Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll scores with a one two! Mac Airt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Roll shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roll was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roll trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt struggling a bit here.
Mac Airt is looking to reverse the position.
Roll tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roll wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Roll thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working.
Roll taking a break here but Mac Airt is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mac Airt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roll slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Roll is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Roll is just content to waste time from the top position. Mac Airt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roll trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt can't keep his opponent in guard - Roll advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roll is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mac Airt is looking for a sweep. Roll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Roll is pressing down on Mac Airt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mac Airt is holding on for now.
Roll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Airt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roll throws a strike but Mac Airt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Roll throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mac Airt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roll.
Roll throws a big elbow that misses.
Roll throws a big elbow that misses.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4##SUB2#
Mac Airt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roll defends it easily.
Roll trying to move into half guard but instead Mac Airt has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Mac Airt wants to pass the guard but Roll is keeping the position.
Mac Airt won't allow Roll to sweep him here. #SUB#
Roll has his foot on Mac Airt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mac Airt works his way back into a safe position though.
Roll keeping moving, preventing Mac Airt from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Roll is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mac Airt passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roll scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Roll blocks the low kick.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mac Airt sprawls and moves away.
Roll throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Roll.
Mac Airt digs a good body shot into Roll's ribs.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Mac Airt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.#TD#
Roll drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Roll drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mac Airt dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Roll keeping moving, preventing Mac Airt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Roll looking for a guillotine here but Mac Airt defends easily.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Roll keeps moving.
Mac Airt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roll gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mac Airt in particular looking to stall.
Roll gets full guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Roll is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roll seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Airt looking to pass the guard.
Roll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Roll looking for a sweep. Not yet Roll, not yet.
Mac Airt advances to half guard.
Roll trying to control from the bottom.
Mac Airt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roll wants to get back to full guard.
Roll is refusing to be controlled, as Mac Airt sits in half guard.
Mac Airt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roll tries to get to full guard but Mac Airt has control of the leg.
Roll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mac Airt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mac Airt's back!#T4#
Roll missing with strikes.
Roll wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping busy.
Mac Airt tries to escape but Roll has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll doesn't have the hooks in and Mac Airt manages to turn into his guard.
Mac Airt passes Roll's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roll tries to get to full guard but Mac Airt has control of the leg.
Roll wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping busy. #SUB#
Roll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mac Airt pulls his head out easily.
Roll is refusing to be controlled, as Mac Airt sits in half guard.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Roll throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Roll. Beautiful body shot.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roll to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mac Airt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Airt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roll stays in close to Mac Airt's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Roll trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mac Airt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roll defends well.
Roll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Airt is keeping the position for now.
Roll wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Roll postures up in Mac Airt's guard and throws a big left but Mac Airt blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roll is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mac Airt looking for a triangle here. Roll is fighting it but it looks tight! Mac Airt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Roll is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cormac Mac Airt!
A victorious Cormac Mac Airt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Roll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Roll throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roll is defended easily by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Roll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roll.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roll somewhat.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sergej Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roll.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roll.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov slips a jab from Roll.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Roll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Roll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Roll tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Roll misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Roll backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roll just manages to avoid it.
Roll tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Roll throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Roll fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kersikov sprawls well initially but Roll persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Roll seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roll.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Roll is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roll seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Roll looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB2#
Roll is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roll to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Roll is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Roll.
Roll trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roll to score with a decent uppercut.
Roll digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
A left and a right from Roll both land. Nice combination.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roll is able to avoid easily.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roll.
Roll swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roll connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Roll connects with a single shot there.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roll lands a slapping body shot.
Sergej Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Roll thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Roll misses.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roll swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Roll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Roll pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sergej Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.#T2#
Roll takes one to the chin there.
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov checks a low kick from Roll.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roll has time to react.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Roll.
Roll misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roll lands a head shot.
Roll misses with a low kick.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Roll takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roll misses with a combination
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Roll avoided it.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roll lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Roll throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roll. Roll obviously looking to wear him down.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Roll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Sergej Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Roll moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Roll misses with a shot to the body
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #T1#
A good leg kick by Roll. #TD2#
Roll closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Roll getting side control.
Roll throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roll is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Roll seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Roll is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roll seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Roll tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Roll really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rokken Roll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Roll tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roll wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Roll really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Roll tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Roll is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Roll really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Roll manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roll is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Kersikov gets to mount! Roll was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kersikov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roll manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roll 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
After winning the bout, Rokken Roll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Roll gets a double leg takedown into Fujimaro's guard.

Fujimaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fujimaro ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Roll scores with a hook to the body. Fujimaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but Roll avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roll jabs at Fujimaro's body.
Fujimaro scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roll moves forwards but Fujimaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roll throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Fujimaro connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Fujimaro has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujimaro.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Fujimaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Fujimaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimaro loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Roll scores with a hook to the body. Fujimaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roll misses with a body punch
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Fujimaro lands with a nice body kick.
Fujimaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll throws a lazy right hand but Fujimaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fujimaro.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fujimaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fujimaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujimaro throws a shot to the body.
Fujimaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro with a nice calf kick.
Fujimaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Worn Leather MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujimaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fujimaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Fujimaro.
Roll throws out a loose jab but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Fujimaro is out of range. #T2#
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Fujimaro's knee but Fujimaro avoids it well.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll stuns Fujimaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Fujimaro ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Fujimaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll blocks the body kick.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fujimaro.
Roll lands a head kick!
Fujimaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Roll swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Fujimaro moved out of range nicely.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Roll.
Fujimaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Roll closes the distance and clinches up with Fujimaro, looking for a takedown. Roll pushes Fujimaro against the cage but Fujimaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.#T3#
Roll misses with an uppercut. Fujimaro saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Fujimaro slips under a jab from Roll.
Fujimaro fakes the leg kick and cracks Roll in the body.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roll.
Fujimaro misses with a hook
and Roll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujimaro clobbers Roll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujimaro fails to land with a series of punches.
Roll drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fujimaro defends it well.
Fujimaro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fujimaro. That's going to slow Roll down.
Fujimaro thuds a left hand into Roll's 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!
Roll lunges at Fujimaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujimaro's hand.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro lands a jab to the head.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a nice body shot.
Roll connects with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro ducks right into an uppercut from Roll. #T4#
Roll throws a leg kick but Fujimaro checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Roll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roll.
Fujimaro slips under a jab from Roll.
Roll cracks Fujimaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fujimaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roll is out of range.
Fujimaro throws a shot to the body.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Fujimaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujimaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fujimaro defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Roll feints and then cracks Fujimaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujimaro down.
Fujimaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roll takes a step back to recover.
Fujimaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roll scores with a hook.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it.
Fujimaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fujimaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujimaro takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fujimaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujimaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fujimaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roll can do to turn this around?
Roll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roll there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roll misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Fujimaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujimaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roll connects with a body shot.
A big right from Roll misses.
Fujimaro throws a shot to the body.
Roll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fujimaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimaro.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fujimaro.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fujimaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
Roll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujimaro. That snapped Roll's head back. #T1#
Roll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fujimaro is out of range and Roll settles back down.
Roll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujimaro. That snapped Roll's head back.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Fujimaro.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujimaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujimaro.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fujimaro lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Roll moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
Fujimaro scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll throws a leg kick
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Fujimaro slips a straight right by Roll.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro scores with a shot to the body.
Roll lands with a nice body kick.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimaro.
Roll connects with a looping right hand.
Fujimaro lands with a shot to the body.
Roll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujimaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sone Fujimaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fujimaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roll under the eye.
Fujimaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fujimaro scores with a hook to the body. Roll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roll throws a leg kick that misses.
Fujimaro thuds his right hand into Roll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fujimaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roll connects with a right hand. Fujimaro shakes it off.
Fujimaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Fujimaro connects with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Roll.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Fujimaro counters with a quick kick to the body but Roll blocks it.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Fujimaro moves out of range easily.
Roll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fujimaro.
A big right from Roll misses.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimaro misses the target.
Fujimaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll checks a low kick from Fujimaro.
Roll takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fujimaro checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Roll, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fujimaro lands a slapping body shot.
Fujimaro delivers a nice body kick.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujimaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro scores with a nice right hand.
Roll slips a straight right by Fujimaro.#CL#
Fujimaro moves into the clinch.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll tries a body shot but Fujimaro blocks it.
Roll lands a right hand.
