the inside.
Kincaid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kincaid lands a hook that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincaid. Kincaid throws a head punch that misses. Kincaid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kincaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Kincaid lands an uppercut. Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but Kincaid blocks with his arms.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincaid. Rollins lands with a light punch inside. Kincaid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kincaid's elbow. Rollins lands a damaging elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kincaid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kincaid. Kincaid scores with a shoulder strike. Rollins prevents a body shot from Kincaid. Kincaid swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Kincaid prevents a body shot from Rollins. Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kincaid misses with a looping right. Kincaid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Kincaid moved away. Kincaid throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Rollins scores with a push kick. Rollins throws a front kick that sends Kincaid stumbling back into the cage. An inside leg kick from Rollins misses. Kincaid throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3# Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kincaid swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins thuds his shin into the meat of Kincaid's side. Kincaid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kincaid misses with a body shot
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Some wild striking there from Kincaid.
Kincaid slips under a jab from Rollins. Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kincaid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kincaid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though. Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins closes the distance and lands a one-two. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins looks to land a left hand but Kincaid moved out of range nicely. Rollins throws a front kick aimed at Kincaid's knee but Kincaid avoids it well. Kincaid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rollins lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# Rollins misses the shot to the body. Kincaid lands a jab to the nose. Rollins lands a jab. Kincaid misses with a body shot.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kincaid doesn't seem bothered though. Nice uppercut there from Kincaid. Kincaid shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# Kincaid darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins. Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but Kincaid blocks with his arms.
Kincaid misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kincaid fails to land. #BC2# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins cracks Kincaid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Decent striking displayed by Kincaid there. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. That's time! Kincaid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kincaid misses with a body shot.
Kincaid missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kincaid cracks Rollins with a good jab. Kincaid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins lands a glancing blow to the side of Kincaid's head. Rollins cracks Kincaid with a right hand to the side of the head. Kincaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincaid misses with a body shot.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins delivers a nice body kick. Rollins scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kincaid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kincaid digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Rollins misses the shot to the body. Rollins thuds his right hand into Kincaid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# Kincaid moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Kincaid throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins scores with a jab. Rollins tried to score with a low kick but Kincaid checks it. Kincaid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd cheers as Rollins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kincaid doesn't seem phased though. Rollins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kincaid finds it's way round the side to connect with Rollins's head. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kincaid misses the target. Kincaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rollins connects with a jab. Kincaid misses with a looping right. Kincaid tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target. Kincaid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rollins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Kincaid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kincaid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rollins. Kincaid looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Kincaid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kincaid misses with a right hand and Rollins counters with a leg kick. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Kincaid clinches up against the cage. Kincaid prevents a body shot from Rollins. Kincaid blocking some punches.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins tries to break the clinch but Kincaid is controlling the position. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rollins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Kincaid misses with a punch to the body.
Kincaid working aggressively here.
Rollins lands an elbow inside that Kincaid shrugs off. Rollins lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Kincaid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kincaid lands with a light punch inside. Kincaid working aggressively here.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincaid. Kincaid throws a head punch that misses. Kincaid working aggressively here.
Kincaid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rollins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rollins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kincaid.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
#T3# Kincaid lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Kincaid fails to land. Kincaid lands a right hand. Kincaid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. #ROC# Rollins is rocked! Kincaid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kincaid finish him? Kincaid pushes Rollins against the cage. Kincaid is working some dirty boxing. Kincaid pushes off with a quick right hook! Rollins goes down! Rollins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kincaid moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Kincaid! An out of breath and clearly excited Malcolm Kincaid thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Pride FC 6
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Mouwanga moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollins. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Mouwanga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Mouwanga moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouwanga digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mouwanga misses with a hook from the clinch. Mouwanga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mouwanga lands a right hand. Mouwanga blocks a body shot from Rollins. A short right from Mouwanga. Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Mouwanga has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Mouwanga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouwanga. Mouwanga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mouwanga wants to clinch. Rollins swings for the body but Mouwanga moves out of range.
#T1# A head kick from Rollins lands but Mouwanga takes it in his stride. Mouwanga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mouwanga. Mouwanga slips under a jab from Rollins. Mouwanga looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Rollins slips a straight right by Mouwanga. Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga checks a leg kick nicely. Mouwanga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2# Mouwanga forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches. A left hand lands to the body for Rollins.
Mouwanga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Mouwanga gets through Rollins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mouwanga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mouwanga digs a right hand into Rollins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rollins's gas tank. Mouwanga blocks a body shot from Rollins. #T2# Mouwanga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. 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! Rollins pushes Mouwanga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mouwanga scores with a nice hook to the head. Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Mouwanga avoids the damage to the body. Mouwanga misses with a short punch on the inside. Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga blocks an elbow strike from Rollins.
Rollins throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollins throws an elbow but misses. Mouwanga lands a hook to the side of the head. Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mouwanga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Rollins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouwanga misses with some punches.
Mouwanga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rollins trying to land knees to the body.
Rollins lands a shoulder strike. Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins looks to throw an elbow but misses. Mouwanga takes a shot to the head. #T3# Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga misses with a punch to the body.
Mouwanga presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rollins presses Mouwanga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mouwanga tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Mouwanga back against the cage. Mouwanga has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Mouwanga lands a shoulder strike. Mouwanga lands a big knee to the head and Rollins goes down! Mouwanga pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mouwanga! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Mouwanga made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. The defeated Castor Rollins had this to say: 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
AFC #41
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Knight. Knight throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins scores with a nice head shot. Rollins throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side. A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Knight throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rollins is able to avoid easily. Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Knight lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Good leg kick by Rollins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rollins 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.
#T1# Rollins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Knight misses and Rollins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knight's knee momentarily. Rollins throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily. Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Rollins moves out of range and Knight only half commits. Knight scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins lands with a nice body kick. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knight on the wrong end of a nice jab. Knight blocks a head kick by Rollins.
And Knight responds with a good body kick, but Rollins manages to step out the way in time. Knight thuds a left hand into Rollins's body. Knight throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Rollins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there. Rollins slips a jab from Knight.#T2# A leg kick checked by Rollins. Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Knight moves out of range of the strikes. Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Knight's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Knight scores with a leg kick.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot. Knight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Knight misses with a leg kick. Knight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout. Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rollins walks into a jab. Knight digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs. Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Rollins misses with a looping left. Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Rollins misses. Knight throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Knight down. A head kick misses from Rollins. Knight throws a hook but Rollins avoids it easily. Knight throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. A jab from Knight misses. Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A head kick misses from Knight. Knight misses with a low kick as Rollins jumps back. Rollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rollins scrambles back to his feet. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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! Rollins connects with an inside leg kick. Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Knight throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight slips a straight right by Rollins. Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Knight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rollins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knight misses the jab. Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rollins moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight. Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Rollins in the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Good exchange - Knight coming out on top. A jab from Knight does it's job there. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Knight delivers a nice body kick. Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rollins takes one to the side of the head.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily. Rollins misses with a leg kick. Knight swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight. Knight misses with a body kick. Knight ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Knight works the jab nicely. 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! Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins tries to land a body kick and Knight counters with a left to the body. Knight blocks a low kick nicely.#T1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick. Knight throws a head kick that misses. Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rollins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Rollins throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Knight takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Knight lands with a nice body punch. Rollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rollins scrambles back to his feet. Rollins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Knight.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rollins stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Knight delivers a nice body kick. Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rollins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Knight jabs at Rollins's body. Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight. Knight stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rollins misses with a looping left. A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Rollins.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Rollins is wise to it. Rollins avoids the body shot from Knight.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins misses with a double jab.
Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight misses with a straight right. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3# Rollins throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off. Rollins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rollins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Knight swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Rollins only half commits. Knight moves out of range of the strikes. Knight misses with a low kick. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins avoids the head kick by Knight.
#T4# Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range. Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. 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! Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Knight is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks. Rollins lands with an overhand left. Knight dips to his left and cracks Rollins with an uppercut! Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Knight throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head. Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick. Knight misses with a body shot.
Rollins feinted there with a counter leg kick. Knight drops his hands momentarily and Rollins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Knight is looking for the big counter here. Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Knight swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins. Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Knight. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rollins - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins checks a low kick from Knight. Rollins scores with a decent looking hook. Knight looks to land a body kick but Rollins moved away. Knight swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Rollins throws a leg kick which misses Knight's front leg but catches the back leg as Knight tries to avoid it. #T1# Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knight is out of range. Knight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range. Knight blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch. Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight. A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses. Knight tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Knight lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A nice leg kick lands there from Knight. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot. Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Both fighters circling a little - Rollins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Knight. Knight thuds a left hand into Rollins's body. Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jed Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins feinted there with a counter leg kick. A clash of legs there as Knight blocks the low kick. A left lands for Knight. Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Knight swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
#T3# Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Rollins throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses. Rollins scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight throws a hook but Rollins blocks it. Jed Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup. Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rollins feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down. Knight connects with a solid leg kick. Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Knight connects with the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rollins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Rollins throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it. Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins. Knight thumps Rollins with a low kick. Rollins wants to land a leg kick but Knight is out of range. Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Knight feints and then cracks Rollins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rollins down. Rollins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rollins misses with a body kick. Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rollins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Knight takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Jed Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight! Jed Knight took some time post fight to say the following; 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'. In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
Showdown in the Downtown #8
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes. Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Rollins manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rollins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Atunes is looking to land body kicks. The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Atunes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Atunes throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming. Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw. Atunes misses with a body shot
letting Rollins counter with a right hand. Rollins misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target. No joy there for Atunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Atunes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rollins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Atunes. Rollins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rollins lands with a kick to the temple. Atunes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A jab from Rollins misses. #T1# A leg kick checked by Rollins. Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A left lands for Atunes. Rollins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Rollins's head. Rollins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Atunes. Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rollins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rollins. That did some damage! Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Atunes staying out of range there. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Atunes does it's job there. Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though. Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook. Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atunes is able to avoid easily. Atunes misses the shot to the body. #T2# Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Atunes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Atunes! A very excited looking Leonardo Atunes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. The defeated Castor Rollins had this to say: 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 145
Date: Jan 10, 2019 |
#R1# Rollins tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it. Anderson checks a low kick from Rollins. Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollins. Rollins swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
A head kick by Rollins misses and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking. Anderson wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Rollins's head back.
Rollins clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Anderson looks to land a combination but Rollins avoids it well. Rollins looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Anderson rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Anderson lands with a straight right. Rollins didn't see that one coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Anderson feints and then cracks Rollins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rollins down. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Rollins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Anderson cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs. Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Rollins's leg but Rollins calmly moves out of range. Anderson tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick. Rollins lands with a cross. Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Anderson throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rollins 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2# Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollins. Rollins obviously looking to wear him down.
Rollins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson. Anderson checks a leg kick. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins. Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson. Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins. A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target. #T3# Rollins throws out a powerful jab. Rollins throws a body kick that misses. Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Rollins misses with an uppercut. Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollins. Rollins obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. Rollins blocks the body kick.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins throws a body kick that misses. Rollins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson walks into a left hand. Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Anderson scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Anderson throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range. Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. Rollins misses with a low kick.
Rollins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rollins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rollins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson. Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins throws a quick inside leg kick. Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rollins misses with a kick to the body.
Rollins with a nice cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Rollins misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming. Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Anderson wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance. Rollins counters with a body kick. Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rollins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollins. Anderson looks to land a body kick but Rollins moved away.#CL# Anderson darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins. Rollins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC# Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. Rollins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rollins misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. #T1# Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rollins lands an overhand right. Rollins cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg. Rollins throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range. Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks. Rollins thumps Anderson with a low kick. A head kick from Anderson lands but Rollins takes it in his stride. Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rollins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Anderson checks a low kick from Rollins. Anderson checks a low kick from Rollins. No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target. #T2# Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rollins's hands. Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rollins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick. A punch combination from Anderson misses. Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it. Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Rollins. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins lands a lovely overhand right. Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rollins off the cage and back into range. Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Rollins is rocked! A jab from Rollins misses. Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rollins. That one must have hurt. Anderson tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance. Rollins feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down. Rollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rollins throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it. Rollins lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Rollins throws out a powerful jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A cross from Anderson lands. Anderson cracks Rollins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Rollins is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs. Anderson throws a head kick that misses. Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rollins. Rollins lands with a nice body kick. Anderson blocks a jab. Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Anderson checks a leg kick. Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL# Anderson closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage.#BC# Anderson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily. Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rollins tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. That kick from Rollins tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on. The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rollins digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Anderson slips a straight right by Rollins. Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick. Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
#CL# Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage as Rollins throws knees to the body.
#BC# Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rollins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rollins checks the leg kick. Rollins connects with an inside leg kick. Rollins blocks a leg kick. Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson. Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rollins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick. Anderson staying out of range there. Rollins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Anderson tries to land a body kick and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rollins misses with a looping left. Rollins misses with an uppercut. It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rollins. Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson. That kick from Rollins tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Rollins tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson. Rollins motions for Anderson to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Anderson checks a leg kick. Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Anderson staying out of range there. Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rollins lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Anderson misses with a looping right. Rollins throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# Rollins throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins throws a hook but Anderson blocks it. Rollins looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range. Rollins throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot. Anderson is looking to score with low kicks. Anderson moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rollins feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rollins 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! A very excited looking Castor Rollins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 144
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1# Rollins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL# Corll has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins blocking some punches.
Corll throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Corll. Rollins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Rollins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Corll in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Rollins tries a knee to the head but Corll blocks it.
Corll lands with a short shot to the head. Rollins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rollins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corll.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Corll on the inside. Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corll working aggressively here.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Rollins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins is looking to break free of the clinch but Corll has double underhooks. Corll blocks an uppercut.
Corll avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollins. Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins takes a shot to the head. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Rollins blocking some punches.
Corll trying to land knees to the body.
Rollins lands with a short head shot on the inside. Corll blocks a body shot from Rollins. Rollins trying to land knees to the body.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut. Corll working aggressively here.
Rollins landing knees to the body.
Rollins lands with a right to the head. Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corll prevents a body shot from Rollins. Corll managing to block the knees to the body from Rollins.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
#T2# Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rollins lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Corll blocks an elbow strike from Rollins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll. Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rollins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards. A shot in the inside from Rollins. Rollins scores with a knee to the head.
Corll managing to block the knees to the body from Rollins.
#BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins. Corll missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Corll gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rollins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rollins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rollins blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Corll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rollins lands a nice elbow. Rollins missing with knees to the body.
Corll misses with some punches.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll avoiding damage as Rollins throws knees to the body.
Rollins presses Corll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Corll misses with some punches.
Corll misses with some punches.
Rollins blocking some punches.
Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Corll avoids the damage to the body. Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll. Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body. Corll blocking some punches.
Rollins lands a body shot. Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. 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! Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4##BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rollins misses the shot to the body. Rollins misses with a body kick. Rollins lands with a hook. Corll tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rollins lands a jab to the nose. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Corll clinches up with Rollins and pushes him back against the cage. Rollins blocking some punches.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow. Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Corll working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins lands with a right to the head. Rollins throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land. Rollins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corll blocks it with crossed arms. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
Rollins misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Corll looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corll. Corll throws a poor cross that misses
and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. Corll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Corll moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Rollins scores with a kick to the midsection. Corll misses with the combination.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Corll moves out of range easily. Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Corll. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Corll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Rollins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Corll forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches. Corll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Corll prevents a body shot from Rollins. #T1# Rollins blocking some punches.
#BC2# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Rollins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corll. Corll circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rollins lands with a cross. Corll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Corll tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Corll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corll lands with a right to the head. Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Corll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Corll avoids the damage to the body. Rollins misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Corll.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow. Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
#T2# Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but Corll blocks with his arms.
Corll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Corll throws a head punch that misses. Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Corll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Rollins on the inside. Corll misses with a hook from the clinch. Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins is trying to break free. Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Rollins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Rollins.
Rollins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corll's defenses. Corll gets through Rollins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Corll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rollins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab. Corll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A leg kick checked by Corll. Rollins dodges the punch combination from Corll.
Rollins thows a body kick. Corll tries to catch it but that hurt him. Rollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rollins throws a leg kick and Corll counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins connects with a leg kick. Corll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Corll down. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rollins - that will leave a mark!
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Corll throws a leg kick which misses Rollins's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollins tries to avoid it. Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Corll. Rollins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corll. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Corll gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corll there as he acknowledges the shot. Corll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corll lands the left hand. Corll tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. Rollins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Corll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Corll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Corll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD# Corll lands a big head kick that sends Rollins tumbling to the mat! Corll takes a step backwards and waves Rollins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Rollins tries to get into range but Corll steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rollins! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Corll scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Corll! A relieved looking Dean Corll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Castor Rollins had this to say: 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 142
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Stanfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stanfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A cross from Stanfield lands. Rollins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins throws a nice inside leg kick. Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Stanfield unleashes a big counter combination but Rollins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rollins with a nice cross. Rollins misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Stanfield moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut. Stanfield avoiding damage as Rollins throws knees to the body.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Rollins throws knees to the body.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanfield. With the fighters up against the cage, Rollins throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stanfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. Rollins throwing a counter right hand but Stanfield manages to avoid it. Stanfield connects with a body shot. Rollins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stanfield's calf. Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss. Stanfield throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Stanfield. Stanfield maintains the clinch. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow. Stanfield prevents a body shot from Rollins. #BC2# Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Stanfield just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Stanfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanfield throws out the jab. Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins scores with a nice body kick.
