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Event:
RFC 26: Unyielding Pain
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rooster connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ali Reem has been cut.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Rooster.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rooster throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
Rooster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rooster catches Reem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reem has Rooster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rooster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rooster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reem avoiding damage.
#T1#
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rooster is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Rooster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reem.
Barry Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Reem.
Reem has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rooster after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rooster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem can't get the takedown.
Reem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rooster blocks an uppercut.
Reem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rooster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ali Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem needs to keep his hands up - Rooster had a free shot at his head there.#T2##CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Rooster.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rooster prevents it.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Rooster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reem.
Rooster blocks an uppercut.
Reem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rooster's efforts to push away.
Rooster is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.#T3#
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem wants to take the fight to the mat but Rooster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reem wants a takedown but no success here.
Rooster stops a takedown attempt from Reem.
Rooster wants to break free but Reem has control.
Reem prevents Rooster from breaking the clinch.
Rooster tries to circle away but Reem has him pinned against the cage.
Reem tries a body shot but Rooster blocks it.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rooster is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
Reem has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rooster after a bit of a struggle.
Rooster wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Reem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rooster is trying to buck Reem off.#T4##SUB2#
Reem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rooster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reem prevents Rooster from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Reem tries for a kimura but Rooster is defending well. #SUB2#
Reem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rooster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reem connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rooster is trying to buck Reem off.
Rooster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Reem's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Rooster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Rooster is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Rooster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooster has had enough of the clinch but Reem keeps him there for the moment.
Ali Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Reem lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rooster is positioning himself well to prevent Reem advancing to mount.
Reem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooster defending well though. #T1#
Reem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Rooster is defending against the submission attempts here by Reem.
Reem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rooster's head.
Rooster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Reem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rooster sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Reem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rooster is just riding it out for now. Reem eventually gives up the hold.
Rooster is trying to maintain the position but Reem is very close to passing his half guard.
Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Rooster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reem.
Reem passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rooster wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Reem.
Reem dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Rooster is rocked!#SUB2#
Rooster is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Reem locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rooster is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Reem!
Ali Reem took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Last time he caught me off guard. This time I knew this won't happen again. I'm the better fighter and tonight I showed it to the world!'.
The defeated Barry Rooster had this to say: 'Shouldnt have gone to the pub last night'.
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Event:
RFC 24: Particle Accelerator
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Rooster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rooster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rooster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamealoha.
Rooster clobbers Kamealoha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rooster cracks a nice hook into Kamealoha's ribs.
Rooster throws the left hand but Kamealoha avoids the punch easily.
Kamealoha is looking for the big counter here.
Kamealoha misses with a straight right.
Kamealoha just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Rooster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kamealoha swings for the body but Rooster moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamealoha. Rooster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamealoha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rooster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamealoha dodges the punch combination from Rooster.
A big left from Rooster misses. #T1#
Rooster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamealoha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamealoha! But no joy.
Kamealoha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rooster swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamealoha.
Nice defenses there by Rooster.
Kamealoha wants to clinch
and Rooster counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rooster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rooster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamealoha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamealoha cracks a nice hook into Rooster's ribs.
Rooster throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Rooster misses with a double jab
and Kamealoha counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamealoha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rooster on the side of the head.
Kamealoha lands a right hook to the body.
Rooster is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamealoha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rooster at a distance.
Kamealoha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rooster throws a combination that misses
and Kamealoha counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kamealoha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamealoha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akuma Kamealoha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamealoha lands with a good body shot.#T3##KD2#
Kamealoha drops Rooster with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rooster looks back up at him and smiles so Kamealoha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Rooster is rocked!
Rooster leaves his chin hanging out and Kamealoha seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rooster crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akuma Kamealoha!
An out of breath Akuma Kamealoha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Barry Rooster spoke after the fight, saying 'Shouldnt have gone to the pub last night'.
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Event:
RFC 21: Blackjack
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Reem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rooster misses with a two punch combination.
