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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1# A low kick from Jakua is predictable there #TD# and Roach counters with a takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Jakua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jakua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Roach working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Roach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jakua is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jakua sneaks back into half guard. Roach thows a huge punch but Jakua dodges it nicely.
Roach throwing shots but Jakua is blocking nicely. #SUB# Roach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roach thows a huge punch but Jakua dodges it nicely.
Jakua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jakua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roach. Roach missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Jakua manages to get to full guard.
Jakua tries to land a sweep but no joy. Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jakua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jakua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roach is one step ahead there. Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Roach with a flurry of punches that miss. Roach stands up over Jakua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Roach 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. Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roach postures up in Jakua's guard and throws a big left but Jakua blocks it. Jakua wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB# Roach has gone for a leg lock! Jakua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roach's guard.#REVB# Jakua won't allow Roach to get back to his feet. Roach has control of Jakua's left arm, preventing Jakua from doing any damage. #SUB# Roach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakua controlling from the top position. Roach is trying to control the position but Jakua postures up. #T3# Roach controlling the position. Roach looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Danga de danga de dang - Jakua scores with a four punch combination! Donk. Jakua catches Roach right on the button with a cross. A combination from Jakua does no damage. Roach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jakua sprawls and moves away. Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4##CL# Roach closes the distance and clinches. Jakua is trying to push Roach away but Roach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jakua struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Roach wants a takedown but no success here.
Roach prevents Jakua from breaking the clinch. Roach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jakua pulls him back up using the underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jakua can't break the clinch.
Jakua can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Jakua lands with a hook. Roach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. No joy there for Jakua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakua has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jakua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jakua with a jab.#CL2# Jakua clinches with his opponent.
Jakua misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jakua tries to circle away but Roach has him pinned against the cage. Roach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jakua after a bit of a struggle. Jakua tries to break free but Roach pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Jakua is trying to break the clinch but Roach is controlling him.#BC2# Jakua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jakua stuns Roach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jakua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jakua looks to clinch #TD# and Roach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jakua's guard. Roach prevents Jakua from getting back to his feet. Jakua controls Roach momentarily but Roach frees himself. Jakua is looking to stand up but Roach isn't so interested in that idea. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roach postures up in Jakua's guard and throws a big left but Jakua blocks it. Jakua wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jakua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Roach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jakua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jakua misses with a two punch combination.
Roach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jakua sprawls and moves away. Jakua cracks a nice hook into Roach's ribs. Roach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3# Jakua clobbers Roach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jakua fails to land with a series of punches.
Roach is looking to clinch but Jakua is avoiding it.
Tristan Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jakua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roach backs up against the cage.
#ROC2# Roach is rocked! Jakua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oh Roach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Roach's belly button to the back. Roach seems to have got his legs back now. Roach tries to bum rush Jakua with a series of wild strikes but Jakua uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jakua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it. Roach appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4# Jakua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Jakua moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roach is looking to take this one to the mat. Roach is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roach prevents Jakua from breaking the clinch. Roach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jakua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Roach prevents Jakua from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Jakua moves in looking to clinch but Roach pushes him off. Jakua closes the distance and lands a one-two. Roach doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakua circles away.
Roach throws a head kick but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jakua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roach attempts a counter takedown but Jakua avoids it well and moves away. Jakua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roach rather than just go for the knockout. Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
Roach half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1# Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakua moves away. Jakua tries to clinch up. Roach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jakua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roach. As Jakua tries to get set, Roach tries to push him back and clinch up but Jakua manages to avoid the attempt. Jakua throws a right and a left that Roach avoids nicely. A low kick from Jakua misses #TD# and Roach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roach. Jakua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Roach is working Jakua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Jakua managing to control the position. Roach throws a big right hand that misses. Roach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Roach stopping the sweep attempt from Jakua. Jakua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jakua is trying to keep Roach in close.
