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Event:
DUEL#68 Muller vs Virastuk
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Rose drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Rose. Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dos Santos takes a shot to the head. Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Rose.
Dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rose has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not. Rose lands 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! Dos Santos is looking for a takedown. Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. Rose lands with a short shot to the head. Dos Santos takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Rose. #T1# Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dos Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Rose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Rose.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Rose. Rose gets underhooks to prevent Dos Santos's takedown attempt.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown. Rose scores with a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Rose. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rose lands a right hand. Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Dos Santos has Rose pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Rose on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rose lands with a short shot to the head. Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head. #T2# Rose scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head. Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose. Rose pushes Dos Santos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head. Nice body punch from Rose. A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike. Rose scores with a nice hook to the head. Rose pushes Dos Santos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Rose. Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rose lands with a short shot to the head. Rose lands a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut. Rose lands a body punch. #T3# Rose lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from Rose. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rose lands a right hand. Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. #ROC2# Dos Santos is rocked! Rose lands a nice uppercut. Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A shot in the inside from Rose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rose lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. Rose lands a nice uppercut. Dos Santos seems to have got his legs back now. Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. Rose scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head. #T4# Nice body punch from Rose - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rose lands with a light punch inside. Rose gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dos Santos looking for a takedown. Rose lands a shot to the body. Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not. Rose lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Dos Santos takes a shot to the head. Rose lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Rose pushes Dos Santos up against the ropes in a clinch. Rose lands a hook to the side of the head. Rose scores with a shoulder strike. Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Rose lands a right hand. Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. Rose works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches. Rose pushes Dos Santos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Dos Santos takes a shot to the head. Rose lands with a right to the head. Rose lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short uppercut from Rose. Rose lands with a right to the head. #KD2# Rose drops Dos Santos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dos Santos is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet! Dos Santos is looking for a takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rose lands a nice shot to the body. Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rose creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dos Santos with a big uppercut! Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Rose pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos covers up and Rose unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Larken Rose! Larken Rose managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Amped Performance, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#63 Ibaka vs Lannister
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1# Rose jabs Fredriksson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL# Rose moves into the clinch. Rose misses with a short punch on the inside. Fredriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fredriksson lands a left hand.
Rose throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson. We've been hearing reports that Rose has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Fredriksson lands a right hand. Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose throws a head punch that misses. Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fredriksson throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2# It looks like Larken Rose has been cut.#KD2# Fredriksson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rose sprawling to the canvas! Rose rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fredriksson finish him?!
#ROC2# Rose is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rose tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fredriksson counters with a huge right that knocks Rose out cold! Fredriksson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik Fredriksson! Fredrik Fredriksson gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
FC PPV 2
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Rose is looking to clinch but Hakopa is avoiding it.
Larken Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakopa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hakopa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Rose drives through and clinches with Hakopa against the ropes.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Hakopa taking a breather. Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head. Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakopa uses good head movement to avoid it. Hakopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakopa misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Hakopa.
Hakopa tries to stall but Rose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Hakopa.
Hakopa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Hakopa.
Hakopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Hakopa can't break the clinch.
Hakopa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hakopa.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakopa cracks Rose with a nice body shot. Hakopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Hakopa tries to tie him up. Hakopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Rose. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa. Rose throws a head punch that misses. Hakopa misses with a body punch.
Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Hakopa tries to tie him up. Hakopa prevents a body shot from Rose. Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes. Hakopa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rose seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hakopa can turn it around.#T2# Hakopa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hakopa tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the ropes. Hakopa lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Hakopa - that landed with a thud.
Hakopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakopa pushes Rose back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakopa wants to break free but Rose has control.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakopa lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hakopa lands with a light punch inside. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hakopa lands a shoulder strike. Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
Hakopa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Hakopa will probably get the nod. That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hakopa dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut! Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose walks into a stiff left hand from Hakopa. Hakopa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL# Rose drives through and clinches with Hakopa against the ropes.
Hakopa tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Hakopa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hakopa pushes Rose back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa. Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hakopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Hakopa.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. Rose lands a left hand.
Hakopa presses Rose against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa. Jay Hakopa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# A short left from Hakopa. Hakopa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hakopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose pushes Hakopa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa. Rose misses with the head strike.
Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes. Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakopa backwards. Hakopa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rose blocks a body shot from Hakopa. Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Hakopa.
A right handed body shot lands from Hakopa.
