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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 15, 2023
#R1#
Babka tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Babka lands with a straight right. Roth didn't see that one coming.
Babka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Babka slips the punch.
Babka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Babka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Roth feints and as Babka raises his hands in defense, Roth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Babka trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Roth stands and steps away. Babka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Babka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babka dives in and grabs Roth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roth pushes down on Babka's head and hops out.#CL2#
Babka has Roth up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Babka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babka shoots for a takedown but Roth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Babka tries to sprawl but Roth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roth not doing much here. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but Babka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roth to get the leverage.
Babka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roth is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Roth moves into full mount! Babka won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth controlling the position easily from mount.
Roth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Babka tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Roth get's back to his feet.
Koba Babka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babka looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Babka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Babka.
Babka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Babka is trying to maintain a safe position but Roth gets an underhook and turns Babka into the cage.
Roth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babka or not.
Babka is trying to stall. #BC2#
Babka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babka misses with a takedown attempt
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
Roth lands a nice hook to Babka's body. Babka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babka dives in for a single leg takedown but Roth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Babka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth misses with a few strikes there.
Babka darts in trying to clinch
and Roth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Babka tries to clinch but Roth moves away
and Roth counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Roth looking to score a takedown here. Babka is defending well but Roth drives through and ends up in Babka's guard.
Roth content to stall in guard here.
Babka wants to control but Roth passes easily into half guard. #SU#
Roth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Babka looks to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Babka backing up. Babka nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Koba Babka has been cut.
Babka fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Babka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roth sprawls well. Roth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babka gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babka throws a head kick that Roth semi-blocks.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Roth counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Babka!
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Babka.
Roth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toran Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babka is trying to control but can't. #T2##SU#
Roth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Babka misses with a low kick.
Babka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babka lands a front kick.#CL#
Roth clinches up against the cage.
Babka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roth smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Roth.
Babka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roth.#CL2#
Babka instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Babka manages to break the clinch.
Babka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Babka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Babka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roth as he jumps to the side.
Babka shoots in but no luck this time.
Babka is breathing heavily.#TD#
Roth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Babka wants to get back to his feet but Roth is dominant here and he's now got Babka's back!
Roth controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Roth avoiding Babka 's attempts to control his hands.
Babka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roth.
Babka is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Babka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Babka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babka tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babka wants to clinch.
Toran Roth is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Babka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Babka clinches up with Roth and pushes him back against the cage.
Babka fails to pull guard.
Roth taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Babka fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babka can do to turn this around?
Babka doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Roth throws a body shot but no joy.
Roth slips a jab and a cross from Babka.
Roth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Babka takes a step back to recover.
Babka wants to clinch.
A head kick from Roth lands but Babka takes it in his stride.
Toran Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL2#
Babka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Babka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Babka wants to clinch.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babka is defended easily by Roth.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Babka.#T3#
Roth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Babka wants to clinch.
Roth looks to land a body kick but Babka moved away.
Babka blocks a head kick by Roth.
Babka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roth.#CL#
Roth pushes Babka up against the cage in a clinch.
Babka is trying to pull guard but Roth has him pressed against the cage.
Babka tries to pull guard but Roth won't allow it. #T4#
Babka looking to stall.
Roth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roth avoiding damage as Babka throws knees to the body.
Babka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koba Babka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Babka backing up. Babka nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!

Toran Roth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 16, 2023
#R1#
Jcool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roth. #SU#
Roth decides to stand back up. #CL#
Roth moves into range and clinches up with Jcool.#BC2#
Jcool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Abdul Jcool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jcool with a poor takedown #CL#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Roth connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jcool darts in looking for a takedown but Roth gets double underhooks and turns Jcool into the cage.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jcool.#CL#
Roth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jcool, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jcool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roth avoids it really well and circles away.
Roth connects with a body shot.
Jcool looks winded!
Jcool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Roth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roth throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Jcool's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Roth dives in looking to finish as Jcool flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Roth's strikes! Roth is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Jcool's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Jcool was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
A relieved looking Toran Roth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abdul Jcool spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Rodgers gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodgers lands strikes from half guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roth pushes Rodgers off looking to stand but Rodgers dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodgers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodgers stops Roth from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Rodgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Rodgers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Rodgers is controlling him well.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodgers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth is trying to stand back up but Rodgers is controlling him #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Roth defends it.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodgers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rodgers with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Rodgers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodgers lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount and Roth is in trouble!
Roth is trying to stand up.
Rodgers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roth looks a forlorn figure.
Rodgers landing punches.
Roth working to try and regain half guard.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Roth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roth taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .#ROC#Roth is rocked!#T4#
Roth wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount.
Roth is still in real trouble! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rodgers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers breaks from Roth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roth is in a horrible position here. Rodgers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodgers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roth's face.
Rodgers connects with a bit shot that sees Roth covering up! More strikes from Rodgers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodgers is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Rodgers !

 

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1#
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roth as he avoids it easily.
Roth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Law is defended easily by Roth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Law tries for a takedown but Roth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Roth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Law, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Roth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roth has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Roth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Law appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roth sprawls well. Roth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Law shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense.
Roth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roth misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Law rushes Roth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Law fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Roth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Law is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roth to the mat. Roth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
Law has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roth has momentary wrist control but Law slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB2#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard.
Roth is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Law wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Law's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Law distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Law is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Law is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law postures up in Roth's guard and throws a big left but Roth blocks it. #T4#
Law wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Roth wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roth controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Law content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Law passes into half guard.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law winds up and cracks Roth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Law trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Law will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Roth as Law shoots in.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roth defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Roth is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted?
Law working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Roth has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roth is looking to escape.
Roth taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard. #SUB#
Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roth is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.
Law looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Law looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #T2#
Roth is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.
Law looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Law is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Roth's temple.
Roth is trying to stand. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.
Roth is trying to stand. #SUB#
Law looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Law lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law working Roth over with strikes.
Law is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roth tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Law slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.#SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law trying to control from Roth's half guard. Roth has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law prevents Roth from getting back to his feet.
Law distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Law wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Law looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roth is trying to control Law's posture but Law avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roth tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roth to the ground. Roth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roth misses with the combination.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roth lands a two punch combo.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Roth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law misses with a takedown
and Roth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Law tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roth defends well and Law ends up having to push Roth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Law is trying to pull guard but Roth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Law is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roth stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toran Roth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing. #T2##TD#
Law feints and as Roth raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Roth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Law is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is trying to break free.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Roth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Law there.
Roth tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roth wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Law lands with a punch from half guard.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Roth is trying to stand.
Law working the head and body with strikes.
Law frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Law looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Law avoids the attempt from Roth to control.
A nice elbow there by Law.
Tyson Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Roth is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth is in a horrible position here. Law smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Law controlling his opponent.
Law trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roth is trying to stand.
Roth tries to hold on but Law pushes him away.
Law trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Law cracks Roth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Law sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

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 Tyson Law.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Law, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Law!

Tyson Law very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie -Laundry 20% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#991 Joosep v Azor     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Roth throws a right hand that Tenryu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenryu also avoids with ease.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Tenryu throws the left hand but Roth avoids the punch easily.
Tenryu throws a big shot that misses.
Tenryu misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tenryu circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu scores with a nice head shot.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
Roth throws out a counter right but Tenryu avoids it with no problem.
Roth walks into a left hand.
Tenryu misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenryu misses the target.#T1##TD2#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
Tenryu is holding Roth down, trying to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenryu is looking to regain half guard here but Roth keeps moving and retains side control.
Tenryu gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Roth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Roth tries to circle away but Tenryu has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tenryu.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Roth blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
Tenryu slowing the pace effectively.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu tries to stall but Roth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roth being controlled against the cage.
Roth wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Tenryu tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenryu misses with a body shot
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tenryu lands with a straight right. Roth didn't see that one coming.
Tenryu swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
As Tenryu backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Tenryu manages to avoid it all.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth ducks right into an uppercut from Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roth throws a head kick that half lands.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Tenryu.
Tenryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Roth tries to bum rush Tenryu with a series of wild strikes but Tenryu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tenryu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roth's efforts to push away.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roth blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tenryu forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gen Tenryu is winning the standup battle so far.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Tenryu moves out of range easily.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tenryu circles away quickly and effectively.
Roth misses with the combination.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
Tenryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tenryu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tenryu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roth slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Tenryu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roth stalks Tenryu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tenryu's face. Tenryu staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Tenryu darts in and clinches Roth up against the cage.#BC2#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Tenryu scores with a hook.
Roth defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Roth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target. #CL2#
Roth clinches up with Tenryu and pushes him back against the cage.
Tenryu slowing the pace effectively.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roth's efforts to push away.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu pushes Roth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu pushes Roth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth.
Roth tries to break free but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that second round.
That's time! Tenryu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roth.
Roth misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
Tenryu swings widly with a right hand
and Roth counters with a good, hard body kick but Tenryu shrugs it off.
Tenryu throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tenryu connects with a body shot that sends Roth's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu sets himself, and Roth steps forward looking for the clinch! Tenryu avoids it this time.
Roth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenryu has time to react.
Tenryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenryu swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Gen Tenryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Roth lands a two punch combo.
Roth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tenryu defends well and Roth ends up having to push Tenryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tenryu avoids the head kick by Roth.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body. Roth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Roth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roth throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Roth avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tenryu is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Tenryu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tenryu dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Tenryu misses the jab.#T2#
Tenryu avoids a kick to the body.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tenryu throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu slips under a jab from Roth.
Tenryu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roth momentarily.
Tenryu throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roth connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Roth tries to keep at a distance but Tenryu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roth jumps guard but Tenryu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gen Tenryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Roth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tenryu throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Tenryu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tenryu jabs at Roth's body.#T4#
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Tenryu is looking to clinch.
As Tenryu backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Tenryu manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
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!
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Roth tries to circle away but Tenryu has him pinned against the cage.
Roth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tenryu, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gen Tenryu!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gen Tenryu made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Roth's body.
Roth misses with the combination. #CL2#
Roth has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roth up against the cage.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roth checks a low kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth.
As Asmundsen backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Asmundsen manages to avoid it all.
Roth lands with an uppercut that bounces Asmundsen off the cage and back into range.
Asmundsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roth scores with a one two! Asmundsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick as Roth jumps back.
Asmundsen takes one on the button.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is looking to wear down Roth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asmundsen circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Asmundsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roth works the jab nicely.
Asmundsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body.
Asmundsen throws a push kick but Roth slaps the foot to one side.
Roth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asmundsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Roth looks to move away, Asmundsen throws a big counter combo but Roth just gets out of the way.
Roth blocks the body kick.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Roth moves out of range of the leg kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
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#
Asmundsen scores with a nice head shot.
Roth takes one to the chin there.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
A low kick from Asmundsen is predictable there
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Asmundsen will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Trond Asmundsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Asmundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Roth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Oh Asmundsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asmundsen seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Asmundsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.#T1#
Roth checks a low kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Asmundsen misses
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Asmundsen.
Roth works the jab nicely.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
Roth cracks Asmundsen with a hook to the temple - Asmundsen is on wobbly legs here! Roth swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Asmundsen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Roth wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toran Roth!
During a confident post fight interview, Toran Roth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022
#R1#
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Diego Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Roth checks it.
Roth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Garcia cracks Roth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Roth.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth checks a low kick from Garcia.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Roth misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Roth manages to avoid it.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Roth should have avoided that one.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Diego Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia. #T2#
Roth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Roth moves into the clinch.
Garcia fails to pull guard. #BC#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Roth checks it.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roth doesn't seem bothered though.
Roth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Roth walks into a jab.
Garcia is looking to wear down Roth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
Roth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Garcia lands with a hook. Roth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Garcia misses with an uppercut
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roth under the eye.
Garcia lands with a hook. Roth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roth tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roth.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Roth's head back.
Roth is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Roth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Roth moves into the clinch.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow. #TD#
Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Roth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roth wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is trying to keep Roth in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Roth misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia trying to control but Roth postures up. #T3#
Roth wants to stand up but Garcia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roth stalling away here and it's allowed Garcia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia controlling Roth's posture.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Roth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roth just manages to avoid it.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Diego Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Roth lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roth misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Roth gets a clinch.
Garcia fails to pull guard. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roth up against the cage.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roth misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Roth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.
Roth checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Garcia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Roth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Roth. #T4#
Garcia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garcia duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Roth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia throws a hook but Roth blocks it.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garcia tries to land a body kick
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Roth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Roth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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 Diego Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Garcia!

