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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Rochester as Seehaver shoots in. Rochester throws out a powerful jab. Seehaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Seehaver 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. Rochester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Seehaver misses with a takedown and Rochester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Seehaver gets a double leg takedown into Rochester's guard. Seehaver sitting in guard here, content to control. Rochester looking to control.
Seehaver trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Seehaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rochester dives on top into guard.#REVR# Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Seehaver is trying to control the position but Rochester postures up. #T1# Rochester wants to stand but Seehaver has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Seehaver 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# Rochester wants to get back to his feet.
Seehaver moves into full mount! Rochester won't be happy about that! Seehaver pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rochester's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Seehaver takes Rochester's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rochester is in trouble. Well, with Seehaver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rochester is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2# Seehaver is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rochester wants to escape the position.
#SUB2# Seehaver looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Seehaver looking for the choke from the back. #T2# Rochester is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rochester is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Seehaver has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rochester is in real trouble here. Seehaver gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rochester is tapping out! Seehaver wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Seehaver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1# McGregor moves to clinch but Rochester breaks away #TD2# and Rochester counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGregor won't be happy with that. Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Rochester has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McGregor is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rochester yanks on the arm and McGregor is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rochester.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arlo Rochester! A pretty intense looking Arlo Rochester took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Boag (ranked 2355 p4p, 255 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 4385 p4p, 392 weight class). Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arlo Rochester was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chris Boag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Arlo Rochester! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Boag moves into the clinch. Rochester decides to pull guard. Boag looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Rochester trying to control the position.
Boag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester working for a triangle but Boag defends it easily.
Boag 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boag stopping the sweep attempt from Rochester. Boag 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. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Rochester has an active guard here but Boag has managed to pass into half guard.
Boag controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to control but Boag is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rochester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rochester trying to control the position.
Rochester has his foot on Boag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boag works his way back into a safe position though. Rochester has his foot on Boag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boag works his way back into a safe position though. Rochester wants to sweep here but Boag controlling him for the moment. Boag's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rochester is looking for a triangle but Boag pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boag controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Boag pushing down on Rochester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Boag sitting and controlling from the half guard. Boag is looking to advance position but Rochester won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to control but Boag is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boag in particular looking to stall. Boag'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. Rochester is not content to let Boag control the position. Boag not doing much here.
Rochester gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Boag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Rochester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boag controls from within his opponent's guard. Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Rochester has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Rochester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boag defends it easily. Rochester trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Boag content to stall in guard here. Rochester looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boag postures up.
Rochester has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boag is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rochester. Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (3) vs (0) Rochester Boag tries to advance to mount but Rochester denies him. The referee asks Boag politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boag prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rochester trying his best to control but Boag has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boag (5) vs (0) Rochester Rochester sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Boag trying to control the pace. Rochester is looking to control Boag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rochester avoid being mounted? Boag tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rochester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rochester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Boag wants to pass the guard but Rochester is defending well. Rochester tries to get to full guard but Boag has control of the leg. Boag controlling the action here. Rochester trying to control from the bottom.
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Boag seems content to control. Boag has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Rochester wants to control the action here but instead Boag manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (8) vs (0) Rochester Boag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rochester tries to hold on but Boag pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rochester tries to reverse the position but Boag maintains control. Boag wants to take Rochester's back here but Rochester is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boag controlling his opponent. This is a sustained period of stalling by Boag. Rochester is desperately trying to improve his position but Boag has a good base and remains in mount. Boag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Boag takes Rochester's back. Score +3 for taking back: Boag (11) vs (0) Rochester Rochester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boag working for a choke but Rochester is defending well. Boag has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Rochester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Boag. Rochester rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boag with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Rochester is trying to maintain the position but Boag is very close to passing his half guard. Boag with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Rochester is looking to improve his position.
Rochester is looking to control Boag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rochester avoid being mounted? Boag sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Boag is trying to work for a kimura but Rochester is defending well.