Jakua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roach's guard. #REVB# Jakua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Roach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jakua defends well. Jakua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB# Roach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jakua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jakua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Roach has his foot on Jakua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jakua works his way back into a safe position though. Jakua wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving. Jakua throws an elbow that misses. Roach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jakua's guard. Nice move by Roach!#REVR# Jakua keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully. Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Roach throwing strikes but missing. Roach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jakua is looking to stand up but Roach isn't so interested in that idea. Roach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Roach is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakua has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Roach attempts a counter takedown but Jakua avoids it well and moves away. Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Kris Jakua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jakua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Jakua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1# Dudley throws a series of punches but Roach avoids them all with ease. Dudley 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. Dudley throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Roach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dudley! Roach in side control lands a decent elbow. Dudley is trying to buck Roach off. Roach in side control, throwing shots but Dudley defends. Dudley defending against the ground and pound. Sloppy strikes there by Roach. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dudley pushes Roach away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roach gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Roach working the ground and pound from side control. Dudley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Sloppy strikes there by Roach. Dudley tries to escape but Roach is in control. Roach working the ground and pound from side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dudley is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Dudley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##SUB# Roach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dudley pushes Roach away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roach gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Roach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dudley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roach throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Roach throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Roach prevents Dudley from escaping the position.#ES2# Dudley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dudley misses with a combination
#CL# and Roach holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dudley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Roach tries to pull guard but Dudley won't allow it.
Dudley has had enough of the clinch but Roach keeps him there for the moment.#T2# Dudley is trying to push Roach away but Roach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dudley tries to circle away but Roach has him pinned against the cage. Roach stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position. Roach tries for a takedown but Dudley manages to get underhooks.
Dudley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roach has him pressed against the cage. Dudley is pressed up against the cage. Roach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudley down to the mat. Dudley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dudley throws a right hand that Roach ducks under and follows up with a left that Roach also avoids with ease. Dudley misses with a wild combination.
Dudley looks winded! Dudley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dudley duly obliges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dudley misses with a double jab.
Roach feinted with a counter takedown. Roach avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Roach rushes Dudley and presses him up against the cage.#T3##TD# Roach works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Dudley wants to stand but Roach is controlling the position. Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Roach throws a big right hand that misses. Dudley is looking to stand up but Roach isn't so interested in that idea. Roach landing some decent shots from guard. Roach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roach's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Roach won't allow Dudley to get back to his feet. Roach lands a couple of digs. Roach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Roach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dudley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Roach content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# Roach throws a big elbow that misses. Roach cracks Dudley with a solid left hand. Roach throwing strikes from guard but Dudley blocks nicely. Roach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dudley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2# Dudley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Roach presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Roach is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dudley is looking to break free of the clinch but Roach has double underhooks. Dudley wants to get back to striking at distance but Roach won't allow it.
Dudley can't break the clinch.
Dudley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roach has him pressed against the cage. Dudley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Roach keeps control of Dudley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Roach goes for a takedown attempt but Dudley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Dudley does no damage. Roach tries to counter with a takedown but Dudley is quick to defend against it. Dudley throws a right and a left that Roach avoids nicely. Roach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dudley sprawls and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tristan Roach will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Dudley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roach circles away quickly and effectively. Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roach moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Roach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss. A punch combination from Dudley misses. Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roach tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dudley manages to circle out of the way. Dudley misses with a double jab
#TD# and Roach counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roach scores with punches from side control. Dudley is breathing heavily. Roach scores with punches from side control. Roach lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dudley down.
#SUB# Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Roach 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.#SUB# Roach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Dudley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Roach prevents Dudley from escaping the position. Roach working the ground and pound from side control. Dudley tries to escape but Roach is in control. Roach cracks Dudley with a big right hand but Dudley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Roach looks up at the clock and then as Dudley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roach works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Dudley on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Roach lands a decent elbow from side control. Roach working the ground and pound. Dudley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roach has just dragged him back down to the mat. Roach landing a few strikes. Dudley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roach asserts his dominance and retains side control. Roach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2# Dudley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Roach cracks Dudley with a big elbow. Dudley taking a bit of punishment here - Roach scoring with strikes. Roach in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Roach lands some shots froms side control. Roach scoring with punches and elbows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dudley pushes Roach away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roach gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2# Dudley throws Roach to one side and escapes! Dudley misses with a double jab
