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Event:
UnderGround FC 90
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Rosenthal misses the body punch
and Kunakorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Rosenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Kunakorn's shoulder, as Kunakorn tries to avoid the shot.
Rosenthal throws a series of punches but Kunakorn moves out of range.
Rosenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenthal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kunakorn is out of range.
Kunakorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Rosenthal has been cut.
Kunakorn digs a good hook to Rosenthal's body.
Rosenthal throws a low kick, looking for Kunakorn's leg but Kunakorn calmly moves out of range.
Kunakorn slips a jab and a cross from Rosenthal.
Kunakorn looks to land a combination but Rosenthal avoids it well.
Rosenthal misses with a right hand
and Kunakorn counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rosenthal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenthal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kunakorn is looking to control Rosenthal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kunakorn avoid being mounted?#T1#
Rosenthal is controlling the pace.
Rosenthal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rosenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kunakorn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rosenthal wants to take a breather but Kunakorn is having none of it.
Rosenthal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rosenthal is keen to just control but Kunakorn is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Rosenthal 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rosenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kunakorn keeps working.
Rosenthal slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rosenthal tries to land a leg kick but Kunakorn saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Rosenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Kunakorn lands a slapping body shot.
Kunakorn thumps Rosenthal with a low kick.#CL#
Kunakorn darts in and clinches Rosenthal up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kunakorn.
A head punch on the inside from Kunakorn fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kunakorn - that landed with a thud.
Kunakorn working aggressively here.
Kunakorn tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kunakorn.
Kunakorn working aggressively here.
Kunakorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosenthals head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunakorn.
Kunakorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosenthal backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenthal blocking some punches.
Kunakorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kunakorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kunakorn.
Kunakorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosenthals head.
Kunakorn lands a shoulder strike.
Kunakorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosenthal backwards.
Kunakorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosenthal controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kunakorn.
Rosenthal trying to control the position but instead, Kunakorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rosenthal into the cage.
Kunakorn lands with a right to the head.
Kunakorn pushes Rosenthal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunakorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayani Kunakorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rosenthal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kunakorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Rosenthal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kunakorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kunakorn.
Rosenthal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Kunakorn's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown but Kunakorn shows good takedown defense.
Kunakorn dodges the punch combination from Rosenthal.
Kunakorn connects with a nice cross there... Rosenthal is looking wobbly and Kunakorn recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rosenthal to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kunakorn jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bayani Kunakorn!
An out of breath Bayani Kunakorn 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:
UnderGround FC 83
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Fighter D throws a combination. Rosenthal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter D with a nice cross.
Fighter D on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighter D pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rosenthal back to the cage. Fighter D follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rosenthal lands with a cross.
Fighter D avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Fighter D avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter D lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rosenthal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter D throws a leg kick but Rosenthal moved away.#TD#
Rosenthal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rosenthal controlling the action here.
Rosenthal is looking to take a break and control but Fighter D is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rosenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Rosenthal. #T1#
Rosenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Fighter D is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fighter D wants to get back to full guard.
Rosenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter D is looking to control Rosenthal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter D avoid being mounted?
Rosenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fighter D moves into full guard.
Fighter D tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal content to stall in guard here.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter D is trying to control the position but Rosenthal postures up. #SUB#
Rosenthal drops back looking for a leg! Fighter D is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fighter D manages to kick Rosenthal off! Rosenthal jumps back into Fighter D's guard. #T2#
Rosenthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rosenthal throwing strikes from guard but Fighter D blocks nicely.
Rosenthal wants to control from the top but Fighter D keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenthal stops Fighter D from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter D really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rosenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fighter D wants to stand but Rosenthal is controlling the position.
Rosenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosenthal lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter D looking to control.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rosenthal throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Rosenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rosenthal won't allow Fighter D to get back to his feet.
Rosenthal 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.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rosenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter D working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fighter D wants to stand up but Rosenthal is controlling him.
Rosenthal preventing the sweep.
Fighter D wants to stand up but Rosenthal is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Rosenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rosenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Fighter D being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter D works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fighter D wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.
Rosenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Fighter D has momentary wrist control but Rosenthal slips an elbow through the middle.
