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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Roldan misses with a takedown
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roldan throws a head kick but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Roldan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roldan tries to clinch
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Reinaldo Roldan has been cut.
Reinaldo Roldan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roldan misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Hammerfall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammerfall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roldan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammerfall is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roldan backwards.
Hammerfall prevents Roldan from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammerfall.#CUT#
That has opened up Reinaldo Roldan's cut even more.#T1#
Hammerfall is pressed up against the cage. Roldan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammerfall down to the mat. Hammerfall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammerfall scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Hammerfall moves into the clinch.
Hammerfall digs a right hand into Roldan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roldan's gas tank.
Roldan tries to break free but Hammerfall pushes him back against the cage.
Roldan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
Hammerfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roldan backwards.
Hammerfall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Reinaldo Roldan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hammerfall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roldan backwards.
Hammerfall loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Roldan senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Roldan. Those never looked like landing.
Roldan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice takedown defense from Roldan. No joy for Armbar on that attempt.
Roldan tries to counter with a takedown but Armbar is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Armbar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roldan sprawls well initially but Armbar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Armbar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roldan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roldan manages to get to full guard.
Armbar won't allow Roldan to sweep him here. #SU2#
Roldan is working an open guard so Armbar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#KD2#
Armbar lands a big head kick that sends Roldan tumbling to the mat! Armbar takes a step backwards and waves Roldan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Reinaldo Roldan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Armbar.
Roldan tries to clinch but Armbar moves out of range.
Armbar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roldan. That did some damage!
Look low, kick high! Armbar uses the oldest trick in the book to send Roldan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Armbar is absolutely delighted - when Roldan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rico Armbar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Roldan rushes Salmon and presses him up against the cage.
Roldan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Salmon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roldan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roldan pushes Salmon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roldan looking for a takedown. #TD#
Roldan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salmon uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roldan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roldan keeping moving, preventing Salmon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Roldan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Roldan trying to keep a closed guard but Salmon is proving a slippery customer.
Roldan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salmon postures up in Roldan's guard and throws a big left but Roldan blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roldan checks a leg kick nicely.
Salmon stuffs the takedown.
Roldan misses with a wild combination.
Salmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roldan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salmon throws a head kick but Roldan moves out of range.
Salmon shoots in looking for a takedown but Roldan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salmon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roldan tries to counter by clinching up but Salmon breaks away and moves out of range.
Salmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Roldan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salmon is trying to maintain a safe position but Roldan gets an underhook and turns Salmon into the cage.
Salmon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roldan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reinaldo Roldan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleon Salmon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roldan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salmon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salmon jumps guard but Roldan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salmon fails to pull guard.
Salmon letting Roldan take a breather here.#T3#
Salmon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roldan walks away with a smile on his face. Salmon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roldan stuffs the takedown attempt from Salmon. Salmon gets slowly back to his feet.
Roldan looks for a takedown but Salmon sprawls well.
Salmon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roldan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roldan stuffs the takedown attempt from Salmon. Salmon gets slowly back to his feet.
Salmon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roldan's waist but Roldan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salmon off to one side.
Roldan tries to counter with a takedown but Salmon is quick to defend against it.
Roldan shoots in for a takedown but Salmon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Salmon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roldan stuffs the takedown.
Roldan closes the distance and clinches up with Salmon, looking for a takedown. Roldan pushes Salmon against the cage but Salmon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roldan shoots for a double leg takedown but Salmon sprawls well. He's pushed Roldan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salmon closes the distance and clinches up with Roldan, looking for a takedown. Salmon pushes Roldan against the cage but Roldan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roldan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salmon.
Roldan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salmon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roldan blocks the body kick.
Roldan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salmon with the counter takedown but Roldan avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Roldan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Salmon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roldan back to the cage. Salmon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roldan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salmon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salmon tries to clinch there but Roldan circles away.
Roldan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salmon is looking to clinch but Roldan is avoiding it.
Reinaldo Roldan is winning the standup battle so far.
Salmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roldan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roldan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roldan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salmon.
Salmon shoots in and drives through. Roldan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roldan but Roldan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reinaldo Roldan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleon Salmon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Roldan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roldan lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Salmon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roldan trying to control the position from guard on top but Salmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roldan being controlled here momentarily. #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.
Salmon keeping moving, preventing Roldan from controlling successfully.
Roldan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roldan wants to take a breather but Salmon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Roldan. #T3#
Salmon wants to stand up but Roldan is controlling him.
Salmon pulls Roldan in to control the position.
Roldan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roldan is fighting to break Salmon's control of his arms but Salmon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roldan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salmon is looking to clinch but Roldan is avoiding it.
Salmon fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salmon shoots in but Roldan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roldan feinted with a counter takedown.