#TD# and Roach counters with a single leg into guard. Dudley didn't expect that. Dudley wants to get back to his feet but Roach is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Roach working some strikes from top position. Roach lands a couple of elbows.#T3# Roach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Roach distracts Dudley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Roach connects with a couple of short punches. Roach landing with the ground and pound. Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tristan Roach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Roach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudley's head. Dudley has momentary wrist control but Roach slips an elbow through the middle. Roach won't allow Dudley to get back to his feet. Roach scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Roach scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Roach connects with a couple of short punches. Dudley wants to get back to his feet but Roach is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Roach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Roach stops Dudley from standing up. #T4# Roach working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Roach with a nice head shot there. Roach connects with a couple of short punches. Roach stops Dudley from standing up. Roach stands up over Dudley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Roach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudley's head. Dudley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Roach landing some decent shots from guard. Roach lands a couple of digs. Roach content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Roach working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dudley wants to stand but Roach is controlling the position. Roach lands a couple of elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dudley is looking to stand up but Roach isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Roach dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley misses with a combination
#TD# and Roach counters with a takedown into side control. Roach trying to control the position but Dudley is working away. Dudley tries to escape but Roach is in control. Dudley is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Dudley is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Roach looks up at the clock and then as Dudley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dudley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Dudley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Roach scores with punches from side control. Dudley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Roach lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dudley down.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Roach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dudley is trying to get back to his feet. Roach working the head and body with strikes. Dudley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roach asserts his dominance and retains side control. Roach lands a nice forearm strike. Dudley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Dudley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roach in side control lands a decent elbow. Dudley is pushing Roach's head away, looking to escape. Roach manages to hold on to the position though. Roach is putting a hurting on Dudley here, landing some big shots from side control. Dudley wants to get back to his feet but Roach drags him back down. Roach landing strikes. Check out the look on Roach's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roach in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC# Dudley is rocked! Roach cracks Dudley with a big right hand but Dudley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dudley is still in real trouble! Can Roach finish him? Roach lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dudley down.
Roach creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Roach working the body and head with strikes. Roach scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dudley to see if he's OK. Diddy Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB# Roach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudley has escaped the position, nice work there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Roach looks up at the clock and then as Dudley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB# Roach tries for a kimura but Dudley is defending well. Dudley throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Dudley is trying to buck Roach off. Roach is working Dudley over with some ground and pound from side control. Dudley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Roach looks up at the clock and then as Dudley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dudley wants to get back to his feet but Roach drags him back down. Dudley is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Roach scoring with punches and elbows. Check out the look on Roach's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dudley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Roach working the ground and pound from side control. Roach is staying tight to Dudley's torso, preventing him from escaping. Roach lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Roach scoring with punches and elbows. Dudley taking a bit of punishment here - Roach scoring with strikes. Roach landing a few strikes. Roach working the ground and pound from side control. Roach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dudley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Roach prevents Dudley from escaping the position. Dudley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roach in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3# Roach cracks Dudley with a big right hand but Dudley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dudley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Roach lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dudley down.
Roach lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Roach in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dudley looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Roach turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Roach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Hazard jumps guard and drags Roach to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Roach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Roach preventing the sweep. Hazard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roach is controlling him. Roach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hazard is trying to keep Roach in close.
#SUB2# Hazard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hazard controls Roach momentarily but Roach frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hazard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hazard wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roach lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hazard is on top in guard.
#REVB# Roach is trying to control the position but Hazard postures up. Roach keeping moving, preventing Hazard from controlling successfully. #SUB# Roach looking for a guillotine here but Hazard defends easily.
Roach wants to stand and escape but Hazard is having none of it. Hazard wants to stand but Roach is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Roach is adopting a defensive guard. Hazard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Roach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hazard passes into half guard. Roach is trying to stand.
Hazard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hazard working Roach over with strikes. #T3# Roach is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Roach manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hazard wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position. Roach pulls Hazard in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazard from doing any damage or advancing position. Hazard wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Hazard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Roach has his feet on Hazard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##CL2# Hazard clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Hazard lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Roach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hazard trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hazard dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Roach tries to clinch but Hazard moves out of range. #TD2# Hazard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roach to the mat! Roach manages to get full guard. #ES# Roach scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Roach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Roach pushes Hazard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2# Hazard scores with a takedown into Roach's guard. Hazard is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Roach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hazard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jay Hazard has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Roach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roach looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Roach trying to control the position.
#SU2# Hazard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2# Roach tries to sprawl but Hazard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Roach has one foot on Hazard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Hazard shoots in and bounces Roach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hazard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hazard scoring with some ground and pound. Roach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roach pulls Hazard in to control the position. #T3# Hazard content to stall in guard here. Hazard passes Roach's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Hazard trying to control from half guard but Roach is working away. Hazard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Roach has given up his back here.