Fighter D being controlled here, momentarily.
Rosenthal is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter D has wrist control.
Rosenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rosenthal misses the jab.#TD#
Rosenthal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter D is looking for a sweep. Rosenthal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter D won't allow Rosenthal to pass to mount.
Fighter D has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rosenthal is working away from the top position though.
Fighter D is looking to escape.
Rosenthal prevents Fighter D from improving his position.
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. Rosenthal connects with a nice short shot to Fighter D's temple.
Rosenthal trying to control from half guard but Fighter D is working away.
Rosenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter D knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rosenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter D defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter D defending well though. #SUB#
Rosenthal is working for a submission of some sort.
Rosenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter D can do to turn this around?
Rosenthal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Rosenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Rosenthal there.
Fighter D is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fighter D moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rosenthal postures up in Fighter D's guard and throws a big left but Fighter D blocks it.
Rosenthal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rosenthal prevents Fighter D from getting back to his feet.
Fighter D wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fighter D manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenthal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rosenthal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rosenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosenthal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Fighter D is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rosenthal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rosenthal with shots to the head and body - Fighter D looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Fighter D is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter D really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fighter D is still in real trouble! Can Rosenthal finish him?
Rosenthal lands a big elbow - Fighter D is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fighter D is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Rosenthal!
Johnny Rosenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 61
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Happy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosenthal but Rosenthal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosenthal! But no joy.
Rosenthal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Happy is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Rosenthal.
Happy lands with an overhand left.
Happy closes the distance but Rosenthal moves to the side #KD2#
and Rosenthal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Happy! Rosenthal lets Happy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Happy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Anti Happy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Rosenthal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Happy on his heels. He'll look to pass Happy's guard now, I'm sure.
Oh Happy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosenthal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rosenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Happy seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Happy looking for a guillotine here but Rosenthal defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Happy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenthal wants to stand but Happy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rosenthal 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. #SUB#
Rosenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Rosenthal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Happy, up you get!
Rosenthal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Happy throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Rosenthal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Happy looking for a triangle here. Rosenthal is fighting it but it looks tight! Happy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rosenthal is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anti Happy!
Anti Happy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 50
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Benitoy misses with a takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Benitoy backing up. Benitoy nods at Rosenthal to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Benitoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosenthal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rosenthal wants to get back to his feet but Benitoy is dominant here and he's now got Rosenthal's back!
Rosenthal is trying to stand back up.
Benitoy lands a shot to the head.
Benitoy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenthal is taking damage to the body and head.
Rosenthal is trying to stand back up.
Benitoy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rosenthal hold on?
Benitoy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rosenthal turns into Benitoy and is now in his guard.
#SU2#
Rosenthal stands up and waves to Benitoy to follow him. #TD2#
Benitoy tries to sprawl but Rosenthal drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Rosenthal tries to stand and escape but Benitoy is controlling the position.
Rosenthal content to control rather than advance.
Benitoy tries to kick Rosenthal off but Rosenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Benitoy'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.#SU2#
Rosenthal decides to stand up.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benitoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Rosenthal. #TD#
Benitoy drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Rosenthal pushes Benitoy off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Benitoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rosenthal's guard.
Rosenthal is wriggling around but Benitoy manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Still in half guard, Benitoy seems content to control.#T2#
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. Benitoy connects with a nice short shot to Rosenthal's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.
Benitoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitoy is controlling the pace.
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benitoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benitoy working over Rosenthal with some ground and pound. Rosenthal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Benitoy stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Rosenthal clinches with his opponent.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Benitoy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Benitoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Rosenthal keeps moving. #T3#
Benitoy 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. #ES2#
Rosenthal pushes Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and pushes Benitoy back into the cage.
Rosenthal stops a takedown attempt from Benitoy.
Rosenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benitoy's elbow.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rosenthal's efforts to push away.
Rosenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Benitoy controls the action.
Rosenthal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benitoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rosenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Benitoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosenthal pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benitoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenthal prevents it.
Rosenthal prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Benitoy prevents a body shot from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal lands a knee to the head.
Benitoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rosenthal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benitoy goes for a takedown attempt but Rosenthal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Rosenthal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benitoy has a closed guard, preventing Rosenthal from standing up. #SU2#
Rosenthal gets to his feet - Benitoy follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rosenthal fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Benitoy gets the takedown into side control.