After winning the bout, Diego Garcia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Roth slips under a jab.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roth misses with a head kick.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Roth avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao slips a jab and a cross from Roth. #T1#
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with a double jab
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
Roth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth scores with a one two! Zhao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao misses with a looping left.#T2#
Roth swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Zhao.
Roth takes one on the button.
Longsun Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Roth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Zhao throws Roth to one side and escapes!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhao.
Roth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Zhao.
Zhao tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Roth avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Zhao does no damage.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhao.
Roth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roth missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Roth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Roth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roth throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Roth counters with a head kick. That will keep Zhao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Roth's legs.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao scores with the left hand. Roth knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Longsun Zhao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zhao misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Roth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhao is still on wobbly legs! Can Roth finish him?
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Longsun Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth throws a right and a left that Zhao avoids nicely.
Zhao seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoth.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roth misses with a few strikes there.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Zhao lands with a shot to the body.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily. #T1#
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Roth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roth thinking.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
As Zhao tries to get set, Roth tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhao manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhao slips a straight right by Roth.
A little jabbing left from Zhao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Roth.
Zhao tries to land a body kick
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao misses with a jab to the body
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roth.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao dodges the punch combination from Roth. #T2#
Zhao avoids the head kick by Roth.
Roth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roth avoids the body shot from Zhao.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Roth blocks a jab.
Roth blocks a head kick by Zhao. #TD#
Roth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Roth stands up and waves to Zhao to follow him.
Roth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhao, as that shot connected.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Zhao misses
and Roth counters with a left right combination that sends Zhao crashing to the mat - Roth wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zhao out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
A very excited looking Toran Roth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Popkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roth defending well as Popkov loads up on a big left hand.
Roth misses with the combination.
Popkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Popkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popkov circles away.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Roth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Roth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov cracks a nice hook into Roth's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roth misses with a straight left.
Roth misses with a combination
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Popkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle, before Popkov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roth's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Popkov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Roth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Traveller eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Roth rushes Traveller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth avoiding damage.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth.
Roth blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traveller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traveller is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Traveller moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Traveller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses. #T2##CL2#
Traveller has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Traveller moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Traveller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roth tries to break free but Traveller pushes him back against the cage.
Traveller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roth backwards. #BC#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller wants to clinch.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Roth has managed to clinch.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Traveller scores with a shoulder strike.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Traveller.#CL#
Roth clinches.
Roth blocking some punches.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth. #BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traveller wants to clinch
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Traveller has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Traveller wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Traveller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traveller wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Roth.
Traveller tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Traveller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Traveller as Roth tries to tie him up.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller misses with the head strike. #T1#
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Traveller misses with some punches.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth blocking some punches.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth. #BC#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traveller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Traveller has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Traveller doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Roth dives in and scores a takedown into Traveller's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Traveller keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Traveller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Roth tries to stand but Traveller is controlling from the bottom.
Traveller looking for a sweep. Not yet Traveller, not yet.
Traveller doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Traveller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traveller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roth is pushing down on Traveller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Traveller is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Traveller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Traveller missing with punches from the bottom.
Traveller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roth trying to control the pace.
Traveller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Traveller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Traveller.
A left and a right from Roth both land. Nice combination.
Traveller tries to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traveller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traveller wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller wants to clinch
and Roth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traveller thinking.
Traveller is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller darts in trying to clinch
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Traveller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that second round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Traveller tries to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Traveller wants to clinch.
Roth scores with a head kick.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Traveller is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Traveller is looking to clinch. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Roth and sends Traveller crashing to the mat! Roth follows him down to the mat - Traveller regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Traveller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth is taking a breather. Traveller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Traveller is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
It looks like Roth is going to stand back up.
Traveller punching from the bottom.
Traveller seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Roth escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Traveller circles away.#CL2#
Roth gets tackled into the cage by Traveller. Traveller maintains the clinch. #T1#
Traveller misses with the head strike. #TD#
Roth pulls guard.
Roth wants to stand up but Traveller is controlling him.
Traveller throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth punching from the bottom.
Roth wants to stand but Traveller is controlling the position.
Traveller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Traveller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Roth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Traveller is defending well. Roth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Traveller has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toran Roth!
A victorious Toran Roth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#962 Song v Joosep     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Ohoulihan cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohoulihan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Roth pushes Ohoulihan up against the cage in a clinch.
Roth blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ohoulihan fails to land.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohoulihan. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohoulihan looks to land a body kick but Roth moved away.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Ohoulihan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ohoulihan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Ohoulihan.
Roth avoids the head kick by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roth on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a shot to the body
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Ohoulihan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seamus Ohoulihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ohoulihan scores with a head kick. Roth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ohoulihan lands a really nice looking cross but Roth seems unphased. #ROC#Roth is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Roth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohoulihan finish him?
Roth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ohoulihan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ohoulihan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ohoulihan throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohoulihan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seamus Ohoulihan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Ohoulihan misses its intended target.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohoulihan lands a really nice looking cross but Roth seems unphased.
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohoulihan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Roth checks a low kick from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohoulihan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth defending well as Ohoulihan loads up on a big left hand.
Ohoulihan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Roth clinches up with Ohoulihan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ohoulihan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to bum rush Ohoulihan with a series of wild strikes but Ohoulihan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohoulihan swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
As Ohoulihan backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Ohoulihan manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roth slips a jab from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ohoulihan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ohoulihan is looking for a triangle but Roth pushes his legs off easily.
Roth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roth wants to get up but he can't break Ohoulihan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Ohoulihan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ohoulihan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roth wants to control from the top but Ohoulihan keeps moving. #T4#
Roth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ohoulihan's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohoulihan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ohoulihan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Ohoulihan gets to his feet. Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ohoulihan tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook.
Ohoulihan scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohoulihan lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohoulihan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Roth throws a right hand that Ohoulihan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohoulihan also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ohoulihan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Ohoulihan blocks a head kick by Roth.
Ohoulihan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohoulihan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Ohoulihan backing up. Ohoulihan nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight right.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohoulihan has time to react.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth tries to move into range but Ohoulihan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Roth drops his hands momentarily and Ohoulihan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut.
Roth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Roth throws a right hand that Ohoulihan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohoulihan also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ohoulihan misses with a looping left.
Ohoulihan loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Ohoulihan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roth in his tracks.
Ohoulihan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohoulihan throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Ohoulihan throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ohoulihan looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Ohoulihan misses with a leg kick
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Ohoulihan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seamus Ohoulihan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohoulihan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Roth wants to clinch up but Ohoulihan keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ohoulihan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohoulihan throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth looks to land a combination but Ohoulihan avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohoulihan throws an off balance right hand
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Ohoulihan will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Ohoulihan is rocked!
A head kick misses from Roth.
Ohoulihan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ohoulihan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohoulihan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohoulihan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Roth moves away from the strike by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan connects with a right hand. Roth shakes it off.
Ohoulihan throws a body shot but no joy.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roth at a distance. #T3#
Roth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight left.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohoulihan throws out the jab.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohoulihan throws out the jab.
Ohoulihan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohoulihan misses the jab.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan scores with a jab to the head.
Roth misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan throwing a counter right hand but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Ohoulihan moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Ohoulihan misses
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth works over Ohoulihan's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Ohoulihan throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
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 jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Ohoulihan throws a looping overhand right but Roth ducks down to avoid it.
Roth throws a series of strikes that have Ohoulihan backpedaling.
Oh Ohoulihan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
Ohoulihan tries to improve position but can't.
Ohoulihan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohoulihan tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Roth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ohoulihan is just riding it out for now. Roth eventually gives up the hold.
Roth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU2#
Roth get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Roth clinches up against the cage.
Ohoulihan scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Roth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ohoulihan lands with a good body shot.
Ohoulihan seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Ohoulihan lands.
Ohoulihan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook.
Roth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth tries to bum rush Ohoulihan with a series of wild strikes but Ohoulihan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohoulihan lands with an uppercut that bounces Roth off the cage and back into range.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ohoulihan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight right.
Ohoulihan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Roth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ohoulihan misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ohoulihan.
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ohoulihan sprawls well. Ohoulihan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Ohoulihan does no damage.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook to the body
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Ohoulihan backing up. Ohoulihan nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Roth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ohoulihans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ohoulihan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohoulihan thows a leg kick but Roth checks it #CL2#
and Roth counters by moving into the clinch.
Ohoulihan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohoulihan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth moves out of range as Ohoulihan strikes.
Ohoulihan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roth closes the distance and clinches up with Ohoulihan, looking for a takedown. Roth pushes Ohoulihan against the cage but Ohoulihan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Roth staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Roth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ohoulihan takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ohoulihan!
Roth is looking to clinch but Ohoulihan is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roth.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#CL2#
Roth moves into the clinch.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohoulihan. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohoulihan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Roth forces Ohoulihan back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ohoulihan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Roth pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Roth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ohoulihan stacks Roth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ohoulihan!
Roth sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohoulihan works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Ohoulihan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ohoulihan 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Ohoulihan!