Hazard controlling from the back. Hazard misses with punches from the back. #T4# Roach trying to control the hands but Hazard won't let him. #SUB2# Hazard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Roach wants to get back to his feet. Roach controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Hazard throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Hazard will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Roach rushes Hazard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Roach tries to score a body lock takedown but Hazard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Hazard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hazard manages to end up in side control. Hazard trying to control the position but Roach is working away. Hazard works to advance to full mount. Roach defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Hazard controlling the position easily from mount. #ES# Roach somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#TD2# Roach tries to sprawl but Hazard drives through with a takedown into half guard. Roach tries to kick Hazard off in order to stand up. Hazard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1# Roach takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Roach is wriggling around trying to escape but Hazard has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Roach taps out and Hazard picks up the big win! Great work there by Hazard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Hazard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Roach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Roach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control. Roach pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaul controlling from the top position. Roach wants to stand up but Gaul is controlling him. #T1# Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2# Gaul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaul has control of an arm but Roach manages to advance to Gaul's back! Gaul turns into Roach and is now in his guard.
Roach wants to stand and escape but Gaul is having none of it. Gaul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Roach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roach is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB# Roach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaul defends it easily.#SU2# Roach is working an open guard so Gaul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Gaul throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Roach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Gaul makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Gaul looks to land a body kick but Roach moved away.#TD2# Gaul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Roach has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gaul is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2# Gaul pulls guard effortlessly. Gaul pulls Roach in close to prevent any damage. Roach throws a big right hand that misses. Roach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Roach with a flurry of punches that miss. Roach chips away with some ground and pound. Gaul wants to stand and escape but Roach is having none of it. Gaul looks winded! Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Roach scoring with punches to the head and body. Roach is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaul has wrist control.#SUB# Roach postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roach, into his guard. #REVB##T4# Gaul stops Roach from standing up. #SUB# Roach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gaul lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anak Gaul will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Roach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaul.
#TD2# Gaul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2# Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roach sees it coming and defends easily. Roach wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul. Roach gets full guard.#T1# Gaul is looking to work some ground and pound but Roach has wrist control. Anak Gaul has got the better of the ground game so far. Gaul wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position. Roach keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. Roach 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.#SUB# Roach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gaul uses it to pass to side control.
Roach wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Gaul is staying tight to Roach's torso, preventing him from escaping. #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. Roach is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Roach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back!#ES2# Roach has his opponent's back but Gaul is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Roach. Roach tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Gaul is breathing heavily. Gaul trying to control the position but Roach is working away. Roach is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU2# Gaul stands up. A head kick misses from Gaul. #TD2# Roach gets caught flat footed, as Gaul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB# Roach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Roach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES# Roach has his feet on Gaul's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Anak Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Gaul moves in looking to clinch but Roach pushes him off. Roach attempts a counter takedown but Gaul avoids it well and moves away. Tristan Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Gaul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roach is trying to defend but Gaul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gaul prevents Roach from standing back up.
Gaul prevents Roach from improving his position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roach still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roach has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anak Gaul will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Roach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Gaul is covering up but some of the strikes from Roach are getting through and doing damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roach has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Gaul keeps trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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Gaul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SU2# #SUB#
Roach is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. #SUB#
Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SU2# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SU2# #SU2# #SUB#
Roach is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul is still trying to improve position. #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SUB# #SU2# #SUB#
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Tristan Roach!
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Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1# Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Lee scores with a takedown into Roach's guard. Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Roach is retaining full guard. Lee passes Roach's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roach trying to control here.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Roach defends it. #SUB2# Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roach is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. Roach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.#T1# Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Roach is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Roach won't allow it. Lee content to control rather than advance. Roach wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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. Roach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee. Roach is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control. Roach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though. Roach is looking to improve his position.
Roach is working hard here to advance position. Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#SUB2# Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Roach wants to get back to his feet.
Roach keeps control of the position for the meantime. Roach is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Lee gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Roach bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4# Buce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Roach drags the fight down to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lee throws a big elbow that misses. Roach keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee is in close to Roach's body, working some short punches and elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Roach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buce Lee dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Lee gets a double leg takedown into Roach's guard. Lee 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. Roach trying to control the position.
