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Event:
WCF7 Lotus Style Vs Cruz
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Castilo dives in and scores a takedown into Rollins's guard.#SUB2#
Castilo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rollins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rollins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Castilo looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castilo is keeping the position for now.
Castilo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins working some strikes from top position.
Rollins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rollins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Rollins wanted to stand there but Castilo had control of the position.
Castilo keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castilo trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins wants to stand but Castilo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Castilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castilo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Castilo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castilo looks winded!#SU#
Rollins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Rollins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castilo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rollins after a bit of a struggle.
Castilo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castilo is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Castilo.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Rollins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rollins stalling.
Castilo is working for takedown but Rollins is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castilo, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rollins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castilo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rollins smiles and moves away.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Rollins dives in and scores a takedown into Castilo's guard.
Rollins looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Castilo keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Castilo working a defensive guard here.
Castilo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rollins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Castilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Castilo is working an open guard so Rollins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rollins. #CL#
Rollins gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rollins dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Castilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rollins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castilo. Castilo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rollins as he avoids it easily.
Connor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Castilo.#CL#
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Castilo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Castilo leaves Rollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Castilo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rollins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Castilo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Castilo shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins thuds a left hand into Castilo's body.#CL#
Rollins drives through and clinches with Castilo against the cage.
Rollins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castilo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins throws a right and a left that Castilo avoids nicely. #CL#
Rollins forces Castilo back against the cage and clinches.
Castilo tries to pull guard but Rollins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Rollins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rollins pulls Castilo in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Rollins keeping full guard, as Castilo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Castilo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rollins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castilo, into his guard. #REVR#
Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rollins pushing down on Castilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rollins controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Castilo tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
Castilo trying to control from the bottom.
Castilo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Castilo is defending well.
Rollins wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castilo is trying to control but can't.
Rollins wants to stand but Castilo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rollins passes to side control.
Castilo tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position. #SU#
Rollins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Rollins with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Rollins clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rollins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Castilo in a clinch.
#TD2#
Castilo pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Rollins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Castilo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Rollins.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rollins!
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rollins enables Castilo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rollins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Castilo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rollins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castilo has Rollins in his guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castilo trying to control the position.
Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Rollins stands and steps away. Castilo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Rollins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rollins decides to pull guard.
Castilo looking to pass the guard.
Connor Rollins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rollins is looking to stand up but Castilo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Castilo tries to pass. #SUB#
Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castilo is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Rollins controls Castilo momentarily but Castilo frees himself.
Castilo stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Castilo wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Rollins is looking to stand up but Castilo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rollins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Castilo stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him.
Rollins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castilo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Castilo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollins, which made it look bad.
Castilo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins. #TD2#
Castilo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Castilo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Rollins throws Castilo to one side and escapes!
Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Castilo. Castilo gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Castilo.
Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castilo swivels and escapes.
Castilo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rollins defends it well.#T4#
Castilo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Castilo darts in looking for a takedown but Rollins gets double underhooks and turns Castilo into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Rollins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castilo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Castilo tries to pass.
Rollins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean Castilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Castilo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rollins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castilo, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rollins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Rollins!
In his post fight interview, Connor Rollins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Blaze tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rollins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Rollins counters with a shoot takedown. Blaze fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Blaze manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rollins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blaze.
Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD2#
Rollins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blaze trying to control but Rollins postures up.
Rollins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins content to control rather than advance.
Rollins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blaze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Rollins prevents Blaze from improving his position.
Rollins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard but Rollins has mounted him!
Blaze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blaze tries to hold on but Rollins pushes him away.
Blaze is desperately trying to improve his position but Rollins has a good base and remains in mount.
Rollins tries to control but Blaze wriggling away. #T3#
Blaze manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rollins wants to stand but Blaze is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#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.
Blaze throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rollins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Blaze explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Blaze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Rollins avoids it well.
Blaze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Nathan Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blaze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Rollins defending well as Blaze loads up on a big left hand.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rollins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blaze quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Blaze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Blaze throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range.
Blaze shoots in looking for a takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl out of it but Blaze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rollins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaze misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch.
Blaze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rollins is keeping busy.#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Blaze tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Blaze throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Connor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rollins instigates a clinch.
Rollins landing knees to the head.
Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blaze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollins throws an elbow that misses.
Rollins is pressed up against the cage. Blaze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rollins down to the mat. Rollins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rollins misses with a head kick.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blaze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rollins at a distance.
Nathan Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blaze swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Blaze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rollins rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blaze throws an elbow but misses.
Blaze jumps guard but Rollins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rollins lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward.
Rollins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaze in his tracks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaze. #TD2#
Rollins feints and as Blaze raises his hands in defense, Rollins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Blaze has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rollins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
Rollins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rollins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blaze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rollins to keep the fight standing.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Rollins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blaze is trying to keep an underhook but Rollins manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Blaze manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rollins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Blaze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rollins to keep the fight standing.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Blaze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rollins smiles and moves away.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rollins as he avoids it easily.
Rollins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Rollins has managed to clinch.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rollins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rollins walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Rollins counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Blaze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Rollins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blaze manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Blaze is working an open guard so Rollins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Rollins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Blaze is trying to pull guard but Rollins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blaze jumps guard but Rollins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaze is trying to pull guard but Rollins has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
Rollins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaze.