After the fight, Seamus Ohoulihan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: GC 450: Roth VS Garrett     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Garrett tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Garrett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrett throws a shot to the body.
Garrett throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Roth 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. #TD#
Garrett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garrett holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett has a closed guard, preventing Roth from standing up. #T1#
Garrett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roth tries to stand but Garrett is controlling from the bottom.
Garrett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrett's guard.
Roth is pressing down on Garrett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrett is holding on for now.
Roth not doing much here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roth wants to free his trapped foot but Garrett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garrett tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Roth wants to free his trapped foot but Garrett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garrett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garrett won't allow Roth to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Roth tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Garrett shows good takedown defense.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Garrett misses.
Roth shoots in but no luck this time.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Roth.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Garrett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roth has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett works Roth's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Garrett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrett's corner calls for a 1-2. Garrett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Garrett thuds his right hand into Roth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrett lands a jab to the nose.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Roth moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Garrett slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.#T1#
Garrett misses the jab.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Garrett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Roth staying out of range there.#TD#
Roth scores with a takedown into Garrett's guard.
Garrett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roth trying to control but Garrett is working from the bottom.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Garrett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garrett keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth wants to stand but Garrett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Garrett keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roth misses with a jab to the body
and Garrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Roth looks for a takedown but Garrett sprawls well.
Roth scores with a nice head shot.
Roth misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Garrett moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Garrett backing up. Garrett nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Garrett wants to clinch.#T4#
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roth has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Roth. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Garrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garrett misses the jab.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garrett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Roth slips a jab from Garrett.
Bo Garrett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roth. Roth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roth staying out of range there.
Garrett works Roth's body with a nice hook.
Roth throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Garrett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roth with a body shot.#CL2#
Garrett drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Garrett.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands. #T2#
Garrett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roth is keeping busy.
Garrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth wants to break free but Garrett has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garrett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roth's brow.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Garrett lands an uppercut.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Bo Garrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roth is trying to force a seperation but Garrett has the dominant position.
Garrett has a couple of punches blocked by Roth. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett with the counter takedown but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth misses with a hook
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth takes one to the side of the head.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Roth ducks right into an uppercut from Garrett. #T4#
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth works over Garrett's head and body with a nice combination.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth slips a jab from Garrett.
Roth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
A slow jab from Garrett misses its intended target.
Roth blocks a jab.#CL2#
Garrett moves into the clinch.
Garrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Roth moves out of range as Garrett strikes.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Garrett throws out a counter right but Roth avoids it with no problem.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Garrett lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a looping left.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett presses Roth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Garrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garrett swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Garrett drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Garrett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett misses with a body punch. #T3#
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Roth has a couple of punches blocked by Garrett.
Garrett stalling the fight.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Garrett misses with a body punch. #TD#
Roth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garrett uses from the top position. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Garrett pushes his legs off easily.
Roth wants to stand up but Garrett is controlling him.
Garrett landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
Roth looking for a sweep. Not yet Roth, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Garrett pushes his legs off easily.
Garrett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garrett works over Roth with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth wants to stand but Garrett is controlling the position.
Garrett lands a couple of elbows.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
Roth keeping full guard, as Garrett tries to pass.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth pulls Garrett in close to his closed guard and prevents Garrett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garrett wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Roth throws a series of punches but Garrett avoids them all with ease.
Garrett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roth misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Garrett has managed to clinch.
Roth blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Roth blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roth blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roth after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Roth blocking some punches.
Garrett lands a shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Garrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roth's efforts to push away.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garrett scores with the left hand. Roth knows he should have avoided that one.
Roth blocks a jab.
Roth throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.#TD#
Roth gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roth is controlling the pace.
Garrett trying to control from the bottom.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Garrett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Roth trying to control from half guard but Garrett is working away.
Garrett is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roth is trying to control. Garrett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garrett tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Garrett wants to control but Roth is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrett is on top in guard. #REVB#
Roth trying to control the position here.
Garrett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garrett stops Roth from standing up. #SUB#
Garrett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrett has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrett defends well.
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.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garrett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garrett controls from within his opponent's guard.

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 Toran Roth.
I think Garrett 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Toran Roth retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: GC 440: Mollen VS Roth     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Roth misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mollen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mollen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mollen dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mollen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Roth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mollen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Mollen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roth throws an overhand right that lands on Mollen's shoulder, as Mollen tries to avoid the shot.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mollen.
Mollen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Roth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mollen slips a jab and a cross from Roth.
Roth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Roth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mollen is looking to improve his position.
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Mollen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mollen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mollen landing rabbit punches to the side of Roth's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Roth trying to control from half guard but Mollen is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mollen punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Roth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roth is taking a breather. Mollen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mollen punching from the bottom.
Mollen punching from the bottom.
Mollen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mollen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roth advances position into side control!
Mollen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mollen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mollen striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #SU2#
Roth decides to stand back up. Roth steps back and let's Mollen get back to his feet.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roth misses with the combination.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Mollen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mollen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roth. Roth obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth tries to land a front kick but Mollen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth throws out a loose jab but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth lands a nice hook to Mollen's body. Mollen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Mollen moves out of range easily.
Roth looks to land a combination. Mollen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mollen ducks right into an uppercut from Roth.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mollen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Mollen blocks a head kick by Roth.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth tries to clinch but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mollen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Roth misses. #T3#
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth missing with a left hand there. Mollen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roth lands with a slapping head kick.
Mollen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roth misses with a head kick.
Roth misses with a wild combination. #T4#
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mollen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Hallis Mollen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Roth.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Roth throws a big shot that misses.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth throws a low kick, looking for Mollen's leg but Mollen calmly moves out of range.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Mollen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roth! #T1##SU#
Mollen stands up.
Roth just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Roth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mollen on his heels. He'll look to pass Mollen's guard now, I'm sure.
Mollen tries to strike from the bottom.
Mollen is striking but Roth is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Mollen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Roth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mollen punching from the bottom. #T2#
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mollen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mollen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Roth is going to stand back up.
Mollen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Roth controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mollen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mollen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Mollen moves out of range easily.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Roth misses.
Roth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roth throws a one two combo.
Roth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mollen avoids the head kick by Roth.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mollen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth throws a front kick aimed at Mollen's knee but Mollen avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Roth lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Roth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth shoots in but Mollen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Roth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Toran Roth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mollen slips a jab from Roth.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roth feints a jab promting Mollen to slip. Roth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mollen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roth looks to land a left hand but Mollen moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Roth scores with a sloppy right hand. Mollen should have avoided that one.
Roth looks to land a combination but Mollen avoids it well.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Roth takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mollen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roth is wriggling around but Mollen manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Mollen decides to stand up.
Roth throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4##TD2#
Roth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mollen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen trying to strike off his back.
Mollen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving.
Mollen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mollen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roth wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving.
Mollen lands an upkick as Roth stands over him.
Mollen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mollen striking off his back but it's not causing Roth any problems. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mollen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Roth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mollen.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roth misses with the combination.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Roth misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mollen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mollen. #SU#
Mollen stands up and waves to Roth to follow him.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Toran Roth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Mollen moves out of range easily.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mollen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Roth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen. #SU2#
Roth decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mollen to his feet. #T3#
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mollen takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mollen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roth wanted to stand there but Mollen had control of the position.
Mollen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Mollen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mollen lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Mollen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mollen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mollen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Mollen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth misses with the combination.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Mollen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roth 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!