Boag with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Rochester tries to roll over but Boag keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boag keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Boag takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. Our winner, Chris Boag, 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. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 3234 p4p, 333 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 4399 p4p, 399 weight class). Poe comes to the ring accompanied by Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; EA Poe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Arlo Rochester! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Poe scores with a takedown into Rochester's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poe (2) vs (0) Rochester Rochester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Poe looking to sit in guard and control but Rochester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (2) vs (2) Rochester Poe wants to sweep but no luck. Rochester wants to control from the top but Poe keeps moving. Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rochester is still trying to improve position. Poe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Poe keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poe has control of Rochester's left arm, preventing Rochester from doing any damage. Rochester looking to pass the guard. Poe keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rochester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Poe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (4) vs (2) Rochester Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rochester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rochester keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass. Poe content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rochester controls Poe momentarily but Poe frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rochester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poe defends well. Poe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (7) vs (2) Rochester Poe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rochester knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Rochester is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poe (7) vs (6) Rochester
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poe breaks Rochester's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (9) vs (6) Rochester Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rochester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poe defends it easily. Poe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Rochester keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully. Poe controls from within his opponent's guard. Poe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rochester dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (9) vs (8) Rochester Rochester is posturing up here but Poe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rochester tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rochester has to tap! Slick submission there by Poe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). EA Poe! EA Poe 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:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 4364 p4p, 418 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4196 p4p, 405 weight class). Rochester comes to the ring accompanied by Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Arlo Rochester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Arturo Caldeira! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Rochester forces Caldeira back against the ropes and clinches. Caldeira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rochester is trying to keep an underhook but Caldeira manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rochester (0) vs (2) Caldeira Caldeira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (0) vs (5) Caldeira Rochester's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Rochester wants to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Rochester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira avoids the attempt from Rochester to control. Caldeira controlling his opponent. Rochester stops Caldeira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caldeira controlling his opponent. Rochester is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caldeira wants to take Rochester's back here but Rochester is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rochester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira fails to take his opponent's back. Caldeira keeps trying to improve his position. Rochester working to try and regain half guard.
Caldeira controlling the pace for now. Caldeira trying to control but Rochester is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rochester tries to hold on but Caldeira postures up. Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't. Caldeira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Caldeira wants to control the pace but Rochester is squirming around nicely. My spies in Hilo Hit Squad inform me that Caldeira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Rochester is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caldeira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rochester is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (2) vs (5) Caldeira Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (2) vs (7) Caldeira Caldeira wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving. Rochester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Caldeira preventing the sweep. Caldeira wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving. Rochester keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass. Rochester keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Caldeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Caldeira forces his way into half guard. Caldeira content to control rather than advance. Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rochester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rochester looking for submissions off his back. Caldeira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rochester! Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (2) vs (10) Caldeira
That's five minutes gone in the round. Caldeira controlling from mount. Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rochester is looking to escape. Rochester wants to control but Caldeira is having none of it. Rochester bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (4) vs (10) Caldeira Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Caldeira keeping full guard, as Rochester tries to pass. Rochester trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom. Caldeira has control of Rochester's left arm, preventing Rochester from doing any damage. Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira has Rochester pulled in close to control his posture. Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. Caldeira has Rochester pulled in close to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rochester trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom. Rochester postures up.
Rochester trying to move into half guard but instead Caldeira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (4) vs (12) Caldeira Caldeira forces his way into half guard. Caldeira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (4) vs (15) Caldeira Caldeira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rochester is desperately trying to improve his position but Caldeira has a good base and remains in mount. Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully. Rochester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time. Caldeira prevents Rochester from getting the reversal. Caldeira moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (4) vs (18) Caldeira Well, with Caldeira on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rochester is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Rochester can't escape the position.
Good control from Caldeira. Rochester breaks Caldeira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (6) vs (18) Caldeira
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position. Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. Rochester wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position. Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Caldeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck. Caldeira managing to control the position. Caldeira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rochester is defending well. Caldeira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rochester has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Caldeira celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturo Caldeira! Arturo Caldeira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 668 p4p, 81 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 4032 p4p, 405 weight class). Ambe's entrance music is Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. A fine choice. Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Arlo Rochester told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Ambe gets tackled into the cage by Rochester. Rochester maintains the clinch. Ambe wants the takedown. Rochester is fighting it off but Ambe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rochester's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ambe (2) vs (0) Rochester Ambe content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rochester is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment. Ambe 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. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rochester working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ambe content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rochester tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg. Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rochester tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rochester is trying to control but Ambe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (5) vs (0) Rochester Rochester manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rochester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ambe prevents Rochester from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ambe 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 Ambe. Ambe is thwarting Rochester's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ambe 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.
