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Event:
TIT 27 - Guy v Prouxontas
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Awssa rushes Rossi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Awssa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Awssa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Rossi has been cut.
Awssa leaning against his opponent.
Rossi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Awssa letting Rossi take a breather here.
Awssa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Awssa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rossi's face.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rossi being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Awssa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Awssa blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Awssa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Awssa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Awssa blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Awssa effectively controlling the action here.
Awssa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Awssa tries to land a knee to the head but Rossi blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Awssa's elbow.
Awssa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Awssa lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Awssa connects with a knee to the head.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here.
Awssa letting Rossi take a breather here.#T3#
Awssa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rossi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Awssa taking a breather.
Awssa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Awssa.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Awssa taking a breather.
Awssa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rossi is working Awssa over against the cage.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Awssas head.
The referee calls for Awssa to work.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Awssa backwards.
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Awssa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Awssa stalling in the clinch.
Awssa misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Awssa tries to land a knee to the head but Rossi blocks with his arms.
Rossi tries a body shot but Awssa blocks it.
Rossi lands a left hand.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Awssa blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Awssa tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Awssa is rocked!
Rossi digs a good body shot into Awssa's ribs.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Awssa is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Awssa is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rossi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Awssa crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Awssa's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alberto Rossi!
A victorious Alberto Rossi 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:
TIT 21 - Battock v Bell
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fawce getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Rossi clinches up with Fawce and pushes him back against the cage.
Fawce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Fawce jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Fawce has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rossi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fawce has tightened it up now! Rossi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Fawce!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Fawce made sure he mentioned After School Syndicate, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TIT 15 - Rossi v Battock
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Battock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battock lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Battock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Battock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Battock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Battock lands a nice looking body kick.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Battock.
#CL#
Rossi forces Battock back against the cage and clinches.
Battock misses with some punches.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Rossi is trying to stall.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Battock's head.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock misses with some punches.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Battock.
A body shot lands from Battock.
Battock working aggressively here.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battock backwards.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Battock's head.
Rossi tries to circle away but Battock has him pinned against the cage.
Battock gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battock.
Rossi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rossi lands a left hand.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock lands a left hand.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battock working aggressively here.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battock blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Battock.
Battock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi tries to circle away but Battock has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi tries to break free but Battock pushes him back against the cage.
Battock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battock blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Battock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Battock misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Battock.
Battock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Battock.
Battock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Battock.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
Battock scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Battock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battock.
Battock scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Battock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Battock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi is looking to control Battock's arms but Battock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rossi has his back to the cage.
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Battock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Battock dominated that round.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rossi moves in looking to clinch but Battock pushes him off.
Battock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Battock scores with a spinning back kick!
Battock takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Battock slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battock lands a body shot.
#CL#
Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Battock.
Battock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Battock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battock has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Battock.
Battock works on Rossi's body with a couple of short punches.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Battock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Battock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Battock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi misses with some punches.
#T1#
Battock working aggressively here.
Battock misses with some punches.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Battock working aggressively here.
Battock gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Rossi has been cut.
Battock misses with a body punch.
Battock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John Battock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock working aggressively here.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi is trying to maintain a safe position but Battock gets an underhook and turns Rossi into the cage.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Battock tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Battock.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Rossi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Battock's ribcage. Battock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battock can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Battock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Battock.
Battock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Battock.
Battock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battock.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battock lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Battock.
Battock can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Battock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battock lands with a left to the head.
Battock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Battock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Battock can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Battock's ribcage. Battock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Battock.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battock lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Battock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Rossi jabs Battock right on the nose. Battock blinks but takes it well.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battock.
Rossi takes a swing at Battock's ribcage but misses.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Battock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Battock connects with a solid leg kick.
Battock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Battock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rossi rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Rossi clinches up against the cage.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Battock has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battock's elbow.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battock backwards.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Battock misses with a body punch.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Battock has him pressed against the cage.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Battock tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Battock back against the cage.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi is looking to break free of the clinch but Battock has double underhooks.
Rossi is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Battock.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Battock avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Good body shot from Battock.
Battock misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battock.
Battock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Battock is controlling the position. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi stalling.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Battock misses with a body punch.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Battock's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Battock.
Battock misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battock.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi. #T3#
A short uppercut from Battock.
Battock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi is trying to push Battock away but Battock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battock misses with some punches.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battock backwards.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Battock.