Toran Roth is the new middleweight champion!
Toran Roth decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: GC 436: Enchďż˝rya VS Raczynski     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Ragnaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth tries for a takedown but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roth defending well as Ragnaar loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragnaar with a jab.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar tries to land a leg kick but Roth saw it coming and moves away.
Roth looks to throw the jab but Ragnaar is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot.
Roth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ragnaar scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a wild combination.
Ragnaar throws out a loose jab but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Roth misses the target.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnaar misses with a head kick.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar misses with a few strikes there.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Ragnaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnaar slips a jab and a cross from Roth. #CL#
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnaar throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnaar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnaar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Ragnaar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Roth scores with a four punch combination!
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ragnaar looks to move away, Roth throws a big counter combo but Ragnaar just gets out of the way.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Ragnaar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Ragnaar misses.
Roth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Ragnaar misses
and Roth counters with a big head kick but Ragnaar shrugs it off.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Roth lands the left hand.#T3##CL#
Roth has managed to clinch.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth looks to land a combination but Ragnaar avoids it well.
Ragnaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnaar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Roth's front leg but catches the back leg as Roth tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes.
Roth scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Roth avoids the head kick by Ragnaar. #CL#
Roth rushes Ragnaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnaar throws a head punch that misses.
Roth blocking some punches. #T4#
Ragnaar has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roth stalling.
Roth just leaning against Ragnaar, taking a breather.
Roth gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roth is defending well for now.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
Ragnaar pushes off an throws an elbow but Roth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ragnaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Ragnaar has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Roth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roth drops his hands momentarily and Ragnaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses.
Roth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roth blocks a jab.
Ragnaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roth is out of range and Ragnaar settles back down.
Ragnaar loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Ragnaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth looks to land a combination but Ragnaar avoids it well.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Roth feints and as Ragnaar raises his hands in defense, Roth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Ragnaar is working an open guard so Roth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Roth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth feints a jab promting Ragnaar to slip. Roth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ragnaar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Roth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Ragnaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roth shoots in but Ragnaar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Roth stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth. #T2#
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Ragnaar backing up. Ragnaar nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Nils Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth misses with an uppercut. Ragnaar saw that one coming.
Roth tries to clinch but Ragnaar is having none of it.
Ragnaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Roth scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnaar.
Roth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
Ragnaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Roth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ragnaar thumps Roth with a low kick.
Roth tries to clinch but Ragnaar is having none of it.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Roth counters with a series of strikes that sends Ragnaar to the canvas! Roth follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Ragnaar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
Roth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ragnaar is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?#SU#
Roth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ragnaar throws a series of punches but Roth avoids them all with ease.
Roth misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnaar misses the target.
Roth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ragnaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roth counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Ragnaar! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Roth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
Toran Roth took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 429: Simmons VS Kane     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Roth lands but Cubbedge takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.#TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Cubbedge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roth has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roth defends it easily.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cubbedge controlling from the top position.
Cubbedge cracks Roth with a solid left hand.
Cubbedge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cubbedge stops Roth from standing up. #SUB2#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Roth is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Cubbedge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roth wants to stand and escape but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily.
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth is trying to stand.
Roth trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Roth is trying to stand.
Roth is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cubbedge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cubbedge scores with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cubbedge .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Roth's body. Roth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
Cubbedge is looking for a counter combo.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billy Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Cubbedge misses with a straight left.
Roth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Roth.
Some wild striking there from Roth.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target. #T2#
Cubbedge cracks a nice hook into Roth's ribs.
Roth throws a head kick that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cubbedge lands with an overhand left.
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!
Cubbedge scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Cubbedge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roth misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Roth manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Cubbedge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Cubbedge backing up. Cubbedge nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Roth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Roth lands a left and a right that sends Cubbedge crashing to the canvas! Roth dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Cubbedge is trying to escape the mount.
Cubbedge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roth. What's that going to do exactly? #T4##SU2#
Roth gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Roth scores with a counter punch that sends Cubbedge to the canvas! Roth smells blood - he's punishing Cubbedge with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cubbedge has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
Toran Roth got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: GC 422 Championship Chaos 2     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Roth misses with a double jab.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
A big right from La Vellei misses.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
La Vellei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei.
Roth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Vellei.#TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches La Vellei napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roth working away.
Roth is staying tight to La Vellei's torso, preventing him from escaping.
La Vellei is trying to buck Roth off.
La Vellei is trying to control Roth's posture but Roth avoids it. #T1#
La Vellei manages to get back to half guard.
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roth passes into side control, despite La Vellei's attempt to control the position.
La Vellei is not content to let Roth control the position.
Roth moves into full mount! #T2#
La Vellei working to try and regain half guard.
Roth wants to stand but La Vellei is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
La Vellei is trying desperately to improve position.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Vellei is looking to escape. #T3#
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
La Vellei regains half guard.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth works his way into side control.
La Vellei tries to buck Roth off but Roth is having none of it.
Roth moves into full mount!
La Vellei can't escape the position.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Roth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Roth trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Roth wants to stand but La Vellei is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
La Vellei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roth trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to stand but La Vellei is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roth slips a jab from La Vellei.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Vellei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roth's head.
La Vellei looks for a takedown but Roth sprawls well.
La Vellei with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth misses with a head kick.
La Vellei lands a two punch combo.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roth avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei connects with a looping right hand.
La Vellei throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Roth wants to counter with a clinch but La Vellei pushes him away.
Roth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
La Vellei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
La Vellei decides to stand back up.
La Vellei misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Roth moves into the clinch.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
La Vellei throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Vellei misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for La Vellei on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
La Vellei sets himself, and Roth steps forward looking for the clinch! La Vellei avoids it this time.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Roth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling La Vellei to score with a decent uppercut.
Roth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Roth lands a head kick!
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei lands with an overhand left.
La Vellei throws a front kick that sends Roth stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
La Vellei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roth was covering up waiting for the punch and La Vellei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
La Vellei won't allow Roth to get back to his feet. #T3##SU#
La Vellei stands up and waves to Roth to follow him.
Roth tests La Vellei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth moves out of range as La Vellei throws a body kick.
Roth wants to clinch but La Vellei slips to the side
and La Vellei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Vellei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
La Vellei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roth blocks a head kick by La Vellei. #TD#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roth's guard.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Vellei stops Roth from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth working a defensive guard here.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Vellei defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
La Vellei landing with the ground and pound.
La Vellei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
La Vellei chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
La Vellei gets to his feet - Roth follows without any prompting.
La Vellei darts in looking for a takedown but Roth gets double underhooks and turns La Vellei into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
La Vellei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Vellei lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Roth gets caught napping as La Vellei dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
La Vellei prevents Roth from getting back to his feet.
Toran Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Vellei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roth defends well.#SU2#
La Vellei is working an open guard so Roth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Vellei.
Roth feints a jab promting La Vellei to slip. Roth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. La Vellei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Roth.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but La Vellei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Vellei looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
La Vellei jabs Roth right on the nose. Roth blinks but takes it well.
Roth avoids the head kick by La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely.
La Vellei scores with a nice head shot.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Roth breaks from the clinch. #T2#
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vellei dodges the punch combination from Roth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. La Vellei doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - La Vellei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
La Vellei throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Roth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
La Vellei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roth is out of range.
Roth wants to counter with a clinch but La Vellei pushes him away.
La Vellei throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.#T3#
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roth throws a combination. La Vellei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but La Vellei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roth quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
Roth trying to control but La Vellei postures up. #SUB#
La Vellei is trying for a kimura here. Roth looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! La Vellei wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Our winner, Jean Cristopher La Vellei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GC 419 Jospin vs. Moura     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Smo tries a head kick but it misses.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smo tries to clinch up.
Smo doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Smo tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Roth works over Smo's head and body with a nice combination.
Smo tries to clinch there but Roth circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smo misses with a knee strike.
Roth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smo lands with a right to the head.
Smo jumps guard but Roth stands there with Smo around his waist. Smo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Roth manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Smo clinches with his opponent.
Smo tries to pull guard but Roth holds him up against the cage and eventually Smo drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Smo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Smo manages to break the clinch.
Roth looks to land a combination but Smo avoids it well.
Joe Smo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smo is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Smo.
Roth jabs Smo right on the nose. Smo blinks but takes it well.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smo tries to clinch up.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Smo moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Smo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Smo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smo wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Smo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smo has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Smo tries to land a knee to the head but Roth blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smo was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Smo wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smo moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.#T3#
Roth throws a combination that misses
and Smo counters with a series of strikes. Roth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smo tries to clinch but Roth moves away
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Smo is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Smo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Smo is rocked!
Smo throws a sloppy head kick
and Roth counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Smo to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Roth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
A determined Toran Roth didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: GC 414 Keji vs. Son     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Potatohauler looks to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Roth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Potatohauler's half guard.
Potatohauler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Potatohauler wants to get back to full guard.
Potatohauler tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Potatohauler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potatohauler is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler wants to get back to full guard.
Potatohauler is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Roth is pressing down on Potatohauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Potatohauler is holding on for now. #T1#
Potatohauler is looking to escape.
Roth controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Roth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potatohauler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Potatohauler being controlled here momentarily.
Potatohauler stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roth holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Potatohauler stands and steps away. Roth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roth defending well as Potatohauler loads up on a big left hand.
Potatohauler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roth's hands.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.#TD2#
Potatohauler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Roth is looking to control Potatohauler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Potatohauler trying to control from Roth's half guard. Roth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roth is looking to stand back up but Potatohauler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roth.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Potatohauler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roth holds on and takes a little breather.
Potatohauler stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Potatohauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potatohauler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Potatohauler stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches.
Potatohauler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Potatohauler forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Roth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Potatohauler pulls Roth into guard.
Potatohauler is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea.
Roth wants to pass the guard but Potatohauler is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potatohauler wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it. #T1#
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Roth pushing down on Potatohauler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Potatohauler is looking to escape.
Roth content to control rather than advance.
Potatohauler is refusing to be controlled, as Roth sits in half guard.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
Roth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Potatohauler is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potatohauler misses with a straight right.
Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potatohauler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Potatohauler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roth tries to bench press Potatohauler off him but Potatohauler keeps the position. #SU2#
Potatohauler decides to stand back up. Potatohauler steps back and let's Roth get back to his feet.#TD2#
Potatohauler shoots in and bounces Roth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Roth pushes Potatohauler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Roth has his takedown stuffed
and Potatohauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth slips a straight right by Potatohauler.#CL2#
Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potatohauler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch. #T4#
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Roth scores with a head kick.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roth throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it.
Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Potatohauler gets a clinch. #TD#
Roth pulls Potatohauler into guard.
Potatohauler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roth is trying to control the position but Potatohauler postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roth shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed Roth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potatohauler fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
Potatohauler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Potatohauler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Potatohauler throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range. #TD#
Roth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roth in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Potatohauler is trying to stand.
Roth wants to take a breather but Potatohauler is having none of it.
Roth controlling the action here.
Potatohauler is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him #ES2#
Potatohauler kicks Roth off and gets back to his feet.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potatohauler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potatohauler slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toran Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potatohauler circles away quickly and effectively.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potatohauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Potatohauler misses its intended target.
A big left from Potatohauler misses.
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Potatohauler sprawls and moves away.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Potatohauler throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
Potatohauler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roth throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roth looks to land a combination but Potatohauler avoids it well.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Potatohauler misses
and Roth counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Potatohauler tries to escape but Roth is in control.
Potatohauler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2#
Potatohauler decides to return to a standing position.
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Roth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potatohauler back to the cage. Roth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!#CL#
Roth closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Roth avoids the head kick by Potatohauler. #T4#
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potatohauler avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potatohauler misses with an uppercut
and Roth counters with a thumping low kick.
Potatohauler looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Potatohauler avoids it well and moves away.

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 Toran Roth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!

A determined Toran Roth didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: GC 409 Pellegrini vs. Wobble     
Date:   Dec 18, 2021
#R1#
Sole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Sole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Roth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sole's half guard.
Sole is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Roth slows the pace down in half guard.
Sole keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth stalling. #T1#
Sole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roth is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is keen to just control but Sole is a slippery customer.
Roth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sole is controlling Roth's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Sole pushes Roth up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Sole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sole is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it. #CL#
Sole clinches up with Roth and pushes him back against the cage.
Sole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth. #BC2#
Roth manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sole forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Sole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roth prevents a body shot from Sole. #BC#
Sole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.
Sole blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacks Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sole tries to clinch but Roth moves away
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Sole tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Roth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roth is working away from the top position though.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Sole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Sole defends it.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Sole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sole tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg.
Roth is taking a breather. Sole says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sole reverses the position - he's now on top in Roth's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
Sole tries to clinch up
and Roth counters with a good low kick that Sole was not able to check.
Sole tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Sole is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Jacks Sole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Roth.
Toran Roth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth feints and then cracks Sole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sole down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Roth throws a hook but Sole blocks it.#CL#
Sole clinches up with Roth and pushes him back against the cage.
Sole misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole tries to clinch up.#T1#
Roth lands with a cross.
Sole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Roth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sole's half guard.