Roll's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimaro scores with a hook to the body.
Roll is breathing heavily.
Fujimaro can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action. #TD2#
Roll lands a takedown into guard.
Fujimaro has control of Roll's left arm, preventing Roll from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fujimaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Roll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roll throws a low kick but Fujimaro moves out of range easily.
Fujimaro lands a body shot.
Fujimaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujimaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fujimaro missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujimaro lands a jab to the head.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Fujimaro throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll throws a body punch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Fujimaro's knee but Fujimaro avoids it well.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Fujimaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll throws a hook but Fujimaro blocks it.
Fujimaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fujimaro throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
A combination from Roll does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimaro misses the target.
A slow jab from Fujimaro misses its intended target.
Roll has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fujimaro.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
That kick from Fujimaro tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujimaro as he connects with a hook.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roll walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fujimaro.
Nice uppercut there from Fujimaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Jab, jab by Fujimaro - just one landing.
Roll misses with a leg kick
and Fujimaro counters with a good low kick that Roll was not able to check.
Roll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roll there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roll has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tests Roll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujimaro swinging wildly here.
Fujimaro thumps Roll with a low kick.
Fujimaro throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roll's head backwards.
Fujimaro blocks a jab.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roll tries to land a leg kick but Fujimaro saw it coming and moves away.
Roll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roll there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fujimaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fujimaro.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujimaro walks into a jab.#T3#
Fujimaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roll throws a chopping leg kick but Fujimaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fujimaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roll to score with a decent uppercut.
Fujimaro lands with a good body shot.
Fujimaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roll doesn't seem bothered though.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimaro's shoulder, as Fujimaro tries to avoid the shot.
Fujimaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujimaro with a jab.
Sone Fujimaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujimaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Fujimaro clinches up against the cage.
Roll can't break the clinch.
Fujimaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll is trying to push Fujimaro away but Fujimaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimaro.
Roll is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fujimaro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll tries a body shot but Fujimaro blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimaro blocks an uppercut.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujimaro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sone Fujimaro!
Sone Fujimaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Roll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from Roll lands.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Roll.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Roll.
Redcliffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redcliffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Roll takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Redcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Roll breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Roll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Roll.
Roll working hard to break the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but Roll is avoiding it.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Roll with a nice cross.
Redcliffe scores with a push kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll misses with the combination.
Roll misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Redcliffe rushes Roll and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.#BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll blocks the body kick.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Roll misses with a low kick.
As Roll tries to get set, Redcliffe tries to push him back and clinch up but Roll manages to avoid the attempt.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Roll's body.
Roll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redcliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Roll misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redcliffe is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe prevents Roll from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Roll circles away.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe punishes Roll's body with a nice straight punch.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Roll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roll manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Roll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Roll misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Roll blocks it. #BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roll takes a step back to recover.
Redcliffe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll misses with a low kick as Redcliffe jumps back.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Roll blocks a jab.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Roll moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Roll cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Roll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
Roll throws a leg kick #CL#
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roll blocks it with crossed arms.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Roll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redcliffe down to the mat. Redcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards. #BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Roll.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roll's face. #T2#
Redcliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roll.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roll or not. #TD2#
Roll is trying to trip Redcliffe. He has hold of a leg but Redcliffe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Roll persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Redcliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roll is one step ahead there. #T3#
Redcliffe controlling Roll's posture.
Roll throws an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roll's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!#REVR#
Redcliffe is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Redcliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roll swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redcliffe preventing the sweep.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe pushes Roll away with a front kick.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Roll off the cage and back into range.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Roll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roll steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Roll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roll throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Roll moves out of range of the body kick.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Roll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Roll throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Roll only half commits.
Roll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Roll.#CL#
Redcliffe instigates a clinch.
Roll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Roll is looking for a takedown.
Roll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Redcliffe is pushing Roll up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe works on Roll's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll can't break the clinch.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Redcliffe wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redcliffe seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Roll is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe prevents Roll from breaking the clinch.
Roll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Roll blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
A frustrated look appears on Roll's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roll can do to turn this around?
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Redcliffe clinches up with Roll and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Roll breaks from the clinch.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 279 Evans vs McKane
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Roll misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Roll.#TD2#
Roll looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roll is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Roll seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Roll is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roll frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kersikov is trying to reverse the position but instead Roll has taken his back - oops!
Roll keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free. #SUB2#
Roll is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov is defending it well. #T2#
Kersikov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Roll is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Roll wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Roll avoiding Kersikov 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Roll working for the choke.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Roll is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kersikov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kersikov for a finish. #SUB2#
Roll looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Roll tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke. #T4#
Kersikov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Roll manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Kersikov tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Roll has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kersikov is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 272
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Theorist checks a low kick from Roll.
Roll lands a right hook to the body.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Theorist throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Roll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roll.
Theorist misses with a left hand
and Roll counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Theorist tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roll misses with a straight right.
Theorist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roll. That one must have hurt.
Theorist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Theorist throws out a leg kick but Roll moves out of range and Theorist only half commits.
It appears Roll was looking to counter with a kick there.
Theorist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Theorist's leg but Theorist calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theorist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Theorist misses with a jab to the body
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Theorist blocks a low kick nicely.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Theorist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roll avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Theorist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roll's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Roll tries to score with a low kick but Theorist moves his leg out of the way.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roll misses with a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Roll.
Roll scores with a nice body kick.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Theorist is able to avoid easily.
Theorist blocks a head kick by Roll.
Theorist looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Roll is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theorist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roll takes a swing at Theorist's ribcage but misses.
Theorist blocks a jab.
Theorist tries a quick counter leg kick but Roll is wise to it.
Theorist with a nice cross.
Roll shoots in but no luck this time.
Theorist with a hook.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll lands with a right hand.
Roll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Theorist.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theorist.
Roll lands a head shot.
Theorist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roll.
Theorist tests Roll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Theorist moves out of range easily.
Theorist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roll throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Theorist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roll misses with a body kick.
Theorist moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roll thinking.
Theorist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Theorist misses.
Roll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Theorist ducks down to avoid it.
Roll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Roll needs to keep his hands up - Theorist had a free shot at his head there.
Theorist misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Roll blocks the leg kick.
Theorist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roll keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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!
Roll misses with a right hand
and Theorist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Theorist throws a poor cross that misses
and Roll counters with a solid body kick.
Theorist just misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist blocks the body kick.
Roll pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roll cracks Theorist with a good jab.
Roll misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a right hand to the body.
Theorist throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll keeps Theorist at a distance using the push kick.
Theorist throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Theorist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roll had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roll tries to work over Theorist's front leg with a kick but Theorist checks it.
Theorist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll lands a head kick. Theorist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Roll does no damage.
Theorist scores with a jab to the head.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Theorist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roll. That did some damage!
Roll tries to land a leg kick but Theorist saw it coming and moves away.
Roll throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roll misses with a body kick.
Roll throws the left hand but Theorist avoids the punch easily.
Roll misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist jabs at Roll's body.
Roll pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roll pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Theorist works Roll's body with a nice hook.
Theorist blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Theorist throws a series of punches but Roll moves out of range.
Roll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roll there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roll needs to keep his hands up - Theorist had a free shot at his head there.
Roll goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.
Theorist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Theorist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Theorist is out of range.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Theorist scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Roll keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Theorist ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theorist! But no joy.
Roll lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll moves out of range as Theorist strikes.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roll.
Theorist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roll.
That kick from Theorist tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roll throws a low kick but Theorist moves out of range easily.
Roll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Theorist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Theorist throws a low kick but Roll moves out of range easily.
Theorist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roll.
Theorist takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll works the jab nicely.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Theorist.
Roll drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roll throws a body kick that misses
and Theorist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Theorist scores with a jab to the head.
Roll throws a head kick but Theorist moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theorist checks a low kick from Roll.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Roll gets a double leg takedown into Theorist's guard.
Roll postures up.
Roll tries to free his leg and advance position but Theorist is retaining full guard.
Theorist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roll is one step ahead there.
Theorist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roll manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roll wants to sweep here but Theorist controlling him for the moment.
Theorist 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. #T4#
Theorist wants to control from the top but Roll keeps moving.
Theorist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Theorist advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Theorist stalls from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll sneaks back into half guard.