Lee won't allow Roach to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lee tries to stand but Roach is controlling from the bottom. Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Roach tries to land a sweep but no joy. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Roach working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lee misses with a leg kick #TD# and Roach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard. Lee 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# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee wants to stand but Roach has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Roach is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.#T2# Roach is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall. Lee prevents Roach from standing back up.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Roach tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. Roach is trying is best to control the position here. Roach wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Lee is controlling the pace.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2# Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Roach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#T4# 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.#SUB2# Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee. Lee working over Roach with some ground and pound. Roach looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Roach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee. Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buce Lee 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##TD2# Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roach was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard. Buce Lee has got the better of the ground game so far. Roach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee is looking to stand up but Roach won't let him. Lee stands up over Roach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee is looking to stand up but Roach won't let him. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lee throws a leg kick #TD# and Roach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee! Roach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Lee is trying to control Roach's posture but Roach avoids it. Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Roach is staying active. Lee is looking for a sweep. Roach cracks Lee with a big elbow. Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# Roach lands some shots froms side control.#SUB# Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lee is looking for a sweep. Roach throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Roach prevents Lee from improving his position. Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Roach throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely. Still in half guard, Roach seems content to control. Roach thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Roach has control of the leg. Lee is trying to stand.
#T3# Roach misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard. Roach is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lee pulls Roach in close to prevent any damage. Roach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Roach throws a big right hand that misses. Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lee looking to control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Roach takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #TD2# Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roach's half guard.#T4# Roach wants to get back to his feet. Roach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Roach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. Lee is looking to advance position but Roach won't allow it. Lee tries to stand and escape but Roach is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tristan Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Buce Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Roach flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tristan Roach. I think Lee 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buce Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Gay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gay scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roach is pressing down on Gay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Roach is pulling down on Gay's head to control his posture. Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Roach seems keen to control Gay's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roach is keeping the position for now. Gay wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving. Gay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gay throws an elbow that misses. Roach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gay's guard. Nice move by Roach!#REVR##T1# Roach with a flurry of punches that miss. Gay managing to control the position. Gay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Roach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Roach is looking to work some ground and pound but Gay has wrist control.#SUB# Roach drops back looking for a leg! Gay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gay manages to kick Roach off! Roach jumps back into Gay's guard. Roach works over Gay with some ground and pound from guard. Roach stopping the sweep attempt from Gay. Gay throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Roach drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roach jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Roach landing some decent shots from guard. Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Gay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Roach content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Roach landing some decent shots from guard. Roach preventing the sweep. Gay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gay looks winded! Roach connects with a couple of short punches. Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Roach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Roach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gay's head.#T3# Gay wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment. Gay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roach. Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roach lands a couple of elbows. Roach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Roach chips away with some ground and pound. Roach distracts Gay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC# Gay is rocked! Roach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gay's head. Gay is still in real trouble! Can Roach finish him? Roach cracks Gay with a solid left hand. Roach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Roach scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Roach with a nice head shot there. Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Roach stands up over Gay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Roach connects with a couple of short punches. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roach is in close to Gay's body, working some short punches and elbows. Roach is working Gay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Gay has momentary wrist control but Roach slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Gay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roach controls the pace. Roach lands a couple of digs. Roach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Roach drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roach jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Roach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gay's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Roach scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Roach is in close to Gay's body, working some short punches and elbows. Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roach content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Roach scoring with punches to the head and body. Roach works over Gay with some ground and pound from guard. Gay has momentary wrist control but Roach slips an elbow through the middle. Gay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Roach lands a couple of elbows. Roach connects with a couple of short punches. Roach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Roach dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Roach moves into the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Gay manages to pull guard.
Roach 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. Roach cracks Gay with a solid left hand. Roach stands up over Gay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Roach connects with a couple of short punches. Roach lands a couple of decent looking shots. Roach arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gay's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tristan Roach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1# Roach dodges the punch combination from Hjung.
Roach is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hjung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach attempts a counter takedown but Hjung avoids it well and moves away. Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hjung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hjung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Hjung pushes Roach up against the cage in a clinch. Hjung prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Hjung breaks the clinch.
Hjung misses the shot to the body. Roach feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Hjung rushes Roach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Roach can't get the takedown.
Roach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hjung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hjung gets underhooks to prevent Roach's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Hjung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1# Hjung wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position. Roach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hjung wants to get up but he can't break Roach's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Hjung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hjung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Roach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hjung is controlling him. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2# Hjung gets to his feet. Roach looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Hjung darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.#BC2# Hjung manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Hjung closes the distance and clinches. Hjung slows down the pace here.