Ambe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rochester! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (8) vs (0) Rochester Rochester tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ambe controlling his opponent. Ambe has control of Rochester's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rochester regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rochester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rochester wants to control but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Ambe continues to hold on tight. Ambe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rochester manages to avoid the submission attempt. Ambe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rochester will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Rochester wants to control but Ambe postures up. Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rochester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Ambe moves into full mount! Rochester won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (11) vs (0) Rochester Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Rochester is trying desperately to improve position. Ambe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Ambe prevents Rochester from getting the reversal. Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully. Rochester is looking to get to half guard. Ambe wants to finish this one by submission but Rochester is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ambe. Ambe controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rochester tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ambe controlling the pace for now. Rochester wants to control but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Ambe'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. Ambe trying to control but Rochester is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Ambe controlling his opponent. Ambe avoids the attempt from Rochester to control. Rochester might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ambe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rochester is looking to get to half guard. Rochester tries to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Ambe controlling from mount. Ambe avoids the attempt from Rochester to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rochester is surviving well by controlling Ambe's body position as best he can. Rochester manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rochester trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (14) vs (0) Rochester
And that's the end of the fight! Ambe takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. Scar Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 3950 p4p, 400 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 5142 p4p, 0 weight class). Rochester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix. Arlo Rochester has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dragon Li Chai! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Rochester has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Rochester gets control of Chai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rochester will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Rochester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (2) vs (0) Chai Rochester wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Rochester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rochester sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rochester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rochester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Rochester defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rochester preventing the sweep. Rochester controlling from the top position. Rochester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rochester has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted. Chai wants to sweep but no luck. Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (5) vs (0) Chai Rochester working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rochester has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rochester (7) vs (0) Chai The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rochester working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Chai tries to control Rochester's body but Rochester pushes him off. Chai squirms to his side and now Rochester has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (10) vs (0) Chai Chai showing good submission defense here.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rochester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (13) vs (0) Chai Rochester with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rochester wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely. Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Chai is not content to let Rochester control the position. Rochester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chai actively working from the bottom here. Rochester is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Rochester is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Rochester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Rochester.
Chai wants to control but Rochester passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (16) vs (0) Chai
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rochester tries to move to mount but Chai blocks the move with his legs. Chai regains half guard. Chai wants to get back to full guard. Rochester passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (19) vs (0) Chai Rochester looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rochester is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. Chai is still trying to improve position. Rochester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochester controlling his opponent. Rochester moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (22) vs (0) Chai Chai tries to roll but Rochester sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Rochester fails to move to back control. Chai wants to hold on but Rochester pushes him away. Rochester working for a submission but Chai is keeping him at bay. Rochester trying to control but Chai is having none of it. Chai tries to hold on but Rochester postures up. Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochester is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rochester tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Chai is looking to improve his position but Rochester isn't that keen on the idea. Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rochester looking to control and managing it successfully. Rochester wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time. Rochester working for a guillotine from mount but Chai is in no mood to give up. Rochester is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Chai is trying desperately to improve position. Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Chai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (22) vs (2) Chai Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Rochester. Chai wants to pass the guard but Rochester is keeping the position. Rochester is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment. Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rochester has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position. Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard. Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (22) vs (5) Chai You can see the frustration on Rochester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rochester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Rochester can't do much from the bottom here. Rochester is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Rochester can't do much from the bottom here. Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rochester, who protects the arm well. Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Rochester stops Chai from passing to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Rochester is trying to improve his position. Chai wants to take a breather but Rochester manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chai. Rochester is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (22) vs (8) Chai Rochester is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Rochester stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Rochester is looking for a sweep. Rochester is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rochester (26) vs (8) Chai Rochester is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Rochester not allowing Chai to control his hands. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rochester's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rochester is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Rochester. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rochester's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (26) vs (10) Chai
And that's the end of the fight! Rochester takes the fight on points by 26 to 10. Arlo Rochester took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 19902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 3934 p4p, 396 weight class). Valur comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Let's Dance. Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Valur tries to clinch and Rochester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (0) vs (2) Rochester Rochester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Valur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rochester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rochester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Valur works his way to full guard. Good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester won't allow Valur to sweep him here. Valur looking to control.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now. Rochester forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Valur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rochester 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.
