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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gramlich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rose prevents it.
Gramlich tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gramlich can't get the takedown.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Gramlich. Gramlich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gramlich is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gramlich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage. Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1# Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gramlich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gramlich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away. Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gramlich manages to circle out of the way. Gramlich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gramlich shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Gramlich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gramlich shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well. A big right from Rose misses. Good work by Rose as he checks the leg kick. Gramlich with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Gramlich looks winded!#TD# Rose jumps guard.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gramlich prevents Rose from getting back to his feet. #T2# Rose throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Rose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gramlich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Rose wants to stand but Gramlich is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2# Gramlich has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though. Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rose connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2# Gramlich has his feet on Rose's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gramlich closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. Gramlich pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Gramlich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL# Rose clinches up against the cage. Gramlich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# Gramlich working hard to break the clinch. Gramlich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rose can't get the takedown.
Gramlich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rose to keep the fight standing. Rose stops a takedown attempt from Gramlich.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Gramlich avoids the damage to the body. Gramlich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.#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. Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Gramlich avoids the damage to the body. Gramlich tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gramlich can't get the takedown.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gramlich smiles and moves away.
Benjamin Gramlich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Gramlich tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gramlich misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Rose gets tackled into the cage by Gramlich. Gramlich maintains the clinch. Gramlich tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position. Gramlich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Rose is trying to trip Gramlich. He has hold of a leg but Gramlich is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rose persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Rose tries to stand but Gramlich is controlling from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gramlich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rose prevents Gramlich from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gramlich 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.#SU# Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gramlich moves away. Gramlich fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Gramlich fails with the takedown#CL# and Rose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rose. Gramlich tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gramlich can't break the clinch.
Gramlich is trying to push Rose away but Rose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rose is trying to pull guard but Gramlich has him pressed against the cage. Gramlich wants a takedown but no success here.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Gramlich. Gramlich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gramlich is breathing heavily. Gramlich can't get the takedown.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2# Gramlich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gramlich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Gramlich looking for a sweep. Not yet Gramlich, not yet. Rose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Gramlich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rose wants to stand but Gramlich has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Rose postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rose is looking to stand up but Gramlich won't let him. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU# Rose stands and steps away. Gramlich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Gramlich rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Rose keeps control of Gramlich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rose tries to throw a body punch but Gramlich avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gramlich's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gramlich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose prevents Gramlich from breaking the clinch.#TD# Rose successfully pulls guard.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rose 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##T4##SUB# Rose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russell Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Rose seems to be looking for submissions.
Gramlich wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Rose tries to stand and escape but Gramlich is controlling the position. Rose trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gramlich can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Gramlich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Rose decides to return to a standing position. Rose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose dominated that second round. 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# Gramlich keeps the fight on the outside. Russell Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gramlich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily. Rose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gramlich. Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gramlich manages to circle out of the way. Nice sprawl there from Rose as Gramlich shoots in. Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Gramlich. Gramlich fails with the takedown. Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Gramlich breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gramlich gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch. Gramlich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gramlich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gramlich tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Gramlich drops back down to his feet.
#T1# Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gramlich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gramlich tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gramlich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gramlich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gramlich tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Gramlich drops back down to his feet.
Gramlich fails to pull guard.
#T2# Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. Gramlich tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gramlich can't break the clinch.
Gramlich tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rose has Gramlich pressed against the cage, preventing Gramlich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rose is looking to take this one to the mat. Gramlich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rose up against the cage. Gramlich trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gramlich into the cage.#T3# Gramlich blocks a body shot from Rose. Gramlich taking a breather. Gramlich is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now. Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gramlich is trying to pull guard but Rose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gramlich managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gramlich is looking to take this one to the mat. Rose tries for a takedown but Gramlich manages to get underhooks.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gramlich is defending well. Rose scores with a knee to the head.
Gramlich tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Gramlich drops back down to his feet.
Gramlich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benjamin Gramlich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Russell Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A frustrated look appears on Gramlich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Rose showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rose 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Rose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1# Male gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Male's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Male manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Male tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
Male effectively controlling the action here. Rose trying to stall but Male improves his position.
Male tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpha Male. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Male breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Male closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1# Rose is trying to pull guard but Male has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Male fails to land. Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rose tries to work over Male's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Male goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rose prevents it.
Male tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Male back against the cage. Male is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rose is defending well.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Male stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Male pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Male shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Male shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Male has managed to clinch.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
#T3##TD2# Male successfully pulls guard.