Rosenthal tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Benitoy is hanging on to Rosenthal's back as he tries to escape.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to his feet but Benitoy has full control of the position and if anything, Rosenthal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Benitoy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Benitoy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Benitoy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Benitoy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Johnny Rosenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rosenthal gets caught flat footed, as Benitoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rosenthal looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rosenthal has his foot on Benitoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benitoy works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SU#
Benitoy gets to his feet. Rosenthal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Benitoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benitoy to the mat! Benitoy manages to get full guard.
Benitoy has a closed guard, preventing Rosenthal from standing up.
Benitoy is looking to stand up but Rosenthal isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Benitoy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benitoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosenthal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Benitoy controls his hands.
Rosenthal lands a body shot. #BC2#
Rosenthal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Benitoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosenthal swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosenthal dives in and grabs Benitoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes down on Rosenthal's head and hops out.#CL2#
Rosenthal darts in and clinches Benitoy up against the cage.
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!
Rosenthal tries to pull guard but Benitoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Rosenthal drops back down to his feet.
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Benitoy avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Rosenthal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benitoy tries to score a body lock takedown but Rosenthal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown.
Benitoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rosenthal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Rosenthal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benitoy is trying to defend but Rosenthal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##ES#
Benitoy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Benitoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Rosenthal drives through and clinches with Benitoy against the cage.
Benitoy keeps control of Rosenthal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Benitoy has picked Rosenthal up - he's going for a ride! Benitoy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Rosenthal kicks Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Rosenthal dives in and scores a takedown into Benitoy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal wanted to stand there but Benitoy had control of the position.
Rosenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benitoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benitoy wants to stand but Rosenthal is controlling the position. #T4#
Rosenthal is looking to stand up but Benitoy won't let him.
Rosenthal won't allow Benitoy to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Rosenthal stands up from Benitoy's guard - Rosenthal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosenthal sprawls well. Rosenthal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benitoy gets slowly back to his feet.
As Benitoy backs off Rosenthal throws a huge counter combo but Benitoy manages to avoid it all.
Rosenthal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rosenthal shoots for a takedown but Benitoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Rosenthal rushes Benitoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benitoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Benitoy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenthal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenthal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benitoy's face.
Benitoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosenthal is defending well.#TD#
Benitoy has Rosenthal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benitoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rosenthal tumbling to the mat - Benitoy dives into Rosenthal's guard.
Rosenthal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rosenthal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benitoy defends well.
Rosenthal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benitoy stands up over Rosenthal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Rosenthal has his feet on Benitoy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Benitoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rosenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Rosenthal 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.#ES#
Benitoy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnny Rosenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Benitoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rosenthal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benitoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benitoy tries to escape but Rosenthal is in control. #T2#
Rosenthal tries to stand but Benitoy is controlling his head. #SU2#
Rosenthal stands up and beckons Benitoy to his feet.
Rosenthal shoots in for a double leg but Benitoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benitoy goes for a double leg but Rosenthal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rosenthal continues to drive forward.
Rosenthal throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Benitoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benitoy is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rosenthal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Benitoy has passed into half guard!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnny Rosenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rosenthal is trying to stand.
Rosenthal has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Benitoy seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Benitoy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy slips a nice elbow through Rosenthal's hands, connecting with Rosenthal's forehead.
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rosenthal wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Benitoy decides to stand up.
Rosenthal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Benitoy shoots in and bounces Rosenthal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benitoy works over Rosenthal with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John Michael Benitoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benitoy stays in close to Rosenthal's body and controls the position. #SU#
Benitoy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benitoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benitoy misses with a takedown attempt - Rosenthal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches up with Rosenthal, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes Rosenthal against the cage but Rosenthal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and pushes Benitoy back into the cage.
Rosenthal crunches a lovely knee into Benitoy's ribcage.
Benitoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal is pressed up against the cage. Benitoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rosenthal down to the mat. Rosenthal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Michael Benitoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Benitoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 John Michael Benitoy.
I think Rosenthal 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rosenthal!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 44
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Rosenthal rushes Tycoon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rosenthal digs a right hand into Tycoon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tycoon's gas tank. #TD2#
Rosenthal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rosenthal manages to end up in side control.