Sole makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole tries to clinch but Roth moves away #TD2#
and Roth counters with a shoot takedown. Sole fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Sole's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth wants to control from the top but Sole keeps moving.
Roth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roth wants to pass the guard but Sole is keeping the position.#T2#
Roth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Roth postures up.
Roth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sole closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Sole. #CL#
Sole gets a clinch. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Roth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Sole throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Roth scores with the left hand. Sole knows he should have avoided that one.
Sole wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Sole will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Sole is rocked!
Sole tries to clinch up.
Sole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sole tries to clinch but Roth moves out of range.
Sole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sole wants to clinch.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
Sole doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Sole tries to clinch up
and Roth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sole tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it. #T4#
Sole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sole tries to avoid it but Roth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sole to the ground. Sole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sole wants to clinch.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
And Roth tries to counter it with a takedown but Sole pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Roth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sole did well to prevent Roth getting side control.
Roth is looking to advance position but Sole won't allow it. #SUB#
Sole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sole defends it well.
Sole keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Sole tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Sole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Roth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sole. #CUT#It looks like Toran Roth has been cut.
Sole lands a body shot. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sole rushes Roth and presses him up against the cage.
Roth blocking some punches. #TD2#
Roth has picked Sole up - he's going for a ride! Roth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole trying to control here.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sole is positioning himself well to prevent Roth advancing to mount.
Roth prevents Sole from improving his position.
Sole won't allow Roth to pass to mount.
Sole wants to get back to full guard but Roth has mounted him!
Sole wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toran Roth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sole wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Sole is working to get back to half guard.
Roth controlling from the full mount.
Sole is squirming around, avoiding Roth's attempts to control the action.
Sole is looking to get to half guard.
Roth controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Roth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sole sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sole keeps working.
Sole won't allow Roth to pass to mount.
Toran Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth wants to take a breather but Sole is having none of it.
Sole is looking to improve his position.
Roth controlling the action here.
Jacks Sole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sole wants to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sole tries to clinch but Roth moves out of range.
Roth connects with a solid leg kick.
Sole tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sole tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is fighting to break Sole's control of his arms but Sole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!

A determined Toran Roth didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Jacks Sole had this to say: 'Shit happens, I'll learn from this.'.

 

Event: GC 405     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Roth takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Roth blocks the leg kick.
Coooie Cobber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Coooie Cobber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coooie Cobber.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coooie Cobber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coooie Cobber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roth dodges the punch combination from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber misses with a two punch combination.
Roth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Coooie Cobber throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coooie Cobber lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coooie Cobber with a knee to the head. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coooie Cobber throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Coooie Cobber pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coooie Cobber sprawls and moves away.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body shot.
Roth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roth throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber checks it.
Roth misses with a takedown attempt - Coooie Cobber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coooie Cobber.
Roth misses with a wild combination.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up.
Coooie Cobber lands a body shot.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roth tries to bum rush Coooie Cobber with a series of wild strikes but Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coooie Cobber throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Roth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Coooie Cobber has one foot on Roth's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth connects with a crisp jab.
Coooie Cobber moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches up with Roth and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roth tries to land a leg kick but Coooie Cobber saw it coming and moves away.
Coooie Cobber throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coooie Cobber throws out the jab.
Coooie Cobber looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Coooie Cobber throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body shot.
Coooie Cobber tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth avoids the head kick by Coooie Cobber. #T3#
Coooie Cobber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coooie Cobber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roth's head.
Roth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coooie Cobber.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Roth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Coooie Cobber wants to get back to his feet but Roth is dominant here and he's now got Coooie Cobber's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth controlling from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coooie Cobber rolls, trying to escape but Roth keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Roth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Coooie Cobber is trying to get back to his feet but Roth has full control of the position and if anything, Coooie Cobber has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Coooie Cobber is really stuck here.
Roth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Coooie Cobber's body.
Coooie Cobber can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coooie Cobber breaks Roth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Coooie Cobber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Coooie Cobber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Coooie Cobber moves out of range easily.
Roth goes for a double leg but Coooie Cobber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coooie Cobber continues to drive forward.
Coooie Cobber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Roth takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Roth decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Coooie Cobber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth thows a body kick. Coooie Cobber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Coooie Cobber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth tries to counter by clinching up but Coooie Cobber breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coooie Cobber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coooie Cobber can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action. #T1#
Coooie Cobber misses with a body punch.
Roth is trying to break the clinch but Coooie Cobber is controlling him.#BC#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roth blocks a head kick by Coooie Cobber.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth slips a straight right by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roth back to the cage. Coooie Cobber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Coooie Cobber shows good takedown defense.
Coooie Cobber doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coooie Cobber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Roth backs off Coooie Cobber throws a huge counter combo but Roth manages to avoid it all.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coooie Cobber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roth.
Roth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Coooie Cobber shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Coooie Cobber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coooie Cobber. #T2#
Coooie Cobber throws a series of punches but Roth moves out of range.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Coooie Cobber does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Coooie Cobber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Coooie Cobber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coooie Cobber manages to circle out of the way.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Roth - just one landing.
Roth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coooie Cobber's waist but Coooie Cobber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roth off to one side.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body shot.
Coooie Cobber keeps Roth at a distance using the push kick.
Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coooie Cobber avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
That kick from Coooie Cobber tenderised Roth's leg. Roth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coooie Cobber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber moves into the clinch successfully.
Coooie Cobber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Coooie Cobber misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Roth turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Roth wants to control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him busy. #T4#
Coooie Cobber tries to improve position but can't.
Roth trying to control the position but Coooie Cobber is working away.
Coooie Cobber tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Coooie Cobber right now.
Coooie Cobber wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth controlling well, preventing Coooie Cobber from escaping the position.
Coooie Cobber trying to get back to his feet but Roth is in full control for now.
Roth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Coooie Cobber's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Coooie Cobber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Coooie Cobber throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Coooie Cobber moves out of range easily.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coooie Cobber as he avoids it easily.
Coooie Cobber throws out a counter right but Roth avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches with his opponent.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coooie Cobber connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Coooie Cobber misses
and Roth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roth tries to bum rush Coooie Cobber with a series of wild strikes but Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coooie Cobber avoids the head kick by Roth.
Coooie Cobber defending well as Roth loads up on a big left hand.
Coooie Cobber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roth. #T1##TD#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
Coooie Cobber is looking for a sweep.#ES2#
Coooie Cobber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Roth gets a double leg takedown into Coooie Cobber's guard.
Coooie Cobber wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Coooie Cobber seems keen to control Roth's posture.
Coooie Cobber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Coooie Cobber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roth, up you get!
Coooie Cobber leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coooie Cobber! But no joy.#T2#
Roth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coooie Cobber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coooie Cobber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Coooie Cobber throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Roth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Roth backs off Coooie Cobber throws a huge counter combo but Roth manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Coooie Cobber misses.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth throws a jab but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Coooie Cobber.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Coooie Cobber misses with the combination.
Roth throws an off balance right hand
letting Coooie Cobber counter with a right hand.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber sizes up Roth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coooie Cobber avoids it really well and circles away.
Coooie Cobber scores with a punch to the head.
Coooie Cobber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches.
Coooie Cobber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coooie Cobber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth blocking some punches. #T4#
Coooie Cobber has Roth pressed against the cage, preventing Roth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coooie Cobber struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coooie Cobber wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coooie Cobber holds on and takes a little breather.
Coooie Cobber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coooie Cobber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth wants to control from the top but Coooie Cobber keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Coooie Cobber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coooie Cobber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Coooie Cobber!

Andy Coooie Cobber 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 30, 2021
#R1#
Overstreet misses with a head kick.
Roth closes the distance and clinches up with Overstreet, looking for a takedown. Roth pushes Overstreet against the cage but Overstreet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Overstreet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Overstreet throws out a powerful jab.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Overstreet avoids it well and moves away.
Roth lands with a shot to the body.
Overstreet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roth misses with a hook.
Roth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overstreet throws out a counter right but Roth avoids it with no problem.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overstreet.
Roth is breathing heavily.
Overstreet lands a jab to Roth's midsection.
Overstreet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overstreet throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Overstreet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overstreet stuns Roth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Overstreet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overstreet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Overstreet is predictable there #TD#
and Roth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Overstreet looking for a sweep. Not yet Overstreet, not yet.
Overstreet keeps trying to improve his position.
Overstreet working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Overstreet has his foot on Roth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roth works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Overstreet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.
Overstreet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roth's guard. #REVB#
Overstreet throws a big elbow that misses.
Overstreet cracks Roth with a solid left hand.
Overstreet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Overstreet from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Overstreet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
Overstreet throws a big right hand that misses.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overstreet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Overstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Roth trying to control the position. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overstreet wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Overstreet showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Roth.
Overstreet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roth is able to avoid easily.
Roth checks a low kick from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roth.
Roth postures up.
Roth won't allow Overstreet to sweep him here. #T4#
Overstreet is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Overstreet keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Overstreet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Overstreet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overstreet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Overstreet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Overstreet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roth scrambles back to his feet.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Overstreet.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Overstreet misses the jab.
Roth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Overstreet lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Overstreet dominated that round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Overstreet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws out a leg kick but Roth moves out of range and Overstreet only half commits.
Overstreet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overstreet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Overstreet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roth is out of range and Overstreet settles back down.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Overstreet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overstreet tries a low kick but Roth avoids it.#CL2#
Overstreet moves into range and clinches up with Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roth avoids it.
Overstreet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overstreet looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Roth avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD#
Overstreet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Overstreet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overstreet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overstreet.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overstreet. #T2##SU2#
Overstreet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roth moves out of range of the body kick from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overstreet.
Roth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roth staying out of range there.
Roth blocks a leg kick.
Overstreet thows a leg kick but Roth checks it
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Overstreet.
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!
Good work by Roth as he checks the leg kick.
Roth avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Overstreet throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth.
Roth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enoch Overstreet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth looks to throw the jab but Overstreet is out of range.
Overstreet punishes Roth's body with a nice straight punch.
Overstreet throws a body kick that misses.
Overstreet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Overstreet. #T3##TD#
Roth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overstreet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roth working away.
Overstreet gets back to half guard.
Overstreet wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Overstreet looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Roth pushes past his half guard into mount!
Overstreet tries to reverse the position but Roth maintains control.
Toran Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth tries to control but Overstreet wriggling away.
Overstreet tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Overstreet can't escape the position.
Overstreet bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Overstreet won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
Overstreet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overstreet trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Overstreet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth pulls Overstreet in to control the position.
Overstreet landing some decent shots from guard.
Overstreet tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Overstreet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Overstreet tries to clinch up.
Overstreet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Overstreet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Overstreet avoids it well and moves away.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Overstreet misses the body punch
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
Overstreet misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Enoch Overstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overstreet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overstreet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overstreet as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet fakes the leg kick and cracks Roth in the body.
Overstreet lands a nice hook to Roth's body. Roth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overstreet tries to clinch but Roth moves away #TD#
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Overstreet trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Overstreet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Overstreet wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Roth advances position into side control!
Overstreet tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position.
Overstreet struggling a bit here.
Overstreet is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Overstreet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overstreet tries to improve position but can't.
Overstreet wants to control but Roth postures up.#SUB#
Roth is trying to get an arm triangle but Overstreet is defending well.
Overstreet tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Overstreet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roth trying to control the action but Overstreet is working from the bottom.
Overstreet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Overstreet moves into full guard.
Roth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Overstreet looking for a guillotine here but Roth defends easily. #SUB2#
Overstreet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roth pushing down on Overstreet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roth prevents Overstreet from improving his position.
Enoch Overstreet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overstreet trying to control but Roth postures up.
Overstreet wants to improve his position but Roth is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enoch Overstreet.
I've got Overstreet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enoch Overstreet!