A body shot lands from Hakopa.
Hakopa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hakopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. Hakopa taking a breather. Hakopa is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hakopa can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Hakopa lands an uppercut. Hakopa can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Hakopa lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Hakopa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose wants to clinch up but Hakopa keeps it at a distance. Hakopa throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it. Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rose throws a right hand that Hakopa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakopa also avoids with ease. Hakopa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hakopa scores with a punch to the head. Rose throws a right and a left that Hakopa avoids nicely. #CL# Rose takes the fight into the clinch. Hakopa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hakopa pushes Rose back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hakopa 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# Rose tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hakopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rose tries to clinch but Hakopa is having none of it. Larken Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hakopa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks. Hakopa lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakopa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hakopa throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem. Rose takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab by Hakopa. Hakopa connects with a high kick. Hakopa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Hakopa scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rose tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hakopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rose tries to clinch there but Hakopa circles away.
#CL# Rose has managed to clinch.
Rose misses with some punches.
#T1# Hakopa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hakopa. Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose. Nice body punch from Hakopa. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes. Rose throws a head punch that misses. Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakopa uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose pushes Hakopa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Hakopa.
Hakopa can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Hakopa tries to tie him up. Hakopa cracks Rose with a nice body shot. Hakopa misses with a punch to the body.
Larken Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rose working aggressively here.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakopa. Hakopa lands with a short shot to the head. Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Hakopa controls his hands.
Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Hakopa lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hakopa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hakopa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hakopa misses with a punch to the body.
Hakopa lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
Hakopa blocks an uppercut.
Hakopa tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hakopa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose. Jay Hakopa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice body punch from Hakopa. A right handed body shot lands from Hakopa.
And that's the end of the fight! Jay Hakopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hakopa 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hakopa! A less than humble Jay Hakopa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
FC 142:Redemption!
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McGregor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor . McGregor misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose. A short left from McGregor . McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Rose lands with a left to the head. Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. Rose working aggressively here.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregor s head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rose blocking some punches.
A short right from McGregor . Rose can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. #T1# Rose lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Rose. McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose. McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose prevents a body shot from McGregor . Rose misses with a short punch on the inside. McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor . Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Rose. #T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor . #CUT2# It looks like Larken Rose has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hand to the body from McGregor .
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose tries to work over McGregor 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose throws a head punch that misses. McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. McGregor misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rose throws a head punch that misses. McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that round. The cut man is working on Larken Rose's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor . A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor . Rose lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands with a left to the head. Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. McGregor misses with some punches.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around? Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rose is working McGregor over against the ropes. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor . A short right from Rose. Rose lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. Larken Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor . Rose throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGregor misses with some punches.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Rose. Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rose has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor .
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. McGregor prevents a body shot from Rose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. McGregor tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head. Rose scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor . McGregor tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rose misses with some punches.
Rose is working McGregor over against the ropes. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Larken Rose's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Rose has managed to clinch.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
McGregor cracks Rose with a nice body shot. McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor . Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor . McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch. McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor . McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose. McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rose working aggressively here.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head. McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. Rose blocks a body shot from McGregor . McGregor prevents a body shot from Rose. Rose tries to work over McGregor 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rose misses with some punches.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head. McGregor throws a head punch that misses. #T2# McGregor misses with a body punch.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor 's elbow. McGregor lands a right hand. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. Rose blocking some punches.
Larken Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McGregor misses with some punches.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose prevents a body shot from McGregor . Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards. Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Larken Rose. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larken Rose! Larken Rose made sure to mention his sponsor, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 4
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1# Niemi is looking to land body kicks. Niemi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Larken Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Niemi forces Rose back against the ropes and clinches. Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Niemi uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Niemi. Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemi's elbow. Niemi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rose.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside. Niemi is trying to maintain a safe position but Rose gets an underhook and turns Niemi into the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemi. Rose lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. Niemi lands an elbow just above Rose 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Larken Rose has been cut. Niemi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Niemi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Niemi tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemi blocks an uppercut.
Niemi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niemi blocking some punches.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Niemi scores with a nice hook to the head. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Niemi throws an elbow but misses. Rose working aggressively here.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Rose tries a body shot but Niemi blocks it.
Niemi can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Rose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Niemi prevents a body shot from Rose. Rose misses with some punches.