Rollins slips a straight right by Stanfield. Rollins is looking to counter with head kicks. Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield. Rollins missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stanfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stanfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rollins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stanfield will feel that in the morning. Stanfield throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily.#T3# Rollins misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stanfield throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Stanfield misses with a wild body shot. Stanfield moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Rollins. Rollins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Stanfield down. Stanfield wants to clinch. As Stanfield backs away, Rollins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Stanfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanfield sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stanfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins. Rollins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Stanfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
#T4# Stanfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A low kick from Rollins is predictable there and Stanfield counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rollins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanfield checks it well. Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins throws a jab when Stanfield was well out of range. Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Stanfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Stanfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Rollins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Rollins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Stanfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stanfield duly obliges. Stanfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stanfield throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. Stanfield scores with a hook. A good leg kick by Rollins. Stanfield is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Stanfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rollins lands with an overhand left. Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big right from Rollins misses. Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy. Stanfield lands with a right hand. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range. Rollins misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely. Stanfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Rollins lands a body shot.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins lands a really nice looking cross but Stanfield seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Stanfield moves into the clinch. Rollins lands an elbow that stopped Stanfield in his tracks for a moment. #T1# Rollins scores with a shoulder strike. Rollins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanfield avoids it. Rollins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. Rollins lands a nice shot to the body. Stanfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rollins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins misses with a knee to the head. Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Stanfield avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanfield. Stanfield prevents a body shot from Rollins. Rollins throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Rollins.
Rollins lands a body punch. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Stanfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castor Rollins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rollins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Stanfield avoids them all with ease. Stanfield misses with a straight left. A left lands for Stanfield. Stanfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins. #T3# Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanfield on the side of the head. Stanfield throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease. Rollins misses with a leg kick and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand. Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Marlo Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range. A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stanfield swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanfield misses the target. An attempted straight right counter from Rollins misses the target. Nice uppercut lands for Rollins. That snapped Stanfield's head back.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stanfield scores with a nice strike. Stanfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stanfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy. Rollins lands with a hook. Stanfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stanfield misses with the combination.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rollins is looking to counter punch. Rollins sizes up Stanfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Stanfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rollins looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely. Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stanfield throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rollins punishes Stanfield's body with a nice straight punch. Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stanfield's knee momentarily. Rollins slips a straight right by Stanfield. Rollins throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely. Stanfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rollins blocks a jab. Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Stanfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stanfield misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. #T1# Stanfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rollins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rollins sizes up Stanfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rollins scores with a kick to the body.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rollins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Stanfield throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stanfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rollins under the eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stanfield throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Rollins dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rollinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stanfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rollins half committed to a counter leg kick. Rollins connects with a leg kick. Stanfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away. Stanfield connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back. Rollins throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and moves out of range. Stanfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Stanfield looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Stanfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rollins. Stanfield checks a low kick from Rollins. Stanfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rollins with a body shot.#T3# Stanfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins. Stanfield lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming. Stanfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stanfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield. Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rollins connects with a single shot there. Stanfield moves out of range of the body kick. Jab, jab by Stanfield - just one landing. Rollins throws a low kick but Stanfield avoids it. Stanfield slips under a jab from Rollins. Stanfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Stanfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rollins counters with a thumping low kick. #T4# Stanfield throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and moves out of range. A nice side step and Stanfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Stanfield down. The fighters circling - Stanfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An attempted straight right counter from Rollins misses the target. Rollins misses the jab. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Stanfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy. Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Stanfield connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Rollins. Rollins lands with a cross. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Stanfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Stanfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stanfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Marlo Stanfield. I think Rollins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 240
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1# Angelov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a leg kick and Angelov counters with a nice body shot. Rollins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Angelov is out of range and Rollins settles back down. Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rollins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Angelov is landing a low percentage of strikes. Rollins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Angelov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rollins throws a low kick, looking for Angelov's leg but Angelov calmly moves out of range. Angelov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice straight punches there by Rollins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Angelov down. Angelov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Angelov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollins.#T1# Rollins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angelov's head backwards. Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Angelov. Rollins throws a sloppy body shot
and Angelov counters with a nice body shot. Angelov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Angelov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Donk. Rollins catches Angelov right on the button with a cross. Rollins lands the left hand. Rollins misses with a leg kick and Angelov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A bone on bone clash there as Angelov blocks the leg kick.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov.
Angelov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL# Angelov closes the distance and clinches. Rollins misses with an elbow over the top. Angelov blocking some punches.
Rollins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins takes an elbow to the temple. #T2# Rollins takes a knee to the side of the body. Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Rollins's ribcage. Rollins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rollins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. I was talking to Angelov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Rollins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rollins is defending well for now. Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov avoiding damage as Rollins throws knees to the body.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Rollins won't want to take too many of those. Nice elbow from Rollins. #BC2# Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins is looking to land body kicks. Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins. Rollins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angelov. Angelov avoids the body shot from Rollins.
#CL# Angelov clinches. Angelov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollins. Knees to the body from Angelov.
Rollins takes an elbow to the temple. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Angelov. Rollins looks to throw an elbow but misses. Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rollins is defending well for now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Angelov controls the action.
Rollins takes an elbow to the forehead. Rollins landing knees to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A right handed body shot lands from Angelov.
A short left from Rollins. #BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch.
Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Angelov needs to keep his hands up - Rollins had a free shot at his head there. A low kick from Rollins is predictable there and Angelov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Angelov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollins. Angelov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rollins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rollins cracks Angelov with an open hand slap. A low kick from Rollins is predictable there and Angelov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking. Angelov slips a straight right by Rollins. A counter left hand to the body from Angelov misses its target. Rollins looks to land a right hand but Angelov moved out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice uppercut lands for Rollins. That snapped Angelov's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Rollins jabs at Angelov's body. Rollins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Angelov looks to clinch and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Rollins misses with a left hand and Angelov counters with a right hand to the body. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angelov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Angelov closes the distance looking to clinch and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angelov tries to clinch but Rollins moves away and Rollins counters with a straight right hand. Rollins takes a swing at Angelov's ribcage but misses. Rollins throws a wild body kick that Angelov sees coming a mile off. Angelov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Rollins as he connects with a hook. Both fighters circling a little - Rollins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Angelov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollins keeps the fight on the outside. Angelov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins tries to land a front kick but Angelov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Angelov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rollins throws a good cross that connects.
#CL# Angelov has managed to clinch.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
Rollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelov backwards. Peter Angelov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rollins avoids it.#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Angelov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Angelov has time to react. 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! Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Angelov is able to avoid easily. Angelov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rollins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rollins throws a push kick but Angelov slaps the foot to one side. Rollins throws a leg kick but Angelov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rollins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Angelov on the side of the head. Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Angelov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rollins throws a low kick but Angelov avoids it. It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3# Angelov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rollins. That one must have hurt. Rollins scores with a kick to the body.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angelov.
A clash of legs there as Angelov blocks the low kick. A quick step to the side and Angelov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Rollins lands a leg kick that knocks Angelov off balance momentarily. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Rollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A clash of legs there as Angelov blocks the low kick. Rollins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Angelov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4##CL# Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Angelov has taken the fight into the clinch. Rollins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Angelov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rollins is defending well for now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Rollins. Rollins tries a body shot but Angelov blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rollins. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rollins lands a body shot. Rollins lands a right hand. Rollins pushes off an throws an elbow but Angelov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Angelov.
Rollins pushes Angelov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rollins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Angelov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rollins pushes Angelov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Good body shot from Rollins.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins lands a knee to the head.
Rollins lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Rollins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Rollins lands with a cross. Rollins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins scores with a jab. Angelov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Angelov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Rollins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Angelov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Angelov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rollins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angelov counters with a stiff right hand. Rollins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1# An inside leg kick lands from Rollins. Rollins thumps Angelov with a low kick. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Angelov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Angelov tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Rollins misses with a looping right. Angelov tries to clinch up. Angelov tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nice cross by Rollins. Angelov connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back. A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins. #T2# Angelov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov. Rollins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Angelov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Angelov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins misses with a body shot
and Angelov counters with a nice uppercut. 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! Rollins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Angelov. Angelov blocks the body kick.
Angelov checks a low kick from Rollins. Angelov is looking to wear down Rollins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rollins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Rollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angelov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollins. Rollins obviously looking to wear him down.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Angelov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rollins with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rollins misses with a hook. Angelov ducked under it nicely. Angelov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A little jabbing left from Rollins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Angelov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rollins. That one must have hurt. Angelov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Angelov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Angelov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4# Rollins motions for Angelov to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick enabling Angelov to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Angelov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins. It looked like Angelov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angelov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. As Rollins looks to move away, Angelov throws a big counter combo but Rollins just gets out of the way. Rollins thumps Angelov with a low kick. Rollins cracks Angelov with a right hand to the side of the head. Rollins lands an overhand right. Angelov fails to land with a series of punches.
Peter Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rollins lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! A victorious Castor Rollins 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:
CEFC 313
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Loel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Loel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins swings for the body but Loel moves out of range.
Loel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Loel's shoulder, as Loel tries to avoid the shot. Loel connects with a body shot. Rollins dodges the punch combination from Loel.
Rollins appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've been informed that Loel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loel swivels and escapes. Rollins looks to land a combination but Loel avoids it well. Horrible takedown attempt by Rollins or perhaps it was just good defense by Loel, which made it look bad. Loel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# Loel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins.#CL2# Loel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Loel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. #BC2# Loel breaks from the clinch.
Loel throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. A slow jab from Loel misses its intended target. Rollins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Loel stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Loel misses with a looping right. Rollins fails to land the takedown. A punch combination from Loel misses. #T2# Rollins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loel but Loel pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rollins goes for a double leg but Loel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loel continues to drive forward. Yuri Loel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loel counters with an inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Loel does a little dance to reset his feet. Loel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Loel jabbing away but nothing is landing. Loel scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one. Rollins misses the shot to the body. Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Loel counters with a straight right hand. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loel.
#T3# Loel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Loel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rollins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Yuri Loel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Loel takes a shot right to the bread basket. Loel misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.#TD# Rollins looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Rollins is fighting to break Loel's control of his arms but Loel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Loel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Loel managing to control the position. #T4# Loel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there. Loel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rollins manages to pass to side control. Loel wants to control but Rollins is keeping busy.
Rollins prevents Loel from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Loel dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Loel throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Rollins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rollins attempts a counter takedown but Loel avoids it well and moves away. Loel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Loel throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# Rollins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loel's half guard. Loel tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins not doing much here.
Loel is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Loel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rollins jumps into side control! Loel is letting Rollins control him for a moment. Loel wants to control but Rollins postures up.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Loel wants to get back to his feet. You can see the frustration on Loel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Loel is looking for a sweep.#T3# Loel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rollins off and has taken his back! Loel is trying to control but Rollins is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SU2# Loel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Yuri Loel seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins goes for a double leg but Loel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loel continues to drive forward. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loel. Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins misses with a hook
enabling Loel to counter with a crisp jab. Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Loel. Rollins with a lazy takedown attempt and Loel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loel.#T4# Rollins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rollins lands a nice shot that snaps Loel's head back.
Loel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loel sprawls and moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins moves out of range as Loel strikes. Loel lands a head shot. Loel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loel looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Loel looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Loel throws the kick towards the body but Rollins avoids it. Rollins attempts a counter takedown but Loel avoids it well and moves away. Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loel. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Loel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins looks to land a combination. Loel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT# It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut. Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Loel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Loel is looking for the big counter here. Loel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loel throws out the jab. Rollins avoids the body shot from Loel.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loel. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Rollins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Loel quickly recovers to half guard. Rollins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Loel is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Loel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollins's back! Loel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yuri Loel has got the better of the ground game so far. Loel keeps control of the position as Rollins tries to break free.
I would not like to be Rollins right now.
Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Loel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Loel is trying to control but Rollins is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Loel looking to control but Rollins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Loel controlling his opponent. Loel trying to control but Rollins is having none of it. #T3# Loel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Loel controlling the pace for now. #SU2# Loel is standing up, even though he is in mount. Loel leaves Rollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Yuri Loel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Loel has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
#T4# Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Loel digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Loel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not. Loel is working Rollins over against the cage. Loel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loel misses with a body punch.
Loel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Loel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Loel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Loel throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loel. A head punch blocked on the inside by Loel.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuri Loel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Loel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Loel! A relieved looking Yuri Loel 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:
CEFC 309
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jong Guk takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. A leg kick checked by Rollins. Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jong Guk. Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rollins misses with a looping left. Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body. Jong Guk is looking to clinch. Rollins wants to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch position. Jong Guk tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk cracks Rollins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
#T1# Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Rollins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rollins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range. Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk. Jong Guk misses the shot to the body. Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk. Rollins walks into a left hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Rollins misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick. Jong Guk misses with a straight left. Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rollins throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily. Rollins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Jong Guk. Jong Guk maintains the clinch. Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins. A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Rollins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins checks it. Jong Guk is looking to clinch. Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Jong Guk moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk. A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk. Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it. Jong Guk works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Jong Guk. Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins misses with some punches.
#BC# Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Jong Guk 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL# Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch. Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rollins. Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. #BC# Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Jong Guk's body. Jong Guk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch. Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot. Rollins takes one to the chin there. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch. That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Rollins's leg. Rollins is trying to keep his angry face on. Good shot there by Jong Guk. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Jong Guk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins works on Jong Guk's body with a couple of short punches. Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Rollins with a nice cross. Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Rollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk. #T1# Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rollins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk wants to clinch. Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice shot by Jong Guk. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rollins checks a leg kick. Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rollins misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Jong Guk counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short right from Jong Guk on the inside. Jong Guk is trying to break the clinch but Rollins is controlling him. Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #T2# Rollins throws a head punch that misses. A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
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! Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins is breathing heavily. Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Jong Guk. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rollins. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rollins blocks a body shot from Jong Guk. Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jong Guk is working Rollins over against the cage. Jong Guk cracks Rollins with a nice body shot.#T3# Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head. Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
#CL# Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch. Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk is working Rollins over against the cage. Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage. #T4# Rollins pushes Jong Guk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Jong Guk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC# Rollins is rocked! Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him? Jong Guk pushes Rollins against the cage. Jong Guk is working some dirty boxing. Jong Guk pushes off with a quick right hook! Rollins goes down! Rollins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jong Guk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk! Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 233
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.#TD2# Koltun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollins to the mat! Rollins manages to get full guard. #SU2# Rollins is working an open guard so Koltun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rollins misses the jab. Rollins misses with a left hand and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koltun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Good exchange - Rollins coming out on top. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rollins misses with a looping right. A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target. #CL2# Koltun darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage. Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koltun backwards. Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun. Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. #T2# Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Rollins gets underhooks to prevent Koltun's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Koltun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Koltun shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rollins misses the shot to the body. Koltun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rollins with a body shot. Rollins swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Rollins lands a jab to Koltun's midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Koltun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3# Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Rollins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat. Koltun with a poor takedown #CL# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollins. Koltun has Rollins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. Rollins presses Koltun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Koltun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rollins smiles and moves away.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4# Koltun defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand. Koltun throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT# It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rollins throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Koltun counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away. Rollins lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut. 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. #R2# Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat. Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet. Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.#TD2# Koltun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rollins!#T1# Rollins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koltun.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Koltun swings around for an armbar but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koltun's guard. Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rollins controls from within his opponent's guard. Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now. #T2# Koltun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Rollins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun. Rollins content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well. Rollins content to stall in guard here. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Rollins has moved into half guard.
Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rollins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Koltun reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins with a jab. Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Koltun prevents a body shot from Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun. Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.#T1# Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Koltun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow. Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Koltun has Rollins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Rollins digs a right hand into Koltun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koltun's gas tank. Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Koltun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rollins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2# Koltun is looking to take this one to the mat. Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Koltun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far. Koltun avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Koltun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rollins. Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Rollins.#ROC# Koltun is rocked! Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him? Rollins pounces like a tiger and cracks Koltun with a vicious hook! Koltun is down but not out! Rollins follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Castor Rollins! An out of breath and clearly excited Castor Rollins thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). Marek Koltun was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.
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Event:
CEFC 303
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Melodies throws a right and a left that both miss. Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rollins walks into a left hand. Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. As Melodies tries to get set, Rollins tries to push him back and clinch up but Melodies manages to avoid the attempt. Rollins slips under a jab from Melodies. Rollins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melodies backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Melodies. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melodies moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Melodies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw. Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Melodies throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Melodies looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.#T1# Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Melodies counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins. Rollins jabs Melodies to the body, keeping him at a distance. Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rollins defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand. Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A jab from Rollins does it's job there. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins with a body punch. A glancing blow. A shot to the liver by Melodies. Beautiful body shot. Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Melodies misses with a looping right. Rollins tries to move into range but Melodies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rollins moves away from the strike by Melodies. Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Melodies thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Melodies tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice defenses there by Rollins. Melodies staying out of range there. Melodies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins. Melodies misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Melodies and move into the clinch. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Melodies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Melodies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rollins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Melodies throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Rollins counters by clinching up. Rollins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melodies backwards. Rollins blocks a body shot from Melodies. Rollins lands with a left to the head. #T3# Melodies misses with some punches.