Roll wants to control but Theorist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll tries to get to full guard but Theorist has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Theorist moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Theorist throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Roll scores with a nice head shot.
Roll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roll lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roll misses with a low kick as Theorist jumps back.
Theorist jabs at Roll's body.
Roll throws a leg kick but Theorist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Roll throws a lazy right hand but Theorist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roll, as that shot connected.
Roll throws the kick towards the body but Theorist avoids it.
Theorist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Roll is predictable there
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Theorist finds it's way through Roll's defenses.
Theorist misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Theorist misses.
Roll shoots in looking for a takedown but Theorist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theorist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roll.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Roll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Theorist looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Theorist throws a leg kick that misses.
Roll changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Theorist blocks the body kick.
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theorist.
A shot to the liver by Theorist. Beautiful body shot.
Roll looks to land a body kick but Theorist moved away.#T2#
Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with an inside leg kick.
Roll walks into a jab.
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theorist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
A nice inside leg kick there by Theorist. That's going to slow Roll down.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Theorist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Theorist scrambles back to his feet.
Theorist scores with a leg kick.
Theorist throws a chopping leg kick but Roll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roll walks into a stiff left hand from Theorist.
A lazy left from Roll finds it's target.
Roll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Theorist throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roll tries to land a body kick
and Theorist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll swings for the body but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Theorist looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Theorist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Theorist misses with a looping left.
Theorist moves out of range of the leg kick from Roll.
Theorist avoids a kick to the body.
Roll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Theorist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roll on the side of the head.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Theorist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Roll.
Roll throws a head kick that Theorist semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Theorist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roll catches Theorist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Theorist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Theorist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Theorist blocks the low kick.
Roll misses with a body punch
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist cracks Roll with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Theorist.
Theorist misses with a hook.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Theorist 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Theorist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Theorist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Theorist.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot by Roll.
Theorist misses with an uppercut.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Theorist ducks down to avoid it.
Roll moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Roll throws a big counter combination but Theorist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roll moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Theorist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roll moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Roll is looking to slow Theorist down with leg kicks. #CL#
Roll clinches up against the cage.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Theorist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll blocks a body shot from Theorist. #T1#
Theorist tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Theorist.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Theorist.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theorist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roll blocking some punches.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll works on Theorist's body with a couple of short punches.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Theorist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll blocking some punches.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theorist is working Roll over against the cage.
Theorist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roll lands with a light punch inside.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Theorist.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Theorist.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Theorist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Theorist.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Theorist.
Theorist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Theorist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll digs a right hand into Theorist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theorist's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll lands an uppercut.#T4#
Theorist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Theorist lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roll working aggressively here.
Theorist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Theorist manages to break the clinch.
Theorist is looking to chop away at Roll's legs.
Roll scores with the left hand. Theorist knows he should have avoided that one.
Theorist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Theorist's head.
Theorist lands a slapping body shot.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Theorist moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Roll does no damage.
Roll misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roll. Theorist shrugs it off though.
A low kick lands for Roll.
Roll scores with a sloppy right hand. Theorist should have avoided that one.
Theorist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Roll has managed to clinch.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Theorist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theorist scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Theorist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Theorist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roll eats them both and turns towards Theorist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Theorist throws a solid leg kick but Roll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Theorist.
Roll wants to clinch.
Roll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theorist in his tracks. #T1#
Roll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Theorist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Theorist fails to land with a series of punches.
Roll throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
Roll wants to clinch up but Theorist keeps it at a distance.
Theorist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roll.
A shot to the liver by Theorist. Beautiful body shot.
Theorist is looking to chop away at Roll's legs.
Theorist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll throws a lazy body kick
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll throws a poor cross that misses
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theorist.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roll scores with a shot to the body.
Roll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theorist.
Theorist looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll jabs Theorist right on the nose. Theorist blinks but takes it well.
Roll doesn't manage to clinch there - Theorist circles away.
Theorist misses with a looping right.
Roll lands a slapping body shot.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theorist misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Theorist cracks Roll with an open hand slap.
Theorist misses with a straight right.
Theorist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Theorist throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Theorist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Theorist staying out of range there.
Roll lands a head shot.
Roll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Theorist.
Theorist cracks Roll with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Theorist throws a big shot that misses.
Theorist slips a jab from Roll.
Theorist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Theorist staying out of range there.
Theorist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll drops down looking for a counter takedown but Theorist sprawls and moves away.
Theorist looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Theorist throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Theorist scores with a jab.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Roll throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Theorist moves away from the strike by Roll.
Theorist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Theorist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roll.
Nice shot lands for Roll.
Theorist misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
Roll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roll blocks a jab.
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roll tries to clinch up but Theorist circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Theorist scoring well with a low kick there.
Theorist misses with a few strikes there.
Theorist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Theorist throws the left hand but Roll avoids the punch easily.
Theorist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roll.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Theorist. Theorist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Theorist tries to work over Roll's front leg with a kick but Roll checks it.
Theorist looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Theorist takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Theorist.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Roll throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Roll fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Theorist sprawls well initially but Roll persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roll prevents Theorist from improving his position.
Theorist is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Roll is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theorist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roll.
Theorist is trying to maintain the position but Roll is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist controlling the position for now.
Roll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Roll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theorist keeps working.
Theorist is holding on to half guard well.
Theorist is continuing to stall.
Theorist trying to control here. #SUB#
Roll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Theorist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Theorist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roll prevents Theorist from improving his position.
Roll is looking to take a break and control but Theorist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roll is looking to advance position but Theorist won't allow it.
Theorist is looking to control Roll's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Theorist avoid being mounted?
Theorist is refusing to be controlled, as Roll sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Theorist is controlling Roll's trapped leg to prevent Roll from advancing to side control.
Roll wants to free his trapped foot but Theorist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theorist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Roll drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roll jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roll wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theorist managing to control the position.
Theorist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Roll working a defensive guard here.
Theorist tries to free his leg and advance position but Roll is retaining full guard.
Theorist trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Roll is looking for a triangle but Theorist pushes his legs off easily.
Theorist content to stall in guard here.
Theorist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Roll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theorist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theorist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Theorist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theorist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Roll looking for a guillotine here but Theorist defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Theorist 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 260 Kwong vs Dreth
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Roll avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll throwing a counter right hand but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Roll avoids the head kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll throws a lazy body kick
and Blaydes counters with a good, hard body kick but Roll shrugs it off.
Roll misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaydes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Roll slips a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body shot.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Blaydes cracks Roll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Blaydes misses
and Roll counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.
Roll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blaydes defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes jabs at Roll's body.
Blaydes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Blaydes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roll's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes thuds his shin into the meat of Roll's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Roll down.
A big right from Roll misses.
Blaydes lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Roll.
Roll shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaydes sprawls well. He's pushed Roll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaydes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll throws a big counter combination but Blaydes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Roll slips a straight right by Blaydes.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Blaydes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Blaydes finds it's target.
Roll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaydes throws a head kick but Roll moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes connects with a body shot.
Blaydes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaydes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roll is looking to counter punch.
Blaydes dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!
Blaydes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes. #T4#
Blaydes lands a nice shot that snaps Roll's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaydes.
Blaydes defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Roll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roll throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Blaydes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Roll coming out on top.
Roll shoots in but Blaydes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Blaydes with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
Roll throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaydes throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.
Roll tries a low kick but Blaydes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes clobbers Roll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roll walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Roll slaps the foot to one side.
Roll throws a counter high kick but Blaydes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Roll throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range. #T1#
Roll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roll tries to clinch up.
Blaydes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaydes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes misses with a body shot
and Roll counters with a nice body kick.
Blaydes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes fakes the leg kick and cracks Roll in the body.
Blaydes swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaydes finds it's way round the side to connect with Roll's head.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Blaydes jabs Roll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick
and Roll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
and Roll counters with a nice body shot.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll tries to clinch there but Blaydes circles away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roll might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3##CL#
Roll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blaydess head.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Roll working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaydes clobbers Roll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaydes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blaydes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Blaydes tried to score with a low kick but Roll checks it.
Blaydes takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaydes lands with a straight right. Roll didn't see that one coming.
Roll wants to clinch.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll is looking to counter punch.
Blaydes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll lands a jab.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roll looks to clinch
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll throws a combination that misses
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Roll throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaydes can pounce on him.