Reem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rooster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rooster counters with a left and a right that stings Reem.
Rooster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reem tries to clinch but Rooster is having none of it.
Reem takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Reem has been cut.
Rooster scores with the left hand. Reem knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Reem is rocked!
Rooster lands a body shot.
Reem is still on wobbly legs! Can Rooster finish him?
Rooster shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Reem takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rooster sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Reem bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Rooster!
After the big win, Barry Rooster made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RFC 18: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Rooster slips under a jab.
Rooster swinging wildly here.
Rooster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Gharibi.
Gharibi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gharibi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gharibi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gharibi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rooster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gharibi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rooster scrambles back to his feet.
Rooster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gharibi eats them both and turns towards Rooster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gharibi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rooster throws a series of strikes that have Gharibi backpedaling.
Rooster looks to land a right hand but Gharibi moved out of range.
Gharibi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rooster.
A jab from Rooster finds it's way through Gharibi's defenses.
Gharibi throws the left hand but Rooster avoids the punch easily.
Rooster throws a big counter combination but Gharibi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Rooster misses.
Nice cross by Rooster.
Gharibi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Gharibi throws the left hand but Rooster avoids the punch easily.
Rooster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rooster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Rooster.
Rooster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gharibi's hands.
Rooster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rooster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Rooster drops Gharibi with a left and a right! Oh, Gharibi is hurt - Rooster dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Gharibi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooster lands some shots froms side control.
Gharibi is still in real trouble! Can Rooster finish him?
Gharibi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Gharibi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gharibi seems to have recovered his senses.
Gharibi looks winded!
Rooster is working Gharibi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rooster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rooster taking a breather here.
Gharibi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Rooster controls the position.
Rooster cracks Gharibi with a big right hand but Gharibi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Rooster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gharibi tries to improve position but can't.
Rooster is working Gharibi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gharibi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rooster working away.
Rooster lands a nice forearm strike.
Rooster is staying tight to Gharibi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rooster 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.
Gharibi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gharibi seems a little lost for a moment, as Rooster dominates the positioning.
Rooster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rooster is working Gharibi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rooster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gharibi down.
Gharibi being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Rooster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rooster working the ground and pound.
Rooster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rooster content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gharibi trying his best to control but Rooster has mounted him.
Gharibi wants to hold on but Rooster pushes him away.
Rooster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rooster controlling the pace for now.
Rooster lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rooster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gharibi hang on?#T4#
Rooster lands a nice shot to the head.
Rooster avoids the attempt from Gharibi to control.
Rooster with the ground and pound from mount.
Rooster controlling from the full mount.
Rooster lands a couple of good shots and Gharibi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooster punishes Gharibi with strikes from the back mount.
Rooster lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gharibi hold on?!
Rooster lands a shot to the head.
Rooster biding his time, controlling Gharibi.
Rooster continues to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooster landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Rooster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rooster thuds a left hand into Gharibi's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rooster here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rooster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gharibi's head backwards.
Rooster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gharibi throws a series of punches but Rooster moves out of range.
Rooster lands with a nice combination. Gharibi backs away looking to recover.
Rooster is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rooster shuts the power down on Gharibi. Lights out, game over! Rooster is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Rooster!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barry Rooster waved his t-shirt featuring Sydney Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RFC 14: Stairway to Heaven
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Bones connects with a body shot.
Bones is looking to clinch but Rooster is avoiding it.
Rooster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rooster.
Despite the aggression on Rooster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rooster's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rooster's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rooster throws a lazy right hand but Bones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rooster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bones tries to clinch but Rooster is having none of it.
Rooster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Rooster misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooster slips under a jab from Bones.
Bones misses the jab.
A nice side step and Rooster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Bones lands the left hand.
Bones throws an off balance right hand
and Rooster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rooster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooster.
Rooster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Rooster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bones with a body shot.#CL#
Bones has managed to clinch.
Bones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rooster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Bones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Bones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Bones scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Bones.