Hjung pushes Roach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hjung.#TD2# Hjung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roach uses from the top position. #SUB# Roach has gone for a leg lock! Hjung slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roach's guard.#REVB# Hjung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB# Hjung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hjung has managed to get both his arms back between Roach's legs - danger averted. Roach keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully. #SU2# Hjung stands up from Roach's guard - Hjung perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Hjung darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hjung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hjung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4##BC2# Hjung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Hjung has managed to clinch.
Hjung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards. Hjung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Hjung gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hjung is taking a breather. Roach says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Roach tries to get to full guard but Hjung has control of the leg. Roach pushes Hjung off looking to stand but Hjung dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hjung is working for a kimura here but Roach manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hjung's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung dominated that round. That's time! Roach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Roach has closed the distance and engaged Hjung in a clinch.
#TD2# Hjung pulls Roach into guard.
Roach postures up in Hjung's guard and throws a big left but Hjung blocks it. Hjung wants to get back to his feet but Roach is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hjung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hjung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hjung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hjung doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hjung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2# Hjung pushes Roach off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hjung tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hjung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hjung duly obliges. #T1##CL2# Hjung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roach, pushing him back against the cage. Hjung stops a takedown attempt from Roach.
Hjung leaning his opponent against the cage. Hjung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hjung receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2# Hjung breaks from the clinch.
Hjung throws a nice head kick!
Hjung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Roach tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it. Hjung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hjung. Roach tries to clinch but Hjung is having none of it. #CL2# Hjung has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Both fighters working to control the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hjung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2# Hjung has Roach pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hjung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roach tumbling to the mat - Hjung dives into Roach's guard.#ES# Roach is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Hjung is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hjung gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hjung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hjung lands an elbow just above Roach 's eye. #T3# Roach looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Hjung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Hjung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roach's guard.#ES# Roach is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hjung presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hjung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roach is looking to control Hjung's arms but Hjung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roach has his back to the cage. Hjung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach. Roach is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Hjung. #T4##BC2# Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hjung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it. Hjung throws a series of punches but Roach avoids them all with ease. Hjung wants to clinch. Roach keeps the fight on the outside. Man Soo Hjung seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hjung scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hjung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hjung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Roach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Hjung is looking to clinch. Hjung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tristan Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hjung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Roach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away. A big left from Hjung misses. #CL# Roach clinches up against the cage. Hjung pressing his opponent against the cage. Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roach avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Roach is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hjung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roach to the mat. Roach regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Roach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Roach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hjung is controlling him. #T1# Roach is pulling down on Hjung's head. It's preventing any offense from Hjung, at least for the moment. Roach keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully. Hjung throws a big right hand that misses. Roach is trying to keep Hjung in close.
Roach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hjung controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Man Soo Hjung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hjung throws out a powerful jab. Roach takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2# Hjung gets a clinch. #BC2# Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Hjung clinches up with Roach and pushes him back against the cage. Hjung lands a good knee to the midsection. Roach won't want to take too many of those. Roach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hjung just stands there and leans against the cage. Hjung leaning against his opponent.
Roach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hjung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Hjung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roach uses from the top position. #T3# Roach throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Hjung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hjung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hjung has control of Roach's left arm, preventing Roach from doing any damage. Roach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hjung's head. Hjung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hjung trying to control the position here. Roach cracks Hjung with a solid left hand. Hjung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Roach 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. Roach scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# 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. Roach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hjung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Hjung has his foot on Roach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roach works his way back into a safe position though. Roach throws a big elbow that misses. Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roach scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Roach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hjung's head. Roach chips away with some ground and pound. Roach throwing strikes from guard but Hjung blocks nicely. Roach chips away with some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hjung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tristan Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Man Soo Hjung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hjung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Soo Hjung! A relieved looking Man Soo Hjung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Hjung scores with a takedown into Roach's guard. Roach tries to land a sweep but no joy. Roach trying to control the position.