Melodies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rollins up against the cage. Rollins misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Melodies breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins slips a jab from Melodies. Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range. A big right from Rollins misses. Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride. Melodies looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range. Melodies thuds a left hand into Rollins's body. A head kick misses from Melodies. #T4# Rollins slips under a jab. Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Rollins counters by clinching up. Melodies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins lands a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Rollins.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins letting Melodies take a breather here. Rollins misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body punch from Rollins. Melodies prevents a body shot from Rollins. Melodies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Melodies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Melodies throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Melodies stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Melodies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rollins's brow. Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins lands a left hand.
Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short left from Rollins. A head punch on the inside from Melodies fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melodies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins has him pressed against the cage. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Melodies lands with a left to the head. Melodies looking to stall.
Rollins pushes Melodies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1# Melodies leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Rollins. A short right from Rollins. Melodies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Melodies's head. Melodies is trying to stall.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Rollins. Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melodies backwards. Melodies is trying to break free. Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melodies is looking to control Rollins's arms but Rollins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melodies has his back to the cage. Melodies working aggressively here.
Melodies is trying to maintain a safe position but Rollins gets an underhook and turns Melodies into the cage.#T2# Rollins blocks an elbow strike from Melodies.
Rollins scores with a nice hook to the head. Melodies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Melodies throws a head punch that misses. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow. Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Melodies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rollins is keeping busy. Rollins blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Melodies manages to break the clinch.
Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melodies's hands. Melodies misses with a straight left. Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3# Melodies swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollins. Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head. Melodies stalling against the cage.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC# Melodies is rocked! Castor Rollins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Melodies blocks an uppercut.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Melodies. Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Melodies tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Melodies back against the cage. #T4# Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Melodies tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Melodies blocking some punches.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins lands a body punch. Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melodiess head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Melodies.
Melodies presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rollins lands a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies. Rollins moves forwards but Melodies connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies. Melodies jabs at Rollins's body. Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot. Rollins lands with a shot to the body. A shot to the body from Rollins misses letting Melodies counter with a right hand. Melodies looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Melodies looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. A swing and a miss from Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins staying out of range there. Rollins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Melodies. Melodies connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off. Melodies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
#T1# Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Melodies.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target. Melodies misses with a left hand #CL# and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Melodies stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position. Melodies pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Melodies pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Melodies misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Melodies breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Rollins. Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins throws a hook but Melodies blocks it. Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Melodies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range.#T2# Melodies throws a big shot that misses. Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Melodies throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins looks to land a combination. Melodies sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice cross by Rollins. Melodies is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him? Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rollins! Melodies is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview. The defeated Taz Melodies had this to say: 'No excuses....let's go get a beer.'.
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Event:
CEFC 300
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Rollins throws out a loose jab but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins misses with a straight right. Harden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Harden misses with an uppercut. Harden thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rollins swinging wildly here.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice shot by Rollins.#CUT# It looks like James Harden has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Harden throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem. A telegraphed right hand from Harden misses the target. Harden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rollins throws a body punch but Harden moves out of range. #T1# Harden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. As Harden tries to get set, Rollins tries to push him back and clinch up but Harden manages to avoid the attempt. Harden cracks Rollins with a good jab. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins with a hook. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Harden lands a two punch combo.
Harden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. Harden staying out of range there. Rollins throws out a loose jab but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it. Harden jabs Rollins to the body, keeping him at a distance. Harden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rollins back to the cage. Harden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2# 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! Rollins looks to land a left hand but Harden moved out of range nicely. Harden throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away. Harden sizes up Rollins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A combination from Harden does no damage. Rollins misses with the combination.
Harden blocks a jab. Harden now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Harden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Harden does a little dance to reset his feet. Harden tries to counter by closing the distance. Harden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Harden and move into the clinch. Harden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rollins takes one on the button. Rollins throws a lazy uppercut
and Harden counters with a left to the body. #T3# Harden tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harden. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins slips under a jab. Rollins thuds his right hand into Harden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Harden misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Harden throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Harden misses with a body shot.
Rollins misses with a straight right. Good exchange - Harden coming out on top. A swing and a miss from Harden. A nice inside leg kick there by Harden. That's going to slow Rollins down. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harden.#T4# Harden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rollins finds it's way round the side to connect with Harden's head. Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Harden's shoulder, as Harden tries to avoid the shot. Harden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins throws a hook but Harden blocks it. 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! Harden avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Harden dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Harden cracks Rollins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Harden. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Harden wants to counter with a clinch but Rollins pushes him away. Harden ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins. Harden throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harden dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Harden's cut. 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. #R2# Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Harden slips the punch. Harden slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Harden misses with a hook. Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rollins cracks Harden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harden.
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Harden's belly button to the back. Rollins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Harden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though. Harden misses with a double jab
#CL# and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins takes a shot to the head. Harden lands a body punch. Rollins prevents a body shot from Harden. Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Harden. Rollins blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harden. Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harden has Rollins pressed against the cage.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harden. Harden tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Harden misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Harden. Harden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Harden.
Harden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Harden's head. Rollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Harden backwards. Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Harden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rollins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Harden can turn it around. Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harden misses with some punches.
Castor Rollins has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Rollins lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harden blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Harden. Rollins gets through Harden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Harden. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harden pushes Rollins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Harden misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Harden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harden backwards. A shot in the inside from Rollins. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4# The referee calls for Harden to work.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harden scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins lands a shot to the body. Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Harden working aggressively here.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
Harden misses with a short punch on the inside. Harden has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Harden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round. The cut man is working on James Harden's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harden.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Harden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. James Harden seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harden moves away from the strike by Rollins. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Harden throws a leg kick #CL# and Rollins moves into the clinch. Harden working aggressively here.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Harden prevents a body shot from Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rollins is keeping busy. Rollins takes a shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. #T1# Rollins blocking some punches.
Harden has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Harden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Harden throws a head punch that misses. Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harden or not. Harden stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position. Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rollins pressing his opponent against the cage. Harden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Harden misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins misses with some punches.
Harden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Harden takes a shot to the head. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Harden controls his hands.
Harden can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Harden avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
#T3# Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Harden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rollins up against the cage. Harden blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harden. A bit of stalling here from Harden.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rollins lands a right hand. Harden misses with a hook from the clinch. Harden throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Rollins. Harden blocks an uppercut.
Harden lands with a right to the head. Harden tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4# Rollins is working Harden over against the cage. Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
Harden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. A short uppercut from Harden. Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rollins up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Harden scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Castor Rollins. I think Rollins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Jab by Rollins. A jab lands there for Rollins. Steel walks into a straight right hand from Rollins. Steel tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rollins backs up against the cage.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2# It looks like James Steel has been cut.#CL# Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action! Steel is looking to take this one to the mat. Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
A short right from Rollins. Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rollins. A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel. Steel blocks a body shot from Rollins. Rollins lands an uppercut. Rollins lands a body shot. Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel. Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head. Rollins lands with a light punch inside. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Rollins. Rollins tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rollins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head. Rollins lands a shoulder strike. Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. Rollins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head. Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel. Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rollins down to the mat. Rollins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins keeps the fight on the outside. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4# Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss. 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! Rollins takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses. James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice uppercut there from Rollins. Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Steel ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands. Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel lands with a nice body punch. Steel throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease. Good standup being displayed there by Rollins as he connects with a hook.#CL# Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Steel's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving. Steel thuds a left hand into Rollins's body. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range. Steel throws a big shot that misses. Rollins wants to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch position. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins throws a hook but Steel blocks it.#CL# Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Steel is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
#T1# Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Steel throws a head punch that misses. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel working aggressively here.
Rollins working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rollins. Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rollins. Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Rollins lands a shot to the body. Steel tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
A short right from Steel on the inside. 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! Rollins digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
#T3# Rollins blocking some punches.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike. Castor Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel prevents a body shot from Rollins. Rollins lands a body punch. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow. #T4# Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel. A short right from Rollins. Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head. Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel tries to clinch up. Rollins sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab from Steel.#CL# Steel clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on James Steel's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Steel wants to clinch. Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel slips under a jab. Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Steel wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rollins looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range. Steel tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.#T1# Steel fails in his attempt to clinch. Steel tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rollins. The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rollins throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away. Rollins lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
#T2# Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Steel fails in his attempt to clinch. Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice uppercut there from Rollins. A big left from Rollins misses. Steel misses with a leg kick. Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Steel misses. Steel sets himself, and Rollins steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time. Steel lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Steel takes the fight into the clinch. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins lands a left hand.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. Steel feinted with a counter takedown. Rollins throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range. Rollins tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot. Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL# Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Rollins on the inside. Steel tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4# Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut. Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Steel misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC 294
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rolla throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rolla 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.
#CL2# Rolla closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage. Rolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rolla pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Rolla misses with the head strike.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolla manages to avoid it. Rolla throws a counter combo. Rollins scores with a jab. Rollins misses the shot to the body. Rolla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Rolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rollins blocks a low kick nicely. Rollins throws out a loose jab but Rolla uses good head movement to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Rolla misses. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rollins. Rolla tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Rolla and move into the clinch. Rolla throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolla. Rolla misses with a looping left. Rolla misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Rolla breaks away and moves out of range. Rolla lands with a straight right. Rollins didn't see that one coming. Rollins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Rollins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rolla.
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! Nice defenses there by Rollins. Rolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Rolla does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins misses with a body punch
and Rolla counters with a one-two to the body. Rollins misses with the combination.
Rolla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ronnie Rolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Rollins misses with a straight right. Rollins throws a body punch but Rolla moves out of range. Rolla throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rolla staying out of range there. Rolla tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nice body punch from Rollins. Rolla misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Rolla slips under a jab from Rollins.#CL2# Rolla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Rollins throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rolla. Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Rolla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rollins throws a body punch but Rolla moves out of range. Rollins misses with a body shot
and Rolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A jab from Rollins misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronnie Rolla will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Rollins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rolla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rollins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolla's head backwards. Rolla throws a big shot that misses. Rolla misses with a few strikes there.
Rolla scores with a one two! Rollins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Rolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rollins throws a hook but Rolla avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins scores with a decent looking hook. Rolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins scores with a hook.#T1# Rollins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ronnie Rolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rolla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins tries to bum rush Rolla with a series of wild strikes but Rolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rolla missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A chopping leg kick lands by Rolla. Rolla misses with a looping left. Rollins throws out a loose jab but Rolla uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Rolla does a little dance to reset his feet. Rolla now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rollins lands with a hook. Rolla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2# Rolla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Rollins slips a jab from Rolla. Rolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rolla ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rolla moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Rollins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rolla counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2# Rolla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rolla has Rollins pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Rolla breaks the clinch.
#T3# Rolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rollins. Rolla throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily. Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rollins blocks a jab. Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Rolla and move into the clinch.#CL2# Rolla clinches with his opponent.
Rolla taking a breather. Rollins blocks an elbow strike. Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rollins misses with a body punch
and Rolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big right from Rollins misses. Rolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4# Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Rolla slips the punch. Rolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins dodges the punch combination from Rolla.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolla counters with a stiff right hand. Rollins misses the body punch and Rolla counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolla slips under a jab. Rolla misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Rolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Rollins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Rolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rolla defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand. Rolla ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rolla missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab, jab by Rolla - just one landing. Rolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins lands with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rolla throws a combination that misses #CL# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Rollins takes a shot to the head. Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Rolla's head. #T1# Rolla blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Rolla to work.
#BC2# Rolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Rollins. Rolla swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolla. Rolla throws an elbow that misses.
Rolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Rolla manages to break the clinch.
Rollins dodges the punch combination from Rolla.
Rolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2# Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins misses with a looping right. Nice uppercut there from Rolla. Rolla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rolla is looking to clinch. Rollins swings for the body but Rolla moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a left hand and Rolla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ronnie Rolla seems to be getting the better of the standup. 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! Rolla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolla is just out of range.#T3# Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! Rolla scores with a body shot.
Rolla throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rolla tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rollins dodges the punch combination from Rolla.
Rollins avoids the head kick by Rolla.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rolla doesn't seem bothered though. Rolla throws a body shot but no joy. Rolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Rolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Rollins slips a jab from Rolla. Rolla throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins swings for the body but Rolla moves out of range.
Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss. Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rolla throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Rollins counters by clinching up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rolla prevents a body shot from Rollins. Rolla has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rollins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rolla can turn it around. Rolla tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins. Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rolla effectively controlling the action here. Rollins misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ronnie Rolla just about did enough to take it. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Rollins misses with a left hand and Rolla counters with a series of strikes. Rollins will be more careful next time no doubt. Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rolla.
Rolla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rolla. Rolla throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rollins throws the left hand but Rolla avoids the punch easily. Rollins lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rolla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rollins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rolla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rollins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rolla. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Rolla saw that one coming.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Rolla misses the target. Rollins misses with a wild combination.
Rolla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rolla moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.#CL2# Rolla clinches up against the cage. Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Rolla.
Nice body punch from Rollins - that landed with a thud.
Rolla can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Rolla breaks the clinch.
A big right from Rollins misses. #T2# Nice shot lands for Rollins. Rolla defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand. Rolla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rollins lands the left hand. Rolla ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rolla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolla.
Rollins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rolla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rollins's knee momentarily. Rolla throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
#T3# Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rolla doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins misses with a hook
enabling Rolla to counter with a crisp jab. Rolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Rolla. Rollins throws out a powerful jab. Rolla walks into a straight right hand from Rollins.#ROC# Rolla is rocked! Rollins misses with a hook. Rolla is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him? Rollins misses with a hook
and Rolla counters with a straight right hand. Rolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Rolla seems to have recovered his senses. Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Rollins throws the left hand but Rolla avoids the punch easily. Rollins misses with a double jab.
Rollins feints a jab promting Rolla to slip. Rollins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rolla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Rolla misses. As Rolla tries to get set, Rollins tries to push him back and clinch up but Rolla manages to avoid the attempt. Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rolla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rollins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins misses with a straight left. Rollins punishes Rolla's body with a nice straight punch. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R5# Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rolla moves out of range of the strikes. Rolla lands the left hand. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Rolla slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Rolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Rolla moves away and avoids it. Rolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rolla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. A leg kick checked by Rollins.#T1# Rolla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#KD# Rollins drops Rolla with a beautiful combination! Rolla stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rollins is looking for the KO! Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss. Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Rolla breaks away and moves out of range. Rollins misses with a shot to the body and Rolla counters with a good low kick that Rollins was not able to check. A jab from Rollins misses. Rolla misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Rolla and move into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins misses with an uppercut
and Rolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A left lands for Rollins. Rollins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolla. Despite the aggression on Rolla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rolla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rolla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rolla misses with a straight right. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Rolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rollins misses with a lunging right hand
and Rolla counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolla. Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing. Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rolla dips to his left and cracks Rollins with an uppercut! Rolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ronnie Rolla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rolla counters with a two punch combo. Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rolla swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Rollins moves into the clinch. Rolla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rolla's efforts to push away. Rollins pushes Rolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rolla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Rollins lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rolla misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Rolla throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Rolla breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rolla misses. Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Rolla and move into the clinch.#KD# Rollins lands a big uppercut and Rolla crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rolla looks OK. Rollins waves Rolla back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Rolla.
Rollins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rolla manages to circle out of the way. Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolla throws out the jab. Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Rolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rollins works Rolla's body with a nice hook. Rolla is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Rollins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Rolla ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Castor Rollins. I think Rolla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:49 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:48 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronnie Rolla! Ronnie Rolla is the new middleweight champion! Our winner, Ronnie Rolla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEFC 291
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook. Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel misses with the combination.
Rollins connects with a body shot. Steel fails in his attempt to clinch. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins slips under a jab. Rollins slips a straight right by Steel. Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight. Rollins lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss. Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance. Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Steel on that attempt. #T1# Rollins misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely. Nice uppercut there from Steel. Rollins cracks Steel with an open hand slap.#CUT2# It looks like James Steel has been cut. Steel connects with a leg kick. Rollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel misses with a looping right. Rollins takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel. #SUB# Steel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rollins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Rollins! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. Rollins stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB# Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rollins passes into half guard.
#SUB# Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rollins controlling the pace. #SUB# Steel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rollins pushes past his half guard into mount! Steel wants to control but Rollins is having none of it. Steel can't escape the position.
#T3# Steel is working hard here to advance position. Rollins content just to control the position here. Steel regains half guard. Rollins works his way into full mount! Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4# Steel wants to hold on but Rollins pushes him away. Steel can't escape the position.
Steel manages to regain half guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rollins is figuring out what he wants to do next. Steel moves into full guard.
#SUB# Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rollins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on James Steel's cut. That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Steel moves into the clinch. Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins lands with a light punch inside. Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel. Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Rollins lands a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot. Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel. #T2# Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. Steel cracks Rollins with a nice body shot. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Steel blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Steel. Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins takes a shot to the head. Castor Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel misses with a body punch.