Valur looking for submissions off his back. Rochester has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Valur defend it? Rochester steps over the head and cranks it - Valur is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rochester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arlo Rochester! Arlo Rochester 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!' |
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Event:
KMK2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Spencer - just one landing. Rochester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Rochester down. Spencer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spencer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spencer, right into the meat.
Spencer throws a jab when Rochester was well out of range. Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Spencer lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2# Rochester is rocked! Rochester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer. Oh Rochester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big left from Rochester misses. Rochester seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spencer looks to land a left hand but Rochester moved out of range nicely. Spencer scores with a kick to the midsection. Spencer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rochester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Rochester down. Spencer cracks Rochester with a hook to the temple - Rochester is on wobbly legs here! Spencer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rochester falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Spencer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Spencer! Sam Spencer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 48
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Areni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Rochester is just out of range. Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rochester defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand. Rochester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rochester looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely. Arlo Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rochester slips a jab from Areni. A big left from Areni misses. A little jabbing left from Rochester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rochester throws a lazy uppercut
letting Areni counter with a right hand. Areni scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab. Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Areni is looking to counter the offense by Rochester and move into the clinch. Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Rochester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Areni lands a jab to the nose.#T1# Rochester throws a head kick that misses. Areni is looking to counter punch. Nice defenses there by Rochester. Rochester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a two punch combo. Rochester walks into a stiff left hand from Areni. Rochester throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut. Nice shot lands for Rochester.#TD# Areni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Areni showed some decent athleticism there. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Areni trying to control from half guard but Rochester is working away. Rochester felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Areni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Areni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Areni slips a nice elbow through Rochester's hands, connecting with Rochester's forehead.#SUB2# Rochester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Areni prevents Rochester from improving his position. Rochester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Areni scores with a couple of nice shots. Areni is keen to just control but Rochester is a slippery customer. Areni is figuring out what he wants to do next. Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rochester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nice strikes from Areni there. #T3##SUB2# Rochester actively working from the bottom here. Rochester is in trouble now - Areni has advanced to mount! Areni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Areni lands a big elbow. BOOM! Areni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Areni landing strikes from the mount. Areni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rochester?
Areni working Rochester over with strikes here. #ROC# Rochester is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee warns Rochester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rochester is still in real trouble! Can Areni finish him? The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Areni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Areni postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rochester in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rochester to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni! Hin Areni decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Rochester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch. Fortythree is looking to counter punch. Rochester walks into a left hand. Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortythree. Fortythree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochester is looking to clinch. Rochester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rochester there as he acknowledges the shot. Rochester ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree. Fortythree thuds a left hand into Rochester's body. Fortythree with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Rochester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fortythree keeps the fight on the outside. Rochester closes the distance looking to clinch and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rochester tries to clinch but Fortythree moves away and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Rochester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Rochester moves in looking to clinch but Fortythree pushes him off. Fortythree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fortythree digs a good hook to Rochester's body.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Rochester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch. Nice straight punches there by Fortythree. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fortythree. Rochester defending well as Fortythree loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Fortythree misses. Rochester wants to clinch up but Fortythree keeps it at a distance. Fortythree lands a nice hook to Rochester's body. Rochester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fortythree throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily. Fortythree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight. Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch. Fortythree is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Rochester takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2# Rochester gets a takedown into half guard. Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fortythree is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard. #T2# Fortythree gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Rochester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fortythree is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fortythree has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Rochester working for a triangle but Fortythree defends it easily.
#SUB2# Fortythree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rochester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortythree has managed to get both his arms back between Rochester's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2# Rochester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Fortythree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rochester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortythree has managed to get both his arms back between Rochester's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Rochester has his foot on Fortythree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortythree works his way back into a safe position though.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rochester controls Fortythree momentarily but Fortythree frees himself. Rochester tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Rochester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortythree wants to stand but Rochester has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Fortythree is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Rochester looking for a triangle here. Fortythree is fighting it but it looks tight! Rochester pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fortythree is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arlo Rochester! An out of breath and clearly excited Arlo Rochester thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PSE 28
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD# RoboTessin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB# RoboTessin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Rochester can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# RoboTessin is trying to get an arm triangle but Rochester is defending well. #SUB# RoboTessin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rochester 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. RoboTessin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1# RoboTessin is putting a hurting on Rochester here, landing some big shots from side control. RoboTessin landing strikes. RoboTessin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB# RoboTessin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rochester has escaped the position, nice work there. RoboTessin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rochester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# RoboTessin swings around for an armbar but Rochester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into RoboTessin's guard.#SUB# RoboTessin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rochester defends well. RoboTessin is trying to control the position but Rochester postures up. Rochester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB# RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control! RoboTessin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. RoboTessin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. RoboTessin can't do much from the bottom here. Rochester trying to control the position but RoboTessin is working away. RoboTessin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rochester presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! RoboTessin wants to hold on but Rochester pushes him away. RoboTessin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# RoboTessin tries to control the position but Rochester now has his back.