Rooster wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bones pushes Rooster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rooster backwards.
Bones lands a nice uppercut.
Bones lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Rooster is rocked!
Bones lands with a short shot to the head.
Rooster is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones finish him?
Bones lands a right hand.
Bones dips a shoulder and cracks Rooster with a mighty uppercut! Rooster falls back against the cage and Bones unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rooster is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bones screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whatacunt Bones!
After winning the bout, Whatacunt Bones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Barry Rooster stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shouldnt have gone to the pub last night'.
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Event:
RFC 11: Unforegiven
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rooster lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae has been cut.
Rooster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rooster thuds his right hand into Luahoomae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rooster misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Luahoomae counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rooster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luahoomae on the ground.
Rooster tries to kick Luahoomae off but Luahoomae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luahoomae works his way into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Luahoomae fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rooster is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Luahoomae tries for a kimura but Rooster is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooster wants to get back to his feet.
Luahoomae works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1##SUB2#
Luahoomae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Luahoomae tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luahoomae has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luahoomae has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Luahoomae goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rooster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luahoomae but great work by Rooster.
Luahoomae struggling a bit here.#SU#
Rooster stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Rooster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luahoomae doesn't seem phased though.
Rooster scores with a hook to the body. Luahoomae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Rooster lands with a right hand.
Rooster works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooster lands with a good body shot.
Rooster scores with a hook.#KD#
Rooster cracks Luahoomae with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Luahoomae looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rooster finish him?
A jab from Rooster misses.
Luahoomae drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rooster defends it well.#T3#
Rooster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luahoomae on the side of the head.
Rooster circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Luahoomae to the canvas! Luahoomae doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rooster keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Rooster!
Barry Rooster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFC 8: Sympathy For the Devil
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Rooster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rooster is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Rooster circles away and we're back to standing.
Barry Rooster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooster stalks Kruger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruger's face. Kruger staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rooster.
Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Rooster circles away.
Kruger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rooster.
Rooster lands a nice hook to Kruger's body. Kruger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rooster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rooster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rooster looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Rooster sets himself, and Kruger steps forward looking for the clinch! Rooster avoids it this time.
Rooster misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kruger rushes Rooster and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Rooster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruger.
Kruger wants a takedown.
Barry Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spraynard Kruger.
Kruger is working for takedown but Rooster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kruger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rooster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rooster as he connects with a hook.
Rooster throws a leg kick but Kruger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rooster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
#T2#
Rooster misses with a two punch combination.
Kruger tries to counter with a clinch but Rooster shakes him off and moves away.
Rooster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rooster lands a really nice looking cross but Kruger seems unphased.
Rooster lands a head shot.
Kruger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rooster misses with a low kick.
Rooster lands a head shot.
Rooster swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Rooster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Barry Rooster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooster takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Rooster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rooster just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rooster scores with a jab.#T3#
Kruger avoids the body shot from Rooster.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Rooster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rooster throws a body shot but no joy.
Rooster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rooster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rooster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rooster misses with a few strikes there.
Kruger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rooster.
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rooster throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Rooster is defending well.
Rooster tries to kick Kruger off but Kruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger stalling.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooster keeps working.
Rooster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
Rooster is trying to stand.
Rooster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rooster tries to get out of the position.
Kruger is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruger tries to move into range but Rooster 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.
Barry Rooster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Rooster.
Kruger has his takedown stuffed
and Rooster counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Rooster misses.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rooster is looking to counter punch.
Rooster is looking to wear down Kruger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rooster misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Rooster.
Rooster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Rooster is looking to chop away at Kruger's legs.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Rooster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rooster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruger. Kruger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rooster.
Rooster sets himself, and Kruger steps forward looking for the clinch! Rooster avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Rooster as Kruger shoots in.
Barry Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spraynard Kruger.
Rooster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rooster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rooster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rooster swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Rooster works Kruger's body with a nice hook.
Kruger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rooster to score with a decent uppercut.