Rose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Male seems keen to control Rose's posture. Rose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rose lands a couple of elbows.#SU# Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Male gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Male stops a takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2# Male pulls Rose into guard.
Male has a closed guard, preventing Rose from standing up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rose wants to stand and escape but instead Male has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Rose wants to stand and escape but Male is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Male dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Male looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Male manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Rose clinches with his opponent.
Male tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
#BC2# Male manages to break the clinch.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Male moves into the clinch. Male drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpha Male.#BC2# Male's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2# Male closes the distance and clinches. Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Male's efforts to push away. Male tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage. Rose stops a takedown attempt from Male.
Male wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Male gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Male drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2# Male gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Male pulls guard. Male trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
Male has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rose is looking to stand up but Male won't let him. Rose throwing strikes from guard but Male blocks nicely. Male trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Male utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Male has a closed guard, preventing Rose from standing up. Male is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Rose working some strikes from top position. Rose wants to stand but Male has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Male works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Male is proving hard to escape from. Rose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU# Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Russell Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Male is breathing heavily. Rose misses with a body shot.
#T4##CL# Rose instigates a clinch. Male trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Male into the cage. Rose has Male pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Male manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Male breaks the clinch.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Male scores with a head kick. Rose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Male circles away.
Alpha Male seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alpha Male will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Rose looks to clinch and Male counters with a three punch combo that has Rose backing up. Rose nods at Male to acknowledge the strikes. Nice sprawl there from Rose as Male shoots in. Rose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Male misses with a right hand and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand! Male fails with the takedown#CL# and Rose counters by clinching up. Male throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Male landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Male is defending well. Male avoiding damage.
#TD# Rose jumps guard and drags Male to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1# Rose wants to stand up but Male is controlling him. Male passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Male throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Male prevents Rose from improving his position. Male prevents Rose from standing back up.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Male slows the pace down in half guard. Rose is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Male jumps into side control! Alpha Male has got the better of the ground game so far. Rose is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2# Male stands up and we're back to a striking position. Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpha Male.#T3# Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Male has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Male breaks from the clinch.
Male throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily. #TD# Rose shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Male manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Male takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU# Rose stands up from guard. Let's bang! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Male is defended easily by Rose.#T4# Male fails with a takedown attempt.#CL# Rose clinches. Male tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Male dives in and grabs Rose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes down on Male's head and hops out. A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Male.
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 Russell Rose. Well Male 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 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alpha Male!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1# Stefanov 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.
#CUT2# It looks like Russell Rose has been cut.#TD2# Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Stefanov prevents Rose from getting back to his feet. Stefanov wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position. Stefanov throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stefanov's guard. Nice move by Rose!#REVR# Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stefanov wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him. Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2# Stefanov pushes Rose off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stefanov fails to land the takedown. Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stefanov.#T1##TD2# Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rose wants to get back to his feet but Stefanov passes into half guard.
#REVR# Stefanov trying to control the pace. Rose manages to get to full guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Stefanov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Rose landing rabbit punches to the side of Stefanov's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. Stefanov prevents Rose from improving his position. Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Stefanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Stefanov is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2# Stefanov decides to stand and escape the position. Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanov throws a counter combo. Rose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rose avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stefanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3# Stefanov tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily#CL# and Rose counters by clinching up. Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov. Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stefanov just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Stefanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Stefanov gets a clinch. Rose misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Stefanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stefanov tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it. #T4##TD2# Stefanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rose!#ES# Rose explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Stefanov rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Rose avoiding damage as Stefanov throws knees to the body.
Stefanov has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Stefanov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Stefanov forces Rose back against the cage and clinches. Stefanov has Rose pushed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plamen Stefanov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss. Rose wants to clinch up but Stefanov keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Stefanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage. Stefanov has Rose pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Stefanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose throws a right and a left that Stefanov avoids nicely. #TD2# Rose gets caught flat footed, as Stefanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Rose is looking to stand up but Stefanov isn't so interested in that idea. Stefanov is looking to advance position but Rose has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1# Stefanov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB# Rose is working for a guillotine from mount but Stefanov frees his head quite easily.
Stefanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rose has a good base and remains in mount.#SU# Rose is standing up, even though he is in mount. Stefanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Stefanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Stefanov dodges the punch combination from Rose.