Rochester struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. RoboTessin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. I really don't envy RoboTessin right now.
RoboTessin just trying to survive but Rochester is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Rochester keeps control of the position as RoboTessin tries to break free.
Rochester throwing sloppy strikes. Rochester missing with strikes. Rochester wants to control but RoboTessin is keeping busy. RoboTessin trying to control but not successfully. #T4# Rochester trying to control. Rochester has the hooks in. RoboTessin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Rochester misses with an elbow to the head. RoboTessin wants to control his opponent's hands but Rochester gets his hands free. Rochester lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns RoboTessin.
Rochester not allowing RoboTessin to control his hands. RoboTessin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. RoboTessin covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2# Rochester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arlo Rochester will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# RoboTessin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rochester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. RoboTessin is in Rochester's guard. Randy RoboTessin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. RoboTessin works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard. RoboTessin throws a strike but Rochester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# RoboTessin keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. #SUB# RoboTessin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rochester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rochester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes there by Rochester. RoboTessin tries to improve position but can't. RoboTessin taking a bit of punishment here - Rochester scoring with strikes. Rochester working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rochester wants to control but RoboTessin is keeping him busy. #T1# Rochester throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. RoboTessin struggling a bit here. RoboTessin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rochester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rochester staying calm. RoboTessin struggling a bit here. Rochester connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused RoboTessin some visible discomfort.
RoboTessin is looking to regain half guard here but Rochester keeps moving and retains side control. Rochester landing strikes. #T2# Rochester tries to score with some ground and pound. RoboTessin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Rochester working away. RoboTessin tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rochester working away. RoboTessin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RoboTessin is trying to improve his position. Rochester works to advance to full mount. RoboTessin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. RoboTessin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. RoboTessin tries to reverse the position but Rochester maintains control. RoboTessin tries to lock up and control but Rochester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rochester scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish RoboTessin?
#T3# RoboTessin tries to hold on but Rochester pushes him away. Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rochester lands a couple of good shots and RoboTessin has given up his back, trying to escape the position! RoboTessin prevents Rochester from getting a body triangle. Rochester is not going to allow RoboTessin to sit and survive in this position. RoboTessin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rochester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# RoboTessin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
RoboTessin wants to control his opponent's hands but Rochester gets his hands free. #T4# RoboTessin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Rochester is landing with strikes. RoboTessin can't take much more of this. RoboTessin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Rochester tightening his grip on RoboTessin, looking for the choke. Rochester has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rochester trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo Rochester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! RoboTessin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# Rochester has managed to clinch.
RoboTessin is stalling here.
#TD# RoboTessin pulls guard successfully.
RoboTessin keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. #SUB# RoboTessin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# RoboTessin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but RoboTessin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. RoboTessin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rochester trying to control but RoboTessin is working from the bottom. #SUB# RoboTessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB# RoboTessin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rochester defends it easily.#SUB# RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control! Rochester is looking to take a break and control but RoboTessin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on RoboTessin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rochester trying to control the position but RoboTessin is working away. Rochester working the ground and pound from side control.#T2# Rochester tries to score with some ground and pound. RoboTessin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. RoboTessin wants to control but Rochester postures up. RoboTessin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Rochester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RoboTessin pulls his head out easily. RoboTessin is pressing down on Rochester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rochester is holding on for now. Rochester works his way to full guard. Good work. RoboTessin scoring with punches to the head and body. Randy RoboTessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! RoboTessin distracts Rochester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. RoboTessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. RoboTessin stands up over Rochester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. RoboTessin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. RoboTessin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3# RoboTessin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rochester's head. RoboTessin trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom. #SUB2# RoboTessin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rochester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. RoboTessin connects with a couple of short punches. RoboTessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. RoboTessin lands a couple of digs. RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC# Rochester is rocked! RoboTessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. RoboTessin scoring with punches to the head and body. Arlo Rochester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rochester is still in real trouble! Can RoboTessin finish him?#T4# RoboTessin works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard. RoboTessin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rochester covers up, he's hurt! RoboTessin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from RoboTessin and the ref steps in to end the fight! RoboTessin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy RoboTessin! A victorious Randy RoboTessin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PSE 27
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Rochester loads up on a big right hand but Moso slips the punch. Moso seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Rochester gets a clinch. Moso is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rochester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moso. Rochester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Rochester jumps guard.