Roldan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salmon tries to avoid it but Roldan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salmon to the ground. Salmon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roldan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salmon can do to turn this around?
Salmon throws a nice looking combination but Roldan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roldan tries to counter by clinching up but Salmon breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salmon.
Salmon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roldan pinned against the cage. Roldan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Roldan 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Salmon. No joy for Roldan on that attempt.
Salmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Roldan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salmon leaves Roldan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salmon throws a head kick that misses.
Salmon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roldan swivels and escapes.
Salmon cracks Roldan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Roldan clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmon is trying to pull guard but Roldan has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Roldan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salmon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roldan circles away.
Reinaldo Roldan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleon Salmon.#T1#
Roldan thuds a left hand into Salmon's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Roldan has Salmon up against the cage in a clinch.
Roldan wants to break free but Salmon has control.
Salmon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roldan is defending well.#BC#
Roldan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salmon darts in looking for a takedown but Roldan gets double underhooks and turns Salmon into the cage.
Roldan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roldan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roldan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roldan dives in and grabs Salmon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salmon pushes down on Roldan's head and hops out.#T2#
Roldan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salmon counters with a right hand to the body.
Salmon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roldan.
Reinaldo Roldan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salmon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roldan tries to avoid it but Salmon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roldan to the ground. Roldan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Roldan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Salmon fails to land.
Roldan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salmon tries to pull guard but Roldan holds him up against the cage and eventually Salmon drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Roldan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Salmon misses with a head kick.
Roldan stuffs the takedown attempt from Salmon. Salmon gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Roldan instigates a clinch.
Roldan controlling the action here for a moment.
Salmon throws a head punch that misses.
Roldan jumps guard but Salmon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Salmon has had enough of the clinch but Roldan keeps him there for the moment.
Roldan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salmon after a bit of a struggle.
Roldan prevents the takedown attempt.
Roldan avoiding damage as Salmon throws knees to the body.
Salmon tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Roldan jumps guard and drags Salmon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Roldan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Roldan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cleon Salmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinaldo Roldan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salmon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salmon throwing strikes from guard but Roldan blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Roldan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roldan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Roldan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Roldan. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Salmon has been cut.
Salmon is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Salmon. No joy for Roldan on that attempt.
Salmon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roldan manages to circle out of the way.
Salmon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roldan.
Roldan connects with a jab.
Salmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roldan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roldan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roldan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cleon Salmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Roldan.
Salmon looks for a takedown but Roldan sprawls well.
Salmon stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Roldan rushes Salmon and presses him up against the cage.
Roldan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salmon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Roldan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Roldan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salmon uses from the top position.
Salmon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roldan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Roldan trying to control the action but Salmon is working from the bottom.
Roldan is just content to waste time from the top position. Salmon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roldan trying to control the position from guard on top but Salmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Salmon trying to control the position.
Salmon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roldan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Roldan stands up and waves to Salmon to follow him.
Salmon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roldan.
Roldan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Roldan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salmon is fending him off so far but Roldan persists. Nope, Salmon circles away and we're back to standing.
Roldan lands with a nice combination. Salmon backs away looking to recover.
Roldan tries for a takedown but Salmon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Roldan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salmon pinned against the cage. Salmon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Roldan as Salmon shoots in.#CL2#
Roldan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salmon is looking to control Roldan's arms but Roldan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salmon has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Roldan drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Roldan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roldan keeping moving, preventing Salmon from controlling successfully.
Roldan pulls Salmon in to control the position. #ES2#
Roldan pushes Salmon off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Roldan clinches.
We've been informed that Roldan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Roldan breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Salmon gets tackled into the cage by Roldan. Roldan maintains the clinch.
Salmon wants to take the fight to the mat but Roldan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Roldan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Salmon's cut.
That's time! Salmon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Roldan darts in and clinches Salmon up against the cage.#BC2#
Roldan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salmon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roldan as he jumps to the side.
Roldan shoots in for a double leg but Salmon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cleon Salmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roldan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roldan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Roldan closes the distance and clinches.
Salmon fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roldan pulls guard successfully.
Roldan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roldan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salmon's guard. #REVB##T1#
Roldan trying to control but Salmon is working from the bottom.
Roldan is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Roldan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roldan trying to control but Salmon is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Roldan forces his way into half guard.
Roldan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salmon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roldan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roldan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roldan trying to pass the guard but Salmon defending well.
Roldan controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Roldan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roldan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roldan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roldan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salmon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cleon Salmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Roldan.#CL2#
Roldan has closed the distance and engaged Salmon in a clinch.
Salmon is trying to pull guard but Roldan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Roldan to work.
#T4#
Roldan wants to take the fight to the mat but Salmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roldan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roldan has Salmon pressed against the cage, preventing Salmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roldan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salmon is trying to pull guard but Roldan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Roldan breaks the clinch.
