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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Dukes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Roman closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Roman gets tackled into the cage by Dukes. Dukes maintains the clinch. #BC#
Roman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dukes misses with a leg kick
and Roman counters with a two punch combo.
Roman tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roman lands with a good body shot.
Dukes doesn't manage to clinch there - Roman circles away.
David Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman tries to clinch there but Dukes circles away.
Roman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1##CL#
Roman moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.
Roman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roman is struggling to control the position.
Roman controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Roman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Roman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dukes is controlling him.
Dukes being controlled here momentarily.
Roman continues to stall.
Roman wants to stand but Dukes is controlling the position.
Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Dukes misses
and Roman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dukes thinking.
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3##CL#
Roman drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage.
#TD#
Roman successfully pulls guard.
Roman pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman has his hands on Dukes's head, controlling the position.
Dukes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roman is proving hard to escape from.
Roman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB#
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Dukes defends easily.
#SUB#
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Dukes is proving a slippery customer.
Roman scores with a nice shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Roman working for a triangle but Dukes defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Roman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good work by Roman as he checks the leg kick.
Roman tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dukes throws a chopping leg kick but Roman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roman throws a quick counter head kick but Dukes was just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Dukes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merle Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Roman clinches up against the cage.
Roman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dukes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dukes avoiding Roman 's attempts to control his hands.
Dukes is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Dukes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roman really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Dukes's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Roman trying to control the action but Dukes just sinks the hooks in.
Merle Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roman wants to get back to his feet. #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.
Roman trying to control the action but Dukes just sinks the hooks in.
Roman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Dukes looking for the RNC.
Roman is trying to stand back up.
Dukes avoiding Roman 's attempts to control his hands.
Roman tries to escape but Dukes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roman trying to get back to his feet but Dukes is in full control for now.
Roman trying to control the position but Dukes manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB2#
Roman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dukes gets his way!
Roman just trying to survive but Dukes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dukes.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Roman showing good submission defense here.
Roman surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Dukes is trying to stick to Roman's back but Roman is turning into Dukes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dukes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roman.
Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roman.
Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Roman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roman avoids the head kick by Dukes.
It looked like Roman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dukes.#CL#
Dukes tries to keep at a distance but Roman has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Roman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dukes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukes is fighting to break Roman's control of his arms but Roman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Dukes is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roman blocks a low kick nicely.
Roman misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Roman lands but Dukes takes it in his stride.
Dukes's coach down at Cheese Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dukes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Roman clinches. #TD#
Roman jumps guard and drags Dukes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Roman keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Roman has Dukes pulled in close to control his posture.
Dukes takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #SUB#
Roman is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
Roman has control of Dukes's left arm, preventing Dukes from doing any damage.
Dukes wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Roman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukes trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukes.
Roman managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Roman gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Roman.
#TD2#
Dukes is trying to trip Roman. He has hold of a leg but Roman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dukes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Roman pulls Dukes in to control the position.
Roman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Roman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Roman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roman 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Roman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Steinhauer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roman's guard.#ES#
Roman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Steinhauer tries a body shot but Roman blocks it.
Steinhauer misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Steinhauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abraxas Steinhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steinhauer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steinhauer controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roman is trying to control the position but Steinhauer postures up.
Steinhauer wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Roman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Steinhauer has gone for a leg lock! Roman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steinhauer's guard.#REVR##T1#
Roman throws a big right hand that misses.
Steinhauer wants to get back to his feet but Roman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steinhauer is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman wants to get up but he can't break Steinhauer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steinhauer is trying to keep Roman in close.
Steinhauer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roman lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Roman lands a couple of digs.
Roman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roman throwing strikes from guard but Steinhauer blocks nicely.
Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Roman stands and steps away. Steinhauer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steinhauer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steinhauer tries to bum rush Roman with a series of wild strikes but Roman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steinhauer looks winded!#TD2#
Steinhauer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roman is looking to control Steinhauer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
Roman is not content to let Steinhauer control the position.#T3#
Steinhauer is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
Steinhauer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roman is staying active underneath Steinhauer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman taking some punishment here, with Steinhauer in his half guard.
Roman 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.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steinhauer is working away from the top position though.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steinhauer is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steinhauer is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Steinhauer instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Steinhauer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Steinhauer is looking for a kimura but Roman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steinhauer to get the leverage.
Roman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraxas Steinhauer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roman. #TD2#
Steinhauer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roman is trying to defend but Steinhauer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Steinhauer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steinhauer is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinhauer winds up and cracks Roman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roman pushes Steinhauer off looking to stand but Steinhauer dives back in and keeps control.
Steinhauer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Roman is concentrating on defense, preventing Steinhauer from advancing position.
Roman wants to control but Steinhauer is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinhauer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steinhauer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steinhauer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Steinhauer is very close to passing his half guard.
Roman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Steinhauer seems to be working for a kimura but Roman defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roman keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Steinhauer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roman, pushing him back against the cage.
Steinhauer'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.#TD2#
Steinhauer lands a takedown into guard.
#T3#
Steinhauer wanted to stand there but Roman had control of the position.
Roman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steinhauer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roman holds on and takes a little breather.
Roman is trying to control the position but Steinhauer postures up.
Steinhauer wanted to stand there but Roman had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is trying to keep Steinhauer in close.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steinhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steinhauer 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.#CL#
Roman clinches with his opponent.
Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Steinhauer jumps into guard, dragging Roman to the mat.
Roman with a nice head shot there.
Steinhauer is breathing heavily.
Steinhauer working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
Steinhauer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinhauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraxas Steinhauer 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#
Steinhauer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roman tries to clinch but Steinhauer moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Steinhauer.
Steinhauer tries to clinch up.