Niemi misses with a hook from the clinch. Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Niemi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Niemi misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niemi backwards. Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut. Niemi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rose lands with a light punch inside. Niemi missing with knees to the body.
Niemi tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Niemi back against the ropes. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Niemi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Larken Rose will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Larken Rose's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Niemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it. Niemi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head. Rose blocks a low kick nicely. Rose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Rose moves into the clinch. Rose avoiding damage as Niemi throws knees to the body.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rose lands a shot to the body. Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemi's elbow. Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Niemi uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Niemi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niemi blocking some punches.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Niemi uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose presses Niemi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Niemi controls the action.
Niemi wants to stall.
#T1# Niemi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Larken Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemi looking to stall.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Niemi is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niemi has his back to the ropes. Niemi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antti Niemi.#CL# Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Niemi can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Niemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Rose. Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rose.
#T2# Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Niemi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemi. Niemi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niemi misses with a punch to the body.
Niemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch. Rose throws a head punch that misses. Rose misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Niemi working aggressively here.
Rose throws a head punch that misses. Rose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Larken Rose's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL# Niemi tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch. Antti Niemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Niemi lands an elbow inside that Rose shrugs off. Niemi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Niemi blocking some punches.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside. Niemi blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Niemi's head. Niemi stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niemi lands with a light punch inside. Niemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Niemi misses with some punches.
Niemi blocks a body shot from Rose. Rose pushes Niemi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose. #T1# Rose lands an uppercut.#ROC# Niemi is rocked! Niemi stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position. Niemi is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him? Rose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Niemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Niemi slows down the pace here.
Niemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemi. Niemi tries to stall but Rose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Niemi tries to land knees in the clinch but Rose avoids the damage to the body. Niemi trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niemi into the ropes. Niemi seems to have recovered his senses. Rose prevents a body shot from Niemi. Niemi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose prevents a body shot from Niemi. Niemi working aggressively here.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Niemi. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. Niemi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rose.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
Niemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose avoids a wild elbow strike from Niemi. Rose lands a nice shot to the body. Niemi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Larken Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niemi can do to turn this around? Niemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose. Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle. Niemi misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Niemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemi can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Rose lands with a left to the head. Niemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Larken Rose showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larken Rose! During a confident post fight interview, Larken Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FC: A Champion is Born
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Rose moves in looking to clinch but Alarcon pushes him off. Larken Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose moves to clinch but Alarcon breaks away and Alarcon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alarcon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rose has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2# Rose forces Alarcon back against the ropes and clinches. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose prevents a body shot from Alarcon. Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alarcon tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alarcon tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Alarcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head. Alarcon tries to stall but Rose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alarcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle. A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Alarcon slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
#T1# Alarcon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Alarcon misses with a short punch on the inside. Rose misses with a body punch.
Alarcon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Alarcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alarcons head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alarcon. Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alarcon misses with a hook from the clinch. Rose is leaning against Alarcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alarcon backwards. Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Alarcon controls the action.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Alarcon trying to stall but Rose improves his position.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rose lands with a right to the head. A short right from Rose on the inside. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head. Alarcon is trying to maintain a safe position but Rose gets an underhook and turns Alarcon into the ropes. Alarcon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alarcon working aggressively here.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alarcon's elbow. Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Alarcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheers as Alarcon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though. Alarcon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Rose clinches up against the ropes. Alarcon scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alarcon blocks an uppercut.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside. Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that round. That's time! Alarcon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Alarcon avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose tries to clinch but Alarcon moves away and Alarcon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Alarcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it. Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Alarcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rose misses with a looping right. Larken Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Alarcon circles away.
Rose tries to clinch there but Alarcon circles away.
Rose closes the distance looking to clinch and Alarcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rose tries to clinch but fails miserably and Alarcon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alarcon just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Alarcon is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rose moves to clinch but Alarcon breaks away and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alarcon on the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Alarcon. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rose drops his hands momentarily and Alarcon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alarcon paws at him with a jab and circles away. Alarcon connects with a right hand. Rose shakes it off.#T1# Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Alarcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rose tries to clinch but Alarcon is having none of it. Rose throws a combination that misses and Alarcon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Alarcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice jab there from Alarcon. Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Alarcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose tries to clinch up. Alarcon jabs at Rose's body. Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alarcon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose. Rose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL# Alarcon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the ropes. Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alarcon backwards. Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alarcon backwards. Alarcon prevents a body shot from Rose. Alarcon blocking some punches.