A very excited looking Enoch Overstreet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 27, 2021
#R1##CL#
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Roth back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Simmons.
I was talking to Simmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roth slows down the pace here.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Simmons throws a wild body kick that Roth sees coming a mile off.
Roth with the counter takedown but Simmons avoids it easily.
Roth shoots and misses
and Simmons counters with a big head kick but Roth shrugs it off.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roth.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there #CL2#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Roth slips a jab from Simmons.
Roth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Simmons misses #CL2#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Simmons digs a right hand underneath Roth's ribcage. Roth let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roth somewhat.
Tyler Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Roth blocks a head kick by Simmons.
Roth lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Simmons pushes Roth off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Roth tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Roth shoots in.#TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simmons napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Roth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simmons!
Roth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roth wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely.
Simmons wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons holds on to Roth around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Roth controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Simmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Simmons is looking to clinch.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roth avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Roth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Roth throws a series of punches but Simmons moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth with the counter takedown but Simmons avoids it easily.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Simmons throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Roth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Roth is taking a breather. Simmons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toran Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth wants to pass to mount but Simmons is defending the position.
Roth prevents Simmons from improving his position.#T2#
Roth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simmons trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up.
Simmons is in trouble now - Roth has advanced to mount!
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Roth's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Simmons wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Simmons regains half guard.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Roth is working for an americana but Simmons has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Roth was thinking about the submission.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roth passes into half guard.
Roth prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Roth slows the pace down in half guard.
Simmons trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is controlling Roth's trapped leg to prevent Roth from advancing to side control.
Roth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Simmons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roth is out of range and Simmons settles back down.
Roth throws a fast counter high kick but Simmons manages to duck under it in time.
Roth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position. #T1#
Roth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth working away.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roth not doing much here.
Simmons controlling the position for now.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roth passes to side control.
Simmons seems a little lost for a moment, as Roth dominates the positioning.
Simmons is trying to control Roth's posture but Roth avoids it.
Roth advances to full mount.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is having none of it.#SUB2#
Roth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simmons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roth content just to control the position here.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Roth controlling from mount.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roth content just to control the position here.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Roth has hold of Simmons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simmons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Roth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simmons has worked his arm free - good work by Simmons!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kluba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kluba's face as Roth controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba prevents Roth from improving position.
Kluba tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position.
Kluba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kluba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Roth has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Roth content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kluba's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kluba wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth wants to control the pace but Kluba is squirming around nicely.
Kluba tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Kluba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kluba is looking to get to half guard.
Kluba tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kluba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roth wants to control the pace but Kluba is squirming around nicely.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Kluba is trying desperately to improve position.
Roth content just to control the position here. #T3#
Kluba gets back to half guard.
Kluba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kluba seems keen to control Roth's posture.
Kluba wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
Roth wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kluba as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.#TD2#
Kluba gets caught flat footed, as Roth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kluba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Roth slips under a jab from Kluba.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Roth takes one to the chin there.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kluba.
Roth fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluba stuffs the takedown attempt from Roth. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roth thinking.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kluba throws a series of strikes that have Roth backpedaling.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
A big left from Kluba misses.
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roth's head backwards.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
Kluba leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kluba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sebastian Kluba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kluba eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Roth avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Kluba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target. #TD2#
Roth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kluba on his heels. He'll look to pass Kluba's guard now, I'm sure.
Roth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Kluba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluba is adopting a defensive guard.#ES#
Kluba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action. #T3#
Kluba is looking to control Roth's arms but Roth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kluba has his back to the cage.
Kluba misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Kluba misses with some punches. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with the combination.
Roth misses with a double jab
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba scores with a jab.
A low kick lands for Roth.
Roth shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a hook but Roth blocks it.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Roth misses.#T4#
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Kluba blocks a head kick by Roth.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Roth.#CL2#
Roth has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth misses with a straight right.
Roth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kluba pinned against the cage. Kluba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Roth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#T1#
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Roth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roth slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Roth counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roth is trying to move to mount but Kluba reverses beautifully and ends up in Roth's guard. #T2#
Kluba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kluba looking to pass the guard.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Kluba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kluba looking to sit in guard and control but Roth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba has Roth pulled in close to control his posture.
Roth prevents Kluba from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Kluba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kluba throwing strikes but missing.
Kluba wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Kluba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kluba 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!

A relieved looking Sebastian Kluba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH:Kelly vs Hakekia     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Perkele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roth if he has to take too many more of those.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Roth lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roth is defended easily by Perkele.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roth checks it well. #TD#
Roth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perkele quickly recovers to half guard.
Perkele is looking to improve his position.
Roth is taking a breather. Perkele says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Perkele tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Perkele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Perkele has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Perkele trying to control but Roth postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roth in particular looking to stall.
Perkele wants to get back to his feet.
Perkele keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Perkele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkele told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Roth is really struggling to control Perkele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perkele holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perkele throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Perkele 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.
Roth checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roth has his takedown stuffed
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roth slips a jab from Perkele.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Roth throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Perkele.
Roth throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nice jab there from Perkele.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
Perkele throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
so Roth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perkele trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Perkele.
Perkele pulls Roth in close to prevent any damage.
Perkele's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Perkele is trying to hold Roth in close to prevent damage but Roth has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth stalling.
Perkele is staying active underneath Roth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Perkele tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Roth wants to free his trapped foot but Perkele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perkele is looking to improve his position.
Perkele trying to control from the bottom.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Perkele manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roth keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Roth's ribcage. Roth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Perkele shows good takedown defense.
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perkele pinned against the cage. Perkele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab by Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Perkele walks into a left hand.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perkele as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Roth blocks a leg kick.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perkele as he jumps to the side.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Good work by Roth as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Roth misses the target.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkele scores with a body shot.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkele sprawls well. Perkele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele checks a low kick from Roth.
Roth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Roth wants to clinch up but Perkele keeps it at a distance.
Perkele throws out a counter right but Roth avoids it with no problem.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele tries to land a front kick but Roth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roth fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Roth rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkele tries to avoid it but Roth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkele to the ground. Perkele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Perkele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth slips a straight right by Perkele.
Roth misses with a combination
and Perkele counters with an inside leg kick.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Roth should have avoided that one.
Perkele slips a jab from Roth.
Perkele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkele lands a body shot. #T4#
Perkele swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Roth shoots for a takedown but Perkele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perkele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkele stuffs the takedown attempt from Roth. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Roth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkele but Perkele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Perkele dips to his left and cracks Roth with an uppercut!
Roth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Perkele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkele as he connects with a hook.
Perkele is looking to slow Roth down with leg kicks. #TD#
Perkele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perkele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Toran Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Perkele gets to his feet. Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Perkele digs a good body shot into Roth's ribs.
Perkele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Roth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perkele to score with a decent uppercut.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws a front kick that sends Roth stumbling back into the cage.
Roth misses the shot to the body.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Roth with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele jabs Roth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perkele throws a hook but Roth blocks it.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perkele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roth in his tracks. #T2#
Roth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkele avoids it really well and circles away.
Roth throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Perkele throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range. #CL#
Roth rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Perkele breaks from the clinch.
Perkele throws a leg kick #TD#
and Roth counters with a single leg into guard. Perkele didn't expect that.
Perkele seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roth wants to control from the top but Perkele keeps moving.
Perkele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkele is one step ahead there.
Perkele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roth controls Perkele momentarily but Perkele frees himself. #SU2#
Perkele stands up and waves to Roth to follow him.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perkele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkele cracks Roth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
A big right from Perkele misses.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Roth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perkele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roth.
Perkele catches Roth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Roth is out of range.
Roth doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Roth's front leg but catches the back leg as Roth tries to avoid it.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkele lands with a shot to the body.
Perkele throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A left lands for Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkele tries to sprawl out of it but Roth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perkele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roth momentarily.
A big left from Perkele misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perkele pinned against the cage. Perkele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Roth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roth needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.
Roth blocks the body kick.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele with a hook.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkele sprawls and moves away.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.
Perkele lands with a hook. Roth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Roth is rocked!
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Oh Roth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Roth is looking to counter the offense by Perkele and move into the clinch.
Roth seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Perkele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perkele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roth under the eye.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Roth's defenses.
Roth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Roth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Perkele wants to control but Roth is keeping busy.
Perkele tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.#T3#
Roth controlling the action here.
Perkele is concentrating on defense, preventing Roth from advancing position.
Roth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Perkele wants to get back to full guard.
Perkele is trying is best to control the position here.
Roth prevents Perkele from improving his position.
Perkele preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Perkele gets full guard.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Perkele.
Perkele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Perkele.
Roth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perkele is trying to improve his position.
Roth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Perkele's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Roth tries for a takedown but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Roth's knee but Roth avoids it well.
Roth fails with the takedown.
Perkele misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Roth counters with a single leg into guard. Perkele didn't expect that.
Roth won't allow Perkele to get back to his feet.
Roth wants to control from the top but Perkele keeps moving.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkele is keeping the position for now.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkele is keeping the position for now.
Perkele has his hands on Roth's head, controlling the position. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Roth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Perkele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perkele keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Perkele wants to hit a sweep here but Roth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perkele there!
Perkele tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away. #T2#
Perkele is looking to get to half guard.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Perkele tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Roth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Perkele is doing well to control the position and prevent Roth from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Roth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Roth moves into full mount! Perkele won't be happy about that!
Perkele is working to get back to half guard.
Roth controlling his opponent.
Roth prevents Perkele from getting the reversal.
Perkele tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
Perkele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Perkele is desperately trying to improve his position but Roth has a good base and remains in mount.
Roth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkele working to try and regain half guard.
Roth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roth thowing shots but they're missing.
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
Ispa Perkele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine from mount but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkele 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 Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!