#T3# Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Steel digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut. Rollins tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
#TD# Steel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Rollins tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it. Rollins can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB# Steel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rollins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel but great work by Rollins. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steel can't do much from the bottom here. Steel is being controlled here. Steel tries to improve position but can't. Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rollins off and has taken his back!#SUB# Steel is looking for the choke from the back position but Rollins is controlling his hands well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on James Steel's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Rollins looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range. Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Some wild striking there from Rollins.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target. Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Steel throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range. Steel is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Rollins lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming. Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
#T1##CL# Steel closes the distance and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Steel blocking some punches.
Rollins lands a right hand. Rollins misses with the head strike.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank. Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
#T2# Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow. Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #TD# Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Steel advances position into side control!#SUB# Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rollins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB# Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rollins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rollins manages to get to full guard.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Steel wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Steel trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Steel advances position into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Castor Rollins just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on James Steel's cut. That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Steel tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rollins connects with a single shot there. Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Steel looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away. Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away. Steel misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily. Rollins slips under a jab from Steel. Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel. Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.#T1# Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Steel tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance. Steel loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Rollins avoids the body shot from Steel.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel. Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Steel pushes him away. Rollins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel slips under a jab from Rollins. Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away. Rollins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rollins misses with a body shot.
#T2# Steel throws a big shot that misses. Steel tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance. Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. Rollins misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely. Steel lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Steel tries to clinch up. Steel is looking to clinch. Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance. Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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! Steel thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Steel forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches. Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rollins prevents it.
#T3# Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Steel on the inside. Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel. Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rollins pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rollins lands with a left to the head. Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins lands with a left to the head. Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel prevents a body shot from Rollins. Steel working aggressively here.
#T4# Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins lands with a left to the head. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards. Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Rollins.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot. Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on James Steel's cut. 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. This is the final round! #R5# Steel looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Rollins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rollins connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off. Steel throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. Steel loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Rollins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins checks the leg kick. Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. #T1# Steel connects with a body shot. Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rollins scores with a hook. A jab lands there for Rollins. Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL# Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch. Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins lands a left hand.
#T2# A short right from Rollins on the inside. Steel misses with a body punch.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel. Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Steel working hard to break the clinch. Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good body shot from Steel.
Steel blocks a body shot from Rollins. Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Steel tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rollins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards. Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel. Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. Steel is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rollins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins is the new middleweight champion! Castor Rollins very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEFC Live 55
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fist closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rollins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fist can pounce on him.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fist circles away quickly and effectively. Fist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fist walks into a left hand. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.#T1# Rollins blocks a head kick by Fist.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Rollins avoids the body shot from Fist.
Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins misses the shot to the body. A head kick from Fist lands but Rollins takes it in his stride. Rollins throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range. Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Fist shakes him off and moves away. Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2# Fist is rocked! Fist misses with a head kick.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. Fist throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Fist drops his hands momentarily and Rollins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Oh Fist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fist seems to have got his legs back now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Oooooh!!! Rollins has knocked Fist down with a huge combo! Rollins steps away and waves a wobbly Fist back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Rollins throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily. Rollins moves forwards but Fist connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fist. #KD2# Rollins lands a big uppercut and Fist crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fist looks OK. Rollins waves Fist back to his feet! Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Fist throws a counter high kick but Rollins was just alert enough to avoid it. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Fist misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Fist feints and then cracks Rollins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rollins down. Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist. Rollins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fist. Fist circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rollins lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Fist. Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fist misses with a wild body shot. Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance. Fist looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Fist misses with the combination.
Rollins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rollins lands a jab to the head.
#T4# Fist looks to land a body kick but Rollins moved away. Fist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rollins misses with an uppercut
and Fist counters with a good low kick that Rollins was not able to check. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins lands a lovely overhand right. A jab lands there for Fist. A jab from Rollins does it's job there. Rollins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Rollins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. A head kick misses from Fist. Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins throws a hook but Fist blocks it. Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Nice jab there from Rollins. Fist slips under a jab from Rollins. Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Fist shakes him off and moves away. A nice combination there by Fist.
Rollins lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming. Rollins throws a hook but Fist blocks it. Fist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rollins sprawls well. Rollins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fist gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fist throws a head kick that misses. Rollins lands a lovely overhand right. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fist might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Rollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fist. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. and Rollins counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fist! He's just covering up as Rollins starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight. In defeat, Second Fist stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the opportunity.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 224
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1# Perez is looking to clinch. Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rollins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT# It looks like Pascual Perez has been cut.#CL2# Perez rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage. Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Perez misses with an elbow over the top. Rollins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Perez can't break the clinch.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez takes a shot to the head. Rollins gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rollins lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins lands with a light punch inside. Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1# Perez misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Rollins. Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Perez jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollins lands a nice uppercut. Rollins works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches. Perez is trying to break free. Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut. Rollins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards. Rollins managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rollins.
Rollins gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rollins lands a body punch in the clinch. Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Perez is rocked! Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Rollins. #KD# Rollins drops Perez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Perez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him? Rollins unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Perez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rollins is unloading with more strikes now! Perez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! After the big win, Castor Rollins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#138 Parker vs Hoffman
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins connects with a crisp jab. Rollins takes a swing at Staal's ribcage but misses. Staal lands a jab. Staal throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Staal dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Staal connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back. Rollins tries to bum rush Staal with a series of wild strikes but Staal uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Staal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rollins moves out of range as Staal throws a body kick.
Rollins misses with a shot to the body and Staal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Staal scores with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Staal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1# Staal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Staal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rollins checks it well. Rollins lands with a hook. Staal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Staal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
Staal looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Staal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Staal ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rollins throws a series of punches but Staal moves out of range. Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Staal.
Rollins misses with a left hand letting Staal counter with a right hand. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Rollins does no damage. Staal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Staal scores with a spinning back kick! Staal lunges at Rollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rollins's hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Staal misses with a body shot.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Staal doesn't seem bothered though. Staal throws a leg kick which misses Rollins's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollins tries to avoid it. Staal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Staal. Rollins walks into a jab. Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Staal moves away and avoids it. Staal fails with a takedown attempt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Staal, right into the meat.
#T3# Rollins misses with a straight right. Staal attempts a counter takedown but Rollins avoids it well and moves away. Staal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Staal drops his hands momentarily and Rollins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Staal moves away and avoids it. Staal misses with a leg kick. Staal lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
Rollins defending well as Staal loads up on a big left hand. Rollins misses with a shot to the body enabling Staal to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Rollins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Staal tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD# Staal shoots in and gets a takedown into Rollins's guard. Staal is standing up over Rollins. Rollins looks to escape but Staal dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB# Staal misses with the ground and pound. Staal is trying to ground and pound but Rollins uses the momentary lack of control by Staal to regain half guard. Staal content to control rather than advance. Staal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Staal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Staal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins. Staal misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Staal lands a left hand.
Staal blocks an uppercut.
Rollins takes a shot to the head. Staal misses with a short punch on the inside. Staal wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Staal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rollins swinging wildly here.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away. Staal misses with a low kick. #T1##TD# Staal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Staal misses with the ground and pound. Rollins parries the strikes from Staal easily there. Staal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rollins to escape.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Staal tries to score with some ground and pound. Rollins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Rollins can't do much from the bottom here. Staal tries to score with some ground and pound. Rollins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Rollins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Staal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Staal working the head and body with strikes. Rollins tries to bench press Staal off him but Staal keeps the position. Staal trying to control the position but Rollins is working away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Staal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The strikes coming from Staal are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Staal lands an elbow. Rollins defending against the ground and pound. #T3# Staal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rollins tries to bench press Staal off him but Staal keeps the position. Staal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rollins down.
Staal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working. Staal is putting a hurting on Rollins here, landing some big shots from side control. Staal throwing shots but missing, from side control. Staal working the ground and pound. Staal trying to control the position but Rollins is working away. Staal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4# Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Eric Staal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rollins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Staal working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rollins's thigh. Rollins counters though and makes it back to full guard. Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Staal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Staal throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Staal missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rollins throws a hook to the side of Staal's head but Staal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Staal misses with a low kick. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Staal shakes him off and moves away. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Staal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. A low kick from Staal is predictable there #CL2# and Rollins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Staal.
Staal wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Staal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Staal.
Staal thumps Rollins with a low kick. Rollins misses with a double jab.
Staal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Rollins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Staal. Rollins connects with a right hand. Staal shakes it off. Rollins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away. As Rollins backs away, Staal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staal. Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch. Staal ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Staal swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Staal scores with a nice body kick.
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Staal is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins checks a leg kick. Staal is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks. #T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Staal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Staal misses with a looping left. Staal cracks Rollins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A slapping body kick lands there for Staal. Staal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Staal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Staal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Staal lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily. Eric Staal is winning the standup battle so far. Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Staal. Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Staal moves out of range as Rollins strikes. Rollins lands with a good body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins checks a leg kick nicely. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staal.
Staal appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Rollins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staal. As Rollins backs away, Staal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Staal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rollins on the side of the head. Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Staal shakes him off and moves away. Staal connects with a looping right hand.
Staal avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Staal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Castor Rollins. I think Staal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!
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Event:
DUEL#132 Stenberg vs Picker
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Rollins stuffs the takedown. Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Potter. Potter connects with the punch. Potter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rollins dips to his left and cracks Potter with an uppercut! Potter shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Potter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A cross from Rollins lands. Potter slips under a jab from Rollins. Potter throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Potter. Potter misses with a hook
#CL2# and Rollins moves into the clinch. Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rollins walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Potter misses the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Donk. Rollins catches Potter right on the button with a cross.#TD# Potter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rollins's guard. Potter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Rollins keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully. Potter is fighting to break Rollins's control of his arms but Rollins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Potter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Potter throws a big elbow that misses. Potter wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position. Potter throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Potter's guard. Nice move by Rollins!#REVB# Potter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there. #T2# Potter looking to control but Rollins passes into half guard.
Potter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rollins jumps into side control! Potter is looking for a sweep. Potter is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Rollins in side control, just content to control the action for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potter can't do much from the bottom here. Potter is looking to regain half guard here but Rollins keeps moving and retains side control. Rollins controlling the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Potter is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Potter's face as Rollins controls the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Potter tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Potter fails to land the takedown. Rollins scores with the left hand. Potter knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Potter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rollins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Potter throwing strikes but Rollins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins slips a jab from Potter.#CL# Potter closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage. Potter tries to circle away but Rollins has him pinned against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Rollins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Potter lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potter is trying to pull guard but Rollins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Rollins has him pressed against the cage. Potter is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Potter can't get the takedown.
#T1# Rollins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Potter blocking some punches.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potter backwards. #TD# Potter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rollins regains guard immediately. Rollins pulls Potter in close to prevent any damage. Potter wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. Potter content to stall in guard here. #T2# Potter passes Rollins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Potter is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Potter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rollins sees it coming and defends easily. Potter throwing shots but Rollins is blocking nicely. Potter stalling away here and it's allowed Rollins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Potter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rollins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy. Potter looking to control.
Rollins sitting in guard, not really doing much. Potter trying to control the position here. Potter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet. Potter controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself. Potter has control of Rollins's left arm, preventing Rollins from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A good leg kick by Potter. Rollins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Potter misses with an uppercut. Potter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rollins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Potter fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Potter sets himself, and Rollins steps forward looking for the clinch! Potter avoids it this time. Potter throws a big shot that misses. A bone on bone clash there as Rollins blocks the leg kick.
Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Potter. Alexander Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely. Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Potter throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Rollins throws out a powerful jab.#T1# Potter fails with a takedown attempt. Nice jab there from Rollins. Potter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Potter shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potter 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.
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Potter misses with a looping right. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter tries to counter with a takedown but Rollins is quick to defend against it. Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alexander Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Potter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rollins circles away. Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Potter shakes him off and moves away. Potter ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rollins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Potter misses with a looping left. Potter sets himself, and Rollins steps forward looking for the clinch! Potter avoids it this time.#TD# Potter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rollins's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Potter throws a big right hand that misses. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potter is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Potter trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Potter lands a couple of digs. Castor Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Rollins keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully. Rollins being controlled here, momentarily. Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potter's guard. #REVB# Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Potter wants to control the position but Rollins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Potter wants to get back to full guard. Rollins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Potter trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Rollins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Potter working to try and regain half guard.
Potter throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Potter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Potter regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DFN#30 Denis vs Grossweiner
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1# Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Hoffman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Hoffman is looking for a kimura but Rollins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage. #SUB2# Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoffman . #SUB2# Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rollins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2# Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoffman . Rollins keeping hold of Hoffman 's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2# Hoffman is working for a kimura but Rollins is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Rollins is defending well. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rollins has managed to free his arm - good work. Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Hoffman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hoffman throws a strike but Rollins avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Hoffman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control. Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Hoffman throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Hoffman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rollins dives on top into guard.#REVR# Hoffman lands a good elbow from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rollins sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB2# Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
#SUB2# Hoffman working for a triangle but Rollins defends it easily.
Hoffman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Hoffman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rollins stacks Hoffman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rollins! Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hoffman dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hoffman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. An inside leg kick lands from Hoffman . Rollins misses with a straight left. Hoffman with the counter takedown but Rollins avoids it easily. Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rollins is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Rollins circles away and we're back to standing. Hoffman is looking to clinch. Hoffman fails to land the takedown. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hoffman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Hoffman ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1# A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.#TD2# Hoffman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rollins napping and manages to drive through into side control! Rollins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoffman off and has taken his back! Hoffman is really stuck here.
Rollins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoffman is really stuck here.
Hoffman breaks Rollins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Hoffman has gone for a leg lock! Rollins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoffman 's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2# Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hoffman looking to control but Rollins passes into half guard.
Hoffman trying to control from the bottom.
Rollins controlling the action here. Hoffman wants to get back to full guard but Rollins has mounted him!#T3# Rollins looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Rollins prevents Hoffman from getting the reversal. Rollins controlling his opponent. Hoffman tries to lock up and control but Rollins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Rollins controlling his opponent. #T4# Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Rollins isn't that keen on the idea. Hoffman wants to control but Rollins is having none of it. Rollins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoffman can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rollins sprawls well. Rollins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet. Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Hoffman and move into the clinch. Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollins. Hoffman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Hoffman ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Some bone on bone action there as Rollins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses with a looping left. Hoffman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1# Rollins misses with a straight right. #TD2# Hoffman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hoffman throwing strikes but missing. Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hoffman forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Rollins is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman .
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoffman . #T2# Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollins defends it well. #SUB2# Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Rollins controlling the position well. #SUB2# Rollins is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman .
Hoffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rollins's thigh. Rollins counters though and makes it back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Hoffman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rollins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Rollins in his guard.#REVR# Rollins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Hoffman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rollins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoffman . Hoffman wants to control but Rollins postures up. Rollins trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away. Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hoffman is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now. Nice strikes from Hoffman there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Albert Hoffman . I think Hoffman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hoffman ! Albert Hoffman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1# N`bagr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from N`bagr. Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# N`bagr tries to keep at a distance but Rollins has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# N`bagr breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Rollins gets a double leg takedown into N`bagr's guard. Rollins content to stall in guard here. N`bagr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rollins is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. N`bagr is controlling Rollins's posture.#T1# Rollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. N`bagr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. N`bagr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rollins's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
N`bagr blocks a body shot from Rollins. N`bagr has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins cracks N`bagr with a nice body shot. N`bagr trying to control the position but instead, Rollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed N`bagr into the cage. Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# N`bagr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head. N`bagr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by N`bagr. Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. N`bagr throws a head punch that misses. N`bagr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins tries a body shot but N`bagr blocks it.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
N`bagr lands with a left to the head. A hook to the body from Rollins.
Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. N`bagr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
N`bagr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins avoiding damage as N`bagr throws knees to the body.
#T3# Rollins tries to throw a body punch but N`bagr avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. N`bagr tries to land a knee to the head but Rollins blocks with his arms.
N`bagr throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. N`bagr lands a nice uppercut. N`bagr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from N`bagr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ogmak N`bagr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut. N`bagr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. N`bagr trying to stall but Rollins improves his position.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rollins misses with some punches.
N`bagr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# N`bagr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. N`bagr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2# Rollins has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as N`bagr controls his hands.
#BC# N`bagr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N`bagr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD# N`bagr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. N`bagr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. N`bagr throws a strike aimed at the side of Rollins's head but Rollins avoids it well. Rollins is trying to get back to half guard. N`bagr landing strikes. N`bagr throwing strikes but Rollins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! N`bagr wants to control but Rollins postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# N`bagr moves forwards but Rollins connects with a nice, crisp jab. N`bagr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2# Rollins rushes N`bagr and presses him up against the cage. Rollins prevents a body shot from N`bagr. Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by N`bagr. N`bagr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
N`bagr lands a hook to the side of the head. N`bagr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Castor Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rollins pushes N`bagr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. N`bagr misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins gets underhooks to prevent N`bagr's takedown attempt.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. N`bagr misses with the head strike.