Rose misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# A battle for position here, against the ropes. Alarcon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Alarcon can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Rose misses with some punches.
Alarcon blocking some punches.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Rose. Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Alarcon controls the action.
Alarcon taking a breather. Alarcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Alarcon takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. Alarcon is working Rose over against the ropes. Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Alarcon dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Alarcon takes the fight into the clinch. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alarcon trying to stall but Rose improves his position.
Rose working aggressively here.
Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Alarcon tries to tie him up. Rose lands a nice shot to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alarcon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose tries to throw a body punch but Alarcon avoids it by throwing Rose back against the ropes. Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rose tries to throw a body punch but Alarcon avoids it by throwing Rose back against the ropes. A short left from Rose. Rose working aggressively here.
Rose misses with some punches.
#T1# Alarcon cracks Rose with a nice body shot. Alarcon blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Alarcon.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Alarcon tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Alarcon. Alarcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Alarcon breaks from the clinch.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A quick step to the side and Alarcon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A swing and a miss from Rose. Alarcon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Alarcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rose wants to clinch. Rose tries to clinch there but Alarcon circles away.
#T2# Good standup being displayed there by Alarcon as he connects with a hook. Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rose fails in his attempt to clinch. Rose moves in looking to clinch but Alarcon pushes him off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alarcon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rose tries to clinch but fails miserably and Alarcon counters with a left to the body. Alarcon lands an overhand right. Alarcon keeps the fight on the outside. Rose closes the distance but Alarcon moves to the side and Alarcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Good exchange - Alarcon coming out on top. Alfredo Alarcon is winning the standup battle so far. Alarcon keeps the fight on the outside. Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alarcon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Alarcon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
And that's the end of the fight! Alfredo Alarcon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Alarcon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Alarcon! After the big win, Alfredo Alarcon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1# Rose scores with a one two! Romero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT# It looks like Raymondo Romero has been cut.#CL# Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romero, pushing him back against the cage. Romero wants to break free but Rose has control.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2# Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Rose's head. Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Rose rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards. A short left from Rose. Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
#BC2# Romero manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Rose moves into the clinch. Rose working aggressively here.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow. #T1# Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. Romero is trying to break free.#BC2# Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Rose clinches up against the cage. Rose prevents Romero from breaking the clinch. Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Romero tries to circle away but Rose has him pinned against the cage. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero leaning against his opponent.
#BC2# Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands. Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Rose moves into range and clinches up with Romero. Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# A short right from Rose on the inside. Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rose misses with some punches.
#BC2# Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero works Rose's body with a nice hook.#CL# Rose has managed to clinch.
Rose takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rose moves into the clinch. Romero blocking some punches.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rose lands a shoulder strike. Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Larken Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose lands with a cross. Rose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3# Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL# Romero tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. A body shot lands from Rose.
Rose gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle. Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero lands a jab. Romero dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!#CL# Rose moves into range and clinches up with Romero. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rose has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Rose clinches. Romero blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Romero throws a head punch that misses. Romero is trying to push Rose away but Rose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Romero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Romero is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raymondo Romero's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Rose pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch. Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rose misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body. Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws a head punch that misses. Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Rose closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rose tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage. Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around? A shot in the inside from Romero. Rose misses with a body punch.
Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Rose won't allow it.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Rose. Rose tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero tries to circle away but Rose has him pinned against the cage. Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero leaning against his opponent.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Romero trying to stall but Rose improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Romero seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land. Rose scores with a nice hook to the head. Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. Romero is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks. #T2##BC2# Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. Romero tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Romero is pushing Rose up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2# Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero cracks Rose with a right hand to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Rose has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero scores with a nice head shot. Raymondo Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Rose has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
#BC2# Romero breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Rose rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. #T3# Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocking some punches.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head. Rose misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. Romero blocking some punches.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose misses with some punches.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Rose takes the fight into the clinch. Romero wants to break free but Rose has control.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rose lands a right hand. #T4# Rose throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. Romero blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. #BC2# Romero manages to break the clinch.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Romero throws a body shot but no joy. Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react. Good shot there by Romero. Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Larken Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Rose pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch. Rose throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Raymondo Romero's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero taking a breather. Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Romero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Rose misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land. Romero prevents a body shot from Rose. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose. #BC2# Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Rose drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. Rose has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rose misses with a short punch on the inside. Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Rose moves into range and clinches up with Romero. Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks. Rose keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. Romero is trying to break the clinch but Rose has him pressed against the cage. Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Romero can't break the clinch.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. Romero prevents a body shot from Rose. Rose throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose slips a jab from Romero. Romero throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL# Rose has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Romero blocks an uppercut.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Romero tries to circle away but Rose has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Romero breaks the clinch.
