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Event:
HFC 19 Andenowski vs. Vega
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Wrestlefuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrestlefuck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Wrestlefuck digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
Wrestlefuck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wrestlefuck with a nice cross.
Wrestlefuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrestlefuck leaves Rollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Wrestlefuck keeps it at a distance.
Wrestlefuck lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins closes the distance but Wrestlefuck moves to the side
and Wrestlefuck counters with a one-two to the body.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Captain Wrestlefuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rollins.
Wrestlefuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrestlefuck to score with a decent uppercut.
Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Wrestlefuck closes the distance and clinches.
Wrestlefuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #T1#
Wrestlefuck lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrestlefuck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrestlefuck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wrestlefuck scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Wrestlefuck lands with a light punch inside.
Rollins jumps guard but Wrestlefuck stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. #TD2#
Rollins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wrestlefuck uses from the top position.
Rollins being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Wrestlefuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wrestlefuck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wrestlefuck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wrestlefuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrestlefuck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrestlefuck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wrestlefuck lands with a good body shot.
Wrestlefuck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Wrestlefuck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rollins is trying to pull guard but Wrestlefuck has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Wrestlefuck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestlefuck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrestlefuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Rollins looks winded!
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wrestlefuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrestlefuck lands an uppercut.
Wrestlefuck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wrestlefuck pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestlefuck swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Wrestlefuck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wrestlefuck connects with a body shot.
Wrestlefuck digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck cracks Rollins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrestlefuck lands with a shot to the body.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrestlefuck to score with a decent uppercut.
Wrestlefuck lands with a cross.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestlefuck pinned against the cage. Wrestlefuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice head shot.
Wrestlefuck is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T1##TD#
Wrestlefuck scores with a takedown into Rollins's guard.
Wrestlefuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.
Wrestlefuck controlling from the top position.
Wrestlefuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.
Wrestlefuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Wrestlefuck continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrestlefuck to score with a decent uppercut.
Rollins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Captain Wrestlefuck is winning the standup battle so far.
Rollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestlefuck pinned against the cage. Wrestlefuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Captain Wrestlefuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rollins.
Rollins is breathing heavily.#TD#
Wrestlefuck gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Wrestlefuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rollins trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Wrestlefuck is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wrestlefuck content to control rather than advance.
Rollins is trying to stand back up but Wrestlefuck is controlling him
Wrestlefuck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrestlefuck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wrestlefuck misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrestlefuck tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrestlefuck to the ground. Wrestlefuck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wrestlefuck lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrestlefuck connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Wrestlefuck dominated that second round.
That's time! Wrestlefuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Wrestlefuck darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wrestlefuck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Captain Wrestlefuck has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Rollins misses
and Wrestlefuck counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Wrestlefuck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from Wrestlefuck both land. Nice combination.
Wrestlefuck lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Wrestlefuck shoots in and gets a takedown into Rollins's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestlefuck stays in close to Rollins's body and controls the position.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass.
Wrestlefuck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wrestlefuck controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wrestlefuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rollins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wrestlefuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wrestlefuck.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wrestlefuck lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover.
Rollins walks into a straight right hand from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrestlefuck.
Rollins takes one on the button.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestlefuck cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs.
Wrestlefuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestlefuck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wrestlefuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Wrestlefuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestlefuck throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Wrestlefuck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Wrestlefuck lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wrestlefuck lands with a right to the head.
Wrestlefuck gets through Rollins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrestlefuck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestlefuck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rollins jumps guard but Wrestlefuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wrestlefuck lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wrestlefuck lands a right hand.
Wrestlefuck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrestlefuck slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestlefuck.
Rollins blocks the elbow strike.
Wrestlefuck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Wrestlefuck.
Seth Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Captain Wrestlefuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Rollins is rocked!
Wrestlefuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Wrestlefuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrestlefuck 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Wrestlefuck!
Seth Rollins was interviewed post fight and said 'I think it over'.
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rollins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leg Lock is trying to defend but Rollins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leg Lock looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Leg Lock defends it.
Rollins trying to control from half guard but Leg Lock is working away.
Rollins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rollins passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands a heavy elbow.
Leg Lock's coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Leg Lock is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Rollins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leg Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rollins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it.
Leg Lock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position.#SUB#
Leg Lock actively working from the bottom here.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Leg Lock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rollins wants to take a breather but Leg Lock is having none of it.
Leg Lock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Leg Lock's hands, connecting with Leg Lock's forehead.
Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Leg Lock tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Leg Lock is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Rollins forces Leg Lock back against the ropes and clinches.
Rollins stalling in the clinch.
Leg Lock jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Leg Lock around his waist. Leg Lock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Leg Lock's defenses.
Rollins throws a head kick that Leg Lock semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Rollins rushes Leg Lock and presses him up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rollins obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Leg Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rollins chips away with some ground and pound.
Seth Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rollins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Leg Lock looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rollins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leg Lock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Leg Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leg Lock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rollins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leg Lock.
Leg Lock tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position. #T4#
Rollins is working Leg Lock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leg Lock keeps working. #SU2#
Rollins stands up. #TD2#
Rollins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leg Lock to the ground. Rollins is now in Leg Lock's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leg Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Rollins lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Rollins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Leg Lock gets caught flat footed, as Rollins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rollins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leg Lock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rollins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leg Lock pulls down on the head and he's put Rollins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wouter Leg Lock!
The defeated Seth Rollins had this to say: 'I think it over'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rollins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rollins lands in his opponent's guard.
Rollins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rollins defends it easily.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins slips nicely into half guard.
Rollins wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
Rollins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Knight taking some punishment here, with Rollins in his half guard.
Knight strikes from the bottom but Rollins passes into mount!
Knight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollins wants to control but instead Knight manages to regain half guard.
Knight wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
Knight is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Rollins stands up and beckons Knight to join him on the feet.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
#T2##TD2#
Rollins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rollins performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight is looking to escape.
Rollins passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rollins working for a guillotine from mount but Knight is in no mood to give up.
Rollins content just to control the position here. #T3#
Knight tries to reverse the position but Rollins maintains control.
Rollins tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rollins wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Rollins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knight hang on?
Rollins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rollins controlling from mount.
Knight is trying to stand but he's just given Rollins his back.
Rollins lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Knight.
#T4#
Knight prevents Rollins from getting a body triangle.
Knight trying to get back to his feet but Rollins is in full control for now.
What can Knight do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rollins wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Rollins doesn't have the hooks in and Knight manages to turn into his guard.
Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Knight 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rollins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knight scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rollins manages to mount him!
Rollins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight can't escape the position.
Rollins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rollins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Knight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rollins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Rollins to get to half guard.
Rollins controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rollins is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily.
Rollins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
Knight wants to get back to full guard but Rollins has passed into side control.
Rollins wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rollins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rollins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rollins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rollins trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense.
Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Rollins forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well.#TD2#
Rollins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rollins manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVR#
Knight is looking to escape.#SU2#
Rollins escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Rollins.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way.
Rollins cracks the inside of Knight's front leg. #T2##CL2#
Rollins drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
#TD2#
Rollins successfully pulls guard.
Knight postures up.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rollins's guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Knight stays in close to Rollins's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight. #TD2#
Rollins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rollins trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU2#
Rollins decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Rollins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knight was covering up waiting for the punch and Rollins finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Rollins forces his way into half guard.
Knight is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Knight gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Judson Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Rollins!
A determined Seth Rollins didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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