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Event:
GC 377 Armpits vs Marius
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1# Jackson misses with a low kick. Jackson throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
Rollins takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. Jackson throws a lazy head kick and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Rollins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson tries a knee to the head but Rollins blocks it.
#BC2# Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off. Jackson connects with a leg kick. Black Lives Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Jackson has managed to clinch.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rollins's efforts to push away.#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Jackson scores with a push kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jackson tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Rollins throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Rollins in his tracks momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson slips a jab from Rollins. Jackson misses with a left hand enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch. Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. As Rollins tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rollins manages to avoid the attempt. Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rollins's head. Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rollins.#CL# Jackson has managed to clinch.
#T3# Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Rollins takes an elbow to the temple. Rollins working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Rollins tries to tie him up. Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. Rollins misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jackson lands an elbow inside that Rollins shrugs off. Rollins tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4# Jackson throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins misses with a looping right. Jackson moves to clinch but Rollins breaks away and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Rollins misses with a straight left. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rollins throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson moves away from the strike by Rollins. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Lives Jackson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Rollins avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Rollins works Jackson's body with a nice hook. Rollins takes a kick to the side of the head. Jackson delivers a nice body kick. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson. Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jackson throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rollins blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Jackson. Rollins now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rollins throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. A lazy body kick from Jackson and Rollins counters with a straight right hand. No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins feints the counter takedown. Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins misses with a straight left. Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jackson wants to clinch and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab. Rollins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3# Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins throws a counter combo. Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jackson scores with a head kick.
#CL# Jackson closes the distance and clinches. Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rollins's face.
Jackson prevents Rollins from breaking the clinch. Rollins is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position. Jackson misses with a knee to the head. #T4# Jackson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Rollins takes it in his stride. Rollins connects with a single shot there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Jackson clinches. Jackson tries a knee to the head but Rollins blocks it.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rollins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rollins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Rollins scores with a nice hook to the head. Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Rollins blocks with his arms.
Rollins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson lands a nice elbow. #BC2# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Black Lives Jackson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Jackson avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rollins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rollins pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Rollins has been cut. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Rollins tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage. Black Lives Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rollins's defenses. #T1# A knee to the head by Jackson.
A hook to the body from Rollins.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rollins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment. A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Rollins blocks with his arms.
Rollins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Rollins misses with some punches.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms. Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rollins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. #T2# Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. #BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!#CL# Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses. Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rollins tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage. Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow. Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rollins. Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2# Rollins manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson. Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Rollins is rocked! Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Rollins to the canvas! Jackson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Lives Jackson! Black Lives Jackson gave a mention to UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GC 373 Kaupens vs White
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1# Senior goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward. Senior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rollins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd cheers as Rollins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Senior doesn't seem phased though. Rollins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Senior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Senior has a takedown stuffed. Dennis Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.#TD2# Senior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Senior is in Rollins's guard. Senior wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2# Senior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Senior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Senior is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Senior has managed to sneak the leg through. Rollins is trying to get back to full guard. Rollins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Senior is working away from the top position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Senior wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy. Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Senior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Senior trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Rollins working for submissions but it's allowed Senior to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Senior seems to be looking for submissions.
Senior is thwarting Rollins's attempts to control the position. Senior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3# Rollins is trying to control but can't.
Senior works his way into side control. #SUB2# Senior tries for a kimura but Rollins is defending well. #SUB2# Senior tries for a kimura but Rollins is defending well. Rollins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Rollins tries to hold on but Senior postures up.#T4##SUB2# Rollins tries to improve his position but Senior has taken his back! Senior has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rollins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Senior pushes Rollins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Senior! |
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Event:
GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rollins throws out a powerful jab. Rollins jabs at Puelles's body. Puelles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Puelles throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rollins counter with a right hand. Puelles drops his hands momentarily and Rollins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Puelles avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Puelles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice combination there by Rollins.