Roll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaydes finds it's way round the side to connect with Roll's head. #T1#
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Roll looking to score a takedown here. Blaydes is defending well but Roll drives through and ends up in Blaydes's guard.
Blaydes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Roll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Roll.
Roll can't keep his opponent in guard - Blaydes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Roll's hands, connecting with Roll's forehead.#T2#
Blaydes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blaydes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blaydes's back!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blaydes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Roll looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Blaydes is controlling Roll 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Roll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Roll is looking for a triangle but Blaydes pushes his legs off easily.
Blaydes throws a strike but Roll rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Roll is fighting to break Blaydes's control of his arms but Blaydes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Blaydes.
I've got Blaydes 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
An out of breath Oscar Blaydes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Kwong throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Roll walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong slips a jab from Roll.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwong lands a jab to the nose.
Roll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Kwong is looking for a counter combo.
Roll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Kwong's leg but Kwong calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Roll.
Roll fails with the takedown.
Kwong moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Roll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Roll lands a really nice looking cross but Kwong seems unphased.
Kwong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Roll throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Roll bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kwong's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roll fails with the takedown.
Kwong throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Kwong cracks Roll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwong is looking to counter punch.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll connects with a solid leg kick.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong lands a nice shot that snaps Roll's head back.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kwong misses.
Kwong lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roll tries to land a front kick but Kwong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roll scores with the left hand. Kwong knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Kwong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roll's head backwards.#T2#
Kwong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kwong connects with a body shot that sends Roll's belly button to the back.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Kwong slips the punch.
It looked like Kwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roll.
Kwong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kwong connects with a crisp jab.
Roll blocks a jab.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Kwong cracks Roll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kwong slips a straight right by Roll.
Kwong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roll throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kwong's head.
Roll defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Roll throws out a counter right but Kwong avoids it with no problem.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Roll misses the jab.
It looked like Kwong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Roll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kwong tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
Roll slips under a jab.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll. #TD2#
Roll drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kwong pulls Roll in to control the position.
Roll wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving.
Kwong has his hands on Roll's head, controlling the position.
Roll trying to move into half guard but instead Kwong has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
Kwong being controlled here momentarily.
Roll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong wants to pass the guard but Roll is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roll connects with a single shot there.
Roll connects with a solid leg kick.
Kwong connects with a right hand. Roll shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
Kwong misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Nice shot lands for Roll.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Kwong moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Roll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roll slips a jab from Kwong.
Nice straight punches there by Kwong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll moves away from the strike by Kwong.
An inside leg kick from Roll misses.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roll! But no joy.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwong. #T1#
Kwong throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
Kwong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwong lands with an overhand left.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Roll.
Kwong takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Roll misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwong misses the target.
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Kwong checks it.
Roll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kwong.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Kwong.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roll.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Roll throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kwong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roll throws a front kick that sends Kwong stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Kwong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwong's elbow.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong. #TD2#
Roll jumps into guard, dragging Kwong to the mat.
Kwong content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roll looking for a sweep. Not yet Roll, not yet. #T3#
Roll is looking to sweep but instead, Kwong has passed into half guard.
Roll tries to roll over but Kwong keeps him under control.
Well, if Kwong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kwong prevents Roll from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kwong controlling the pace.
Roll wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kwong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll delivers a nice body kick.
Roll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
Roll keeps Kwong at a distance using the push kick.
Roll throws a wild body kick that Kwong sees coming a mile off.
Kwong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roll's hands.
Kwong scores with a hook to the body. Roll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Roll feints a counter leg kick.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Roll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Roll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Roll misses the body punch
and Kwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwong drops his hands momentarily and Roll takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong slips under a jab from Roll.
Roll slips a straight right by Kwong.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll misses with a hook.
Kwong jabs Roll right on the nose. Roll blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Kwong.
Roll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!
Kwong cracks Roll with an open hand slap.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Kwong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Roll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Kwong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kwong scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll slips a straight right by Kwong.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kwong moves out of range as Roll throws a body kick.
Roll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kwong throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Kwong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roll.#T2#
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Roll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roll tries to work over Kwong's front leg with a kick but Kwong checks it.
Roll throws a leg kick but Kwong moved away.
Kwong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kwong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kwong lands a jab to Roll's midsection.
Kwong clobbers Roll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Roll lands a jab to Kwong's midsection.
Kwong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roll avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Roll scores with a jab to the head.
Roll defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong lands a really nice looking cross but Roll seems unphased.
Roll misses the jab.
Kwong misses the jab.#T3#
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roll momentarily.
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwong punishes Roll's body with a nice straight punch.
Kwong moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Kwong looks to land a body kick but Roll moved away.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Roll lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
Kwong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense.
Kwong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Kwong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Roll. #T4#
Kwong lands with a nice body punch.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Roll should have avoided that one.
Kwong throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roll throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwong.
Kwong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kwong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Kwong lands with a cross.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll takes one to the chin there.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
Roll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
Our winner, Kwasi Kwong, 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.

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roll throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roll swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll misses with a double jab.
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll misses with a left hand
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Bleak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roll.
A low kick from Roll is predictable there #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak landing some decent shots from guard.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Roll has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak 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.#T1##SUB2#
Bleak throws a sloppy strike and Roll has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bleak is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Roll!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rokken Roll!
After winning the bout, Rokken Roll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Darsin Bleak had this to say: 'Good luck in the future, Panic. I'm ending my life tonight.'.

Event: DMMA 239 Doomsday vs Nakamura
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Roll tries to bum rush Obi with a series of wild strikes but Obi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll stuns Obi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obi moves away from the strike by Roll.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Obi.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obi with a jab.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll throws a hook but Obi blocks it.
Obi moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll throws a leg kick
and Obi counters with a nice body shot.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Obi blocks a jab.
Obi throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Roll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Obi.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
Obi throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A low kick lands for Roll.
Obi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obi lands a jab.
Roll misses the body punch
and Obi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Obi finds it's target.
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Obi - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obi blocks a low kick nicely.
Obi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Obi throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Roll throws a leg kick but Obi checks it.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Obi.
Roll connects with a looping right hand.
Obi throws a right hand that misses
and Roll counters with a thumping low kick.
Roll digs a good hook to Obi's body.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Roll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Obi moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Obi jumps guard and drags Roll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Obi wants to control the position but Roll says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Obi is looking to improve his position.
Roll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obi is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Obi won't allow Roll to pass to mount.
Obi wants to get back to full guard but Roll has mounted him!
Obi tries to control the position but Roll now has his back.
Obi tries to roll but Roll sticks to his back.
Roll controlling from the back.
Obi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Obi trying to control here. #SUB2#
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obi tries to get to full guard but Roll has control of the leg.
Obi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Roll is looking to work his way around to Obi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Obi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roll fails to advance to Obi's back.
Roll manages to capitalize on a mistake by Obi to take his back!
Obi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Obi doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Obi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Obi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Obi throws a lazy uppercut
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Roll jabs Obi right on the nose. Obi blinks but takes it well.
Obi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Roll, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Obi slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obi throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Obi lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick
letting Obi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Obi tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Roll is predictable there
and Obi counters with a stiff right hand.
Roll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obi walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.
Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obi can do to turn this around?
Roll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roll is looking to counter punch.
Obi walks into a jab.
Roll slips under a jab from Obi.
Roll throws a jab when Obi was well out of range.
Roll feints and then cracks Obi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obi down.
Obi tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it. #T2#
Roll defending well as Obi loads up on a big left hand.
Obi checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Obi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roll cracks Obi with an open hand slap.
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!
Roll looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obi lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Obi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obi moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obi lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Roll lands.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Obi throws the left hand but Roll avoids the punch easily.
Roll throws a leg kick but Obi moved away.#T3#
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Obi.
A jab from Obi does it's job there.
Roll misses with a leg kick.
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Obi checks it.
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Obi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roll's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll throws a body punch but Obi moves out of range.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
enabling Obi to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Obi catches Roll right on the button with a cross.
Roll moves out of range as Obi strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Obi jumps guard but Roll turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Obi controls the action.
Obi tries to pull guard but Roll holds him up against the cage and eventually Obi drops back down to his feet.
Obi tries to pull guard but Roll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chike Obi.