Hjung is looking to stand up but Roach won't let him. Roach wants to get back to his feet but Hjung is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hjung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hjung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hjung slows the pace down. The ground and pound from Hjung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1# Hjung is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hjung in side control, throwing shots but Roach defends. Hjung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roach's shoulder. That is not cool. Hjung wants to control but Roach is keeping him busy. Hjung tries to stand but Roach is controlling his head. #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. The referee asks Hjung politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hjung prefers to stall for the moment though. Roach tries to bench press Hjung off him but Hjung keeps the position. Hjung tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Hjung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hjung wanted to stand there but Roach had control of the position. #T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hjung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Let's hope that Hjung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Hjung being controlled here momentarily. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hjung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2# Hjung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hjung lands in his opponent's guard. Hjung looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sul Duk Hjung dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Hjung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roach to the ground. Hjung is now in Roach's guard. Hjung looking to pass the guard. Roach wants to sweep here but Hjung controlling him for the moment. Sul Duk Hjung has got the better of the ground game so far. Hjung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roach's guard. Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Roach is staying active underneath Hjung, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hjung controlling the action here.#T1# Hjung passes the guard and advances to mount! Roach is in a horrible position here. Hjung smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hjung is looking to stand but Roach has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Roach trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hjung controlling the position easily from mount. Roach tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Hjung looking to control and managing it successfully. Roach wants to hold on but Hjung pushes him away. Hjung prevents Roach from getting the reversal. Roach is bucking up trying to escape but Hjung cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Hjung content just to control the position here. #SUB2# Hjung working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Roach turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hjung off and cradles Roach's limp body as Hjung celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sul Duk Hjung! A victorious Sul Duk Hjung 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Breznar looking to score a takedown here. Roach is defending well but Breznar drives through and ends up in Roach's guard. Roach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES# Roach has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Breznar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2# Breznar gets a trip takedown into half guard. Breznar prevents Roach from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roach manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Breznar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Roach pulls Breznar in to control the position. #ES# Roach has his feet on Breznar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Roach clinches. Roach is working for takedown but Breznar is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Roach has Breznar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roach pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Breznar tumbling to the mat - Roach dives into Breznar's guard.#T1# Breznar working a defensive guard here.
Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Breznar trying to strike off his back.
Roach preventing the sweep. Roach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breznar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Breznar controlling the position. Breznar has momentary wrist control but Roach slips an elbow through the middle. Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roach throws an elbow that misses. Breznar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roach's guard. Nice move by Breznar!#REVB# Roach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2# Roach has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2# Breznar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Breznar looking to score a takedown here. Roach is defending well but Breznar drives through and ends up in Roach's guard.#ES# Roach pushes Breznar off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Breznar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Roach 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.#T3# Roach is looking to regain half guard here but Breznar keeps moving and retains side control. Roach is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Breznar just content to control the position. Roach pushes Breznar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breznar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Breznar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU2# Breznar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roach to his feet. #TD2# Roach gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Breznar to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Roach has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Breznar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Roach dominated that round. That's time! Roach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Breznar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lock Breznar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Breznar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Roach scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Roach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Roach wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Breznar is now in half guard. Roach is trying to control but can't.
Roach looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1# Roach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznar. Breznar wants to pass to mount but Roach is defending the position. Roach trying to hold on to Breznar's head to control him but Breznar postures up.
Tristan Roach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Breznar is trying to work for a kimura but Roach is defending well.
Roach gets back to full guard.
Breznar is breathing heavily.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Roach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Roach keeping moving, preventing Breznar from controlling successfully. Roach pulls Breznar in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Roach swings for the body but Breznar moves out of range.
#T3# Jab by Breznar.#TD2# Breznar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roach did well to prevent Breznar getting side control. Roach is refusing to be controlled, as Breznar sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roach is looking to escape.#ES# Roach has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Breznar is on him like a limpet, forcing Roach back against the cage. Breznar leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2# Breznar has hold of one of Roach's legs. Roach is fighting the takedown attempt but Breznar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4# Roach pulls Breznar in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Breznar trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom. Breznar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roach wants to get back to his feet but Breznar drags him back down. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roach wants to control but Breznar postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lock Breznar will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A head kick misses from Breznar. Roach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2# Breznar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Roach is trying to control Breznar's posture but Breznar avoids it. Roach is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Roach is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roach is trying to control Breznar's posture but Breznar avoids it. #T1# Breznar scoring with punches and elbows. You can see the frustration on Roach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Roach is trying to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Breznar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breznar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! You can see the frustration on Roach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Roach wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Roach is trying to control Breznar's posture but Breznar avoids it. Roach is trying to buck Breznar off.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Breznar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Roach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breznar pulls his head out easily. #T3# Roach wants to get back to his feet.
Roach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breznar scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# Breznar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Roach could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Breznar has cracked it and Roach is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Breznar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lock Breznar!
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