Moso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Moso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Rochester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Rochester is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rochester's body to avoid the submission. Rochester has instead reached around Moso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rochester arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arlo Rochester! Arlo Rochester made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview. The defeated Simba Moso had this to say: 'I will never give up!'.
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Event:
PSE 22
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Young. Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rochester's head backwards. Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rochester swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rochester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rochester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Rochester has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Rochester jumps guard.
#SUB# Rochester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Rochester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily. Young wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Rochester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Rochester looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
#T1# Rochester throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB# Rochester looking for subs off his back but Young has passed one foot through into half guard.
Young wants to take a breather but Rochester is having none of it. #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. Rochester slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Rochester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Rochester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Rochester has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Young is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rochester. Rochester stops Young from passing to mount. #T3# Rochester regains half guard there - taking advantage of Young's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB# Rochester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rochester tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg. Rochester wants to control but Young is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Young is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rochester defends it well. Rochester missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB# Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Rochester looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo Rochester dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Young scores with a body shot.
Young scores with a sloppy right hand. Rochester should have avoided that one. Young connects with a jab.#CL# Rochester has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
#TD# Rochester pulls guard. Rochester throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB# Rochester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Young defends well. Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rochester is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Rochester has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Rochester trying to control the position here. Rochester controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself. Arlo Rochester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Rochester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Rochester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Rochester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rochester is trying to control the position but Young postures up. #SUB# Rochester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Young defends well. Rochester controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Young lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rochester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Young's coach down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Young's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD# Rochester scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Rochester wants to control but Young is keeping him busy. Rochester wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Young is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard. #T4# Rochester controlling the action here. Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Rochester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Rochester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarvis Young will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Young lands a jab to the nose.#CL# Rochester forces Young back against the cage and clinches. Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Rochester has clasped his hands together around Young's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Rochester wants to control but Young is keeping him busy. Rochester with the ground and pound but Young regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB# Rochester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Rochester eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Rochester 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.
Rochester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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. Rochester passes to side control. Rochester working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# Rochester tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. Rochester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around? Young sneaks back into half guard. Still in half guard, Rochester seems content to control.#T3##SUB# Rochester wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rochester trying to control from half guard but Young is working away. #SUB# Rochester 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.
Young is staying active underneath Rochester, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jarvis Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rochester slips under a jab. Rochester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Young with a jab. Rochester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.#CL# Rochester rushes Young and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Young pulls guard successfully.
Young keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. Rochester landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Arlo Rochester showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rochester 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlo Rochester! Arlo Rochester took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Batoru FC 4
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Rochester instigates a clinch. #TD2# Rochester ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rochester no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Holko content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rochester has locked up a guillotine! Rochester's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Holko is holding on here and Rochester must be using up a lot of energy. Holko has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rochester gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arlo Rochester! After the big win, Arlo Rochester made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Batoru FC 2
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rochester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rochester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse . Rochester tries to clinch up enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Stackhouse has knocked Rochester down with a huge combo! Stackhouse steps away and waves a wobbly Rochester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Rochester is rocked! Rochester tries to clinch up. Stackhouse unleashes a big counter combination but Rochester bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Oh Rochester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stackhouse walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rochester drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stackhouse swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rochester's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse ! Jason Stackhouse very nearly forgot to thank Bee Krazy 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1# Velez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Velez shoots in looking for a takedown but Rochester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Rochester closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rochester passes to full mount! #SUB2# Rochester has isolated one of Velez's arms. Velez looking to fight him off but Rochester twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arlo Rochester! Arlo Rochester 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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