Obi tries to pull guard but Roll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obi is trying to pull guard but Roll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Obi manages to break the clinch.
Obi swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obi throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Roll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obi throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roll is looking to chop away at Obi's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Roll throws a jab when Obi was well out of range.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Roll is looking to slow Obi down with leg kicks.
Roll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Obi looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Obi.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Obi misses with a hook.
Roll half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi lands the left hand.
Obi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Obi scores with a hook.
Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Obi wants to clinch
and Roll counters with a nice uppercut.
Obi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roll misses with a right hand
and Obi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll misses with a right hand
and Obi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Obi misses.
Obi lunges at Roll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roll's hand.
Roll tests Obi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roll's head backwards.
Roll tries to score with a low kick but Obi moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obi.
Roll looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Obi has managed to clinch.
Roll lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Roll. #BC2#
Obi breaks the clinch.
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
Obi misses the body punch
and Roll counters with a good low kick that Obi was not able to check.
Obi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll swings widly with a right hand
and Obi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roll thinking.
Roll is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obi swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll misses with a low kick. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Obi.
Obi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Obi moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll throws a head kick but Obi moves out of range.
Obi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roll misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.
Obi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obi blocks a head kick by Roll.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roll. Roll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll lands a nice looking body shot.
Obi tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range. #T4#
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roll does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obi slips a straight right by Roll.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Roll misses with a shot to the body
enabling Obi to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Roll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obi's sensitive parts.
Obi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
A counter left hand to the body from Roll misses its target.
Roll moves forwards but Obi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Roll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obi. That did some damage!
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll misses with a hook.
It seemed like Obi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll misses with a leg kick
and Obi counters with a left to the body.
Chike Obi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi slips under a jab from Roll.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chike Obi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Kwong scores with a decent looking hook.
Roll throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Roll slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roll cracks a nice hook into Kwong's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roll lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kwong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kwong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
and Kwong counters with a straight right hand.
Roll feints a jab promting Kwong to slip. Roll then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kwong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roll clobbers Kwong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roll avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Roll throws out a counter right but Kwong avoids it with no problem.
Roll throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roll.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and Kwong counters with a nice uppercut.
Roll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kwong in his tracks.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwong swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Roll cracks Kwong with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Roll bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roll 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 Kwong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Roll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwong keeps working.
Roll wants to take a breather but Kwong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Roll. #SUB2#
Roll postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kwong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roll, into his guard. #REVR#
Kwong stopping the sweep attempt from Roll.#T2#
Roll is still trying to improve position.
Kwong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Roll throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kwong escapes and throws Roll's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Roll wants to control but Kwong postures up.
Roll manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kwong's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Well, if Kwong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roll regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kwong stopping the sweep attempt from Roll.#SUB2#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Roll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kwong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kwong passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kwong is controlling the pace.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roll gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Kwong checks it.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kwong is able to avoid easily.
Roll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Roll 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roll slips under a jab from Kwong.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kwong checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kwong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kwong misses the jab.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll cracks Kwong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Kwong blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwong's sensitive parts.
Kwong throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Kwong misses with a hook.
Roll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwong's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll motions for Kwong to come forward. Roll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Roll's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roll duly obliges.
Kwong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kwong moves out of range as Roll strikes.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Roll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll moves away from the strike by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a hook.
Roll throws a leg kick which misses Kwong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kwong tries to avoid it.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.#TD2#
Roll feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving.
Kwong is trying to control the position but Roll postures up.
Roll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Roll passes into half guard.
Kwong won't allow Roll to pass to mount.
Kwong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kwong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roll is one step ahead there.
Roll content to stall in guard here.
Kwong has control of Roll's left arm, preventing Roll from doing any damage. #T3#
Roll looking to sit in guard and control but Kwong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Roll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kwong showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Roll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kwong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roll is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kwong is working hard here to advance position.
Roll wants to sweep but no luck.
Roll is trying to keep Kwong in close.
Kwong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Roll should have avoided that one.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kwong.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Good work by Kwong as he checks the leg kick.
Roll walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roll defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kwong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll motions for Kwong to come forward. Roll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roll throws a good cross that connects.
Roll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kwong. That did some damage!
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick lands for Roll. #T1#
Roll throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Roll there.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Kwong is out of range.
Roll moves away from the strike by Kwong.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
And Roll tries to counter it with a takedown but Kwong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roll throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll misses with a looping right.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Kwong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Kwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roll looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Kwong misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kwong misses.
Roll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kwong slips a straight right by Roll.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kwong is out of range and Roll settles back down.
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roll throws a series of punches but Kwong avoids them all with ease.
Kwong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roll. Roll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Roll shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kwong is trying to defend but Roll finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kwong is looking to improve his position.
Kwong is positioning himself well to prevent Roll advancing to mount. #T3#
Roll seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roll is trying to control the action in half guard but Kwong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Roll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Kwong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kwong is looking for a sweep. Roll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kwong is looking to control Roll's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kwong avoid being mounted?
Kwong won't allow Roll to pass to mount.
Kwong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Roll is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roll tries to pass to full mount but Kwong defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roll throws a shot to the body.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokken Roll.
Well Roll 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
A victorious Rokken Roll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Nice cross by Asteroid.
Roll fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body.
Roll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asteroid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roll lands a high kick!
Asteroid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asteroid.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
A jab from Asteroid misses. #TD2#
Roll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Asteroid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roll misses with a hook.
A head kick from Roll lands but Asteroid takes it in his stride.
Asteroid connects with a jab.#T1#
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Roll steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Asteroid misses with a body shot
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Asteroid's knee but Asteroid avoids it well.
Asteroid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roll scores with a body shot.
Roll misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
Roll scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Roll lands with a cross. #T2#
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Asteroid's leg but Asteroid calmly moves out of range.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Asteroid clinches up with Roll and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Roll.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roll. #T3#
Roll avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Roll lands a left hand.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Roll leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll blocks the elbow strike.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid with a knee to the head.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roll avoids it.
Roll blocking some punches.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Asteroid.
Roll wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Asteroid's knee but Asteroid avoids it well.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Asteroid moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Roll misses.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
As Asteroid backs off Roll throws a huge counter combo but Asteroid manages to avoid it all.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Roll counters with a stiff right hand.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
Roll misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roll! #T1#
Roll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asteroid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asteroid blocks a low kick nicely.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Roll keeps it at a distance.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Roll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asteroid on his heels. He'll look to pass Asteroid's guard now, I'm sure.

Asteroid has his feet on Roll's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a good low kick that Roll was not able to check.
Roll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asteroid scores with a one two! Roll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roll takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roll slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roll is defended easily by Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.#T3#
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Asteroid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asteroid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asteroid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Asteroid pushes Roll away with a front kick.#T4#
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid checks a low kick from Roll.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Roll.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asteroid jabs Roll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roll lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt.
Asteroid throws a solid leg kick but Roll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asteroid.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a head kick that misses
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Roll against the cage.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Roll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asteroid on his heels. He'll look to pass Asteroid's guard now, I'm sure.

Asteroid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Asteroid checks it.
Roll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roll moves out of range of the leg kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Asteroid lands a jab to the nose.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.#T1#
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Roll throws a chopping leg kick but Asteroid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
Asteroid moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Roll.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll dodges the punch combination from Asteroid. #CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Roll blocks it.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
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!
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll lands an uppercut.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.#T3#
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Roll cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
Asteroid pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roll's brow.
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Wolf-Fang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand and escape but instead Roll has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Roll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is keeping the position.#T1#
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand up but Roll is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Roll is standing up over Wolf-Fang. Wolf-Fang looks to escape but Roll dives into side control.
Wolf-Fang prevents Roll from improving position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roll is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Roll goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf-Fang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roll's guard! Nice work there by Wolf-Fang!
Roll looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Roll is looking for a triangle but Wolf-Fang pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SU2#
Wolf-Fang stands and steps away. Roll gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf-Fang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Roll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roll won't be happy with that.
Roll tries to bench press Wolf-Fang off him but Wolf-Fang keeps the position.
Roll is trying to work for a sweep but Wolf-Fang has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Roll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolf-Fang is looking to stand but Roll has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Roll wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wolf-Fang nearly escaped from the position there.
Roll tries to escape the position.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand up but Roll is stuck to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roll tries to roll but Wolf-Fang sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamcha Wolf-Fang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Roll shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roll was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roll trying to control the position but Wolf-Fang is working away.