Tycoon stops Rosenthal from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rosenthal tries for a kimura but Tycoon is defending well.
Rosenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tycoon keeps working.
Tycoon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rosenthal controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Rosenthal decides to stand back up. #T1#
Rosenthal stuffs the takedown attempt from Tycoon. Tycoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Tycoon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rosenthal misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosenthal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tycoon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rosenthal fails with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosenthal.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rosenthal fails to land the takedown.
Ky Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rosenthal.#TD2#
Rosenthal gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tycoon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Tycoon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rosenthal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Rosenthal decides to stand back up. Rosenthal steps back and let's Tycoon get back to his feet.
Tycoon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tycoon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rosenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
Rosenthal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon shoots in and drives through. Rosenthal sprawls well.
Tycoon dives in and grabs Rosenthal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosenthal pushes down on Tycoon's head and hops out.
Rosenthal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tycoon tries to avoid it but Rosenthal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tycoon to the ground. Tycoon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tycoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tycoon tries to score a body lock takedown but Rosenthal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rosenthal working Tycoon over with knees to the body.#T3##BC2#
Rosenthal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rosenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Tycoon, which made it look bad.
Rosenthal looks winded!
Rosenthal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rosenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tycoon defends it nicely.
Rosenthal dives in and grabs Tycoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tycoon pushes down on Rosenthal's head and hops out.#TD2#
Tycoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rosenthal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tycoon working a defensive guard here.
Tycoon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenthal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tycoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenthal is retaining full guard. #T4#
Tycoon wants to get up but he can't break Rosenthal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Rosenthal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rosenthal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tycoon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rosenthal working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Rosenthal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch but Tycoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tycoon misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosenthal tries to clinch there but Tycoon circles away.
Tycoon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Rosenthal clinches up against the cage.
Rosenthal gets underhooks to prevent Tycoon's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rosenthal has hold of one of Tycoon's legs. Tycoon is fighting the takedown attempt but Rosenthal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tycoon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenthal defends well.#SUB#
Tycoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosenthal defends it easily.
Johnny Rosenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosenthal is pushing down on Tycoon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tycoon is fighting to maintain full guard but Rosenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rosenthal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rosenthal's back!#SUB#
Tycoon is looking for the choke from the back position but Rosenthal is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal is trying to break free.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1##SUB#
Tycoon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tycoon avoiding Rosenthal 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Tycoon looking to break Rosenthal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rosenthal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tycoon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Tycoon looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Tycoon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rosenthal is defending well though. Tycoon let's go of the attempt for now.
Tycoon is hanging on to Rosenthal's back as he tries to escape.
Rosenthal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tycoon doesn't have the hooks in and Rosenthal manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Rosenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon.
Rosenthal is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Tycoon looking for a guillotine here but Rosenthal defends easily.
Rosenthal stands and throws Tycoon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tycoon is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Rosenthal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tycoon to his feet. #TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tycoon to the mat! Tycoon manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tycoon's guard.
Tycoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Rosenthal forces his way into half guard.
Rosenthal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tycoon wants to control but Rosenthal is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon tries to get to full guard but Rosenthal has control of the leg.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tycoon trying to hold on to Rosenthal's head to control him but Rosenthal postures up.
Tycoon tries to roll over but Rosenthal keeps him under control.#SU2#
Rosenthal escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown but Rosenthal shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tycoon did well to prevent Rosenthal getting side control.
Rosenthal wants to control but Tycoon is keeping him busy.
Rosenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tycoon moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Tycoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosenthal is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Rosenthal stands and steps away. Tycoon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown but Tycoon shows good takedown defense.
Johnny Rosenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rosenthal clinches up against the cage.
Rosenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Rosenthal breaks from the clinch.
Rosenthal tries to move into range but Tycoon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Rosenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tycoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rosenthal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rosenthal pulls guard successfully.
Tycoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rosenthal moves into full guard.
Tycoon prevents Rosenthal from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Tycoon 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. #ES2#
Rosenthal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tycoon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Rosenthal with that takedown attempt.
Rosenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tycoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Rosenthal misses.#T1##CL2#
Rosenthal clinches with his opponent.