Rollins's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rollins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Rollins scores with the left hand. Puelles knows he should have avoided that one. Puelles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dennis Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Rollins scores with a punch to the head. Puelles walks into a straight right hand from Rollins. A shot to the body from Puelles misses and Rollins counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rollins misses with a combination
and Puelles counters with a stiff right hand. Puelles connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Puelles throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins thuds his right hand into Puelles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've been told by Puelles's head coaches at LA Wellness Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2# Puelles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Rollins jabs Puelles right on the nose. Puelles blinks but takes it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Puelles misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puelles was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins. Puelles half committed to a counter leg kick. Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Puelles thows a left - swing and a miss! Rollins looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Puelles's defenses. Puelles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Rollins throws a body punch but Puelles moves out of range. Puelles tried to counter with a leg kick but Rollins avoided it. Puelles moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Puelles takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rollins misses with a jab to the body
and Puelles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rollins works the jab nicely. Jab from Rollins. Puelles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away. Rollins jabs Puelles to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4# Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice defenses there by Rollins. Puelles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puelles fails with the takedown and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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! Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puelles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Puelles throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rollins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rollins dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Nice defenses there by Rollins. Rollins lands the left hand. Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Puelles. Rollins looks to throw the jab but Puelles is out of range. Puelles staying out of range there. Puelles misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Rollins misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins jabs Puelles to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rollins dips to his left and cracks Puelles with an uppercut!#T1# Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puelles.
Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rollins scores with a sloppy right hand. Puelles should have avoided that one. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puelles.
Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puelles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Puelles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rollins misses the body punch and Puelles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rollins lands with a hook. Puelles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Puelles throws an off balance right hand
letting Rollins counter with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Puelles. Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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! Puelles throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puelles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puelles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Puelles on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rollins throws a one two combo.
Puelles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins. Puelles misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Puelles walks into a left hand. No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puelles.
Dennis Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puelles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut. Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A left lands for Rollins. Puelles moves out of range of the strikes. A low kick lands for Puelles.
#T4# Puelles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rollins scores with the left hand. Puelles knows he should have avoided that one. Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puelles moves out of range and avoids them all easily. 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! Puelles takes one on the button. A left lands for Rollins. Rollins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Rollins connects with a body shot. Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Puelles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Puelles tries to counter by clinching up but Rollins breaks away and moves out of range. Rollins lunges at Puelles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puelles's hand. Puelles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rollins lands a slapping body shot.
Puelles fails with the takedown and Rollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puelles thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puelles's hands. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puelles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Puelles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Puelles is looking to land body kicks. Rollins scores with a jab to the body. Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rollins lands a jab. Puelles throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Puelles ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins. Rollins misses with a body shot.
#T2# Rollins cracks a nice hook into Puelles's ribs. Rollins slips under a jab from Puelles. Puelles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Puelles throws a sloppy body shot
and Rollins counters with a two punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Puelles throws a poor cross that misses
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puelles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Puelles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3# Puelles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Puelles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A shot to the liver by Rollins. Beautiful body shot. Rollins with a hook. Rollins looks to throw the jab but Puelles is out of range. Rollins lands a lovely overhand right. Rollins misses with a looping right. No luck with that takedown attempt from Puelles. #T4# Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Puelles's belly button to the back. Claudio Puelles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dennis Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Puelles has his takedown stuffed and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Puelles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins lands a nice looking body shot.
Puelles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Puelles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rollins throws a body punch but Puelles moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Dennis Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Rollins! Our winner, Dennis Rollins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murhapuro looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely. Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range. Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rollins looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely. Rollins slips a straight right by Murhapuro. Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss! A punch lands to the side of Rollins 's head but he takes it in his stride. Murhapuro lunges at Rollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rollins's hand. #CL2# Murhapuro drives through and clinches with Rollins against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Murhapuro avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage. Murhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Murhapuro scores with a hook to the body. 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! Murhapuro blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Rollins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro. Murhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow. Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling him. Murhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murhapuro lands with a left to the head. Murhapuro lands with a light punch inside. Rollins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murhapuro lands a body shot. Murhapuro lands a shot to the body. Rollins takes a shot to the head. Murhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. Murhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rollins working aggressively here.