It appears Roman was looking to counter with a kick there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steinhauer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Roman moves into the clinch successfully.
Roman stalling against the cage.
Steinhauer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinhauer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Steinhauer decides to pull guard. #T1#
Roman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roman cracks Steinhauer with a solid left hand.
Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roman is in close to Steinhauer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steinhauer wants to stand up but Roman is controlling him.
Steinhauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steinhauer trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
Steinhauer wants to stand and escape but Roman is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steinhauer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steinhauer's head.
Roman distracts Steinhauer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Steinhauer is working an open guard so Roman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Roman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steinhauer tries to counter with a clinch but Roman shakes him off and moves away.
Steinhauer tries to clinch up
and Roman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Steinhauer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roman on his heels. He'll look to pass Roman's guard now, I'm sure.
Roman has control of Steinhauer's left arm, preventing Steinhauer from doing any damage.
Roman keeping full guard, as Steinhauer tries to pass.
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Roman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steinhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roman throws a wild body kick that Steinhauer sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Steinhauer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steinhauer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roman counters with a three punch combo that has Steinhauer backing up. Steinhauer nods at Roman to acknowledge the strikes.#T4##TD2#
Steinhauer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steinhauer slows the pace down in half guard.
Roman is trying to stand up here but Steinhauer is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Merle Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abraxas Steinhauer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steinhauer is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Roman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steinhauer 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Zhou.
Zhou misses with a double jab.
Roman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD2#
Zhou drops Roman with a beautiful combination! Roman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zhou is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Merle Roman has been cut.
Zhou connects with a superb combination that knocks Roman out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Zhou before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Huzheng Zhou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Wu lands with an uppercut that bounces Roman off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Merle Roman has been cut.
Roman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wu with a hook.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wu! Roman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yujiu Wu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Mills doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Mills 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.
Mills passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mills is controlling the pace.
Roman is positioning himself well to prevent Mills advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mills is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roman is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Roman manages to get to full guard.
Roman looking to control.
Roman wants to stand up but Mills is controlling him.
Mills wants to stand but Roman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mills stops Roman from standing up.
Roman is pulling down on Mills's head. It's preventing any offense from Mills, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Mills darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Roman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mills is on him like a limpet, forcing Roman back against the cage.
Mills content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mills throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Mills manages to pull guard.
Mills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Roman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills looks winded!#SUB2#
Mills has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
Roman landing with the ground and pound.
Mills has momentary wrist control but Roman slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Roman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman postures up and lands a big shot to Mills's brow. #T4#
Roman with a nice head shot there.
Roman throwing strikes from guard but Mills blocks nicely.
Roman is in close to Mills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roman with a nice head shot there.
Roman distracts Mills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Roman stands up and waves to Mills to follow him.
Roman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Roman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mills has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Roman regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Roman is looking for a triangle but Mills pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Roman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Roman wants to clinch.#TD2#
Mills is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roman's half guard.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mills is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Mills decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Mills scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mills is breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Roman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roman is trying to control Mills's posture but Mills avoids it.
Roman has one of Mills's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
Roman 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.
Mills in the domination position with Roman hanging on.
Roman seems a little lost for a moment, as Mills dominates the positioning.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roman prevents Mills from improving position.
Roman stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Merle Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roman wants to control but Mills postures up.
Mills in the domination position with Roman hanging on.
Mills misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Roman controls the position for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mills avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Mills gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Mills is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Roman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mills controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roman wants to control but Mills is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Mills stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Roman to get to his feet. #TD2#
Mills drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I wouldn't like to be where Roman is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roman doesn't manage to clinch there - Mills circles away.
#TD2#
Mills decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roman is doing well to control the position and prevent Mills from advancing to side control.
Mills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Mills tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roman controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman wants to control but Mills is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Roman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mills circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Mills shoots in and gets a takedown into Roman's guard.#ES#
Roman pushes Mills off and scrambles back to his feet.
Roman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mills is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Mills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mills showed some decent athleticism there.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Mills is very close to passing his half guard.
Mills trying to control from half guard but Roman is working away. #T2#
Roman moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roman is pulling down on Mills's head. It's preventing any offense from Mills, at least for the moment.
Mills is looking to work some ground and pound but Roman has wrist control.
Roman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merle Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mills shoots in and bounces Roman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Mills stands up from Roman's guard - Mills perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Roman moves into range and clinches up with Mills.#TD2#
Mills successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to get up but he can't break Mills's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mills has wrist control.
Mills wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Mills.
I think Mills 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brian Mills!
Brian Mills tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Aurocko shoots in and bounces Roman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Roman pushes Aurocko off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Aurocko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aurocko tries to break the clinch but Roman is controlling the position.
Aurocko wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
#TD2#
Aurocko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Roman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurocko tries to break free but Roman pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Roman jumps guard and drags Aurocko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aurocko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU2#
Aurocko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roman swats away the attempt to clinch by Aurocko.
Roman tries to clinch but Aurocko moves away
and Aurocko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aurocko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aurocko tries to clinch but Roman moves out of range. #TD2#
Aurocko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roman was covering up waiting for the punch and Aurocko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aurocko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Aurocko wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman trying to control the position here.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Aurocko is proving a slippery customer.
Roman throws a couple of heel strikes.
#SUB#
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Aurocko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurocko trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman is trying to keep Aurocko in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roman moves in looking to clinch but Aurocko pushes him off.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Aurocko has knocked Roman down with a huge combo! Aurocko steps away and waves a wobbly Roman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Roman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Merle Roman has been cut.#TD2#
Aurocko closes the distance looking for a takedown. Aurocko picks Roman up and slams him brutally to the floor. Roman is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Billy Aurocko!
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