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Event:
SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rothstein on the side of the head. Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
#TD2# Rothstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Rothstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there. Burns is trying to buck Rothstein off. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Rothstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2# Rothstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Rothstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well. Burns pushes Rothstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rothstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Rothstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Rothstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Rothstein tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well. Burns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rothstein is controlling him well.#T2##SUB2# Rothstein tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well. #ES# Burns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Rothstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side. Rothstein dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Burns takes a swing at Rothstein's ribcage but misses. Burns lands a brutal head kick. Rothstein looks out on his feet and Burns throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alec Burns! A victorious Alec Burns 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:
SAFO 35 Kong v Schlaub
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1# Jun Fan throws a head kick but Rothstein moves out of range.
Jun Fan throws a nice inside leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Jun Fan.
Rothstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jun Fan is fending him off so far but Rothstein persists. Nope, Jun Fan circles away and we're back to standing. Jun Fan throws a head kick but Rothstein moves out of range.
Rothstein tries for a takedown but Jun Fan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jun Fan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jun Fan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jun Fan closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Rothstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jun Fan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rothstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Rothstein is trying to work for a kimura but Jun Fan is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Rothstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Rothstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Jun Fan regains full guard. Nicely done. Jun Fan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rothstein won't allow Jun Fan to sweep him here. #SUB# Rothstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rothstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Rothstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jun Fan controls Rothstein momentarily but Rothstein frees himself. #SUB# Rothstein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jun Fan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rothstein has Jun Fan in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB# Rothstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jun Fan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jun Fan is in close to Rothstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Rothstein working for a triangle but Jun Fan defends it easily.
Rothstein tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Rothstein is looking for a triangle but Jun Fan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Jun Fan defends easily.
#T3# Jun Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jun Fan wants to stand and escape but instead Rothstein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB# Rothstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jun Fan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rothstein won't allow Jun Fan to sweep him here. #SUB# Rothstein 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. #SUB# Rothstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# Jun Fan trying to control the position.
#SUB# Rothstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rothstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rothstein is pushing down on Jun Fan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jun Fan is fighting to maintain full guard but Rothstein has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Rothstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jun Fan sees it coming and defends easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jun Fan wants to get back to full guard. Rothstein prevents Jun Fan from standing back up.
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 Rory Rothstein will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jun Fan is looking to clinch. Jun Fan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rothstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Rory Rothstein has been cut. Jun Fan moves to clinch but Rothstein breaks away #TD# and Rothstein counters with a shoot takedown. Jun Fan fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB# Rothstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Rothstein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jun Fan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rothstein has Jun Fan in his guard.#REVB# Jun Fan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Rothstein has his foot on Jun Fan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jun Fan works his way back into a safe position though. Jun Fan trying to control but Rothstein is working from the bottom. Rory Rothstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jun Fan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1# Jun Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Rothstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jun Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Jun Fan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rothstein has locked up a guillotine! Rothstein's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jun Fan is holding on here and Rothstein must be using up a lot of energy. Jun Fan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rothstein gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rory Rothstein!