Battock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi lands a left hand.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries a body shot but Battock blocks it.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Battock's head.
Battock has Rossi pressed against the cage, preventing Rossi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battock pushes Rossi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battock lands an uppercut.#T4#
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battock backwards.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Battock presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch but Battock keeps him there for the moment.
Battock working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
Battock has Rossi pressed against the cage, preventing Rossi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battock is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rossi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Battock just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Rossi cracks a nice hook into Battock's ribs.
Battock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Battock.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Battock manages to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Battock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rossi thuds a left hand into Battock's body.
Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Battock ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Donk. Rossi catches Battock right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battock throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
As Battock tries to get set, Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Battock manages to avoid the attempt.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Battock.
Battock cracks the inside of Rossi's front leg.
Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Battock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Battock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi backing away here, and Battock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Battock moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Battock misses.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Battock keeps it at a distance.
Battock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Battock ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Battock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Battock throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battock at a distance.
Battock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Battock throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Battock manages to avoid it.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battock manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rossi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Battock keeps Rossi at a distance using the push kick.
Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battock doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Rossi misses
and Battock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Battock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Battock thows a body kick. Rossi tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Battock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossi cracks Battock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Battock misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Battock under the eye.
Battock throws a push kick but Rossi slaps the foot to one side.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Battock.#CL#
Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi. #T4#
Battock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Battock 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!
Battock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Battock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battock can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi stalls.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battock tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Battock cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Battock.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice body punch from Battock - that landed with a thud.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Battock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Battock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Battock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Battock loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Battock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Battock swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Battock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Battock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
And Battock responds with a good body kick, but Rossi manages to step out the way in time.
Battock avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Battock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Rossi connects with a looping right hand.
Battock misses with a kick to the body.
Battock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battock misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Rossi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Battock.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Battock keeps the fight on the outside.
Battock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Battock.
Battock lands a right hook to the body.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Battock scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Battock throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi thuds his right hand into Battock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battock moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Battock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Battock thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battock is looking to land body kicks.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battock looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
Battock pushes Rossi away with a front kick.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Battock is just out of range.
Battock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Battock's head.
Alberto Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Battock is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossi is looking to counter the offense by Battock and move into the clinch.
Battock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi punishes Battock's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi wants to clinch but Battock slips to the side
enabling Battock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Battock misses with a jab to the body
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Battock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi lands a body shot.
Battock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Battock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
Rossi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battock counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rossi misses. #T4#
Battock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Battock tries a quick counter leg kick but Rossi is wise to it.
Rossi misses with a double jab.
Battock is trying to counter with his kicks.
Battock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battock. Battock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Battock slips the punch.
Battock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battock moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John Battock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Battock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Battock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 46:49
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Battock!
John Battock is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, John Battock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TIT 11 - Embolo v Bawerk
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Fujimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Rossi has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujimoto being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujimoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rossi.
Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fujimoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Alberto Rossi has been cut.
Fujimoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Rossi counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Rossi lands a left hand.
Fujimoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi slowing the pace effectively.
Fujimoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fujimoto tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Rossi slowing the pace effectively.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimoto's elbow.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossi stalling the fight.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rossi is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rossi just leaning against Fujimoto, taking a breather.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fujimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi wants to counter with a clinch but Fujimoto pushes him away.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kichiro Fujimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Fujimoto. Those never looked like landing.
Rossi wants to counter the offense by Fujimoto and move into the clinch position.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Fujimoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Fujimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Rossi gets a clinch.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Rossi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fujimoto up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi gets through Fujimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Rossi.
#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Rossi.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rossi lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rossi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rossi slowing the pace effectively.
Fujimoto being controlled against the cage.
Rossi tries to work over Fujimoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Come on Rossi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujimoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujimoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimoto. #T4#
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujimotos head.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimoto blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi avoiding damage.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Fujimoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fujimoto works over Rossi's head and body with a nice combination.
Fujimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fujimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fujimoto throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Rossi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi is leaning against Fujimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Rossi.
Rossi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fujimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Fujimoto tries to break free but Rossi pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Rossi.
Rossi lands a right hand. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi prevents Fujimoto from breaking the clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Fujimoto avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fujimoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujimoto or not.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi has Fujimoto pressed against the cage.
Rossi stalls.
Rossi lands a left hand.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
Rossi slowing the pace effectively.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fujimoto up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fujimoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Rossi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Rossi is leaning against Fujimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rossi.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alberto Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fujimoto up against the cage.