#TD# Rose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stefanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rose is in Stefanov's guard.#ES2# Stefanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rose presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##BC2# Stefanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Rose has closed the distance and engaged Stefanov in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rose prevents a body shot from Stefanov. Stefanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage. Stefanov is trying to pull guard but Rose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rose prevents Stefanov from breaking the clinch.#T3# Stefanov is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stefanov down to the mat. Stefanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Russell Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stefanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov.#TD2# Stefanov 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. Stefanov is breathing heavily. Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position. Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stefanov stops Rose from standing up. Stefanov works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position. #ES# Rose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2# Stefanov manages to break the clinch.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Stefanov has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose is working for takedown but Stefanov is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Plamen Stefanov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Stefanov shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Stefanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rose on his heels. He'll look to pass Rose's guard now, I'm sure. Stefanov wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. Rose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES# Rose scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Stefanov sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Stefanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stefanov is in Rose's guard. Stefanov prevents Rose from getting back to his feet. Stefanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rose keeping moving, preventing Stefanov from controlling successfully. Rose 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. Stefanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2# Stefanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rose, up you get! Plamen Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stefanov. Stefanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Stefanov. Stefanov throws a counter combo. Nice sprawl there from Rose as Stefanov shoots in. Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stefanov manages to circle out of the way. Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov. Stefanov scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2# Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position. Rose throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3# Stefanov won't allow Rose to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stefanov is in close to Rose's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rose wants to get up but he can't break Stefanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stefanov is proving hard to escape from. #SU# Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Plamen Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Rose 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. Stefanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt. Stefanov shapes to counter with a head kick. Stefanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Stefanov persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Stefanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Stefanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rose is trying to stand back up but Stefanov is controlling him
Russell Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stefanov stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Plamen Stefanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stefanov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plamen Stefanov!
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Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1# Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rose is looking to counter the offense by Boudreaux and move into the clinch. Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
Rose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boudreaux. Boudreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose. #CL2# Boudreaux has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux. Boudreaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Russell Rose has been cut. Boudreaux lands a damaging elbow. Rose keeps control of Boudreaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boudreaux's efforts to push away. Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boudreaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Rose pulls Boudreaux into guard.
#SUB# Rose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rose wants to stand and escape but Boudreaux is having none of it. #ES# Rose pushes Boudreaux off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Boudreaux moves into the clinch. Boudreaux misses with a knee to the head. #T2# Boudreaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boudreaux is defending well against a takedown attempt. Boudreaux is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him. Rose wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boudreaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rose lands a shot to the body. Boudreaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Rose avoids the damage to the body. Boudreaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Boudreaux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rose is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boudreaux to the mat. Boudreaux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Boudreaux's brow. #SU# Rose decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boudreaux, up you get! #CL2# Boudreaux drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
#T3# Boudreaux tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position. Boudreaux is trying to push Rose away but Rose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boudreaux to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Boudreaux clinches up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Rose.
#BC2# Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Boudreaux closes the distance and clinches. Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Boudreaux is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position. Boudreaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4# Rose has Boudreaux pressed against the cage, preventing Boudreaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# Rose jumps guard and drags Boudreaux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Rose wants to sweep here but Boudreaux controlling him for the moment. Boudreaux prevents Rose from getting back to his feet. #SUB# Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boudreaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boudreaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rose is looking to stand up but Boudreaux isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2# Boudreaux stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Boudreaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrek Boudreaux dominated that round. The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A swing and a miss from Rose.#CL2# Boudreaux clinches with his opponent.
Boudreaux lands an elbow just above Rose 's eye. Boudreaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks. Boudreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
#BC2# Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rose has Boudreaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose jumps guard but Boudreaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Boudreaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Rose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boudreaux is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position. Boudreaux is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him. Rose letting Boudreaux take a breather here. Boudreaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Boudreaux can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Terrek Boudreaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Boudreaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose. #BC2# Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL# Rose has closed the distance and engaged Boudreaux in a clinch.