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rollins lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Blaze wants to clinch
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rollins keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Blaze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Rollins gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Blaze throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins defending well as Blaze loads up on a big left hand.
Rollins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rollins shoots in and bounces Blaze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nathan Blaze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor Rollins.
I think Rollins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Rollins!
Connor Rollins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Burns tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Burns avoids the head kick by Rollins.
#CL#
Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Burns has managed to clinch.
Rollins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollins. Burns shrugs it off though.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage.
Burns tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Burns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rollins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Rollins jumps guard but Burns stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burns pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Rollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Rollins to work.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rollins lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns prevents Rollins from breaking the clinch.
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Rollins is trying to break free.#BC2#
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Rollins settles back down.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollins working hard to break the clinch.
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Rollins in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Burns dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Burns wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Burns clinches.
Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins looks to clinch
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Burns rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rollins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Rollins blocks it.
#T1#
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Rollins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Rollins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rollins.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rollins after a bit of a struggle. #T2##BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins lands with a cross.
Burns blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Burns clinches. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Connor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns misses with the combination.
#CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4##BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Rollins shoots in.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Burns rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.
Rollins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rollins can turn it around.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Burns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rollins avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burns tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Rollins pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. #T1#
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Burns postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins thuds a left hand into Burns's body.#T3##CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rollins as Burns tries to tie him up.
Rollins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alec Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rollins tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rollins sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns is controlling the pace.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rollins for as long as he can get away with.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Connor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Burns!
After winning the bout, Alec Burns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FC Fight Night King vs Lotus
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Rollins throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rollins's guard.#ES#
Rollins kicks Sap off and gets to his feet.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Sap shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Sap closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rollins quickly recovers to half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Sap in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rollins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Sap!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1#
West just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Rollins rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rollins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. West can't fight it off and eventually Rollins manages to take the fight to the floor. West looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rollins postures up.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rollins throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins 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.
Rollins wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
West is pulling down on Rollins's head. It's preventing any offense from Rollins, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Rollins stands up and waves to West to follow him. #T1#
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Rollins shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
West is working an open guard so Rollins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Rollins's head back.
Rollins darts in trying to clinch
and West counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Rollins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rollins pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Rollins breaks the clinch.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West with a jab.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Rollins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for West!
Rollins is breathing heavily.
West is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rollins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
West is still trying to improve position.
West defending against the ground and pound.
Rollins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
West tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Rollins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
West lands a jab-cross combination.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
West scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West scores with a punch to the head.
Rollins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rollins wants to clinch.
Rollins throws a nice inside leg kick.
West thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rollins blocking some punches.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
West working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rollins manages to pull guard.
Connor Rollins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
West wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. #T1#
Rollins wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rollins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins wants to take a breather but West is having none of it. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a kimura here.
West is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
West wants to sweep but Rollins has passed to side control!
Rollins working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
West is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Rollins working the head with strikes. #SU#
Rollins stands up.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Rollins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West trying to control but Rollins postures up.
Rollins is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rollins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rollins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rollins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Rollins getting side control.#SUB#
Rollins seems to be looking for submissions.
Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Rollins stands up out of the half guard.
West scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Rollins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rollins lands in his opponent's guard.
Rollins is in close to West's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Rollins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on West, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one.
Rollins drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
West's corner calls for a 1-2. West obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rollins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from West.
West connects with the punch.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rollins scores with a hook.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Rollins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. West looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rollins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rollins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West can't do much from the bottom here.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
West can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Rollins tries for a kimura but West is defending well.
West is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Rollins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
West lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #3
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Hyuyu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Rollins drives through with a takedown into Hyuyu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Rollins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hyuyu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rollins's guard. #REVB#
Hyuyu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rollins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rollins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hyuyu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rollins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hyuyu pulls down on the head and he's put Rollins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Omero Hyuyu!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #2
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hitler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rollins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitler defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand.
Hitler swats away the attempt to clinch by Rollins.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Hitler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been told by Hitler's head coaches at Relentless Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by Hitler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitler counters with a nice uppercut.
Adolf Hitler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rollins.
Rollins looks winded!
Hitler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Hitler tries to land a leg kick but Rollins saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hitler!
Hitler throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Hitler avoids them all with ease.
Hitler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitler throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range.
Hitler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rollins tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hitler counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Rollins is rocked!
Hitler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitler finish him?
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hitler sprawls well. Hitler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitler throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Hitler lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rollins is looking to close the distance but Hitler sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rollins crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rollins is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Adolf Hitler!
Adolf Hitler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, This Is England for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #1
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Rollins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yelnats manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yelnats looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yelnats .
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yelnats as he jumps to the side.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Yelnats sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rollins shoots for a takedown but Yelnats saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stanley Yelnats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rollins.#TD#
Yelnats drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yelnats looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Yelnats lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Yelnats stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rollins throws up his legs and catches Yelnats in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Yelnats tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rollins! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Connor Rollins!
After the fight, Connor Rollins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Levy leaves Rollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Nice sprawl there from Levy as Rollins shoots in.
Pete Levy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rollins.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Levy shows good takedown defense.
Levy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Levy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Levy drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levy is in close to Rollins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Rollins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Levy has passed into 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.
Levy is working Rollins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rollins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Levy 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#
Levy has an Americana. Rollins didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Levy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Levy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pete Levy!
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