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Event:
ACE20 Gracie vs Bongrips
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1##KD2# Aumkatongchiangmai lands a high kick to the side of Rothstein's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Aumkatongchiangmai dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2# Rothstein is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Rory Rothstein has been cut. Rothstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aumkatongchiangmai is one step ahead there. Oh Rothstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Aumkatongchiangmai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Aumkatongchiangmai stops Rothstein from standing up. Rothstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aumkatongchiangmai is one step ahead there. Aumkatongchiangmai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rothstein is proving hard to escape from. Aumkatongchiangmai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB# Aumkatongchiangmai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to get both his arms back between Rothstein's legs - danger averted. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand and escape but instead Rothstein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Rothstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rothstein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rothstein wants to stand but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling his posture from full guard. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand up but Rothstein is controlling him. #SUB# Rothstein 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. #SUB# Rothstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rothstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand up but Rothstein is controlling him. #SUB# Rothstein drops back looking for a leg! Aumkatongchiangmai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aumkatongchiangmai manages to kick Rothstein off! Rothstein jumps back into Aumkatongchiangmai's guard. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand but Rothstein is controlling the position. Rothstein seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB# Rothstein 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. #T1##SUB# Rothstein drops back looking for a leg! Aumkatongchiangmai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aumkatongchiangmai manages to kick Rothstein off! Rothstein jumps back into Aumkatongchiangmai's guard. #SUB# Rothstein 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. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU# Rothstein gets to his feet - Aumkatongchiangmai follows without any prompting. Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice looking combination but Rothstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD# Rothstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aumkatongchiangmai's half guard.#SUB# Rothstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB# Rothstein seems to be working for a kimura but Aumkatongchiangmai defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Rothstein is looking for a kimura here.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to escape.#SUB# Rothstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aumkatongchiangmai pushes Rothstein off looking to stand but Rothstein dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Rothstein is looking for a kimura here.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Rothstein off but Rothstein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Rothstein off in order to stand up. Rothstein Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Aumkatongchiangmai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rothstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU# Rothstein decides to stand back up. Rothstein steps back and let's Aumkatongchiangmai get back to his feet. Rothstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aumkatongchiangmai circles away quickly and effectively. Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range as Rothstein strikes. Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aumkatongchiangmai looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rothstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rothstein tries to land a leg kick but Aumkatongchiangmai saw it coming and moves away.
#T4# Aumkatongchiangmai checks a leg kick. No joy there for Aumkatongchiangmai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range as Rothstein throws a body kick.
Rothstein misses with a double jab.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rothstein throws a hook to the side of Aumkatongchiangmai's head but Aumkatongchiangmai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. No joy there for Aumkatongchiangmai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rothstein throws a push kick but Aumkatongchiangmai slaps the foot to one side. Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Rothstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Aumkatongchiangmai ducks under a wild hook from Rothstein. Aumkatongchiangmai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rothstein throws out the jab. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rothstein paws at him with a jab and circles away. A punch combination from Aumkatongchiangmai misses. Aumkatongchiangmai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. 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 Rory Rothstein will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rory Rothstein's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a few strikes there.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Rothstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Rothstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand back up but Rothstein is controlling him
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to escape back to his feet but Rothstein uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB# Rothstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU# Rothstein decides to stand back up. Rothstein steps back and let's Aumkatongchiangmai get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rothstein keeps the fight on the outside. Rothstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to bum rush Rothstein with a series of wild strikes but Rothstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Aumkatongchiangmai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothstein. Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Aumkatongchiangmai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rothstein circles away quickly and effectively. Rothstein throws a nice looking combination but Aumkatongchiangmai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aumkatongchiangmai. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Rothstein moves out of range. Rothstein throwing a counter right hand but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to avoid it. Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a two punch combination.
Aumkatongchiangmai is breathing heavily. Rothstein throws a head kick but Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range.
Rothstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whack! Aumkatongchiangmai lands a heavy head kick that drops Rothstein. The ref tackles Aumkatongchiangmai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rothstein was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
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Event:
ACE15 Silva Vs Denovan
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1# Rothstein keeps the fight on the outside. Rothstein is looking for the big counter here. Ludendorff is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rothstein is looking for the big counter here. Ludendorff staying out of range there. Rothstein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ludendorff is out of range and Rothstein settles back down. Ludendorff scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Rory Rothstein has been cut. Ludendorff throws an overhand right that drops Rothstein like a sack of potatoes! Ludendorff dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erich Ludendorff! Erich Ludendorff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ACE10 Payne Vs Holland
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1# Rothstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Shitlord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rothstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A little jabbing left from Shitlord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rothstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shitlord! But no joy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rothstein. Shitlord replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rothstein blocks it well. Rothstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rothstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Shitlord counters with a nice uppercut. Rothstein with a poor takedown and Shitlord counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rothstein with a poor takedown #CL2# and Shitlord holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1# Shitlord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rothsteins head. Rothstein tries to break free but Shitlord pushes him back against the ropes. Shitlord dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Shitlord keeps control of Rothstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shitlord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothstein's elbow. A short right from Shitlord. Shitlord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothstein backwards. Rothstein blocks an uppercut.
Rothstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shitlord prevents Rothstein from breaking the clinch. Rothstein tries to circle away but Shitlord has him pinned against the ropes. Come on Shitlord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rothstein prevents a body shot from Shitlord. #T2# Rothstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shitlord misses with a short punch on the inside. Rothstein tries to break the clinch but Shitlord is controlling the position. Shitlord has Rothstein pressed against the ropes, preventing Rothstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rothstein tries to break the clinch but Shitlord is controlling the position. Shitlord prevents Rothstein from breaking the clinch. Rothstein working hard to break the clinch. Shitlord misses with a punch on the inside.
Shitlord avoiding damage.
#BC# Rothstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rothstein misses with a head kick.
Shitlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3# Rothstein looks to land a right hand but Shitlord moved out of range. Rothstein throws a head kick that Shitlord semi-blocks.
Rothstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It seemed like Shitlord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rory Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rothstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shitlord's waist but Shitlord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rothstein off to one side. Shitlord looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rothstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shitlord pinned against the ropes. Shitlord gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rothstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shitlord defends well and Rothstein ends up having to push Shitlord into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rothstein fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Shitlord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rothstein is breathing heavily. Rothstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rothstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Rothstein throws a series of punches but Shitlord avoids them all with ease. Shitlord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rothstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Shitlord steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rothstein. Rothstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rothstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shitlord sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rothstein backing away here, and Shitlord unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Rothstein throws a right and a left that Shitlord avoids nicely. Rothstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The fighters circling - Rothstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rothstein misses with the combination.
Shitlord is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rothstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Shitlord sprawls well. He's pushed Rothstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Shitlord will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rothstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shitlord! But no joy. Horrible takedown attempt by Rothstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Shitlord, which made it look bad. It seemed like Shitlord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rothstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Shitlord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rothstein is looking to score with low kicks. Rothstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shitlord! But no joy. Rothstein misses with a left hand and Shitlord counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rothstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Shitlord tries a quick counter leg kick but Rothstein is wise to it. No joy there for Rothstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Shitlord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rothstein misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Rothstein misses with a body kick. Shitlord steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rothstein. Rothstein throws a solid leg kick but Shitlord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rothstein. Shitlord replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rothstein blocks it well. Shitlord avoids the head kick by Rothstein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shitlord! But no joy. Rothstein fails with a takedown attempt. Shitlord tries to counter with a clinch but Rothstein shakes him off and moves away. Rothstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shitlord! But no joy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rothstein throws a leg kick and Shitlord counters with a lovely straight right hand! A telegraphed right hand from Rothstein misses the target. Shitlord tries to counter with a clinch but Rothstein shakes him off and moves away. Rothstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shitlord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rothstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shitlord! But no joy.#T2# Rothstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Shitlord now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rothstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shitlord circles away quickly and effectively. Rothstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Shitlord looks like he wants to counter punch here. Horrible takedown attempt by Rothstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Shitlord, which made it look bad. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shitlord! But no joy. Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Shitlord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big right from Rothstein misses. Rothstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Shitlord tries to counter by closing the distance. Rothstein misses with the combination.
Rory Rothstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Rothstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shitlord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shitlord moves away from the strike by Rothstein. Shitlord steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rothstein. Rothstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rothstein throws a low kick but Shitlord moves out of range easily. Rothstein throws a half hearted mid kick. Shitlord tries a quick counter leg kick but Rothstein is wise to it. Rothstein throws a nice looking combination but Shitlord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rothstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Shitlord looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rothstein misses with the body kick and Shitlord counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Rothstein is rocked! Rothstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Shitlord counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Rothstein to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Shitlord!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Shitlord!