Roll has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that Wolf-Fang really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll trying to control but Wolf-Fang is having none of it. #T1#
Roll wants to control but Wolf-Fang has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Roll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Roll is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wolf-Fang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wolf-Fang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2#
Roll can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Roll is controlling his arm.
Roll tries to improve position but can't.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Roll has his arm trapped. #T3#
Roll is trying to improve his position.
Roll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Roll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily.
Wolf-Fang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roll controls his leg.
Roll is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolf-Fang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf-Fang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Wolf-Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Roll pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Roll looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roll pushes down on Wolf-Fang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roll stops Wolf-Fang from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wolf-Fang moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Wolf-Fang feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Roll misses.
And Wolf-Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Roll pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll lands a head shot.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf-Fang's shoulder, as Wolf-Fang tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf-Fang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wolf-Fang blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Roll.#CL#
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolf-Fang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roll gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Wolf-Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf-Fang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roll fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamcha Wolf-Fang.#T2#
Roll throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown. Roll fights it but they end up in guard.
Wolf-Fang won't allow Roll to sweep him here. #SUB#
Roll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf-Fang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roll controlling Wolf-Fang's posture.
Roll working a defensive guard but Wolf-Fang passes into half guard. #T3#
It looks like Wolf-Fang is going to stand back up.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wolf-Fang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roll controls his leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roll throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roll looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Roll working for a triangle but Wolf-Fang defends it easily.
Roll looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roll has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
After winning the bout, Rokken Roll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 195 Pinkman vs Joshy
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roll.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roll at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roll shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Roll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Kersikov moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Roll drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov stalls.
Kersikov is pushing Roll up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll. #TD#
Roll has clasped his hands together around Kersikov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries to bench press Roll off him but Roll keeps the position. #SUB#
Roll is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well. #T2#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Roll is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Roll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roll but great work by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Roll denies him. #T4#
Roll sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Roll from improving his position.
Roll manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Roll keeps moving.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov wants to stand but Roll is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergej Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Roll.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Roll throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roll can pounce on him.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Roll coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roll checks a leg kick.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Roll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Roll wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Roll avoids it.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Roll lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.#CL#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Roll. Roll maintains the clinch.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov looking to stall. #T2#
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roll. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Roll thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Roll tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Roll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Kersikov lands with a hook. Roll tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roll throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Roll's legs.
Roll changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov motions for Roll to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Kersikov scores with a four punch combination!
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roll's head.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.#T4#
Roll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Roll avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergej Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roll. Roll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roll throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Roll throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Roll tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Roll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.#T1##CL#
Roll clinches with his opponent.
Roll tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roll.
Kersikov tries to bench press Roll off him but Roll keeps the position. #SUB#
Roll thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roll taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2##SUB#
Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Roll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB#
Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov is trying to stand.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Roll keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roll is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Roll clinches up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Roll's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll letting Kersikov take a breather here.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Roll has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov trying to stall but Roll improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kersikov!
Sergej Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 92: Siale v Anderson
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodaxe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Roll darts in and clinches Bloodaxe up against the cage.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roll blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll working aggressively here.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe 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.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Roll successfully pulls guard.
Bloodaxe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Roll keeping full guard, as Bloodaxe tries to pass.
Roll looking for a sweep. Not yet Roll, not yet. #SUB2#
Roll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bloodaxe defends well.
Bloodaxe controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Roll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bloodaxe defends well.#SUB2#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bloodaxe advances to half guard.
Roll is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Roll works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Roll is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bloodaxe frees his head nicely. Oh but Roll has switched to an armbar! Bloodaxe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rokken Roll!
An out of breath Rokken Roll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Roll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asteroids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll misses with the body kick
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Roll throws a series of punches but Asteroid avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Roll bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Asteroid sneaks out the side door and pushes Roll away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid thumps Roll with a low kick.#T1#
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Roll tries to land a front kick but Asteroid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Asteroid rushes Roll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roll lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roll scores with a nice right hand.
Roll misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Asteroid.#T2#
Roll lands a slapping body shot.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Roll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roll.
Roll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll lands with a kick to the temple. Asteroid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roll throws a push kick but Asteroid slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Roll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.#T3#
Roll scores with a decent looking hook.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Roll blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Asteroid there.
Roll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
Roll throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roll circles away quickly and effectively.
Roll connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
Roll fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body. #T4#
Roll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Roll.
Roll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Roll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roll avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asteroid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Roll.
Roll avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asteroid stuffs the takedown.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asteroid can do to turn this around?
Roll fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll darts in looking for a takedown but Asteroid gets double underhooks and turns Roll into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Roll manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Asteroid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Asteroid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roll misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
A countering left hand to the body from Asteroid misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Asteroid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Asteroid wants to stand but Roll is controlling the position. #T1#
Roll tries to free his leg and advance position but Asteroid is retaining full guard.
Roll trying to control but Asteroid is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Asteroid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
Roll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Despite the aggression on Asteroid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asteroid. Asteroid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Roll.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roll avoids it.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Roll is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolls head.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Asteroid has the dominant position.
Roll takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roll is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Roll blocks with his arms.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Roll is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll feints and then cracks Asteroid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asteroid down. #T3#
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Roll throws a low kick but Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Roll scores with a four punch combination!
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Roll misses #KD2#
and Asteroid counters with a crisp right hand that drops Roll! Asteroid lets Roll back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Roll is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roll throws a front kick that sends Asteroid stumbling back into the cage.
Roll shoots in for a double leg but Asteroid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roll scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Asteroid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roll.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Roll. #TD#
Roll drives through with a takedown into Asteroid's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Roll isn't so interested in that idea.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet but Roll passes into half guard. #ES2#
Asteroid manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roll keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roll takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asteroid working Roll over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Asteroid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Roll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Asteroid counters with a crisp one two that drops Roll! Asteroid thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roll to his feet! Roll is in big trouble!
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll misses with a body shot
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Roll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roll checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Roll seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Roll throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries to avoid it.
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!
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid dodges the punch combination from Roll. #T1#
Roll lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asteroid looks to land a combination but Roll avoids it well.
Roll goes for a double leg but Asteroid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asteroid continues to drive forward.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Roll is wise to it.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Roll tries for a takedown but Asteroid manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roll takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roll.
Roll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Roll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Roll shrugs off.
Asteroid is pressed up against the cage. Roll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asteroid down to the mat. Asteroid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Asteroid clinches up against the cage.
Asteroid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roll.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Roll takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asteroid is defending well.#BC2#
Asteroid breaks from the clinch.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid with a nice calf kick.
Roll goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll tried to counter with a leg kick but Asteroid avoided it.#CL2#
Asteroid darts in and clinches Roll up against the cage.#T4#
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roll tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Asteroid.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asteroid 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
A relieved looking Anabolic Asteroid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Zhao misses with the combination. #CL#
Roll clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zhao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll slips under a jab from Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Zhao lands a jab to the head.
Roll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roll. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Nice sprawl there from Zhao as Roll shoots in.#T1#
A jab from Zhao misses.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Roll shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Roll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll throws a series of punches but Zhao moves out of range.
Roll throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roll misses with a hook.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Roll moves into range and clinches up with Zhao.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Roll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll slips a straight right by Zhao.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roll wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Zhao scores with a spinning back kick!
Roll misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Roll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roll misses with a leg kick.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhao lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Roll's front leg but catches the back leg as Roll tries to avoid it.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Roll.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Roll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Roll tenderised Zhao's leg. Zhao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll with a hook.
Roll tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Roll checks it.
Roll half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Roll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zhao dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zhao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roll tries to clinch but Zhao moves away
and Zhao counters with a low kick, right behind Roll 's knee.
Zhao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhao is able to avoid easily.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao tried to score with a low kick but Roll checks it.
Zhao misses with a body punch
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roll tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roll wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao jabs at Roll's body.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Zhao avoids the body shot from Roll.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Roll.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Roll throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Roll is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao tries a low kick but Roll avoids it.
Roll throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roll throws a solid leg kick but Zhao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roll.#CL#
Roll clinches. #T2#
A short uppercut from Zhao.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roll as Zhao tries to tie him up.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll working aggressively here.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roll seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhaos head.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage. #T3#
Roll working aggressively here.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Roll is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zhao can't fight it off and eventually Roll manages to take the fight to the floor. Zhao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Roll slips nicely into half guard.