Ispa Perkele is the new welterweight champion!
Ispa Perkele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Knox     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Santaban throws the left hand but Roth avoids the punch easily.
Santaban throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Roth counters with a shoot takedown. Santaban fights it but they end up in guard.

Santaban is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Roth presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santaban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roth jumps guard but Santaban stands there with Roth around his waist. Roth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santaban prevents a body shot from Roth.
Santaban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santaban prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santaban connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth swinging wildly here. #T1#
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santaban. #TD2#
Roth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santaban manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Santaban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Santaban gets to his feet - Roth follows without any prompting.
Roth darts in looking for a takedown but Santaban gets double underhooks and turns Roth into the cage.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
Roth tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Roth throws a combination that misses
and Santaban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santaban swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Santaban is looking to slow Roth down with leg kicks. #T2#
Roth goes for a double leg but Santaban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santaban continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santaban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santaban.
Santaban walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Roth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura but Santaban is defending well.
Santaban tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but Santaban sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roth's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Santaban defends it easily.
Santaban is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Roth wants to sweep here but Santaban controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Santaban stands up and waves to Roth to follow him. #TD2#
Roth gets a takedown into half guard.
Santaban is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well. #T4#
Santaban wants to improve his position but Roth is controlling well. #SUB2#
Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santaban has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Santaban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roth stops Santaban from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santaban gets back to full guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Santaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uniesky Santaban dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santaban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santaban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roth tries to bum rush Santaban with a series of wild strikes but Santaban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth connects with an inside leg kick.
Roth tries to score with a low kick but Santaban moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roth is defended easily by Santaban.
Roth walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Santaban pushes Roth off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Roth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santaban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
Roth stops Santaban from getting back to his feet.
Roth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santaban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roth drops an elbow to the side of Santaban's head. #SUB2#
Roth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Santaban is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth. #T2#
Santaban is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him #SUB2#
Roth seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Roth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santaban is just riding it out for now. Roth eventually gives up the hold.
Santaban wants to control but Roth is keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
Roth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santaban is just riding it out for now. Roth eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Roth is working for a kimura but Santaban is defending it quite comfortably.
Santaban is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santaban is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Roth is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Roth is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Santaban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roth keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown. Santaban tries to sprawl out of it but Roth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santaban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santaban.
Santaban takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Roth darts in trying to clinch
enabling Santaban to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth avoids the body shot from Santaban.
Roth is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Roth.
Roth thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Santaban was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santaban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roth under the eye.
Santaban misses with a low kick as Roth jumps back.
Roth throws a leg kick which misses Santaban's front leg but catches the back leg as Santaban tries to avoid it.
Santaban avoids the head kick by Roth.
Roth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Santaban eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Santaban throws a leg kick but Roth checks it.
Santaban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Santaban just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Santaban moves out of range easily.
Santaban is looking for a counter combo.
Roth throws a head kick that misses
and Santaban counters with a left and a right that stings Roth.
Roth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roth throws a combination that misses
and Santaban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santaban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santaban stuffs the takedown.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santaban wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Roth scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Roth throws a head kick that half lands.
Roth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Santaban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santaban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santaban swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santaban is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santaban misses with a head kick.
That kick from Roth tenderised Santaban's leg. Santaban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roth with a nice calf kick.
Roth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santaban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Santaban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roth wants to pass the guard but Santaban is keeping the position.
Roth wants to control from the top but Santaban keeps moving.
Roth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santaban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Santaban.
Roth trying to control but Santaban is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toran Roth!

An out of breath Toran Roth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs Benn Jr     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Roth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roth with the counter takedown but Dadaeff avoids it easily.
Dadaeff throws a series of strikes that have Roth backpedaling.
Dadaeff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roth throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dadaeff. Those never looked like landing.
Roth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Roth there.
Dadaeff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Dadaeff.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dadaeff swivels and escapes.
Roth tries to clinch up.
Roth staying out of range there.
Dadaeff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roth's hands.
Dadaeff stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dadaeff pinned against the cage. Dadaeff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daday Dadaeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#T1#
Dadaeff misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Roth shoots in and gets a takedown into Dadaeff's guard.
Dadaeff wants to improve his position but instead Roth has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Roth wants to work for an arm triangle but Dadaeff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dadaeff wants to improve his position but Roth is controlling well.
Dadaeff is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Roth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB2#
Roth is working for a submission of some sort.
Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Dadaeff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dadaeff tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Roth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dadaeff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #SUB2#
Roth seems to be looking for submissions.
Roth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dadaeff still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dadaeff has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Dadaeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is trying to control Dadaeff's posture but Dadaeff avoids it.
Dadaeff trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daday Dadaeff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dadaeff throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dadaeff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dadaeff misses the shot to the body.
Roth dives in and grabs Dadaeff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dadaeff pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.#KD#
Dadaeff drops Roth with a right and a left! Dadaeff comes rushing in but Roth regains his composure and manages to keep Dadaeff in guard. #ROC#Roth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadaeff stops Roth from standing up.
Dadaeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dadaeff is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dadaeff is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dadaeff is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toran Roth!
Toran Roth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Roth keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Roth jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy advances to full mount. #T1#
Murphy tries to control but Roth wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.
Roth tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murphy controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Murphy has control of Roth's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roth regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murphy with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Roth wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Roth is bucking up trying to escape but Murphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murphy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roth?
Roth wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy controlling from mount.
Murphy scoring with strikes but Roth is staying in there.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
Murphy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murphy trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Roth wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Roth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Murphy trying to control but Roth is having none of it. #T4#
Roth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murphy lands a big elbow.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roth is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Roth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roth is not content to let Murphy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Roth tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Roth is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy staying calm.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Roth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?#SU#
Murphy decides to stand back up. Murphy steps back and let's Roth get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch. #TD#
Murphy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Murphy manages to end up in side control.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cathail Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Roth's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy throwing shots but Roth is blocking nicely. #T3#
Murphy is keen to just control but Roth is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Roth tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy working Roth over with strikes.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Roth is having none of it. #SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Murphy decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roth's half guard.#T4#
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Roth has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy is thwarting Roth's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathail Murphy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Roth's guard.
Roth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Murphy cracks Roth with a solid left hand.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Roth won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet. #ES#
Murphy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Murphy defending well as Roth loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Roth gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.

Roth pushes Murphy off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Murphy lands a jab to Roth's midsection.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Roth is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Murphy working the body and head with strikes.
Murphy trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Murphy landing strikes.
Murphy trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cathail Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!

Cathail Murphy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Metharom vs Viktorov     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Good exchange - Roth coming out on top.
Smo tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Smo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roth blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Smo breaks from the clinch.
Smo misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Smo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Roth pulls guard.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smo is one step ahead there.
Roth is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smo 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.
Nice shot lands for Smo.
Smo throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range. #T1#
Smo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Smo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smo trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smo is looking to work his way around to Roth's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Smo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roth's face.
Smo tries to control but Roth wriggling away. #SUB2#
Smo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roth is surviving well by controlling Smo's body position as best he can.
Smo controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Smo is landing with some decent strikes but Roth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Smo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roth turns into him and now he's in Smo's guard.
Smo wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Roth preventing the sweep.
Smo has Roth pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smo tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard.
Smo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roth's guard.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smo controlling the pace.
Roth wants to improve his position but Smo is controlling well. #T4#
Smo is keen to just control but Roth is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Smo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Smo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roth is just riding it out for now. Smo eventually gives up the hold.
Smo wants to stand but Roth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smo controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Smo dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smo trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smo. #SUB2#
Smo drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Smo off! Smo jumps back into Roth's guard.
Smo forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Smo stalling.
Smo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Smo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smo. #SUB2#
Smo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smo.
Smo content to control rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Roth is defending against the submission attempts here by Smo. #SUB2#
Smo is looking for a kimura here.
Joe Smo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Smo trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Smo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smo is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smo to get the leverage.
Roth is refusing to be controlled, as Smo sits in half guard. #SU2#
Smo decides to stand and escape the position.
Smo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Smo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roth to the mat! Roth manages to get full guard. #T4#
Smo wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Smo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smo is keen to just control but Roth is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Roth is defending against the submission attempts here by Smo.
Roth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Smo is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smo throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely.
Smo stuffs the takedown.
Smo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Smo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Smo pulls guard effortlessly.
Smo is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smo is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smo controlling from the top position.
Smo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roth's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Roth trying to control here. #SUB2#
Smo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smo. #SUB2#
Smo is working for a kimura but Roth is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Smo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Smo is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smo trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smo. #SUB2#
Smo is working for a submission of some sort.
Roth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Smo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roth sees it coming and defends easily.#SU2#
Smo decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick from Smo lands but Roth takes it in his stride.
Smo leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smo lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Smo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Smo jumps guard and drags Roth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roth preventing the sweep. #T4#
Smo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Smo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roth's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Smo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Joe Smo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smo controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth is pressing down on Smo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smo!