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Event:
ACE7 Aronna vs Moreno
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1# Rothstein thuds a left hand into Gracie's body. Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rothstein is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Rothstein circles away and we're back to standing. Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Rothstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard. Rothstein throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Rothstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rothstein pushes his legs off easily.
Rothstein is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Rothstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rothstein scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Gracie is pulling down on Rothstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Rothstein, at least for the moment. Gracie wants to sweep here but Rothstein controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Rothstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rothstein has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted. Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2# Rothstein stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##CL2# Rothstein gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Rothstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Rothstein has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Rothstein decides to pull guard. Rothstein trying to strike off his back.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2# Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Rothstein's legs - danger averted. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rothstein is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow. Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4# Rothstein misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB# Gracie has hold of Rothstein's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rothstein tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Rothstein screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rothstein, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Korn Gracie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1# Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. Rothstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Rothstein persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing. Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Rothstein moves into the clinch.#TD# Gracie is trying to trip Rothstein. He has hold of a leg but Rothstein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Gracie won't allow Rothstein to get back to his feet. Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Rothstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Gracie stands up and waves to Rothstein to follow him. #T1##CL2# Rothstein clinches. Gracie tries to pull guard but Rothstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gracie is working for takedown but Rothstein is calmly controlling the position for now. Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothstein uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Rothstein breaks the clinch.
#TD# Gracie drives through with a takedown into Rothstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gracie passes Rothstein's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2# Rothstein trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. Gracie working Rothstein over with strikes. Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rothstein is defending the position. Rothstein is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Rothstein's head. Rothstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. Gracie trying to control the pace. Rothstein is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rothstein is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Gracie throwing strikes here but Rothstein is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie content just to control the position here. Rothstein tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rothstein throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back. Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korn Gracie dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rothstein defends it nicely. Rothstein looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.#TD2# Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Rothstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Rothstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Rothstein stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gracie fails with the takedown#CL2# and Rothstein counters by clinching up. Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Gracie is trying to drag Rothstein to the mat but Rothstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothstein won't allow it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rothstein won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rothstein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A shot in the inside from Rothstein. Rothstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Gracie jumps guard but Rothstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rothstein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rothstein stalling the fight.
#T2# Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rothstein up against the cage. Rothstein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Rothstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Rothstein lands a knee to the head.
Rothstein effectively controlling the action here. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rothstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Rothstein breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2# Rothstein darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#BC2# Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rothstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. Rothstein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Rothstein pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Rothstein dodges it nicely.
Rothstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. Gracie controlling the action here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Rothstein is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4##TD# Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie 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. Rothstein can't do much from the bottom here. Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Rothstein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gracie just content to control the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rothstein is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Rothstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rothstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes. Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rothstein sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Gracie wants to clinch.#TD2# Rothstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Gracie has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rothstein is on him like a limpet, forcing Gracie back against the cage.#T1# Gracie tries to break the clinch but Rothstein is controlling the position. #BC2# Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Rothstein.
#CL2# Rothstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Rothstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2# Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rothstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gracie misses with a takedown #CL2# and Rothstein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rothstein. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2# Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gracie wants to clinch#TD2# and Rothstein counters with a nice double leg into guard. Rothstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rothstein from controlling successfully. Gracie seems keen to control Rothstein's posture. Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Rothstein from standing up. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rothstein from controlling successfully. #T3# Gracie is controlling Rothstein's posture. Gracie is trying to keep Rothstein in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rothstein's shoulder. That is not cool. Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rothstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rothstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gracie trying to control the action but Rothstein is working from the bottom. Gracie advances to full mount. Rothstein in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rory Rothstein. I think Rothstein 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Rothstein!
