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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rose drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rose throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rose working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Rose 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.
Rose can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
Rose is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rose is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rose to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rose shrugs it off.
Gracie moves to back control. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is working for a rear naked choke. Rose is not defending it well and Gracie has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rose refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rose's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Alicic shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Rose tries to counter it with a takedown but Alicic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alicic wants to clinch.
Alicic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alicic defends it well.
Alicic fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Alicic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose takes a little break here. Alicic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rose tries to move to mount but Alicic blocks the move with his legs.
Alicic being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Alicic is trying to improve his position.
Rose just content to control the position.
Rose has control of an arm but Alicic manages to advance to Rose's back!
Alicic controlling the position well here. Rose rolled but Alicic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rose is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rose trying to control the hands but Alicic breaks the grip.
Alicic is throwing shots to the body but Rose manages to wriggle free. Alicic pounces on him again and ends up in Rose's guard.#SUB2#
Alicic wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rose's closed guard. He's half up but Rose has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rose pivots and extends the arm, Alicic falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rose! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axl Rose!
An out of breath Axl Rose thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Papa rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Papa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papa throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Papa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rose's half guard.
Papa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Papa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Papa connects with a nice short shot to Rose's temple. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Papa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Papa.
Papa is looking to advance position but Rose won't allow it.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Papa.
Papa trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Papa. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Papa is working for an americana but Rose has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Papa was thinking about the submission.
Papa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Papa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Papa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rose dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Papa pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage.
Papa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Papa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rose escapes and throws Papa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Papa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papa is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rose working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Papa gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavio Papa dominated that round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Papa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Papa avoids it well and moves away.
Papa shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Papa shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Axl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio Papa.#TD#
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Papa is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Papa controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Papa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rose dives into side control.
A control attempt from Papa but he's now mounted!
Rose wants to control the pace but Papa is squirming around nicely.
Papa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose looking to take Papa's back but Papa rolls and after a scramble, Papa ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Papa to escape a tricky position.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Papa from controlling successfully.
Papa 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.
Rose controlling Papa's posture.
Papa wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Flavio Papa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose trying to keep a closed guard but Papa is proving a slippery customer.
Papa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rose keeping full guard, as Papa tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papa stands and throws Rose's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Papa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose keeps working.
Papa scoring with punches and elbows.
Papa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rose will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papa trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Papa wants to take a breather but Rose manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Papa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Axl Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papa.#TD#
Rose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papa!
Papa tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rose wants to control the position but Papa frees himself and scrambles - Rose manages to regain control in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Papa is trying to work for a sweep but Rose has mounted him!
Rose prevents Papa from getting the reversal.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Papa is trying to escape the mount.
#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.
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rose wants to control the pace but Papa is squirming around nicely.
Rose is really struggling to control Papa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Papa reaches up to try and control the position but Rose seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Papa rolls and tries to escape and now Rose has his back!
#T3#
Papa wants to control his opponent's hands but Rose gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Papa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Papa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rose tries to keep control of the position but Papa is staying busy.
Papa is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Papa showing good submission defense here.
Papa rolls, trying to escape but Rose keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Rose not allowing Papa to control his hands.
Rose trying to control.
Good control from Rose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papa trying to control the position but Rose manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Lap tries to clinch but Rose moves away #TD2#
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control.
Lap wants to get back to his feet but Rose drags him back down.
Lap is trying to control Rose's posture but Rose avoids it.
Rose controls the position from side control.
Lap struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lap is letting Rose control him for a moment.
Lap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Rose is taking a breather. Lap 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.
Lap tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rose manages to move to mount!
Lap is looking to improve his position but Rose isn't that keen on the idea.
Lap looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lap is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rose.
#T2##SUB2#
Rose working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lap can't escape the position.
Rose is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Well, with Rose on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lap is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Rose has one arm under Lap 's neck. Lap is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Rose manages to get his arm free though and Lap is in a world of trouble! Rose sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Lap turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Axl Rose!
Axl Rose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jonnie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Jonnie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rose under the eye.
Nice body punch from Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
#CL2#
Jonnie closes the distance and clinches.
Jonnie looking for a takedown.
Jonnie digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonnie throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Jonnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Jonnie.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Jonnie stops a takedown attempt from Rose.
Jonnie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #TD2#
Jonnie jumps guard.
Jonnie working a defensive guard but Rose manages to pass into side control anyway.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonnie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jonnie is trying to improve his position.
Rose staying calm.
Jonnie tries to escape but Rose is in control. #T2#
Jonnie is looking for a sweep.
Jonnie can't do much from the bottom here.
Rose staying calm.
Jonnie is looking for a sweep.
Jonnie struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Jonnie is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonnie is not content to let Rose control the position.
Rose tries to move to mount but Jonnie blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Jonnie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jon Jonnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonnie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Jonnie closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.#T4#
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonnie is defending well.
Jonnie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonnie presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonnie.
Jonnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonnie scores with a shoulder strike.
Jonnie gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonnie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jonnie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jonnie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
A right handed body shot lands from Jonnie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonnie dominated that round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jonnie connects with a nice looking jab.
Jonnie lands a nice shot that snaps Rose's head back.
Jonnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Jab by Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jonnie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose walks into a jab.#CL2#
Jonnie moves into the clinch.
Jonnie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Jonnie lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonnie.
Jonnie pushes off an throws an elbow but Rose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jonnie lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jonnie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Jonnie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A short right from Jonnie on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jonnie lands a nice uppercut.
Jonnie cracks Rose with a nice body shot.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonnie.
Jonnie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
A body shot lands from Jonnie.
Jonnie scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Jonnie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jonnie lands a shoulder strike.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Jonnie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Jonnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jonnie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jonnie throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonnie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Jonnie manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Jonnie keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonnie wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Rose won't allow Jonnie to sweep him here.
Jonnie working a defensive guard here.
Jonnie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonnie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jonnie looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonnie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jonnie throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Jonnie avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jonnie connects with a body shot.
Jonnie cracks Rose with an open hand slap.
Jonnie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonnie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonnie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jonnie scores with a hook to the body. Rose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jonnie throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonnie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jonnie scores with a nice right hand.
Jonnie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Jonnie. Beautiful body shot.
Jonnie digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Jonnie cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jonnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Jonnie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Jonnie there.
Jonnie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Jonnie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Jonnie instigates a clinch.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonnie.
Jonnie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonnie lands with a light punch inside.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Jonnie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose wants to take the fight to the mat but Jonnie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonnie throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonnie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jonnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Jonnie is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jonnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jonnie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3##TD2#
Jonnie gets control of Rose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jonnie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jonnie wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Jonnie trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
Jonnie wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonnie wants to improve his position but instead Rose has moved into half guard.
Jonnie is looking to escape.
Jonnie trying to control but Rose postures up.
#T4#
Rose stops Jonnie from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jon Jonnie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonnie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Jonnie.
Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jonnie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonnie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jonnie lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jon Jonnie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jonnie lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jonnie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonnie 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jon Jonnie!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jon Jonnie!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Jon Jonnie!
Jon Jonnie wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Browne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Browne ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Browne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.
And Rose tries to counter it with a takedown but Browne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Browne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Browne.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne throws a low kick but Rose avoids it.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Browne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Browne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Browne is just content to waste time from the top position. Rose takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rose managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Browne is posturing up here but Rose has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Browne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Browne has to tap! Slick submission there by Rose!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axl Rose!
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