A relieved looking Joe Smo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Henriksen vs Parker     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Roth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roth looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Roth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossiter throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
Rossiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossiter throws a leg kick which misses Roth's front leg but catches the back leg as Roth tries to avoid it.
Rossiter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossiter.
Roth tries to clinch but Rossiter is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Rossiter.
Rossiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roth tries to clinch but Rossiter is having none of it.
Roth dives in and grabs Rossiter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossiter pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#T1#
Rossiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossiter.
Rossiter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossiter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roth tries to clinch up but Rossiter circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossiter with a hook.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossiter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kai Rossiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roth takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roth under the eye.#ROC#Roth is rocked!
Rossiter throws a leg kick that misses.
Roth is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossiter finish him?
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Rossiter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roth.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossiter counters with a huge left! Roth is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rossiter isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Roth from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rossiter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Rossiter!
An out of breath Kai Rossiter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Rogers     
Date:   May 16, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Telushikin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roth's guard.
Roth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telushikin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telushikin trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Telushikin drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Telushikin off! Telushikin jumps back into Roth's guard.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Telushikin defends well.
Telushikin passes Roth's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
Roth missing with punches from the bottom.
Telushikin is looking to advance position but Roth won't allow it. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telushikin.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Telushikin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Telushikin's back!#T2#
Telushikin trying to control but not successfully.
Telushikin is trying to break free. #SUB#
Roth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Telushikin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Telushikin for a finish.
I really don't envy Telushikin right now.
Telushikin trying to control the hands but Roth breaks the grip. #SUB#
Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Roth is hanging on to Telushikin's back as he tries to escape.
Telushikin wants to control his opponent's hands but Roth gets his hands free. #T3##SUB#
Telushikin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Roth.
Roth is not going to allow Telushikin to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Telushikin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Roth is persistently looking for the submission but Telushikin is defending it well.
Telushikin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roth is not going to allow Telushikin to sit and survive in this position.
Roth misses with punches from the back. #T4##SUB#
Roth looking to break Telushikin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Telushikin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Roth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Telushikin fending off the submission attempt from Roth.
Roth controlling well, preventing Telushikin from escaping the position. #SUB#
Roth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Telushikin is defending well though. Roth let's go of the attempt for now.
Telushikin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roth's guard. Nice work there by Telushikin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telushikin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Telushikin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Telushikin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roth in his tracks.
Roth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt - Roth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roth tries to work over Telushikin's front leg with a kick but Telushikin checks it.
Roth shoots in and drives through. Telushikin sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Roth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roth walks into a left hand.
Telushikin throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Roth both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Roth sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.#T1#
Roth tries to clinch there but Telushikin circles away.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roth as he avoids it easily.
Telushikin scores with a jab. Roth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Telushikin misses with a right hand
and Roth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Telushikin misses.
Roth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Telushikin manages to circle out of the way.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth takes one on the button.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Telushikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Telushikin.
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Roth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Roth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Telushikin is breathing heavily.#TD#
Roth shoots in and gets a takedown into Telushikin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Roth throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Roth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roth's guard. #REVB#
Roth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Telushikin throwing strikes from guard but Roth blocks nicely. #T3#
Roth wants to sweep here but Telushikin controlling him for the moment.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Telushikin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Telushikin has Roth in his guard.#REVR#
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Telushikin.
Roth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roth postures up in Telushikin's guard and throws a big left but Telushikin blocks it.
Toran Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Telushikin trying to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Telushikin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Roth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Telushikin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roth wants to stand but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Telushikin won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Roth has knocked Telushikin down with a huge combo! Roth steps away and waves a wobbly Telushikin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Telushikin is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Roth finish him?#TD#
Roth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin is looking to control Roth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Telushikin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telushikin wants to control but Roth is keeping busy. #SUB#
Roth is working for a kimura but Telushikin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Roth wants to work for an arm triangle but Telushikin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Telushikin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telushikin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
Telushikin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roth pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Telushikin is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Telushikin is trying to get back to full guard.
Telushikin is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Telushikin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Telushikin defends it well.
Telushikin wants to improve his position but Roth is controlling well.
Telushikin keeps trying to improve his position.
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Telushikin trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telushikin wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Roth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Telushikin trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Telushikin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Roth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Telushikin has picked Roth up and slammed him! Roth can't keep hold of the triangle and Telushikin manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Roth is trying to buck Telushikin off.#T4#
Telushikin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Telushikin off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Roth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Telushikin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Telushikin for a finish.
Telushikin tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Telushikin defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telushikin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!

A victorious Toran Roth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Winner misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Winner rushes Roth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winner gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Winner jumps guard.
Winner is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roth postures up in Winner 's guard and throws a big left but Winner blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winner is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Winner is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winner wants to stand but Roth is controlling the position.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Winner has wrist control.
Winner has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winner is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Roth drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Roth seems to have locked his on tight now - Winner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Roth, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Toran Roth!
A very excited looking Toran Roth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1##TD#
Winner gets caught napping as Roth dives in and scores a takedown. Winner manages to retain guard.
Winner wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it. #SUB#
Roth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roth won't allow Winner to get back to his feet.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Roth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth advances to half guard. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Roth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winner sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roth stops Winner from getting back to his feet.
Winner tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.#SUB#
Roth seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Winner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toran Roth!
Toran Roth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
A head kick by Khadpo misses
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roth moves out of range as Khadpo strikes.
Khadpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Roth has Khadpo up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Roth has picked Khadpo up - he's going for a ride! Roth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roth connects with a nice short shot to Khadpo's temple.
Roth thows a huge punch but Khadpo dodges it nicely.
Khadpo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roth on the ground.
Khadpo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Roth is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Khadpo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toran Roth!
A very excited looking Toran Roth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 02, 2021
#R1#
Rossiter tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth is breathing heavily.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Rossiter. #CL2#
Rossiter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roth tries to score a body lock takedown but Rossiter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter lands a body shot.
Rossiter scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
A right hand to the body from Rossiter.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossiter. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossiter lands a hook that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Rossiter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roth prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossiter.
Roth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Rossiter.
Rossiter scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Rossiter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Rossiter digs a right hand underneath Roth's ribcage. Roth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossiter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Rossiter lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Rossiter on the inside.
Rossiter digs a right hand underneath Roth's ribcage. Roth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossiter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossiter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roths head. #ROC2#Roth is rocked!
Rossiter lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Roth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossiter lands a nice uppercut.
Rossiter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Roth to his knees! Rossiter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Rossiter!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Rossiter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossiter is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roth connects with a body shot.#CL#
Rossiter instigates a clinch.
Roth misses with the head strike.
Roth scores with a shoulder strike.
Roth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Rossiter blocks an uppercut.
Rossiter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Roth lands a body shot.
Rossiter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Roth has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Roth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roth prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
A short right from Roth on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth.
Roth tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with the head strike.
Rossiter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Roth. #T2#
A short uppercut from Rossiter.
Roth takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roth.
Rossiter lands with a left to the head.
Roth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossiter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Roth lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossiter or not.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Roth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Roth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roth prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Roth can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Roth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Roth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roth lands with a left to the head.
Roth blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Roth struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Rossiter working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Roth.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the cage.
Rossiter presses Roth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossiter working aggressively here.
Rossiter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with the head strike.
Roth misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Rossiter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossiter tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Roth.
Roth tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossiter lands a body punch.
Roth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
A body shot lands from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter lands a right hand.
Roth misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Rossiter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth lands with a left to the head.
Rossiter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roth struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Roth misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rossiter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a leg kick
and Roth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossiter just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Rossiter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rossiter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rossiter fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Roth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter misses with a wild body shot.
Roth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossiter. That did some damage!
Rossiter misses with a jab to the body
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kai Rossiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rossiter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossiter blocks a jab.
Rossiter moves out of range of the strikes.
Roth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roth. Roth obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossiter scores with a body shot.
Rossiter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Rossiter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossiter is looking to wear down Roth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Rossiter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Roth misses with an uppercut
and Rossiter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Roth has closed the distance and engaged Rossiter in a clinch.
Rossiter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
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!
Roth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Roth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Roth.
Roth working aggressively here.
Rossiter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roth misses with the head strike.
Roth misses with some punches.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Rossiter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roth.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossiter.
Roth pushes Rossiter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossiter works on Roth's body with a couple of short punches.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Roth presses Rossiter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roth.
Rossiter digs a right hand into Roth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roth's gas tank.
Roth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Rossiter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roth. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth throws a head punch that misses.
Roth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roth misses with the head strike.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Rossiter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossiter lands with a light punch inside.
Roth lands a shoulder strike.
Rossiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roth tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Roth back against the cage.
Rossiter lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossiter working aggressively here.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Roth.
A short right from Roth.
Rossiter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossiter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Roth.
A head punch on the inside from Roth fails to land.
Rossiter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Rossiter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Roth slips a jab and a cross from Rossiter.
Crunch! Rossiter slams his shin into Roth's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossiter.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossiter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roth shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth connects with a nice looking jab.
Roth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.#T1#
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a leg kick
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossiter lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Roth tenderised Rossiter's leg. Rossiter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Rossiter.
Rossiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Roth throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai Rossiter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossiter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rossiter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth tries a quick counter leg kick but Rossiter is wise to it.
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roth.
Rossiter drops his hands momentarily and Roth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roth wants to clinch but Rossiter slips to the side
and Rossiter counters with a one-two to the body.
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Roth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth misses with a jab to the body
and Rossiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossiter.
Roth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Rossiter misses
and Roth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossiter lands a leg kick that knocks Roth off balance momentarily.
Roth throws a leg kick but Rossiter moved away.
A punch combination from Rossiter misses. #T4#
Roth catches Rossiter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Rossiter tries to keep at a distance but Roth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Rossiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth misses with some punches.
Roth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter working aggressively here.
Roth struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Roth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roth working aggressively here.
Roth pushes Rossiter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roth swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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 Kai Rossiter.
I think Rossiter 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Rossiter!

Our winner, Kai Rossiter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 25, 2019
#R1#
Wright tries for a takedown but Roth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright. #TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Wright dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
Wright trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Wright throws a strike but Roth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wright trying to control here.
Roth trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wright.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wright won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roth counters with a nice body shot.
Wright looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Roth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Roth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Roth finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Roth. Beautiful body shot.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wright right on the button. Wright goes down! Roth follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Roth gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
Toran Roth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

 
 
 
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