Roll is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhao tries to roll over but Roll keeps him under control.
Zhao is controlling Roll's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zhao trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
Roll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Zhao tries to get to full guard but Roll has control of the leg. #SUB#
Roll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Roll eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Roll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Roll is looking for a kimura here.
Roll prevents Zhao from improving his position.
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 Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roll tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jian Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roll throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roll tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roll checks it well.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao with a hook.
Zhao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhao misses the jab.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook.#T1#
Roll looks to land a body kick but Zhao moved away.
Roll wants to clinch.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Roll catches Zhao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roll.
Zhao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Zhao throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao cracks Roll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhao enables Roll to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Zhao pushes Roll off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Zhao.#T2#
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Roll shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
Zhao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roll's back!
Roll can't escape the position.
Zhao avoiding Roll 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Roll rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rokken Roll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roll gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Roll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Roll is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zhao frees his head nicely. Oh but Roll has switched to an armbar! Zhao is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rokken Roll!
A victorious Rokken Roll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Roll closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.
Mac Airt lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Mac Airt pulls guard effortlessly.
Roll trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Roll isn't so interested in that idea.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Roll tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Roll is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll tries a quick counter leg kick but Mac Airt is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll misses with a double jab. #CL#
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roll after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Mac Airt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Mac Airt has Roll pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roll manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac Mac Airt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roll working hard to break the clinch.
Roll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roll is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Roll gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Roll is controlling him.
Roll 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.
Roll wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Roll stops Mac Airt from standing up. #T3#
Roll looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Roll.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Mac Airt rushes Roll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mac Airt.
Roll wants to take the fight to the mat but Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Mac Airt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Roll has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roll walks away with a smile on his face. Mac Airt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mac Airt forces Roll back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mac Airt is trying to trip Roll. He has hold of a leg but Roll is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mac Airt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Roll controls Mac Airt momentarily but Mac Airt frees himself.
Roll is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Airt won't allow Roll to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mac Airt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Roll is avoiding it.
Roll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mac Airt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt blocking some punches. #TD#
Mac Airt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mac Airt tries to stand but Roll controls the position and pulls Mac Airt into his guard. #SUB2#
Roll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mac Airt is aware though and is defending well.
Mac Airt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Roll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Mac Airt gets control of Roll's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mac Airt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roll advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Roll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mac Airt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roll but great work by Mac Airt.
Roll is trying to get back to half guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Roll is controlling his arm.
Cormac Mac Airt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Roll manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mac Airt's best efforts.
Roll wants to improve his position but Mac Airt is controlling well.
Roll is looking to control Mac Airt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roll avoid being mounted?
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Roll is controlling the position.
Roll tries to roll over but Mac Airt keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Roll has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Roll is pressing down on Mac Airt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Roll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mac Airt defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mac Airt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt dominated that second round.
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#
Mac Airt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch.
Roll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roll! But no joy.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Roll.
A quick step to the side and Mac Airt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Mac Airt instigates a clinch.
Mac Airt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mac Airt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mac Airt decides to pull guard.
Roll wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Mac Airt being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Roll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Airt is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Mac Airt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mac Airt instigates a clinch.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Cormac Mac Airt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Mac Airt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mac Airt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roll's guard.
Roll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Mac Airt tries to stand but Roll is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roll isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mac Airt stacks Roll on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mac Airt!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roll is trying to control Mac Airt's posture but Mac Airt avoids it.
Roll is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roll throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Roll, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cormac Mac Airt.
I think Mac Airt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 161 Magrath vs Mac Airt
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roll defends it well.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Roll scores with a jab.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Bravo's leg but Bravo calmly moves out of range.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roll's guard.#SUB#
Roll has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Roll is keeping the position.#T1#
Roll wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Roll lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bravo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bravo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roll dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bravo is looking to sweep but instead, Roll has passed into half guard.
Roll controlling the action here.
Bravo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Roll manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Bravo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roll controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Bravo tries to improve his position but Roll has taken his back! Roll has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bravo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Roll pushes Bravo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roll! But no joy.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
White lands with a hook. Roll tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a series of strikes. Roll will be more careful next time no doubt.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roll.
Roll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Jab from White.
An inside leg kick from Roll misses.
Roll looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Roll misses with a straight left.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll scores with a nice right hand.
Roll lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roll scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Roll misses
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll staying out of range there.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Roll seems unphased.
Donk. Roll catches White right on the button with a cross.
Roll misses with the body kick
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White misses with a low kick.
Roll wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and White moves into the clinch.#BC#
White breaks the clinch.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing. #T2#
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roll moves away from the strike by White.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Roll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White walks into a jab.
White slips a straight right by Roll.
Roll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roll misses with a straight left.
White throws a push kick but Roll slaps the foot to one side.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White scores with a jab to the body.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like White was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roll.
Roll is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roll closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Roll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Roll misses with a left hand
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White misses with the combination.
Roll misses with a looping right.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roll just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhite.
Roll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacob White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Roll closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll won't allow White to sweep him here. #T4#
White has Roll pulled in close to control his posture.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roll is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Roll. Roll gets slowly back to his feet.
Roll throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roll moves out of range as White strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roll tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Roll.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White connects with a right hand. Roll shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White is looking to counter the offense by Roll and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Roll, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
White missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roll connects with a looping right hand.
Roll throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Roll lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Roll finds it's way through White's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
Roll takes one on the button.
White with the inside leg kick.
Roll throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White misses with a straight left.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Roll lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Roll misses.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Roll breaks away and moves out of range.
Roll thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roll feints the counter takedown.
White blocks the body kick.
White seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
White misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roll. Roll obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Roll clinches up against the cage.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roll connects with a looping right hand. #T3##CL2#
Roll drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White is looking to control Roll's arms but Roll gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands a shot to the body.
White taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
Roll wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White gets underhooks to prevent Roll's takedown attempt.
Roll lands an uppercut.#T4#
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roll connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Roll swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Roll throws a head kick that misses
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roll.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for White.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White thinks about countering with a head kick.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Roll takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Roll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Roll stalks White and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into White's face. White staggers backwards, shaken.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from White misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Roll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from White.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Roll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roll swinging wildly here.
White throws a quick counter head kick but Roll was just out of range.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roll blocks a head kick by White.
Roll avoids the body shot from White.
Crunch! Roll slams his shin into White's torso.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Roll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Roll looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
Roll slips a jab from White.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roll is defended easily by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Roll misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
letting White counter with a right hand.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Roll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roll throws a big counter head kick but White avoids it with no problem.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll slips a straight right by White.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Roll should have avoided that one. #T3##TD2#
Roll drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roll is aware though and is defending well.
Roll looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roll wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Roll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
White trying to control the position.
White keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob White.
Well Roll 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uchiha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roll connects with a leg kick.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uchiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Uchiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Uchiha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Uchiha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roll is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roll has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Uchiha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roll has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roll pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roll pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Uchiha looking for subs from the bottom but Roll mounts him!
Uchiha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roll tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Uchiha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uchiha gets back to half guard.
Uchiha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roll jumps into side control!
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roll controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Roll passes into side control!#T4#
Uchiha is trying to work for a sweep but Roll has mounted him!
Uchiha is desperately trying to improve his position but Roll has a good base and remains in mount.
Uchiha regains half guard.#SUB2#
Uchiha looking for subs from the bottom but Roll mounts him!
Uchiha tries to reverse the position but Roll maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Uchiha ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Roll has managed to clinch.
Uchiha fails to pull guard.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uchiha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roll to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uchiha can do to turn this around?#BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll scores with a nice strike.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roll rushes Uchiha and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Roll.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roll.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Roll pushes Uchiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uchiha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
Uchiha jumps guard but Roll turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roll tries a body shot but Uchiha blocks it.
Roll doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Uchiha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roll smiles and moves away.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Roll gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uchiha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roll is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Uchiha has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roll is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Uchiha.
Uchiha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Roll is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uchiha throws a big elbow that misses.
Roll has momentary wrist control but Uchiha slips an elbow through the middle.
Uchiha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uchiha postures up in Roll's guard and throws a big left but Roll blocks it.