Tycoon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rosenthal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ky Tycoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tycoon tries to keep at a distance but Rosenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rosenthal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Tycoon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rosenthal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosenthal digs a right hand underneath Tycoon's ribcage. Tycoon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Rosenthal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tycoon uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosenthal can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Rosenthal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tycoon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Rosenthal pulls Tycoon into guard.
Rosenthal looking to control.
#T2#
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon looking to pass the guard.
Rosenthal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tycoon is controlling him. #ES2#
Rosenthal kicks Tycoon off and gets 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#
Rosenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rosenthal is trying to control. Tycoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rosenthal wants to get back to his feet.
Tycoon wants to improve his position but Rosenthal is controlling well.
Rosenthal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rosenthal prevents Tycoon from improving his position.
Johnny Rosenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Tycoon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tycoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosenthal's guard. #REVR#
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tycoon passes into half guard.
Rosenthal trying to control but Tycoon postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Rosenthal looking for submissions off his back.
Rosenthal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tycoon is working away from the top position though.
Tycoon is trying to control. Rosenthal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tycoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosenthal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ky Tycoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Rosenthal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Rosenthal trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tycoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rosenthal tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rosenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosenthal 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rosenthal!
Ky Tycoon was interviewed post fight and said 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 32
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Benitoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Rosenthal tries to counter by clinching up but Benitoy breaks away and moves out of range.
Benitoy with a poor takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnny Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.#TD2#
Benitoy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rosenthal sprawls well initially but Benitoy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal trying to get back to full guard but Benitoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rosenthal wants to control but Benitoy is having none of it.
Rosenthal is trying desperately to improve position.
Rosenthal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitoy keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal stops Benitoy from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Rosenthal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benitoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rosenthal has Benitoy in his guard.#REVB#
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rosenthal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benitoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benitoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rosenthal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rosenthal keeping full guard, as Benitoy tries to pass. #SUB#
Rosenthal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Benitoy stands up from Rosenthal's guard - Benitoy perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Rosenthal gets caught flat footed, as Benitoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Benitoy cracks Rosenthal with a solid left hand.
Rosenthal strikes from his own guard.
Benitoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rosenthal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benitoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rosenthal working for a triangle but Benitoy defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Michael Benitoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Benitoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rosenthal's waist but Rosenthal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benitoy off to one side. #TD2#
Benitoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal is looking to improve his position.
Rosenthal is working hard here to advance position.
Benitoy is nestled in close to Rosenthal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benitoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rosenthal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rosenthal actively working from the bottom here.
Benitoy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Benitoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Rosenthal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benitoy pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Benitoy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rosenthal to stand up. #TD2#
Benitoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benitoy showed some decent athleticism there.
Benitoy slows the pace down in half guard.
Benitoy working Rosenthal over with strikes.
Benitoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenthal keeps working.
John Michael Benitoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2##SU2#
Benitoy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rosenthal to get to his feet.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Benitoy 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.#ES#
Rosenthal has his feet on Benitoy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benitoy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Benitoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rosenthal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rosenthal trying to hold on to Benitoy's head to control him but Benitoy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal wants to get back to full guard.
Benitoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benitoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benitoy not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rosenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benitoy goes for a double leg but Rosenthal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rosenthal continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Benitoy scores with a takedown into Rosenthal's guard.#ES#
Rosenthal pushes Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosenthal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rosenthal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benitoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy trying to control the position but Rosenthal is working away.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benitoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benitoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benitoy winds up and cracks Rosenthal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benitoy slips a nice elbow through Rosenthal's hands, connecting with Rosenthal's forehead.
Benitoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benitoy is looking to advance position but Rosenthal won't allow it.
Benitoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rosenthal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Benitoy is controlling the pace.
Rosenthal wants to control but Benitoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnny Rosenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosenthal tries to kick Benitoy off but Benitoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Benitoy lands strikes from half guard.
Benitoy passes to full mount!
Benitoy avoids the attempt from Rosenthal to control.
Rosenthal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Benitoy looking to control but Rosenthal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosenthal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Benitoy working Rosenthal over with strikes here.
Benitoy unloading with bombs!
Benitoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benitoy working the ground and pound effectively.
John Michael Benitoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Michael Benitoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benitoy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UnderGround FC 19
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Yildirim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosenthal on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosenthal's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rosenthal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosenthal controlling the position.