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Event:
RRFC 14: Sir vs Diaz
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Rothstein clinches up against the cage. Rothstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rothstein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rothstein stops a takedown attempt from Malikov.
Rothstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Malikov won't want to take too many of those.#BC# Rothstein breaks the clinch.
Malikov fails with the takedown.#CL# Rothstein clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Rothstein breaks the clinch.
Rothstein throws a leg kick which misses Malikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Malikov tries to avoid it. #TD2# Malikov gets a double leg takedown into Rothstein's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rothstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rothstein wants to sweep but no luck. Malikov won't allow Rothstein to get back to his feet. Malikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rothstein holds on and takes a little breather. #T1# Malikov stands up over Rothstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Malikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Malikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Malikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Malikov throws a big right hand that misses. Malikov postures up.
Malikov throws a big right hand that misses. Rothstein has momentary wrist control but Malikov slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2# Rothstein is rocked! Malikov chips away with some ground and pound. Oh Rothstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Malikov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rothstein covers up, he's hurt! Malikov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Malikov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Malikov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmuslim Malikov! In his post fight interview, Abdulmuslim Malikov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC 11: Neil vs Pereira
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1# Rothstein shoots in for a takedown but Hyde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rothstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hyde stuffs the takedown. Hyde misses with the combination.
Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyde swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rothstein tries to clinch but Hyde moves out of range. Rothstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rothstein fails to land the takedown. Hyde steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rothstein. Hyde throws a right and a left that both miss. Rothstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Hyde darts in and clinches Rothstein up against the cage. Hyde looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Hyde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hyde has Rothstein pulled in close to control his posture. #T1# Let's hope that Hyde 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. Rothstein throws a strike but Hyde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Hyde throws a strike but Rothstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Hyde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2# Rothstein content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hyde has locked up a guillotine! Hyde's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rothstein is holding on here and Hyde must be using up a lot of energy. Rothstein has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hyde gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lokee Hyde! Lokee Hyde thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 9
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Rothstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Goodridge scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rothstein manages to mount him!
Rothstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rothstein prevents Goodridge from getting the reversal. Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rothstein with shots to the head and body - Goodridge looks very uncomfortable down there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rothstein content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Rothstein has hold of Goodridge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goodridge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goodridge is looking to improve his position but Rothstein isn't that keen on the idea. Rothstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Goodridge is in a horrible position here. Rothstein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! You get the feeling that Goodridge really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rothstein controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Rothstein has control of Goodridge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goodridge regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB2# Rothstein is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rothstein extends the arm and Goodridge is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Rothstein!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Rothstein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leo Nani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rothstein is in Leo Nani's guard. Rothstein wants to control from the top but Leo Nani keeps moving. #SU2# Rothstein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Leo Nani shoots in for a double leg but Rothstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Leo Nani misses with a takedown #TD2# and Rothstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leo Nani's guard. Rothstein controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Leo Nani has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though. Rothstein controls from within his opponent's guard. Rothstein with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Leo Nani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rothstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rothstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rothstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leo Nani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rothstein wants to pass the guard but Leo Nani is keeping the position.#T1# Rothstein 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. Rothstein postures up and lands a big shot to Leo Nani's brow. Rothstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Leo Nani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Leo Nani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rothstein defends well. Rothstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Leo Nani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Rothstein is sitting in close to Leo Nani's body. Leo Nani has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rothstein is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rothstein is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Leo Nani.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
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Event:
Striking Masters 1
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Rothstein clinches with his opponent.
Viti lands with a short shot to the head. A knee to the head by Viti.
#CUT# It looks like Rory Rothstein has been cut. Viti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothstein backwards. Viti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Viti lands a hook that snaps the head of Rothstein backwards. #ROC# Rothstein is rocked!#BC2# Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rothstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Viti finish him? Viti weaves into range and cracks Rothstein right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rothstein goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Viti is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Viti! Danny Viti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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