Roldan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salmon shoots in and drives through. Roldan sprawls well.
Salmon stuffs the takedown attempt from Roldan. Roldan gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Roldan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Salmon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salmon checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roldan!
Salmon leaves Roldan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salmon stuffs the takedown.
Roldan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cleon Salmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Roldan.
Salmon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roldan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Salmon misses with a combination
enabling Roldan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Roldan pushes Salmon up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Roldan pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Salmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Roldan has wrist control.
Reinaldo Roldan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roldan controls Salmon momentarily but Salmon frees himself.
Roldan has Salmon pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Salmon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roldan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salmon has Roldan in his guard.#REVB#
Roldan pushing down on Salmon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Roldan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roldan is looking to take a break and control but Salmon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Roldan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roldan or perhaps it was just good defense by Salmon, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Roldan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Roldan decides to pull guard.
Salmon wants to control from the top but Roldan keeps moving.
Roldan keeping full guard, as Salmon tries to pass.
Roldan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roldan keeping moving, preventing Salmon from controlling successfully.
Roldan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salmon's guard. #REVB##T4#
Salmon wants to hit a switch here but Roldan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salmon there!
Salmon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Roldan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Salmon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roldan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Salmon is desperately trying to improve his position but Roldan has a good base and remains in mount.
Cleon Salmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinaldo Roldan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roldan controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Roldan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roldan 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Roldan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Roldan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Roldan clinches.
Roldan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roldan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Roldan pulls guard successfully.
Russell wants to stand and escape but instead Roldan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Russell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roldan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roldan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Russell is working an open guard so Roldan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Roldan shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Roldan misses with a takedown
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Roldan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roldan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roldan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Roldan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roldan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Russell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Russell throws a series of strikes that have Roldan backpedaling.
Roldan has his takedown stuffed
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Reinaldo Roldan has been cut.#T2##CL#
Russell gets tackled into the cage by Roldan. Roldan maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Roldan decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Roldan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Roldan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roldan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Roldan dives into side control.
#T3#
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Roldan is dominant here and he's now got Russell's back!#SUB#
Roldan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Russell fending off the submission attempt from Roldan. #SUB#
Roldan tightening his grip on Russell, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Russell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roldan's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Russell trying to get back to his feet but Roldan is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roldan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roldan struggling to land strikes to the head as Russell covers up.
Roldan controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Roldan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinaldo Roldan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Russell scores with a push kick.
Russell scores with a one two! Roldan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roldan or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell, which made it look bad. #CL#
Roldan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Roldan is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roldan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russell after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Roldan successfully pulls guard.
Reinaldo Roldan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roldan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Roldan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Russell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Roldan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Roldan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roldan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roldan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Russell throws a series of punches but Roldan moves out of range. #CL#
Roldan clinches with his opponent.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Roldan has the dominant position.
Roldan looking for a takedown. #T2#
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roldan keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roldan tries to break the clinch but Russell is controlling the position.
Russell is trying to push Roldan away but Roldan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roldan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Roldan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russell blocks it with crossed arms.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Roldan is controlling the position.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roldan is looking for a takedown.
Roldan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roldan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Russell to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roldan is struggling to control the position.
Russell tries to circle away but Roldan has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Roldan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Roldan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roldan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roldan tries to pull guard but Russell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roldan.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Roldan has the dominant position.
Roldan wants to take the fight to the mat but Russell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roldan keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell is trying to push Roldan away but Roldan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russell tries to break free but Roldan pushes him back against the cage.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell is trying to push Roldan away but Roldan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Roldan breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russell stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Roldan darts in and clinches Russell up against the cage.
Russell tries to circle away but Roldan has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Roldan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roldan is controlling Russell's posture.
Russell tries to stand but Roldan is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reinaldo Roldan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reinaldo Roldan's cut.
That's time! Roldan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roldan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Roldan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roldan has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Roldan decides to pull guard.
Roldan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Roldan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Russell to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roldan shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roldan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roldan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roldan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russell. Russell obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Russell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roldan wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Roldan is controlling the position.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roldan is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Roldan keeps him there for the moment.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Roldan successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roldan holds on and takes a little breather.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roldan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russell wanted to stand there but Roldan had control of the position.
Roldan seems keen to control Russell's posture.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Roldan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Roldan successfully pulls guard.
Russell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roldan is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Roldan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Russell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roldan has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up.
Roldan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Roldan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard. #REVR##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.
Roldan prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roldan controls the pace.
Roldan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Roldan stands and steps away. Russell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roldan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russell moves away.
Tyrus Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinaldo Roldan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Roldan moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Roldan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roldan, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Roldan!
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