Rossi tries a body shot but Fujimoto blocks it.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rossi lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Fujimoto.
#CL2#
Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujimoto's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujimoto tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fujimoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Fujimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi connects with a body shot that sends Fujimoto's belly button to the back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fujimoto throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Fujimoto's defenses.
Kichiro Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Rossi. That snapped Fujimoto's head back.
A jab lands there for Rossi.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
A hook to the body from Rossi.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi taking a breather.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Fujimoto is rocked!
Good body shot from Rossi.
#T3#
Rossi has Fujimoto pushed against the cage.
Rossi avoiding damage.
Fujimoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fujimoto up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Rossi.
Fujimoto falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Rossi moves into the clinch.#T4#
Rossi lands a left hand.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fujimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Rossi has double underhooks.
Fujimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
Rossi gets through Fujimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Rossi has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
Rossi digs a right hand into Fujimoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujimoto's gas tank.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Oh Fujimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossi stalling in the clinch.
Rossi pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fujimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi lands a right hand. #T1##BC#
Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
Kichiro Fujimoto is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rossi has managed to clinch.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto blocking some punches.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi tries to work over Fujimoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi digs a right hand into Fujimoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujimoto's gas tank.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fujimoto.
Kichiro Fujimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Rossi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujimoto or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi digs a right hand into Fujimoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujimoto's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Rossi is pushing Fujimoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Rossi. #T4#
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
Rossi is leaning against Fujimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Rossi.
Rossi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rossi.
The crowd are getting on Rossi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rossi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 44:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Rossi!
Alberto Rossi is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Alberto Rossi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Aspire Island 3
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Rossi darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage.
Rossi is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi can't get the takedown.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi wants a takedown.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rossi.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Rossi's coach down at Aspire Acαdemy CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rossi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Golovkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rossi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golovkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi tries for a takedown but Golovkin manages to get underhooks.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi looking for a takedown.
Rossi lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rossi gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Golovkin being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Rossi stalling the fight.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rossi. #T4#
Rossi presses Golovkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Good body shot from Rossi.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rossi darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Rossi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi wants a takedown.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rossi.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Golovkin up against the cage.
Rossi has Golovkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golovkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossi is working Golovkin over against the cage.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi has Golovkin pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Rossi pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Rossi is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Rossi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rossi wants a takedown but no success here.
Rossi tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Rossi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossi is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rossi avoiding damage.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golovkin being controlled against the cage.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rossi digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
#CL2#
Golovkin gets tackled into the cage by Rossi. Rossi maintains the clinch.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Golovkin's ribcage. Golovkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Rossi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Golovkin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I would not like to be Golovkin right now.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golovkin just trying to survive but Rossi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Golovkin tries to roll but Rossi sticks to his back.
Rossi controls the action.#T3#
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rossi controls the action.
Gennady Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rossi 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Rossi!
An out of breath Alberto Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Rossi lands a two punch combo.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Rossi scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is in close to Rossi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man throws a strike but Rossi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Man has his hands on Rossi's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rossi slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Man.#T2#
Man wants to control but Rossi is keeping busy.
Man is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rossi is staying active.
Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Rossi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Man is trying to stand up here but Rossi is controlling him well. #T3#
Rossi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Alberto Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destruction Man.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rossi.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rossi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rossi wants to control but Man postures up.
Rossi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Man's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rossi wants to get back to full guard but Man has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Rossi leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossi defends well and Man ends up having to push Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Alberto Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destruction Man.
Rossi connects with the punch.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Alberto Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destruction Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Man fails to land the takedown.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alberto Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Rossi does it's job there.
Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man is breathing heavily.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
Rossi cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Rossi scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rossi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Rossi lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Rossi catches Man right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Rossi does it's job there.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alberto Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Rossi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Rossi stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rossi, as that shot connected.
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rossi punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi jabs at Man's body.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Rossi.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi jabs at Man's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man takes one on the button.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rossi pinned against the cage. Rossi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Rossi.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alberto Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destruction Man.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Rossi cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Rossi lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Man is rocked!
Rossi jabs at Man's body.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Man fails with the takedown.
Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rossi lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Rossi jabs at Man's body.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rossi lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head. #TD2#
Man looking to score a takedown here. Rossi is defending well but Man drives through and ends up in Rossi's guard.
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck.
Man stands up over Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rossi pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Man works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.
Destruction Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Rossi has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Rossi!
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