Boudreaux gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
Rose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boudreaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now. Boudreaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boudreaux is trying to break free. Boudreaux wants to stall.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
Terrek Boudreaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Rose avoids a kick to the body.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boudreaux in his tracks. Boudreaux misses with a double jab
#TD# and Rose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rose scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rose throwing shots but Boudreaux is blocking nicely. Rose winds up and cracks Boudreaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU# Rose stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boudreaux to get to his feet. Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudreaux. Boudreaux connects with a high kick. #CL# Boudreaux gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch. Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boudreaux is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.#T4# Rose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boudreaux after a bit of a struggle. Rose has Boudreaux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boudreaux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boudreaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2# Boudreaux manages to break the clinch.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudreaux lands with a slapping head kick. Boudreaux is breathing heavily.#CL2# Boudreaux gets in close and instigates a clinch. Boudreaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudreaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrek Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Boudreaux moves into the clinch. Boudreaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Rose is rocked! A short uppercut from Boudreaux. Oh Rose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rose keeps control of Boudreaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rose being controlled against the cage. Rose seems to have got his legs back now. Boudreaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage. Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boudreaux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Boudreaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Rose gets an underhook and turns Boudreaux into the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boudreaux is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rose has denied him. Boudreaux stalling against the cage.
#T1##BC2# Boudreaux manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Rose gets tackled into the cage by Boudreaux. Boudreaux maintains the clinch. Boudreaux wants to break free but Rose has control.
Boudreaux managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
Rose is looking for a takedown. Boudreaux is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him. Rose digs a right hand underneath Boudreaux's ribcage. Boudreaux let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rose prevents Boudreaux from breaking the clinch. Boudreaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Boudreaux wants to break free but Rose has control.
#T2# Boudreaux managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
#TD# Rose jumps guard and drags Boudreaux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Rose 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. Boudreaux preventing the sweep. Boudreaux tries to stand but Rose is controlling from the bottom. #SUB# Rose looking for a guillotine here but Boudreaux defends easily.
Rose trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Rose wants to get back to his feet but Boudreaux is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3# Rose thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES# Rose kicks Boudreaux off and gets to his feet. #TD# Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Boudreaux's guard.#ES2# Boudreaux manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boudreaux, as that shot connected.
#CL# Boudreaux tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rose tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Boudreaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.#T4# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boudreaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boudreaux prevents a body shot from Rose. Boudreaux tries to stall but Rose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boudreaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks. Boudreaux tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position. Rose keeps control of Boudreaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rose prevents Boudreaux from breaking the clinch. Boudreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Terrek Boudreaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Terrek Boudreaux. I've got Boudreaux 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrek Boudreaux!
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Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Munoz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Munoz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Munoz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Rose is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Rose manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Rose pushes Munoz off looking to stand but Munoz dives back in and keeps control.
Rose moves into full guard.
Munoz prevents Rose from getting back to his feet. Rose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munoz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Munoz is proving hard to escape from. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rose throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely. #T1# Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Munoz is proving hard to escape from. Rose works over Munoz with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Rose 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. Rose with a flurry of punches that miss. Rose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Munoz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Rose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rose throwing strikes but missing. Munoz has a closed guard, preventing Rose from standing up. Munoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mark Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Munoz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Rose forces Munoz back against the cage and clinches. Rose fails to pull guard.
#TD# Rose turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3# Munoz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rose. Munoz taking a bit of punishment here - Rose scoring with strikes. Rose wants to stand but Munoz has his arm trapped. #SUB# Rose is trying to get an arm triangle but Munoz is defending well. Rose wants to stand but Munoz has his arm trapped. #SUB# Rose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Rose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Munoz defending against the ground and pound. #T4# Munoz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rose wants to stand but Munoz has his arm trapped. #SU# Rose decides to stand back up. Rose steps back and let's Munoz get back to his feet. Munoz fails with the takedown. Rose throws a series of punches but Munoz moves out of range. Munoz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rose is looking to clinch. Munoz shoots in but no luck this time. Rose is looking to counter the offense by Munoz and move into the clinch. Good shot there by Rose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Rose throws out a loose jab but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munoz pinned against the cage. Munoz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rose takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Munoz takes the fight into the clinch. Rose trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Rose pulls guard successfully.
Munoz is breathing heavily.#T1##ES# Rose is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Munoz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rose looking for a takedown. Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Munoz to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munoz avoids it. Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Rose tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Munoz blocks an elbow strike from Rose.