Rollins lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins scores with a shot to the side of N`bagr's head. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# N`bagr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# N`bagr lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. N`bagr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. N`bagr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather. N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rollins keeping moving, preventing N`bagr from controlling successfully. N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. N`bagr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rollins's guard. Rollins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2# Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from N`bagr. N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ogmak N`bagr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rollins is not content to let N`bagr control the position. Rollins keeping control of the position. N`bagr is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now. N`bagr misses with a head shot. Rollins uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3# Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing. N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A good leg kick by N`bagr. Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from N`bagr. Rollins throws a leg kick but N`bagr sees it coming and checks it nicely. As Rollins backs away, N`bagr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rollins with a nice cross.#T4# N`bagr catches Rollins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD# N`bagr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. N`bagr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from N`bagr. N`bagr 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. N`bagr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. N`bagr trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Rollins working a defensive guard here.
N`bagr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogmak N`bagr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins cracks N`bagr with a good jab. N`bagr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2# N`bagr is rocked! N`bagr throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. Oh N`bagr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big left from N`bagr misses. #CL2# Rollins moves into the clinch. Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Rollins pushes N`bagr against the cage. Rollins is working some dirty boxing. Rollins pushes off with a quick right hook! N`bagr goes down! N`bagr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rollins moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins is looking to land body kicks. Marsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Marsden clinches. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden. #BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Marsden checks a leg kick nicely. Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marsden. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marsden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rollins scores with a body shot.
Marsden checks a low kick from Rollins. Rollins misses with a straight right. Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marsden throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Marsden tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marsden is able to avoid easily. Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Marsden. Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
#T1# Marsden cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs. Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marsden misses with a body shot.
Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rollins avoids the body shot from Marsden.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Rollins knows he should have avoided that one. Marsden shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense. #CL# Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Marsden. Marsden maintains the clinch. #TD# Marsden manages to pull guard.
Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rollins connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Rollins lands a couple of digs. Rollins is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins cracks Marsden with a solid left hand.#SUB# Marsden has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Rollins controlling from the top position. Rollins wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving. Rollins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rollins stands up over Marsden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Marsden is looking for a triangle but Rollins pushes his legs off easily.
Rollins trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Marsden keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass. #SUB# Marsden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rollins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marsden. Marsden is looking to reverse the position. Marsden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rollins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marsden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Marsden takes one on the button. Marsden moves out of range of the strikes. Marsden tried to counter with a leg kick but Rollins avoided it. A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Marsden tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. Marsden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Some bone on bone action there as Marsden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden. Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rollins stuffs the takedown. Marsden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rollins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot. Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range. Marsden misses with a double jab.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses. Marsden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it. Marsden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand. Rollins throws a leg kick but Marsden moved away. Marsden scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one. Marsden tries for a takedown but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsden is out of range and Rollins settles back down. Marsden tries to counter by clinching up but Rollins breaks away and moves out of range. Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A jab lands there for Rollins. Rollins misses the shot to the body. #TD# Marsden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rollins pulls Marsden in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsden from doing any damage or advancing position. Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Marsden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsden is aware though and is defending well. Marsden cracks Rollins with a solid left hand. Rollins is looking to sweep but instead, Marsden has passed into half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Marsden working Rollins over with strikes. Rollins trying to control but Marsden postures up.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Marsden working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Marsden slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead. Marsden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Rollins is pressing down on Marsden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Marsden pushes down on Rollins's leg and manages to get into half guard. Marsden is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Rollins is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden. Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Rollins is looking to control Marsden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rollins avoid being mounted? Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Marsden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marsden. #SUB# Marsden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rollins has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4# The fighters are battling for position here. Rollins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Rollins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Marsden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. An inside leg kick lands from Marsden. Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut. Rollins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rollins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Marsden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marsden throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Marsden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Marsden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marsden momentarily.
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins misses with a right hand and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Marsden.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rollins thumps Marsden with a low kick. Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marsden's sensitive parts. #T1# Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rollins throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it. Marsden tried to counter with a leg kick but Rollins avoided it. Marsden throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Marsden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks. Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow. Marsden punishes Rollins's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# Marsden has Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #TD2# Rollins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB# Marsden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Rollins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Marsden keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. #SUB# Marsden has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though. Rollins sitting in guard here, content to control. Rollins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB# Marsden working for a triangle but Rollins defends it easily.
Rollins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A thudding body kick lands there by Rollins!
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marsden misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Marsden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins. Rollins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Rollins throws a front kick aimed at Marsden's knee but Marsden avoids it well. Marsden tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Marsden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden. Marsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rollins throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem. Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden slips under a jab from Rollins.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Castor Rollins. I've got Rollins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! After the big win, Castor Rollins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. Brandon Marsden spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
Syn 536 - Maleficium
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Saibot down. Rollins shoots for a double leg takedown but Saibot sprawls well. He's pushed Rollins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rollins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot slips a jab from Rollins. Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Rollins steps away. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Saibot. Rollins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Saibot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rollins. That did some damage! Rollins tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Saibot throws a big shot that misses. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Saibot blocks a jab. Rollins throws a body kick that misses. #T1# That kick from Saibot tenderised Rollins's leg. Rollins is trying to keep his angry face on. Rollins connects with a crisp jab. Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily. Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins. Saibot walks into a left hand. Rollins throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rollins wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs. A bone on bone clash there as Rollins blocks the leg kick.
Rollins is looking to score with low kicks. Nice uppercut there from Rollins.#CUT# It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut. Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked and Saibot counters with a solid body kick. #T2# Saibot scoring well with a low kick there.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rollins tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it. Rollins misses with a looping right. Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot. Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rollins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
#T3# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins misses with a looping left. Saibot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Rollins throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range. Saibot slips under a jab from Rollins. Saibot slips under a jab. Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rollins with a body shot. Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked and Saibot counters with a right hand to the body. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Saibot checks the leg kick. Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins. A shot to the liver by Rollins. Beautiful body shot. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Saibot misses with a wild combination.
Rollins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saibot. A bone on bone clash there as Rollins blocks the leg kick.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rollins misses with a leg kick and Saibot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab. Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Saibot moves out of range of the body kick. Saibot has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Saibot clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range. Saibot scores with a decent looking hook. Rollins is looking to score with low kicks. Saibot lands with a cross. Saibot avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Nice cross by Rollins. Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts. Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around? Saibot misses with a straight left. Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.#T1# Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Saibot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rollins if he has to take too many more of those.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Saibot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rollins has got the better of the exchanges. Rollins punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch. Rollins throws a leg kick #KD2# and Saibot counters with a crisp one two that drops Rollins! Saibot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rollins to his feet! Rollins is in big trouble!#ROC2# Rollins is rocked! Saibot lands with a nice body punch. Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rollins drops his hands momentarily. Saibot doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rollins staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rollins doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot! Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 531 - Incendiary
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins lands with a nice body punch. Rollins connects with a high kick. Jong Guk dips to his left and cracks Rollins with an uppercut! A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick. Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Rollins manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Jong Guk lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jong Guk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut. Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rollins tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away. Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Jong Guk misses the jab.#T1# Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Rollins's knee but Rollins avoids it well. A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Rollins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk. Rollins misses with a body kick. Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rollins is able to avoid easily. Rollins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch. Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick. Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Rollins connects with an inside leg kick. Rollins misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rollins looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A good leg kick by Rollins. Rollins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2# A big right from Rollins misses. Jong Guk avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily. Jong Guk throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely. Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily. Rollins pushes Jong Guk away with a front kick. Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jong Guk stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rollins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk. Rollins throws a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it. Rollins misses with a looping right. Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A decent looking body kick lands there for Rollins. Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Rollins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A jab from Rollins misses. Rollins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins. A good leg kick by Rollins. Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rollins's head backwards. Jong Guk stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet. Good exchange - Jong Guk coming out on top. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Jong Guk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jong Guk misses with a leg kick. #T4# Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab. Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rollins misses with a low kick as Jong Guk jumps back. Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses. Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Rollins moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits. Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins. Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick. That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Rollins's leg. Rollins is trying to keep his angry face on. Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jong Guk misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. 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# Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins. Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins counters with a nice body kick. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
A jab from Jong Guk misses. Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rollins is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs. Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Rollins's leg but Rollins calmly moves out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jong Guk backing away here, and Rollins unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot. Jong Guk wants to slow Rollins down by chopping away at his legs. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins.#T1# Rollins motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away. Rollins misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body. Rollins staying out of range there. Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily. Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Jong Guk throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk blocks a low kick nicely. Jong Guk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way. Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily. Rollins is looking to land body kicks. Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rollins tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.#T2# Jong Guk blocks a jab. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot. Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk. Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Jong Guk. A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target. Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Rollins moves his leg out of the way. Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rollins is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down. Rollins lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head. Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Jong Guk misses its target. Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick. Jong Guk is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks. Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses. Jong Guk misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rollins counter with a right hand. #T3# Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it. Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick. Jong Guk backing away here, and Rollins unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Jong Guk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Jong Guk moves out of range easily. Nice straight punches there by Rollins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rollins. Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. Rollins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rollins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jong Guk's calf. Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Rollins looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range. Jong Guk is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Rollins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rollins checks a leg kick. Rollins throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4##TD2# Rollins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Jong Guk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rollins is on him like a limpet, forcing Jong Guk back against the cage.#BC# Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rollins slips a jab from Jong Guk. Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts. A good leg kick by Jong Guk. Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk. Rollins blocks the body kick.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins. Rollins tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some bone on bone action there as Rollins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk 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. This is the final round! #R3# Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jong Guk misses the shot to the body. Rollins takes one on the button. Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jong Guk jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well. Jong Guk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range. Rollins with a jab. Jong Guk slips a jab from Rollins. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Rollins flicks out a counter leg kick but Jong Guk steps away. Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rollins lands a jab to Jong Guk's midsection. Jong Guk misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rollins.#T1# Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick. Rollins feints a counter leg kick. Jong Guk tries to work over Rollins's front leg with a kick but Rollins checks it. Rollins scores with a jab. Jong Guk acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Rollins tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Rollins manages to avoid the attempt. Rollins throws a shot to the body.
Rollins throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Jong Guk. Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rollins is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks. Rollins lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head. Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rollins throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range. Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Guk counters with a slapping leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rollins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Jong Guk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily. Rollins misses with a low kick. Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nice body punch from Jong Guk. Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Rollins's knee but Rollins avoids it well. Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Rollins's knee but Rollins avoids it well. Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Rollins lands with a cross. Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rollins blocks a leg kick. Rollins misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins. Rollins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk walks into a straight right hand from Rollins. Jong Guk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rollins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A little feinted left hand from Jong Guk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Jong Guk moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Jong Guk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rollins drops his hands momentarily and Jong Guk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rollins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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! Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick. Jong Guk misses with a straight right. Rollins throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side. Rollins lands with a shot to the body. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk. Jong Guk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick. Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rollins motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins blocks a jab. Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jong Guk 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk! Kim Jong Guk 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:
Syn 528 - Cataclysmic
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rollins looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2# Gracie shoots in and bounces Rollins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gracie advances position into side control! Rollins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Rollins wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rollins trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rollins can't escape the position.
Rollins taking shots to the head. 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! Gracie prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.#T1# Rollins tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes. Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish! We've been hearing good reports from Rollins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rollins looks a forlorn figure.
Rollins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB# Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rollins wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollins is working hard here to advance position. Gracie works his way into full mount! Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gracie with the ground and pound from mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins is working to get back to half guard.
#T2# Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Rollins is staying in there. Gracie with a couple of short strikes. Gracie scoring with strikes but Rollins is staying in there. Rollins is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Gracie. Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes. Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rollins manages to avoid the submission attempt. The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3# Gracie is putting a hurting on Rollins here, landing some big shots from side control. Gracie scoring with punches and elbows. Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Rollins tries to improve position but can't. Rollins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rollins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Rollins's temple. Rollins keeps control of the position for the meantime. Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rollins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gracie lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Gracie 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. Rollins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollins. Rollins 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# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rollins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Rollins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rollins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rollins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mateus Gracie! Mateus Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.
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Event:
Syn 525 - Judgement
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2# It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.#CL# Sullivan moves into the clinch. Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rollins taking a breather. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins taking a breather. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. A short right from Sullivan. A left hand lands to the body for Rollins.
Rollins lands with a left to the head. Rollins lands an uppercut. Rollins lands with a short shot to the head. 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! Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sullivan avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins. #CL# Sullivan pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch. Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Rollins on the inside. A short left from Sullivan. Rollins tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good body shot from Rollins.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sullivan misses with the head strike.
#T2# Sullivan working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut. Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan is breathing heavily. Rollins lands with a right to the head. Rollins digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank. The referee calls for Rollins to work.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards. Rollins is working Sullivan over against the cage.#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Rollins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sullivan's guard. Rollins controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Rollins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rollins wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. Sullivan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
#REVR# Sullivan throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Rollins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sullivan escapes and throws Rollins's legs to the side, diving into side control! Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sullivan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Sullivan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Rollins is trying to get back to half guard. Rollins struggling a bit here. Sullivan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan. Sullivan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut. 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. #R2# Rollins lands a nice hook to Sullivan's body. Sullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rollins jabs Sullivan right on the nose. Sullivan blinks but takes it well. Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan with a lazy takedown attempt and Rollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a leg kick #TD# and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Rollins pushes Sullivan off but Sullivan dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sullivan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sullivan. Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB# Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted. Rollins postures up.
Sullivan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB# Sullivan has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though. Rollins cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.#SUB# Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rollins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sullivan's guard. Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2# Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Sullivan looking for submissions off his back. Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.#SUB# Sullivan looking for submissions off his back. Rollins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# Rollins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rollins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. Rollins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Sullivan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollins. #SUB# Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Sullivan looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Rollins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working. Rollins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan defending well though. Rollins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Rollins wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy. Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Rollins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily. Rollins working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Sullivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins 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.
Rollins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2# Rollins cracks Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rollins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sullivan to stand back up!#ROC2# Sullivan is rocked!#T1# Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins misses with a jab to the body
#TD# and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control. Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now. The ground and pound from Sullivan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Rollins wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Sullivan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily. Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Rollins gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Sullivan drops back looking for a leg! Rollins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollins manages to kick Sullivan off! Sullivan jumps back into Rollins's guard. Sullivan is fighting to break Rollins's control of his arms but Rollins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Sullivan moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard. #T3# Rollins stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position. #SUB# Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position. #SUB# Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Rollins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rollins showed some decent athleticism there. My spies in Thunder MMA inform me that Rollins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Sullivan looking for subs from the bottom but Rollins mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 522 - Melee
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins jabs at Vasilev's body. Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilev's hands.#CUT2# It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut. Vasilev scoring well with a low kick there.
Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Vasilev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rollins shapes to counter with a head kick. Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev slips a jab from Rollins. Vasilev throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilev there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL# Vasilev pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch. Vasilev taking a breather. Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Vasilev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rollins lands a body shot.
Vasilev throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Vasilev throws a head kick that misses #KD2# and Rollins counters with a head kick that drops Vasilev to the mat! Vasilev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2# Vasilev is rocked! Vasilev takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Oh Vasilev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vasilev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight. Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasilev tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasilev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vasilev seems to have got his legs back now. Vasilev walks into a jab. Vasilev misses with a body shot.
Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rollins misses with a looping left. Vasilev slips under a jab.#T2# Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasilev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Vasilev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rollins throws a front kick aimed at Vasilev's knee but Vasilev avoids it well. Vasilev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. 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! Vasilev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Vasilev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasilev blocks a low kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Vasilev misses the target. Vasilev missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rollins looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rollins misses with the combination.
Vasilev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Vasilev is looking to wear down Rollins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rollins at a distance.
Rollins tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.#T3# Vasilev misses with a wild body shot. Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Vasilev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rollins. Vasilev is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks. Vasilev looks for the body kick but Rollins saw that one coming. Rollins counters with a body kick. Rollins throws a leg kick and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vasilev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Donk. Vasilev catches Rollins right on the button with a cross. Vasilev digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Vasilev cracks Rollins with a good jab. An inside leg kick lands from Vasilev. Rollins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins. Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Rollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Vasilev misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range. #CL# Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Vasilev. Vasilev maintains the clinch. Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vasilev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vasilev scores a nice knee to the body.
Rollins tries to stall but Vasilev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasilev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. #BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasilev fails in his attempt to clinch. Vasilev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rollins misses the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Rollins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Vasilev wants to slow Rollins down by chopping away at his legs. Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range. Vasilev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilev. Vasilev slips under a jab from Rollins. Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rollins. Vasilev on the wrong end of a nice hook. Vasilev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasilev misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins thows a leg kick but Vasilev checks it and Vasilev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking. Rollins tries to move into range but Vasilev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Decent striking displayed by Vasilev there. Vasilev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Vasilev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rollins throws a low kick, looking for Vasilev's leg but Vasilev calmly moves out of range. Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
It seemed like Rollins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vasilev connects with the punch. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vasilev is looking to counter punch. Vasilev misses the shot to the body. Vasilev connects with an inside leg kick. Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Vasilev misses the shot to the body. Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far. Jab from Rollins.#T2# Vasilev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vasilev throws a big shot that misses. Vasilev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# Adrik Vasilev's cut is getting worse. Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vasilev scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Vasilev throws a head kick that misses. Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilev. Rollins checks a leg kick. Vasilev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins checks a low kick from Vasilev.#CL# Vasilev has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rollins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Vasilev breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilev's sensitive parts. Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab from Vasilev finds it's way through Rollins's defenses. Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rollins feints a counter leg kick. Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming. Rollins misses the body punch and Vasilev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vasilev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vasilev. Vasilev tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rollins misses.#T4# Rollins lands with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vasilev scores with a leg kick.
Rollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Vasilev is looking to clinch. Vasilev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Vasilev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range. Vasilev is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rollins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasilev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Vasilev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vasilev misses with a leg kick and Rollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# Adrik Vasilev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs. Vasilev moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Vasilev dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Vasilev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Whack! Rollins lands a heavy head kick that drops Vasilev. The ref tackles Rollins to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vasilev was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Castor Rollins! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Castor Rollins made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1# Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot takes one on the button. Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rollins throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Rollins only half commits. An inside leg kick lands from Rollins. Saibot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rollins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rollins throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saibot scores with a nice strike.#T1# A nice combination there by Rollins.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Rollins moved away. Rollins throws a hook but Saibot blocks it. It looked like Saibot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rollins. An inside leg kick lands from Rollins. Rollins lands a jab. Saibot avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot. Rollins lands an overhand right. Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rollins takes one to the chin there. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saibot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. Saibot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rollins checks it well. #T2# Rollins tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saibot scores with a decent looking hook. Saibot misses the shot to the body. Rollins counters with a body kick. Rollins is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks. Rollins looks to throw a body kick and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins lands with a hook. Saibot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rollins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rollins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Saibot looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Rollins looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well. Saibot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rollins avoids it. Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him? Rollins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Saibot! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot! A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1# De Santo Cristo with a jab. Rollins misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Santo Cristo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Rollins checks a low kick from De Santo Cristo.#TD# Rollins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rollins is looking to take a break and control but De Santo Cristo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Santo Cristo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. De Santo Cristo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Santo Cristo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rollins. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
De Santo Cristo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rollins lands a nice short elbow. De Santo Cristo is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
De Santo Cristo controlling the position for now. De Santo Cristo is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard. De Santo Cristo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollins. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Rollins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Santo Cristo defends it well. Rollins not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rollins is pressing down on De Santo Cristo's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Santo Cristo is holding on for now. De Santo Cristo moves into full guard.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. De Santo Cristo is trying to keep Rollins in close.
#T3# Rollins is looking to work some ground and pound but De Santo Cristo has wrist control. De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Rollins swings for the body but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Rollins. De Santo Cristo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet. De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
A little feinted left hand from Rollins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A counter left hand to the body from Rollins misses its target. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins.#TD# Rollins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. De Santo Cristo manages to get back to half guard.#T4# De Santo Cristo wants to control but Rollins is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rollins scores with a couple of good hammerfists. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard.
Rollins looking to pass the guard. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins 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# De Santo Cristo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rollins is out of range. De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Santo Cristos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on De Santo Cristo's shoulder, as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid the shot. Rollins misses with a right hand and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking. Rollins moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes. Rollins is looking to counter punch. Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around? De Santo Cristo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Santo Cristo thinking. #CL2# De Santo Cristo darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rollins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
Rollins tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Rollins has De Santo Cristo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Santo Cristo tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into De Santo Cristo's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here. Rollins content to stall in guard here. #T1# Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Santo Cristo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. De Santo Cristo wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A slow jab from De Santo Cristo misses its intended target. As De Santo Cristo backs away, Rollins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far. De Santo Cristo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rollins looks for the body kick but De Santo Cristo saw that one coming. A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins. Nice body kick from Rollins. Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! A good leg kick by Rollins. De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from De Santo Cristo. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
Rollins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. De Santo Cristo lands with a nice body punch. Rollins's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Santo Cristo under the eye.#TD# Rollins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3# Rollins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Santo Cristo some visible discomfort.
De Santo Cristo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Rollins tries to advance to mount but can't. De Santo Cristo is trying to control Rollins's posture but Rollins avoids it. De Santo Cristo is looking to regain half guard here but Rollins keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santo Cristo keeps working. We've been hearing that Rollins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. De Santo Cristo is trying to control Rollins's posture but Rollins avoids it. Rollins working the body and head with strikes. De Santo Cristo is trying to get back to half guard. Rollins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Rollins throwing strikes but missing, from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rollins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rollins throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it. De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. De Santo Cristo throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Rollins checks it and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. De Santo Cristo blocks a head kick by Rollins.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the body and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. De Santo Cristo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout. Nice defenses there by Rollins. Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santo Cristo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rollins thuds a left hand into De Santo Cristo's body. De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. De Santo Cristo blocks a low kick nicely. Rollins dodges the punch combination from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Rollins with a jab. De Santo Cristo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santo Cristo to score with a decent uppercut. De Santo Cristo wants to slow Rollins down by chopping away at his legs. De Santo Cristo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins delivers a nice body kick. De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and De Santo Cristo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Rollins blocking some punches.
#TD2# De Santo Cristo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Santo Cristo manages to end up in side control. De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rollins can't do much from the bottom here. Rollins tries to improve position but can't. Rollins is trying to control De Santo Cristo's posture but De Santo Cristo avoids it. De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound but Rollins is defending the strikes. #SUB2# De Santo Cristo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. De Santo Cristo tries to score with some ground and pound. Rollins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3##SUB2# De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rollins has escaped the position, nice work there. Rollins is looking to reverse the position. De Santo Cristo in side control lands a decent elbow. Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Rollins desperately trying to maintain half guard. De Santo Cristo 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. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rollins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVR# Rollins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rollins won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here. De Santo Cristo controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself. Rollins wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving. De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck. Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Rollins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rollins 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! An out of breath and clearly excited Castor Rollins thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Syn 512 - Kim vs Larusso 4
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy. Maneno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rollins is landing a low percentage of strikes. Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins is looking to counter with a body kick. Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand. Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it. Rollins on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rollins is looking to land body kicks. Maneno cracks Rollins with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maneno misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely. A big right from Maneno misses. Rollins pushes Maneno away with a front kick. Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maneno misses the shot to the body. #T1# Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Rollins swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Maneno takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Maneno misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Maneno throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking. A lazy left from Rollins finds it's target. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away. Rollins scoring well with a low kick there.
Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Maneno lands a body shot.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! Maneno scores with a jab to the body. Maneno throws a hook but Rollins blocks it. Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rollins cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg. Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Maneno lands an overhand right. Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick. That kick from Rollins tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on. Rollins lands a nice looking body shot.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
A swing and a miss from Maneno. Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. #T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rollins throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range. Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins. Nice defenses there by Maneno. Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts. Rollins cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg. Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage! Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Maneno checks a leg kick. Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Maneno moves out of range as Rollins strikes. Rollins lands with a hook. Maneno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maneno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno. Rollins tried to counter with a leg kick but Maneno avoided it.#T4# Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Maneno throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Maneno. Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well. Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab. Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maneno looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Maneno throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Rollins lands with a nice body punch. Maneno misses with a wild body shot. As Maneno backs away, Rollins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Maneno moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollins. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot. Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno. Maneno walks into a jab. A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Maneno's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks. Maneno 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! Rollins misses with a straight right. Maneno moves out of range as Rollins strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Maneno blocks the leg kick.
#T1##TD# Rollins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rollins is in Maneno's guard. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Maneno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Rollins stays in close to Maneno's body and controls the position. Rollins wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving. Rollins is looking to work some ground and pound but Maneno has wrist control. Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rollins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Maneno wants to stand but Rollins is controlling the position. Rollins 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. Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Maneno is looking to stand up but Rollins isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rollins looks to land a combination. Maneno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins motions for Maneno to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maneno is out of range. Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Maneno misses. Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins tries to land a leg kick but Maneno saw it coming and moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. 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! Maneno throws a body shot but no joy. Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3# Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno cracks Rollins with a good jab. Maneno misses with a hook
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. Rollins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rollins feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down. Rollins looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming. Rollins tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it. Maneno moves forwards but Rollins connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maneno lands a jab to the nose. Rollins throws a low kick but Maneno moves out of range easily. Rollins blocks a jab. Rollins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
This has been an exciting period of action! Maneno misses with a looping left. A little feinted left hand from Rollins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back.#T4# Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollins. Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno. Rollins misses with a body kick. Rollins blocks a jab. Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Maneno misses with a wild body shot. Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket. Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Rollins throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily. Rollins misses with a left hand and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rollins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rollins throws a shot to the body.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Maneno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rollins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. Rollins lands a jab to Maneno's midsection. Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rollins misses with a body punch
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body. Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Maneno moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollins. Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rollins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Maneno misses with a shot to the body and Rollins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins thumps Maneno with a low kick. Maneno missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# A head kick misses from Rollins. A slapping body kick lands there for Rollins. Good leg kick by Rollins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rollins half committed to a counter leg kick. Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maneno to score with a decent uppercut. Rollins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. Maneno throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range. Maneno swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. Maneno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rollins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well. Maneno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rollins. Rollins throws a hook but Maneno blocks it. Maneno missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range. Rollins slips under a jab from Maneno. Rollins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A big left from Maneno misses. Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Maneno backs away, Rollins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Rollins misses and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Maneno throws a hook but Rollins blocks it. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Rollins lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3# Maneno misses the shot to the body. Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rollins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rollins lands with an overhand left.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno avoids a kick to the body.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Maneno misses with a body shot.
Rollins connects with a single shot there.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A chopping leg kick lands by Rollins. Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Maneno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maneno scrambles back to his feet. Rollins avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet. Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far. Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Rollins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. An inside leg kick lands from Rollins. Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back. Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a body kick that stops Maneno in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rollins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Syn 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santo Cristo's sensitive parts. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away. Rollins misses with the combination.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot. Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santo Cristo to score with a decent uppercut. De Santo Cristo digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs. De Santo Cristo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. De Santo Cristo scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL# De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage. De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins. De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Rollins has had enough of the clinch but De Santo Cristo keeps him there for the moment. A short right from Rollins. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
#TD# De Santo Cristo wants the takedown. Rollins is fighting it off but De Santo Cristo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rollins's guard against the cage.#T1# Rollins is trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo postures up. De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.#SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Santo Cristo throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We've been hearing that De Santo Cristo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2# De Santo Cristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Santo Cristo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# De Santo Cristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Rollins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# De Santo Cristo trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rollins keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass. #SUB2# Rollins throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Santo Cristo uses it to pass to side control.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. De Santo Cristo cracks Rollins with a big elbow. #T3# De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working. De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control. De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes. Rollins tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollins is not content to let De Santo Cristo control the position. Rollins tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.#T4# De Santo Cristo is chipping away with strikes.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't. De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rollins to see if he's OK. De Santo Cristo working away. De Santo Cristo lands a decent elbow from side control. Rollins struggling a bit here. De Santo Cristo lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB# De Santo Cristo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rollins is defending well. Rollins manages to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left. De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance. De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL# De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch. Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Rollins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rollins gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short right from Rollins. Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Rollins breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo thuds his shin into the meat of Rollins's side. Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Santo Cristo wants to clinch and Rollins counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range. De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a combination that misses and Rollins counters with a left to the body. Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. De Santo Cristo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rollins will feel that in the morning.#CL# De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch. De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch. De Santo Cristo tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
#T2# Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch. De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins stalling in the clinch but De Santo Cristo improves position. #BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. De Santo Cristo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as De Santo Cristo blocks the leg kick.
De Santo Cristo thumps Rollins with a low kick. De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3# Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rollins shapes to counter with a head kick. De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rollins. That did some damage! De Santo Cristo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Santo Cristo scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2# It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away. De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. A leg kick checked by De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4# Rollins throws a leg kick which misses De Santo Cristo's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid it. De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. De Santo Cristo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollins. Rollins obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range. Rollins tries a low kick but De Santo Cristo avoids it. De Santo Cristo avoids the body shot from Rollins.
De Santo Cristo is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks. De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santo Cristo connects with a jab. Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Santo Cristo counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Rollins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins feints a counter leg kick. Rollins blocks the body kick.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. De Santo Cristo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts. De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rollins keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. #T1# Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for De Santo Cristo on that attempt. Donk. De Santo Cristo catches Rollins right on the button with a cross. Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Santo Cristo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. De Santo Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but De Santo Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rollins feints a counter leg kick. De Santo Cristo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Santo Cristo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Rollins strikes. De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Rollins thows a leg kick but De Santo Cristo checks it and De Santo Cristo counters with a body kick that stops Rollins in his tracks momentarily. De Santo Cristo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. De Santo Cristo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Santo Cristo - that will leave a mark!
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! De Santo Cristo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rollins throws a big counter head kick but De Santo Cristo avoids it with no problem.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. De Santo Cristo lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily.#TD# Rollins gets caught flat footed, as De Santo Cristo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Rollins is looking for a triangle but De Santo Cristo pushes his legs off easily.
De Santo Cristo's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Rollins has an active guard here but De Santo Cristo has managed to pass into half guard.
Rollins won't allow De Santo Cristo to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions off his back. De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo. Rollins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. De Santo Cristo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rollins is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB2# Rollins actively working from the bottom here. Rollins is trying to stand up here but De Santo Cristo is controlling him well. De Santo Cristo trying to control from half guard but Rollins is working away. #SUB2# Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo pulls his head out easily. Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rollins is looking for a sweep. De Santo Cristo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions off his back. Well, if De Santo Cristo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight! Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round. I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo! A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 503 - Pedro vs Vinetto
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1# Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch. A swing and a miss from Rose. Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins scores with a push kick. Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rollins tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it. Rose pushes Rollins away with a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1# Rollins misses with a looping right. Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rollins dives in and grabs Rose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out. Rollins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rose takes a step back to recover. A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target. Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose. Rose tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2# Rollins drives through with a takedown into Rose's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Rose isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rollins stacks Rose on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rollins! Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't. 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! Rollins throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Rollins throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2# Rose is looking to regain half guard here but Rollins keeps moving and retains side control. Rollins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rose to see if he's OK. Rose wants to control but Rollins postures up. Rose is looking to reverse the position. Rollins just content to control the position. Rose is trying to get back to half guard. Rose is working hard here to advance position. Rose is trying to control Rollins's posture but Rollins avoids it. Rose avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rollins. Rose manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rollins's best efforts.#T3# Rollins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rollins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rollins is working away from the top position though. Rose is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Rose moves into full guard.
Rollins cracks Rose with a solid left hand. Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Rose working for a triangle but Rollins defends it easily.
#SUB# Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rollins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB# Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rollins defends it easily. Rose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Rose has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though. Rose pulls Rollins in close to his closed guard and prevents Rollins from doing any damage or advancing position. Rollins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rose is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up. Rollins wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. Rollins chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Rose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rose there as he acknowledges the shot. Rose throws a half hearted mid kick. Rollins scores with a one two! Rose had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Rose is looking to chop away at Rollins's legs. Rollins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rose is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Rollins lands a head kick. Rose smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rollins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rollins connects with the punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rose steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rollins. That one must have hurt. Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2# Rollins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Rollins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rollins is working away from the top position though. Rollins wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy. #T1# Ground and pound from Rollins. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rollins is working away from the top position though. Nice strikes from Rollins there. Rose is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rollins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rollins controlling the pace. #SUB# Rose looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Rollins scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rollins is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rollins prevents Rose from improving his position. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rose trying to hold on to Rollins's head to control him but Rollins postures up.
Rose taking some punishment here, with Rollins in his half guard. Castor Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far. Rollins wants to free his trapped foot but Rose is holding on for dear life with his legs. Rose trying to control but Rollins postures up.
Rose is staying active underneath Rollins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rollins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Rose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rose.#SUB# Rose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rollins trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. Rollins working some strikes from top position. Rose keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. My spies in Thunder MMA inform me that Rollins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body. Rollins is working Rose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rollins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Rose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rose keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB# Rose throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rollins escapes and throws Rose's legs to the side, diving into side control! Rose sneaks back into half guard. Rollins drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head. Rollins 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. Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rollins wants to pass to mount but Rose is defending the position. Ground and pound from Rollins. Rollins works his foot free and advances to mount. Rollins looking to control but Rose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins lands with a kick to the temple. Rose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. Rollins has a takedown stuffed. A bone on bone clash there as Rollins blocks the leg kick.
Rollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Rose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose blocks a low kick nicely. Rollins blocks a low kick nicely. Rollins throws out a leg kick but Rose moves out of range and Rollins only half commits. A counter left hand to the body from Rose misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose. Rollins scores with a nice head shot. Rose moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Rollins stuns Rose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rose throws a body kick that misses. Rollins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rose avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Rollins punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch. Rose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rollins jabs at Rose's body. Rollins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Rollins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Rose tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rose throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet. An inside leg kick lands from Rollins. Rollins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins misses with a looping right. Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rose motions for Rollins to come forward. Rose throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Axl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Rose down. Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Rose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rollins wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range. Rollins cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rollins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rose rather than just go for the knockout. Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down. Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose is looking to score with low kicks.#T3# Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Rose checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rose checks a low kick from Rollins. Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rollins looks to land a body kick but Rose moved away. Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss! Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rose. A big right from Rollins misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4# Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rollins throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose slips under a jab from Rollins. Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rollins with a hook. Rose thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2# Rollins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Rollins controlling the pace. Rollins blocks the strikes from Rose.
Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! A very excited looking Castor Rollins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Syn 499 - Donnelly vs Matus
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1# Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins. Rollins avoids a kick to the body.
Rollins scores with a push kick. Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick. Rollins misses with a head kick.
As Rollins tries to get set, Alvado tries to push him back and clinch up but Rollins manages to avoid the attempt. Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Alvado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage. Rollins taking a breather. Alvado misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado. Rollins throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem. Nice body punch from Rollins. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado slips a jab from Rollins.#T1# Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Alvado throws a poor cross that misses
and Rollins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Alvado. Alvado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvado counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rollins tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rollins thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it and Alvado counters with a leg kick. Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL# and Alvado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvado. Alvado has Rollins pressed against the cage, preventing Rollins from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rollins cracks Alvado with a nice body shot. Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. A short uppercut from Alvado. Rollins blocks a body shot from Alvado. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body. Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alvado lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Alvado. A battle for position here, against the cage. Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins stalling against the cage.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvado has double underhooks. Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage. Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Alvado digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected. Alvado blocking some punches.
#T3# Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado. Rollins looks winded! Alvado lands an uppercut.#ROC# Rollins is rocked! Alvado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him? Alvado presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Alvado pushes Rollins against the cage. Alvado is working some dirty boxing. Alvado pushes off with a quick right hook! Rollins goes down! Rollins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Alvado moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado! An out of breath Pablo Alvado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 493 - Liu v. Hurley
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1# Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Julio moves away and avoids it. Rollins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Julio is landing a low percentage of strikes. Rollins throws a head kick that misses. Julio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Julio checks a leg kick nicely. Nice body punch from Julio. Julio blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Donk. Rollins catches Julio right on the button with a cross. Julio misses with a body kick. Julio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rollins on the side of the head. Julio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. A head kick misses from Rollins. A little feinted left hand from Julio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rollins lands a head kick!
Julio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Julio connects with a looping right hand.
Julio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Julio with a hook. Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Julio is able to avoid easily.#T1# Julio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crunch! Rollins slams his shin into Julio's torso. Rollins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Julio checks a low kick from Rollins. Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins looks to land a body kick but Julio moved away. Rollins works Julio's body with a nice hook. Julio moves out of range of the strikes. Julio connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off. A punch combination from Rollins misses. Julio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Rollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Julio. Rollins slips under a jab. Julio looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins shoots and misses and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick. Julio throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it.#T2# Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Rollins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Julio lands a nice looking body kick. Rollins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rollins avoids the head kick by Julio.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rollins throws a body kick that misses and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Julio. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Julio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Julio lands with a shot to the body. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Julio misses. Julio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Rollins cracks the inside of Julio's front leg. Julio takes one to the side of the head.
#T3# Rollins misses the jab. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Julio is looking to counter punch. Rollins lands a leg kick that knocks Julio off balance momentarily. A nice combination there by Julio.
Rollins slips a jab from Julio. Julio slips under a jab. Rollins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Julio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Julio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Julio misses with a looping left. Julio throws a hook but Rollins blocks it. Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Julio ducks down to avoid it. Julio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rollins tests Julio's chin there with a solid looking shot. Julio throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it. Julio takes a kick to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Rollins.#T4# Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Julio ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Julio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Julio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Julio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Julio misses. Rollins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Julio counters with a low kick, right behind Rollins 's knee. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rollins throws a body kick that misses and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Julio lands with a straight right. Rollins didn't see that one coming. Rollins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Julio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollins. Rollins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rollins throws a jab when Julio was well out of range. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Julio is just out of range. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
Julio connects with a looping right hand.
Julio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rollins misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Julio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Julio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Julio's defenses. An inside leg kick from Rollins misses. Rollins throws a leg kick but Julio sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rollins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Julio avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julio throws a hook but Rollins avoids it easily. Nice straight punches there by Rollins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rollins. Julio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rollins. That did some damage! A head kick misses from Rollins. Rollins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJulio. A leg kick checked by Julio. Rollins throws a low kick but Julio moves out of range easily. Rollins avoids the body shot from Julio.
Rollins feints a counter leg kick. Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Rollins throws a nice head kick!
Rollins avoids the head kick by Julio.
#T2# Rollins moves away from the strike by Julio. Rollins scores with a hook. Julio blocks a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Julio just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Rollins needs to keep his hands up - Julio had a free shot at his head there.#TD2# Rollins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rollins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Rollins working the strikes but Julio uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Rollins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Julio is not content to let Rollins control the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rollins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rollins in particular looking to stall. Rollins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Julio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rollins. Rollins throwing shots but Julio is blocking nicely. Rollins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rollins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rollins prevents Julio from standing back up.
Rollins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julio's head. Julio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollins. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Rollins 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. A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Julio does a little dance to reset his feet. Julio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rollins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Julio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rollins avoids the head kick by Julio.
Julio thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Julio works the jab nicely. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Julio. Rollins shrugs it off though. A jab from Rollins misses. Rollins misses with a hook. Julio ducked under it nicely. Rollins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rollins tries to land a front kick but Julio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rollins takes a swing at Julio's ribcage but misses. Rollins tries to move into range but Julio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Julio slips under a jab. Julio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rollins defending well as Julio loads up on a big left hand. Rollins flicks out a counter leg kick but Julio steps away. Rollins throws a big shot that misses. Rollins looks for a takedown but Julio sprawls well.#T1# Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Julio misses. Julio misses with a looping left. Julio throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Julio misses with a hook
and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Rollins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Julio's guard. Rollins wants to pass the guard but Julio is keeping the position. Rollins 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. Rollins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Julio's guard. Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rollins looks for the body kick but Julio saw that one coming. Julio avoids a kick to the body.
Don Julio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Julio misses with a hook
and Rollins counters with a nice leg kick. Rollins blocks a head kick by Julio.
Julio backing away here, and Rollins unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Julio misses with a left hand and Rollins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Julio's sensitive parts. Rollins lands a glancing blow to the side of Julio's head. Julio misses with an uppercut. #T4# Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Julio. Julio throws a big shot that misses. Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rollins misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Julio misses the target. Julio throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily. Julio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Julio throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Julio misses the target. Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Julio. Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rollins misses the shot to the body. Rollins cracks the inside of Julio's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 488 - Turpin v. Norton
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Rollins throws a head kick but Ridgway moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
Ridgway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rollins lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Gary Ridgway has been cut. Ridgway lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins throws a low kick but Ridgway moves out of range easily. Ridgway moves into range and connects with a jab. Ridgway misses with a body punch
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ridgway throws a big shot that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Rollins misses. Rollins leaves Ridgway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ridgway throws a lazy body kick and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ridgway throws a half hearted mid kick. Rollins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgway. Rollins scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Ridgway lunges at Rollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rollins's hand. Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rollins throws a shot to the body.
Ridgway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rollins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice cross by Rollins.#CUT2# Gary Ridgway's cut is getting worse. Ridgway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ridgway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgway throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ridgway misses with a shot to the body and Rollins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ridgway is breathing heavily. Rollins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. 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! Rollins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgway. Ridgway throws a solid leg kick but Rollins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgway.#T2# Ridgway throws a nice outside leg kick. Rollins scores with a nice strike. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgway.
A head kick misses from Ridgway. A head kick misses from Ridgway. Ridgway needs to keep his hands up - Rollins had a free shot at his head there. Rollins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ridgway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Ridgway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rollins. Rollins connects with a jab.#ROC2# Ridgway is rocked!#CUT2# Gary Ridgway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Ridgway wants to land a leg kick but Rollins is out of range. Ridgway checks a low kick from Rollins. Gary Ridgway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ridgway. That one must have hurt. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Ridgway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ridgway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Rollins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ridgway back to the cage. Rollins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Oh Ridgway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rollins throws an overhand right that has Ridgway reeling! Rollins follows up with more punches and Ridgway is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Castor Rollins! A less than humble Castor Rollins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Syn 480 - Rocker vs Hale
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1# Rollins defending well as Strange loads up on a big left hand. Strange has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rollins is landing a low percentage of strikes. Strange throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Strange clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Strange throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Strange breaks away and moves out of range. Strange takes a shot right to the bread basket. A jab from Strange misses. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strange keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Strange ducks down to avoid it. Rollins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rollins slips under a jab from Strange. Strange misses with a left hand and Rollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rollins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strange on the side of the head. Strange jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well. Strange dodges the punch combination from Rollins.
Strange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rollins scoring well with a low kick there.
Strange scores with a jab. Strange throws a poor cross that misses
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Strange loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Strange avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Rollins walks into a straight right hand from Strange. Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Strange thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2# Strange throws a shot to the body.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Strange scores with a jab to the head.
Rollins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Strange fails with the takedown and Rollins counters with a solid body kick. Strange's corner calls for a 1-2. Strange obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Strange slips under a jab from Rollins. Strange just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins is looking to slow Strange down with leg kicks. Rollins tries to land a front kick but Strange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A chopping leg kick lands by Rollins. Rollins misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Strange decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rollins's guard. Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Strange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Strange postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. Rollins has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Strange stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rollins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rollins wants to sweep here but Strange controlling him for the moment. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Strange keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head. Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control. Strange scoring with punches to the head and body. Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Rollins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strange gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Strange is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Strange misses with a straight right. Rollins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Rollins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Strange throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Rollins moves into the clinch.#BC# Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Strange throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rollins takes a swing at Strange's ribcage but misses. Strange might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Strange throws a leg kick and Rollins counters with a thumping low kick. Strange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strange misses with a low kick. Strange lands a slapping body shot.
Strange throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a one-two to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Rollins staying out of range there. Strange tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rollins is able to avoid easily. Strange connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off. Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strange. That did some damage! Rollins avoids the body shot from Strange.
The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Strange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins. Strange shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Strange. Rollins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Strange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strange throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Rollins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2# Strange shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rollins is trying to defend but Strange finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Strange passes Rollins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rollins tries to get to full guard but Strange has control of the leg. Strange not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rollins trying to control here.
Simon Strange has got the better of the ground game so far. Strange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Strange is very close to passing his half guard. Strange wants to free his trapped foot but Rollins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Strange trying to work for an americana but Rollins has managed to regain full guard.
Rollins has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position. Strange works over Rollins with some ground and pound from guard. Strange pushing down on Rollins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Strange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rollins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# Rollins pulls Strange in to control the position. Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Strange looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Strange not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Castor Rollins will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Strange does a little dance to reset his feet. Strange tries to work over Rollins's front leg with a kick but Rollins checks it. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strange was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. A head kick misses from Strange. Strange with a nice cross. Strange's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rollins under the eye. Rollins lands with a straight right. Strange didn't see that one coming. Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Rollins misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick from Rollins. Strange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Strange. Strange blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Strange shoots in but no luck this time. Rollins attempts a counter takedown but Strange avoids it well and moves away.#T1# Good leg kick by Strange there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strange scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks. Rollins walks into a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Strange. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. Rollins misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Strange closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollins to the mat! Rollins manages to get full guard. Strange won't allow Rollins to sweep him here. Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rollins controlling the position.#T2# Rollins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rollins is trying to control the position but Strange postures up. Strange is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Strange stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins. Strange chips away with some ground and pound. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Strange sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rollins's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strange lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Rollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Strange. Strange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strange is one step ahead there. Strange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strange lands a couple of elbows. Strange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Strange landing with the ground and pound. Strange distracts Rollins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rollins keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully. Strange is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rollins is trying to control the position but Strange postures up. Rollins is really struggling to control Strange but he's trying to hold on to the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Strange stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Simon Strange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Strange has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange! Simon Strange thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 476 - Helix vs Donnelly
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1# Rollins misses with an uppercut. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
#CL2# Burrell rushes Rollins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Rollins.
Rollins has Burrell pressed against the cage, preventing Burrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Burrell manages to break the clinch.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. A good leg kick by Rollins. Nice defenses there by Rollins. Rollins throws a nice inside leg kick. Burrell staying out of range there. Rollins lands a leg kick that knocks Burrell off balance momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rollins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Burrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Burrell throws a leg kick which misses Rollins's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollins tries to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Burrell throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily. Rollins cracks the inside of Burrell 's front leg. #T1# Burrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Burrell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Burrell . Burrell maintains the clinch. #BC2# Burrell breaks the clinch.
Burrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Burrell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollins. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Burrell rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage. Burrell trying to control the position but instead, Rollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burrell into the cage. Burrell tries to circle away but Rollins has him pinned against the cage. Burrell misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Rollins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Burrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Rollins tries to work over Burrell 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Burrell avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Burrell fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burrell trying to control the position but instead, Rollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burrell into the cage. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Burrell avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Rollins lands with a left to the head. Burrell blocks a body shot from Rollins. Rollins tries a body shot but Burrell blocks it.
Rollins is working Burrell over against the cage. Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head. Rollins slowing the pace effectively. A nice right hand lands inside from Rollins. #ROC# Burrell is rocked! Stalling in the clinch from Rollins.
Burrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him? A head punch on the inside from Burrell fails to land. Burrell seems to have recovered his senses. Burrell pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Rollins. A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
Burrell looks winded! Burrell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not. #T3# Burrell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rollins being controlled against the cage. Burrell takes a shot to the head. Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrell s head. #BC# Rollins breaks from the clinch.
Burrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Burrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Burrell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rollins blocks it well. A jab from Rollins misses. Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrell is just out of range.#T4# Good leg kick by Rollins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins throws a head kick that misses. Burrell thinks about the counter body kick. Burrell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rollins. Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick. Burrell moves out of range of the leg kick from Rollins. Rollins tries to clinch up. Rollins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rollins throws a hook but Burrell avoids it easily. Burrell tried to score with a low kick but Rollins checks it. Burrell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burrell throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily. Burrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrell throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Burrell sees it coming and checks it nicely. Burrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins. A good leg kick by Rollins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. That's time! Rollins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rollins tries to bum rush Burrell with a series of wild strikes but Burrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burrell can do to turn this around? Burrell needs to keep his hands up - Rollins had a free shot at his head there. Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far. Rollins lands a big head kick that sends Burrell to the canvas! Rollins follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! A very excited looking Castor Rollins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Death Squad 331:Duffy v Todd
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1# Rollins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrillo cracks Rollins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cabrillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrillo dodges the punch combination from Rollins.
A right-left combo lands from Cabrillo. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Rollins attempts a counter takedown but Cabrillo avoids it well and moves away. Cabrillo misses with a body kick. A left lands for Cabrillo. Cabrillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Rollins throws out a powerful jab. Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrillo looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range. Rollins appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rollins has been working on his balance at Cutthroat, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cabrillo. Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrillo! But no joy.#T1# Cabrillo tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cabrillo misses with a body shot.
Cabrillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Cabrillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrillo misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Cabrillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Rollins is wise to it. Cabrillo tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rollins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Cabrillo tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cabrillo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD# Rollins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rollins in side control, throwing shots but Cabrillo defends. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cabrillo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rollins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Cabrillo is defending well.
Cabrillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrillo.#T2# Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cabrillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Cabrillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Cabrillo!#REVB# Rollins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3# Cabrillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rollins controlling the position. Cabrillo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cabrillo wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrillo passes into half guard.
Rollins 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. Cabrillo thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cabrillo moves into full mount! Rollins won't be happy about that! Rollins is bucking up trying to escape but Cabrillo cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Cabrillo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Cabrillo unloading with bombs! Rollins can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rollins is in a horrible position here. Cabrillo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cabrillo prevents Rollins from getting the reversal. Cabrillo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cabrillo working Rollins over with strikes here. Cabrillo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rollins looks a forlorn figure.
Cabrillo scoring with strikes but Rollins is staying in there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrillo loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Cabrillo scores with a nice head shot. Rollins misses the shot to the body. Juan Cabrillo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cabrillo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Cabrillo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabrillo tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabrillo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cabrillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# Cabrillo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. 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! Cabrillo trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #SUB# Rollins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1# Cabrillo passes Rollins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Cabrillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Cabrillo trying to control the action but Rollins is working from the bottom. Cabrillo wants to free his trapped foot but Rollins is holding on for dear life with his legs. Rollins has hold of Cabrillo's hands but Cabrillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rollins wants to control but Cabrillo passes into side.
Rollins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrillo off and has taken his back!#T2# Rollins keeps control of the position as Cabrillo tries to break free.
#SUB# Cabrillo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rollins gets his way!
Cabrillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins avoiding Cabrillo 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB# Rollins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cabrillo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Cabrillo trying to control the hands but Rollins breaks the grip. #T3##SUB# Rollins has got his arm under Cabrillo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cabrillo has spun round into Rollins's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cabrillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rollins wants to control the position but Cabrillo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Cabrillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head. Cabrillo content to control rather than advance. Rollins wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
#T4# Rollins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cabrillo throws a strike but Rollins avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Cabrillo postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. #SUB# Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrillo defends well. Cabrillo postures up and lands a big shot to Rollins's brow. Cabrillo postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cabrillo throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cabrillo's guard. Nice move by Rollins!#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rollins connects with a jab. Rollins scores with a kick to the midsection. Cabrillo misses with a double jab.
Rollins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrillo counters with a straight right hand. Rollins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rollins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cabrillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabrillo misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Rollins connects with a nice looking jab.