Rooster lands a jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rooster. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rooster. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rooster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Rooster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rooster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Rooster misses with a leg kick.
Kruger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rooster defends it well.
Rooster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rooster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rooster swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Rooster misses the jab.
Rooster is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rooster just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger tries to counter with a clinch but Rooster shakes him off and moves away.
Rooster throws a low kick but Kruger avoids it.
Rooster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Rooster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rooster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rooster is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot by Rooster.
Spraynard Kruger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruger slips under a jab from Rooster.
Rooster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rooster.
Rooster throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rooster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruger somewhat.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Rooster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Rooster dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rooster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Rooster stalks Kruger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruger's face. Kruger staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruger dives in and grabs Rooster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rooster pushes down on Kruger's head and hops out.
Rooster throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Rooster stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Rooster misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rooster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Rooster.
Kruger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rooster misses with a few strikes there.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Rooster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rooster throws a chopping leg kick but Kruger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Rooster throws a good cross that connects.
Rooster misses with a wild body shot.
Rooster throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rooster defends it well.
Rooster throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Rooster throws a leg kick but Kruger checks it.
Nice body punch from Rooster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rooster. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooster tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Kruger as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Rooster.
Spraynard Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rooster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger prevents Rooster from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger controlling the position. #T3#
Rooster is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Rooster explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rooster lands a head shot.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Rooster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rooster pinned against the cage. Rooster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barry Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spraynard Kruger.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rooster scores with a jab.
Barry Rooster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kruger tries to clinch there but Rooster circles away.
Rooster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Rooster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rooster.
Rooster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruger with the counter takedown but Rooster avoids it easily.
Rooster lunges at Kruger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruger's hand.
Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rooster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooster misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Rooster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rooster, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Rooster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Barry Rooster made sure he mentioned Sydney Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Spraynard Kruger had this to say: 'Where's my chippy?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rooster takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro has a takedown stuffed.
Castro misses with a leg kick
enabling Rooster to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Castro. 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.#KD2#
Rooster drops Castro with a beautiful combination! Castro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rooster is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Alejandro Castro has been cut.
Castro shoots in but Rooster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rooster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Rooster swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rooster swivels and escapes.#CL#
Castro rushes Rooster and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rooster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Rooster counters with a crisp right hand that drops Castro! Rooster lets Castro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rooster misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rooster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castro tries for a takedown but Rooster circles away easily#KD2#
and Rooster counters with a crisp right hand that drops Castro! Rooster lets Castro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Castro is rocked!#T2#
Rooster swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Barry Rooster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooster misses with a wild body shot.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Rooster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castro tries for a takedown but Rooster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Castro fails with the takedown
and Rooster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castro is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Rooster feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castro sprawling to the canvas! Castro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rooster finish him?!
Rooster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rooster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castro at a distance.
Rooster looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Rooster scores with a jab to the body.
Rooster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro blocks a leg kick.
Rooster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Castro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rooster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rooster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castro doesn't seem bothered though.
Rooster works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Alejandro Castro's cut is getting worse.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rooster.#KD2#
Rooster lands a left and a right that send Castro crashing to the mat, dazed. Rooster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Castro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro glances at the clock... BAM! Rooster nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Castro crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Castro is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Rooster!
Our winner, Barry Rooster, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rooster to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Rooster counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Rooster sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rooster is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Rooster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. #KD#
Rooster lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Rooster waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rooster counter with a right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rooster! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Rooster!
Our winner, Barry Rooster, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Allan Matthews has been cut.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Rooster counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Matthews falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barry Rooster!
A relieved looking Barry Rooster 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rooster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence really is a fat lump.
Lawrence drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Lawrence has been cut.
No joy there for Rooster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Rooster looks to move away, Lawrence throws a big counter combo but Rooster just gets out of the way.
Rooster drops Lawrence with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lawrence! Rooster dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Rooster!
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