Yildirim postures up in Rosenthal's guard and throws a big left but Rosenthal blocks it.
Yildirim throws a big elbow that misses.
Yildirim stands up over Rosenthal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yildirim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yildirim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yildirim throws a strike but Rosenthal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rosenthal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yildirim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosenthal has managed to get both his arms back between Yildirim's legs - danger averted.
Rosenthal trying to control but Yildirim is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yildirim wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Yildirim has his foot on Rosenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosenthal works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Yildirim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rosenthal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Yildirim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenthal defends well.#SUB2#
Yildirim working for a triangle but Rosenthal defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Yildirim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosenthal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rosenthal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yildirim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosenthal has managed to get both his arms back between Yildirim's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Yildirim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenthal defends well.
Rosenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rosenthal stands up out of Yildirim's guard for a moment - Yildirim manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Yildirim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yildirim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yildirim misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rosenthal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arslan Yildirim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yildirim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Yildirim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rosenthal counters with a big head kick but Yildirim shrugs it off.
Yildirim with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Rosenthal counters with a single leg into guard. Yildirim didn't expect that.
Johnny Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Yildirim.
Rosenthal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rosenthal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yildirim for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenthal trying to control but Yildirim is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Yildirim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yildirim looking for a sweep. Not yet Yildirim, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Yildirim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rosenthal 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. #SUB2#
Yildirim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosenthal defends it easily.
Yildirim wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.
Arslan Yildirim has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Yildirim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yildirim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yildirim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a right hand to the body.
Yildirim is breathing heavily.
Yildirim misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rosenthal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rosenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yildirim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rosenthal content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yildirim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Yildirim backing up. Yildirim nods at Rosenthal to acknowledge the strikes.
Yildirim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosenthal avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosenthal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yildirim shoots in and drives through. Rosenthal sprawls well.
Rosenthal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnny Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Yildirim.
Yildirim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosenthal as he avoids it easily.
Yildirim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosenthal pinned against the cage. Rosenthal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosenthal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arslan Yildirim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yildirim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rosenthal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Rosenthal stands up.
Arslan Yildirim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Rosenthal gets a clinch.
Rosenthal stops a takedown attempt from Yildirim.
#TD#
Rosenthal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yildirim uses from the top position.
Rosenthal pulls Yildirim in close to prevent any damage.
Yildirim throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosenthal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rosenthal tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Rosenthal looking for a triangle here. Yildirim is fighting it but it looks tight! Rosenthal pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yildirim is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Rosenthal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rosenthal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Poohs to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Rosenthal working for a triangle but Poohs defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rosenthal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poohs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poohs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rosenthal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Poohs gets to his feet. Rosenthal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poohs quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenthal trying to pass the guard but Poohs defending well. #SUB2#
Rosenthal seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosenthal wants to stand up but Poohs manages to regain full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rosenthal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poohs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poohs has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rosenthal looks winded!
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Poohs from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poohs works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Poohs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rosenthal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poohs. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poohs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Poohs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rosenthal defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Poohs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Poohs 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. Rosenthal tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Poohs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conrad Poohs!
A victorious Conrad Poohs 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: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Farias tries to clinch there but Rosenthal circles away.
Rosenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farias counters with a head kick. That will keep Rosenthal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farias to the mat! Farias manages to get full guard.
Rosenthal is standing up over Farias. Farias looks to escape but Rosenthal dives into side control.
Farias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosenthal on the ground.#REVR##SU2#
Rosenthal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Farias to his feet.
Farias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farias quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rosenthal is looking for a kimura but Farias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rosenthal to get the leverage.
Farias won't allow Rosenthal to pass to mount.
Rosenthal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Farias! #T1##SUB2#
Farias is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rosenthal locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Farias is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Rosenthal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rosenthal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Rosenthal tries to pass.
Armstrong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rosenthal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rosenthal is looking for a kimura but Armstrong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rosenthal to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong trying to get back to full guard but Rosenthal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Armstrong tries to reverse the position but Rosenthal maintains control.
Rosenthal forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Rosenthal has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Armstrong is defending well but eventually Rosenthal manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Armstrong has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Rosenthal!
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