#T2# A right hook to the body lands for Murhapuro.
Rollins is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
Murhapuro lands a left hand.
Murhapuro digs a right hand into Rollins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rollins's gas tank. Murhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Rollins is rocked! Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short uppercut from Murhapuro. Murhapuro dips a shoulder and cracks Rollins with a mighty uppercut! Rollins falls back against the cage and Murhapuro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rollins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murhapuro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Murhapuro! |
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Event:
GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range. Murhapuro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Murhapuro misses with a takedown and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Murhapuro clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.#TD# Murhapuro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't. An elbow from Murhapuro crashes against the mat.
Rollins is trying to control Murhapuro's posture but Murhapuro avoids it. #T1# Rollins is trying to improve his position. Rollins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Murhapuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rollins, who protects the arm well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU# Murhapuro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Rollins moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhapuro.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Murhapuro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rollins throws a good cross that connects.
Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Murhapuro shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murhapuro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Murhapuro has managed to clinch.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
Rollins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD# Murhapuro jumps guard and drags Rollins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3# Murhapuro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB# Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Rollins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murhapuro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rollins has Murhapuro in his guard.#REVR##SU# Murhapuro stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him. Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murhapuro. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murhapuro is defended easily by Rollins.#T4# Rollins with a body punch. A glancing blow. Murhapuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dennis Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss. Murhapuro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rollins finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhapuro's head. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murhapuro. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Rollins will probably get the nod. That's time! Murhapuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Murhapuro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. Murhapuro throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The fighters circling - Rollins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murhapuro is looking to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch. Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Murhapuro with a poor takedown and Rollins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rollins lands a head shot. Murhapuro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away. Rollins throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Rollins as Murhapuro shoots in. Murhapuro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Murhapuro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away. Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt from distance. No luck for Murhapuro with that takedown attempt. Murhapuro throws a lazy head kick and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rollins misses with a wild combination.
Murhapuro walks into a left hand. Rollins blocks a head kick by Murhapuro.
Pate Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Murhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Murhapuro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Donk. Rollins catches Murhapuro right on the button with a cross. Murhapuro doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murhapuro trying to land knees to the body.
Murhapuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Murhapuro. Murhapuro gets slowly back to his feet. Rollins throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem. Rollins scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Murhapuro takes the fight into the clinch. Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling him. Murhapuro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rollins is keeping busy. Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rollins tries to break free but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage. Rollins tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhapuro in his tracks. #T4##CL# Murhapuro pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch. Murhapuro has Rollins pressed against the cage, preventing Rollins from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. Rollins trying to control the position but instead, Murhapuro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rollins into the cage. Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Murhapuro won't allow it.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dennis Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Murhapuro takes the fight into the clinch. Murhapuro jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Murhapuro around his waist. Murhapuro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rollins throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. Murhapuro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhapuro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. Rollins stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him. Murhapuro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rollins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1##CL# Murhapuro closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage.#BC# Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side. Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Murhapuro shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range. Rollins misses with a straight right. Decent striking displayed by Rollins there. Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhapuro.#T2# Rollins with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rollins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro slips under a jab. Murhapuro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rollins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rollins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet. Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Murhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way. Murhapuro throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murhapuro is looking to clinch. Rollins scores with a punch to the head. Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Murhapuro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rollins. Murhapuro shoots in looking for a takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl out of it but Murhapuro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rollins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A nice side step and Rollins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Rollins scores with a one two! Murhapuro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4# Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Murhapuro, before circling back to the center of the mat. A little jabbing left from Rollins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dennis Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Murhapuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Murhapuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Murhapuro is looking to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch. Rollins cracks a nice hook into Murhapuro's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murhapuro. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murhapuro with a poor takedown and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pate Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Murhapuro.
And that's the end of the fight! Dennis Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rollins 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Rollins! Dennis Rollins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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