#CL# Rose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raymondo Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC2# Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rose misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Rose. Rose tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage. Rose lands an uppercut. Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
A short right from Rose on the inside. #BC2# Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero misses with a looping left.#CL# Romero gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch. Romero blocks an uppercut.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose blocks a body shot from Romero. A short uppercut from Rose. #T4# Rose digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank. Romero can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Rose clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage. Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. Rose lands a right hand. Rose working aggressively here.
Romero lands a right hand. #BC2# Romero breaks the clinch.
Larken Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Romero throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.#CL# Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body. Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment. Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it. Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Larken Rose showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larken Rose! A victorious Larken Rose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1# Quick lands a glancing blow to the side of Rose's head. Quick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rose under the eye.#CUT2# It looks like Larken Rose has been cut. Rose fails in his attempt to clinch. Rose needs to keep his hands up - Quick had a free shot at his head there. Quick dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rose tries to clinch up but Quick circles away and keeps his distance. Quick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quick tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rose takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Quick misses and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rose lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Quick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though. Rose wants to clinch.#CL2# Quick moves into the clinch. Quick cracks Rose with a nice body shot. Quick can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
#T1# Quick blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Quick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards. Quick working aggressively here.
Quick pushes Rose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rose tries to work over Quick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Quick 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. Quick throws a head punch that misses. Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Quick controls his hands.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose lands with a right to the head. Quick swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it. Quick lands a body punch in the clinch. Quick is stalling here.
#T2# Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Quick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Quick.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quick's elbow. Quick pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Quick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Quick avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage. Quick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quick blocks an uppercut.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose pushes Quick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rose tries to work over Quick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Rose lands with a left to the head. Quick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quick lands a left hand.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside. Rose prevents a body shot from Quick. Quick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose. Quick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rose takes a shot to the head. Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. A short right from Rose on the inside. Quick misses with a punch on the inside.
Quick just leaning against Rose, taking a breather. A right hook to the body lands for Quick.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Quick presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Quick lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quick blocks an uppercut.
Quick lands with a light punch inside. Quick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quick misses with a short punch on the inside. Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quick. Quick cracks Rose with a nice body shot. Rose blocks a body shot from Quick. Quick blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Quick dominated that round. The cut man is working on Larken Rose's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rose drops his hands momentarily and Quick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rose tries to clinch but Quick is having none of it. Quick has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice body punch from Quick. Quick misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Quick misses with a body shot.
Quick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rose tries to clinch up. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quick!
#ROC2# Rose is rocked! Quick sizes up Rose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Oh Rose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rose has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Rose throws a right and a left that Quick avoids nicely. Rose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Quick has cracked Rose with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Quick lands another huge swinging hook and Rose tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Rose, before Quick can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernie Quick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Dan gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch. Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rose lands with a short shot to the head. Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rose is defending well. Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Rose. #ROC# Dan is rocked! A short right from Rose on the inside. Dan is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him? Rose dips a shoulder and cracks Dan with a mighty uppercut! Dan falls back against the cage and Rose unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dan 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 - Rose screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larken Rose! Larken Rose bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1# A big left from Locke misses. Locke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rose counters with a one-two to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# Rose takes the fight into the clinch. Rose lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Rose on the inside. Rose lands with a light punch inside. Rose prevents a body shot from Locke. Rose lands a body shot. Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Locke wants to stall.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Locke backwards. #T1# Rose presses Locke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rose gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside. A battle for position here, against the cage. A short right from Rose on the inside. Rose lands a body shot. Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch. Locke is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Locke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rose lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Locke is rocked! Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch. Locke is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him? Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rose digs a right hand into Locke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Locke's gas tank. #T2# Locke wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose. Locke is trying to stall.
Locke is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Rose. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. Rose lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Locke to his knees! Rose keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larken Rose! Larken Rose decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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