#TD# Rose pulls guard successfully.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Rose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Rose wants to stand but Munoz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3# Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munoz can do to turn this around? A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rose chips away with some ground and pound. Rose throws a big elbow that misses. Rose throwing strikes but missing. Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Munoz is proving hard to escape from. Russell Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rose is looking to stand up but Munoz won't let him. Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Munoz's brow. #SUB# Rose 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. #SU# Rose stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Munoz tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch. Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Munoz controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Munoz goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose dominated that second round. 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# A punch combination from Rose misses. A punch combination from Rose misses. Munoz fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rose is looking to counter the offense by Munoz and move into the clinch. Munoz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munoz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rose tries to clinch but Munoz moves out of range. Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munoz pinned against the cage. Munoz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Munoz's guard. Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Rose is working Munoz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rose with a flurry of punches that miss. Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU# Rose gets to his feet - Munoz follows without any prompting. Rose tries to clinch up but Munoz circles away and keeps his distance. Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Munoz circles away.
Munoz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose. Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munoz circles away quickly and effectively.#TD# Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Munoz is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU# Rose decides to return to a standing position. #T2# Rose takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses. Rose is looking to clinch. Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Munoz misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD# Rose shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Munoz's guard. Rose wants to stand but Munoz is controlling his posture from full guard. Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Rose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Munoz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Munoz pulls Rose in to control the position. Rose wants to stand but Munoz is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Munoz darts in looking for a takedown but Rose gets double underhooks and turns Munoz into the cage. Rose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munoz.#TD# Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Munoz's guard. Rose won't allow Munoz to sweep him here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rose's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Munoz looking to control.
Munoz looking for a sweep. Not yet Munoz, not yet. Mark Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Russell Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Rose showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rose 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Rose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1# Rose throws a nice looking combination but Minh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Minh moves into the clinch.#TD# Rose turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rose manages to end up in side control.#SU# Rose stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Rose drives through and clinches with Minh against the cage.
#TD# Rose pulls guard successfully.
Minh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rose throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Rose wants to stand and escape but Minh is having none of it. Minh is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control. Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Minh preventing the sweep. #ES# Rose wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL2# Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rose stops a takedown attempt from Minh.
#TD2# Minh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rose clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Minh looks winded! Rose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rose works his way to full guard. Good work. Rose wants to sweep but no luck. Minh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES# Rose wriggles free and stands up. #T2# Minh fails with the takedown. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Minh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Minh tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Minh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks. Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.#T3# Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minh's efforts to push away. Rose wants to take the fight to the mat but Minh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Rose successfully pulls guard.
Minh won't allow Rose to get back to his feet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##SU# Rose stands up from Minh's guard - Rose perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Minh moves into the clinch. Minh struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
#TD# Rose has clasped his hands together around Minh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The referee asks Rose politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rose prefers to stall for the moment though. Minh on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Rose creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB# Rose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rose landing a few strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose 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# Minh shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Minh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rose throws a right hand that Minh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minh also avoids with ease.#CL2# Minh closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage. Rose lands a nice shot to the body. Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose can't get the takedown.
Minh is breathing heavily. Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minh blocks it with crossed arms. Rose tries to pull guard but Minh won't allow it.
#T1##TD# Rose successfully pulls guard.
Minh preventing the sweep. Minh stops Rose from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minh. Rose wants to stand and escape but Minh is having none of it. #ES# Rose has his feet on Minh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minh. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Minh does a little dance to reset his feet. Minh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Minh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minh somewhat. Minh fails with a takedown attempt. Rose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Minh. Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh. Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3# A lazy body kick from Minh #CL# and Rose moves into the clinch. Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minh is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minh's efforts to push away.#TD# Rose has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Minh uses from the top position. Minh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rose's guard.#T4##SUB# Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minh defends it easily. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Minh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose is looking to stand up but Minh won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Rose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Minh slips under a jab. Rose is looking to clinch. Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minh paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Rose drives through and clinches with Minh against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Minh's face as he tries to break the clinch. Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Minh is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# Rose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Rose pulls Minh into guard.
Rose is looking to stand up but Minh isn't so interested in that idea. Rose keeping moving, preventing Minh from controlling successfully. Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minh can do to turn this around? Minh stops Rose from standing up. Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Rose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Minh preventing the sweep. Rose wants to stand up but Minh is controlling him. Minh wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Rose wants to stand and escape but Minh is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# Minh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Minh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rose is keeping busy. Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Minh controls the action.
Minh throws an elbow that misses.
#TD# Rose successfully pulls guard.
Minh tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard. #ES# Rose has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Minh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4# Minh blocks a body shot from Rose. #TD# Rose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Minh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB# Minh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB# Minh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Minh tries to roll but Rose sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Rose tightening his grip on Minh, looking for the choke. Quach Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Russell Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Russell Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Minh tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Russell Rose showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rose 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Rose! Quach Minh spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck'.
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