Rollins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrillo shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Rollins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cabrillo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rollins working the head and body with strikes. Cabrillo tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Rollins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cabrillo manages to get back to half guard. Cabrillo regains full guard. Nicely done. Rollins landing some decent shots from guard. Cabrillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rollins being controlled here momentarily. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rollins is in close to Cabrillo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cabrillo wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment. Rollins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rollins throwing strikes from guard but Cabrillo blocks nicely. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Cabrillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cabrillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins attempts a counter takedown but Cabrillo avoids it well and moves away. A lazy left from Cabrillo finds it's target. Rollins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Rollins throws a hook but Cabrillo blocks it. Juan Cabrillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabrillo sizes up Rollins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A combination from Cabrillo does no damage. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. A big left from Cabrillo misses. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrillo.
Rollins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrillo sprawls and moves away. Rollins misses with a hook. Rollins misses with an uppercut. Cabrillo saw that one coming. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrillo manages to avoid it.#T4# Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrillo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The fighters circling - Cabrillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rollins misses with a straight right. Rollins misses the jab.#TD# Rollins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cabrillo works his way to full guard. Good work. Rollins throwing strikes from guard but Cabrillo blocks nicely. Cabrillo has control of Rollins's left arm, preventing Rollins from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cabrillo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Cabrillo! A less than humble Juan Cabrillo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Death Squad 326:Page v Mamba
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1# Chaolan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rollins misses with a leg kick and Chaolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A slow jab from Chaolan misses its intended target. Chaolan missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chaolan lands a slapping body shot.
Chaolan misses the jab. Rollins blocks a jab. Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chaolan misses with a looping left. Rollins looks to throw the jab but Chaolan is out of range. Chaolan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Chaolan looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Chaolan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rollins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chaolan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet. Rollins misses with a takedown attempt - Chaolan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1# Chaolan throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Chaolan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Lee Chaolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chaolan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rollins slips a straight right by Chaolan. Rollins cracks the inside of Chaolan's front leg. Rollins connects with an inside leg kick. Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed right hand from Chaolan misses the target. Chaolan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Chaolan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lee Chaolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castor Rollins. Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Chaolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Chaolan darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage. Chaolan stalling in the clinch.
#T2# Chaolan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Chaolan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chaolan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chaolan throws a hook but Rollins blocks it. Lee Chaolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaolan.
Chaolan moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. Chaolan slips under a jab. Rollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rollins connects with a nice looking jab.
Chaolan misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.#T3# Chaolan throws a front kick that sends Rollins stumbling back into the cage. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rollins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chaolan - the referee stops the clock and Rollins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chaolan. Rollins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Rollins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaolan. Chaolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chaolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chaolan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaolan wants it to stay on the feet. Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaolan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Chaolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Chaolan throws a front kick that sends Rollins stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chaolan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins. Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL# Chaolan clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chaolan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Chaolan misses with some punches.
Chaolan tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chaolan lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Chaolan.
Rollins is looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chaolan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Chaolan thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lee Chaolan is winning the standup battle so far. Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Chaolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rollins works Chaolan's body with a nice hook. Rollins throws a nice head kick!
Chaolan swings away with a leg kick that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Rollins. Some bone on bone action there as Chaolan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chaolan lands a brutal head kick. Rollins looks out on his feet and Chaolan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Lee Chaolan! Lee Chaolan 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:
Death Squad 323:Kenny v S'moto
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1# Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Baba lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rollins looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range. Baba half committed to a counter leg kick. Rollins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Baba misses with a hook. Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins. A low kick from Rollins misses and Baba counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Baba lunges at Rollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rollins's hand. Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rollins thumps Baba with a low kick. Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it. Baba blocks a low kick nicely. Rollins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Baba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baba tries a low kick but Rollins avoids it. Baba lands with a good body shot.#T1# Rollins throws a leg kick but Baba sees it coming and moves out of range. Rollins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Baba throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2# Rollins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Baba wants to get back to his feet but Rollins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Baba has momentary wrist control but Rollins slips an elbow through the middle. Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Baba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rollins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Rollins stands up over Baba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES# Baba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. 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!#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch.
Baba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf. Sinbad Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baba feints a jab promting Rollins to slip. Baba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rollins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rollins throws a chopping leg kick but Baba manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rollins is looking to slow Baba down with leg kicks. Rollins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rollins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baba finds it's way round the side to connect with Rollins's head. Rollins slips under a jab.#T3# Rollins fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot. Sinbad Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baba misses the shot to the body. Baba takes a body punch but keeps moving. Baba throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rollins is out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins. Rollins scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4# Rollins misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a left to the body. Rollins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Baba.
Baba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Rollins misses. An inside leg kick from Baba misses. Baba blocks a low kick nicely. Baba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Baba blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins fakes the leg kick and cracks Baba in the body. Rollins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Baba avoids it easily. Baba takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba lands with a cross. No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD2# Rollins lands a big head kick that sends Baba tumbling to the mat! Rollins takes a step backwards and waves Baba back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Baba is rocked! Rollins checks a low kick from Baba. Oh Baba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Baba looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range. Sinbad Baba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rollins walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baba drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rollins swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baba's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins! After the fight, Castor Rollins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Death Squad 319:Roman v Pablo
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Rollins throws a leg kick #TD# and Fayth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fayth. Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fayth trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet. Rollins keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Fayth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rollins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fayth has Rollins in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Fayth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.#T1# Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rollins trying to control but Fayth is working from the bottom. Rollins wants to pass the guard but Fayth is keeping the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rollins's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Fayth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Fayth!#REVR# Rollins controlling the position. Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins is trying to control the position but Fayth postures up. Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fayth forces his way into half guard.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fayth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Rollins is in trouble now - Fayth has advanced to mount! #SUB# Fayth is working for a guillotine from mount but Rollins frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Rollins is controlling an arm, preventing Fayth from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rollins is squirming around, avoiding Fayth's attempts to control the action. Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4# Fayth works his way into full mount! Fayth is looking to work his way around to Rollins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB# Fayth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rollins is now in Fayth's guard. A big mistake from Fayth there, giving up the dominant position! Fayth keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Fayth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fayth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2# It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut. A leg kick checked by Fayth. Fayth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rollins.
Fayth checks a leg kick nicely. Fayth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rollins throws a body punch but Fayth moves out of range. Fayth attempts a counter takedown but Rollins avoids it well and moves away. Rollins throws a leg kick but Fayth moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws out a leg kick but Fayth moves out of range and Rollins only half commits. Fayth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rollins. Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Fayth is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rollins tried to score with a low kick but Fayth checks it. Fayth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away. Rollins throws the left hand but Fayth avoids the punch easily. Rollins thuds his shin into the meat of Fayth's side. Rollins connects with a single shot there. Fayth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. Fayth feinted with a counter takedown. Rollins misses with a kick to the body.
Rollins misses with a body kick. Fayth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Fayth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fayth swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fayth tries to counter with a takedown but Rollins is quick to defend against it. Rollins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fayth's head backwards. Rollins connects with a solid leg kick. Rollins lands with a right hand. A head kick misses from Rollins. Fayth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rollins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fayth. Rollins moves into range and connects with a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Fayth checks a leg kick nicely. Fayth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away.#T3# Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fayth tries to counter with a takedown but Rollins is quick to defend against it. Rollins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fayth attempts a counter takedown but Rollins avoids it well and moves away. Fayth ducks under a wild hook from Rollins. Nice shot lands for Rollins. Fayth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins. Rollins looks to land a right hand but Fayth moved out of range. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins misses with a looping right. Fayth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins thows a leg kick but Fayth checks it #TD# and Fayth counters with a takedown into side control. Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB# Fayth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Fayth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Rollins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fayth's best efforts. Rollins is trying is best to control the position here. Rollins trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rollins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Rollins throws a low kick but Fayth avoids it. Fayth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rollins throws a leg kick but Fayth sees it coming and moves out of range. Rollins looks for the body kick but Fayth saw that one coming. Fayth tries to counter with a takedown but Rollins is quick to defend against it. Rollins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Fayth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins cracks Fayth with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2# Ray Fayth's cut is getting worse. Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rollins scores with a leg kick.
Rollins misses with a left hand #TD# so Fayth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1# Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fayth stands and throws Rollins's legs to the side, diving into side control. Fayth trying to control the position but Rollins is working away. Fayth working away.#SUB# Fayth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Fayth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rollins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rollins is looking to reverse the position. Rollins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Rollins regains half guard. Fayth wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy. Rollins is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Fayth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fayth. #T3##SUB# Fayth is looking for a kimura but Rollins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fayth to get the leverage. #SUB# Rollins is defending against the submission attempts here by Fayth.
Fayth wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it. Fayth wants to pass the guard but Rollins is defending well. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Fayth is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Fayth is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollins scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Castor Rollins. I think Rollins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins! After the fight, Castor Rollins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Death Squad 314:Havoc v Morgon
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Channings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts. Channings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rollins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Channings's calf. Rollins throws a leg kick which misses Channings's front leg but catches the back leg as Channings tries to avoid it. Channings misses with a looping left. Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rollins blocks a head kick by Channings.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Channings!
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Channings manages to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for Channings.
The crowd cheers as Channings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rollins doesn't seem phased though. A big right from Rollins misses. Channings cracks Rollins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rollins's coach down at Cutthroat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rollins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Rollins misses with a body kick. Channings fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollins misses the shot to the body. #T1# Channings moves out of range as Rollins strikes.#CL2# Rollins rushes Channings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Rollins. Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Channings. A head punch blocked on the inside by Channings. #BC2# Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Channings throws a body kick that misses. #TD# Channings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Channings throwing strikes but missing. Rollins pulls Channings in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rollins has momentary wrist control but Channings slips an elbow through the middle. Channings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Channings is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rollins holds on and takes a little breather. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Channings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Channings throwing strikes but missing. Channings tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Channings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Channings with a flurry of punches that miss. Rollins keeping moving, preventing Channings from controlling successfully. Rollins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Channings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB# Channings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Channings keeps moving. Channings tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Channings looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Channings 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. Rollins wants to control from the top but Channings keeps moving. #SUB# Channings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Channings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Channings tries to land a sweep but no joy. Channings trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Channings looking to control.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Channings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Channings controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself. Rollins's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB# Channings working for a triangle but Rollins defends it easily.
Channings thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Rollins works over Channings with some ground and pound from guard. Rollins lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rollins won't allow Channings to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clayton Channings will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rollins misses with an uppercut. Channings slips a straight right by Rollins. Rollins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Channings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away. Channings thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Channings counters with a nice uppercut. Channings takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Channings moves away and avoids it. Rollins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rollins wants to land a leg kick but Channings is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Channings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins. Rollins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Rollins. #T1# Rollins dips to his left and cracks Channings with an uppercut! Rollins slips a straight right by Channings. Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins scores with a nice head shot. Channings lands a jab to the head.
Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Channings counter with a right hand. #TD# Channings feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Channings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now. Channings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Channings's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Channings scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rollins is trying to keep Channings in close.
#T2# 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! Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Channings is one step ahead there. Channings scoring with punches to the head and body. Channings trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Channings is one step ahead there. Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Channings wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position. Channings throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Channings's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# Channings wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Channings is one step ahead there. Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Channings drops back looking for a leg! Rollins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollins manages to kick Channings off! Channings jumps back into Rollins's guard. Channings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Channings with a flurry of punches that miss. Channings lands a couple of elbows. Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rollins has control of Channings's left arm, preventing Channings from doing any damage. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Channings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Channings is one step ahead there. Channings distracts Rollins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Channings throws a big elbow that misses. Channings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Channings throws a big right hand that misses. Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rollins pulls Channings in close to prevent any damage. Channings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Channings dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Channings. Channings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Channings throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rollins is trying to counter with his kicks. Channings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Channings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD# Channings drives through with a takedown into guard. Channings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Channings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Channings throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Channings is one step ahead there. Channings throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. #T1# Channings looking to pass the guard. Channings passes into half guard. Rollins is doing well to control the position and prevent Channings from advancing to side control. Channings is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now. Channings scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Channings not landing any meaningful shots this time. Channings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? Rollins tries to get to full guard but Channings has control of the leg. #SUB# Channings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollins defends it well. Rollins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Channings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Channings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollins defends it well. Clayton Channings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Channings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though. Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Channings. Rollins trying to control from the bottom.
Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work. Channings throws a big elbow that misses. Channings postures up and lands a big shot to Rollins's brow. Rollins pulls Channings in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Channings preventing the sweep. Channings is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Channings preventing the sweep. Channings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Channings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Channings creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rollins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB# Channings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rollins wants to control but Channings postures up. Clayton Channings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB# Channings swings around for an armbar but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Channings's guard. Rollins 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. Rollins postures up.
Channings 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##SUB# Channings is looking for a kimura but Rollins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Channings to get the leverage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rollins is not content to let Channings control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Clayton Channings showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Channings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Channings! Jumping up and down and very excited, Clayton Channings waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
T142 - LA Massacre
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1# Rollins misses with a body kick. Kluge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight. Rollins feints and then cracks Kluge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluge down. Kluge jabs Rollins to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kluge stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kluge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kluge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Kluge misses with a hook to the body
and Rollins counters with a good low kick that Kluge was not able to check. Kluge loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch. Coaker Kluge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins walks into a stiff left hand from Kluge. Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins. Kluge tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kluge throws a body shot but no joy. Rollins throws a chopping leg kick but Kluge manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kluge throws a sloppy body shot
and Rollins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good shot there by Rollins. Kluge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rollins has time to react. A left lands for Rollins. Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluge. Kluge missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Rollins with a hook. Rollins takes one on the button. Rollins cracks the inside of Kluge's front leg. Kluge throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kluge throws a sloppy body shot
and Rollins counters with a solid body kick. Rollins moves out of range of the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Kluge. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet. Both fighters circling a little - Rollins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kluge throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Rollins rushes Kluge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kluge tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Kluge back against the cage. Kluge blocks a body shot from Rollins. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kluge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluge. Rollins lands a right hand. Kluge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nice body punch from Rollins. Kluge is breathing heavily. Good body shot from Rollins.
#T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Rollins. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluge's elbow. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Kluge controls the action.
A short left from Kluge. Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Rollins lands with a good body shot. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluge.
A little jabbing left from Rollins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kluge stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss. Kluge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rollins clobbers Kluge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kluge throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Kluge slips a jab from Rollins. The crowd cheers as Kluge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rollins doesn't seem phased though. Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kluge looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Kluge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Kluge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rollins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kluge staying out of range there. Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kluge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluge. A nice side step and Rollins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Rollins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Rollins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rollins. Kluge lands with a straight right. Rollins didn't see that one coming. Rollins misses with a hook. Kluge ducked under it nicely. Kluge throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kluge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rollins. That one must have hurt. Kluge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kluge lands a jab.#T4# Rollins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluge takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kluge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away. Rollins lands with a cross. A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins. Kluge misses with a straight right. Kluge staying out of range there. Kluge misses with a series of wild punches.
Kluge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it. Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluge. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kluge avoids the body shot from Rollins.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins. Rollins slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Rollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kluge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rollins throws a leg kick that misses. Kluge avoids the head kick by Rollins.
A quick step to the side and Kluge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kluge blocks a leg kick. Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rollins flicks out a counter leg kick but Kluge steps away. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Nice shot by Rollins. A big right from Kluge misses. Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Kluge throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it. Kluge misses with a body shot.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluge misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kluge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Kluge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# No joy there for Kluge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A clash of legs there as Kluge blocks the low kick. Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kluge is able to avoid easily. Rollins throws a quick inside leg kick. Kluge scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one. A left and a right from Kluge both land. Nice combination. Rollins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kluge swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Kluge slips the punch. Rollins avoids the body shot from Kluge.
Rollins with a hook. Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A slow jab from Kluge misses its intended target. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rollins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kluge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A big right from Kluge misses. #T2# Rollins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kluge's calf. Kluge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins lands a leg kick that knocks Kluge off balance momentarily. Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rollins with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rollins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kluges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluge. Nice defenses there by Rollins. Kluge jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rollins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kluge under the eye. Kluge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Rollins closes the distance and clinches. Rollins lands a right hand. #ROC2# Kluge is rocked! Rollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluge backwards. Oh Kluge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rollins throws a pinpoint strike between Kluge's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kluge crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rollins scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Castor Rollins! Castor Rollins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
T139 - Destiny Awaits
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1# Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins. Beast checks a leg kick. Rollins scores with a kick to the body.
Beast shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rollins feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Beast on that attempt. Rollins tries a low kick but Beast avoids it. Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2# Beast scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Rollins is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard. #SUB2# Beast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast prevents Rollins from improving his position. Rollins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Rollins trying to control but Beast postures up.
#T1# Rollins manages to get to full guard.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beast manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Beast is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up. Beast wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment. Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2# Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Beast's legs - danger averted. Rollins 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. Rollins postures up.
Beast being controlled here, momentarily. Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Rollins looking to sit in guard and control but Beast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Rollins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Beast trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Rollins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rollins pulls Beast in close to prevent any damage. My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Rollins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Beast is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rollins has his hands clasped together but Beast extends and breaks Rollins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Beast.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Beast! The Beast 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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