Uchiha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uchiha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uchiha throws a strike but Roll rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roll controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Uchiha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roll passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Uchiha looking for subs from the bottom but Roll mounts him!
Uchiha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uchiha manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roll pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uchiha scrambles back to his feet.
Roll tries a low kick but Uchiha avoids it.
Roll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uchiha doesn't seem bothered though.
Uchiha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roll tries to avoid it but Uchiha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roll to the ground. Roll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.#T1#
Uchiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
Uchiha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Uchiha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uchiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uchiha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Uchiha.
Uchiha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uchiha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roll tries to work over Uchiha's front leg with a kick but Uchiha checks it.
Roll jabs at Uchiha's body.#TD2#
Roll gets caught napping as Uchiha dives in and scores a takedown. Roll manages to retain guard.
Uchiha throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uchiha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uchiha stopping the sweep attempt from Roll.
Roll is trying to control the position but Uchiha postures up. #T3#
Uchiha won't allow Roll to sweep him here.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses. Roll uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uchiha's guard. Nice move by Roll!#REVR##SUB2#
Uchiha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Uchiha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Roll has picked Uchiha up and slammed him! Uchiha can't keep hold of the triangle and Roll manages to pass to side control!
Uchiha is looking to reverse the position.
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uchiha has a hand on Roll's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Roll takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sauske Uchiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uchiha is desperately trying to improve his position but Roll has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Uchiha is still trying to improve position.
Uchiha keeps trying to improve his position.
Uchiha throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roll. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uchiha throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Roll blocks Uchiha's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Uchiha throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Joshy pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Joshy keeps him there for the moment.
Joshy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
Joshy scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Joshy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Roll.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy takes a shot to the head.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joshy, as that shot connected. #T1#
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll moves away from the strike by Joshy.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Roll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Roll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Joshy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Roll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Roll's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joshy throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roll shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Roll connects with a single shot there.
Roll throws a leg kick but Joshy checks it.
Roll staying out of range there.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll cracks Joshy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll lands a jab to the head.
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Roll misses.
Joshy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll jabs Joshy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roll catches Joshy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Roll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Joshy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roll is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy connects with a body shot.
Joshy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Joshy throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll works Joshy's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.
A jab from Roll finds it's way through Joshy's defenses.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Roll misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joshy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roll throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roll to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll throws a head kick that half lands.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
and Roll counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll with a jab.#T1#
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Roll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joshy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roll misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Joshy checks a low kick from Roll.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshy's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Roll 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll catches Joshy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Roll slips a jab from Joshy.
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roll dodges the punch combination from Joshy.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Roll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roll with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joshy to score with a decent uppercut.
Roll slips under a jab from Joshy.
A big left from Joshy misses.
A nice side step and Roll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshy tests Roll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Roll throws a series of punches but Joshy avoids them all with ease.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab. #T3#
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Roll slips under a jab from Joshy.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Roll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Roll pushes him off.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Roll slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Roll.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Roll moves forwards but Joshy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Roll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Roll avoids them all with ease.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Roll tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Roll swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Roll throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joshy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Joshy misses.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshy slips under a jab from Roll.
Roll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Joshy misses
and Roll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Roll throws a head kick but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy digs a good hook to Roll's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Roll lands a nice hook to Joshy's body. Joshy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Roll takes one to the side of the head.
Roll lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Roll misses with a left hand
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy lands an overhand right.
Joshy tries to clinch there but Roll circles away.
Roll tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll jabs Joshy right on the nose. Joshy blinks but takes it well.
Roll cracks Joshy with an open hand slap.
Roll swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
letting Roll counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.#T2#
Joshy throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Roll tries a quick counter leg kick but Joshy is wise to it.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Joshy moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Roll misses with a straight left.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy misses with the combination.
Roll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshy with a body shot.
Roll throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy tries to move into range but Roll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy takes one on the button.
Roll jabs at Joshy's body.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roll.
Joshy moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Roll swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roll throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Roll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy misses the jab.
Roll slips a jab from Joshy.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joshy misses with a double jab.
A big left from Roll misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Joshy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Roll throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshy on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roll 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Our winner, Rokken Roll, 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.

Event: LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Roll's knee but Roll avoids it well.
Roll shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
A left lands for Mangold.
Roll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
Roll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Mangold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roll lands a jab.
Mangold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Roll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roll moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roll misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Roll swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Mangold's leg but Mangold calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roll.
Roll tries to clinch up
and Mangold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Roll lands an overhand right.
Mangold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Roll.
Roll misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roll.#T2#
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangold with the inside leg kick.
Mangold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mangold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roll is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mangold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold moves out of range of the body kick.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Roll. #CL2#
Roll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mangold.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mangold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards. #T3#
Roll works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
Mangold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Mangold lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll blocking some punches.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Roll.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Roll lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Roll tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold gets through Roll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Roll tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards. #BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Roll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Mangold avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Mangold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold counters with a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangold misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
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!
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangold or not.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold is leaning against Roll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll is trying to break the clinch but Mangold is controlling him.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Roll.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roll clobbers Mangold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mangold with a jab.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range. #CL#
Mangold moves into the clinch.#T2#
Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Mangold counters with a quick kick to the body but Roll blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangold.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roll. That's going to slow Mangold down.
Roll misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold slips a straight right by Roll.
Mangold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws out a powerful jab.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roll just manages to avoid it.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roll just manages to avoid it.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold misses with a hook.#T3#
A head kick by Roll misses
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roll misses with a hook.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Roll.
Roll misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Mangold throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Mangold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roll dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roll.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll moves in looking to clinch but Mangold pushes him off.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Roll misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll 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#
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll lands with a straight right. Mangold didn't see that one coming.
Mangold takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangold.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mangold.
Mangold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Roll. #BC2#
Roll breaks from the clinch.
Mangold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Mangold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Roll.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roll with a hook.
Roll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roll with a nice cross.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Roll throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Roll misses with a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a nice body shot.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Mangold throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Roll lands.
Roll lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Roll misses.
Mangold lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Roll rushes Mangold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mangold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roll can turn it around.#T3#
Mangold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards. #BC#
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roll.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangold lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll throws out a powerful jab.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roll.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangold thows a body kick. Roll tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangold motions for Roll to come forward. Mangold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokken Roll.
Well Roll 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
A victorious Rokken Roll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 103
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Roll takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Roll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Draganov. Draganov obviously looking to wear him down.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Draganov slips a straight right by Roll.
Draganov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roll swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roll checks it well.
Draganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Draganov tries to keep at a distance but Roll has taken the fight into the clinch.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll is trying to break the clinch but Draganov is controlling him.#BC#
Roll breaks from the clinch.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roll there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Roll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Draganov darts in and clinches Roll up against the cage.
Roll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draganov tries to stall but Roll uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov blocking some punches. #T1#
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roll.
Roll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Draganov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Roll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roll swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Draganov.
Draganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Roll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roll.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov misses with a low kick.
Roll scores with a jab. Draganov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roll misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Roll.
Draganov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Roll tries to clinch there but Draganov circles away.
Roll steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Draganov. That one must have hurt.
Draganov lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draganov.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Draganov moves away and avoids it.
Draganov throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Draganov.
Draganov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Roll.
Draganov misses with a right hand
and Roll counters with a nice low kick that buckles Draganov's knee momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Draganov moves out of range of the leg kick from Roll.
Both fighters circling a little - Draganov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Draganov tries to clinch up.
Draganov lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov looks for the body kick but Roll saw that one coming.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Draganov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Roll tenderised Draganov's leg. Draganov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draganov swings for the body but Roll moves out of range. #T3#
Draganov lands with a nice body punch.
Roll throws a head kick that misses.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draganov is looking to clinch.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Draganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll moves in looking to clinch but Draganov pushes him off.
Draganov jabs Roll right on the nose. Roll blinks but takes it well.
Draganov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a jab when Draganov was well out of range.
Draganov feints a counter leg kick.
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Draganov.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draganov throws out the jab.
Roll misses with a body shot. #CL#
Roll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Draganov, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch. #T4#
Roll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Draganov saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Draganov. That's going to slow Roll down.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Draganov gets a clinch.
Roll working hard to break the clinch.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov digs a right hand into Roll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roll's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Draganov digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Roll.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Draganov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roll lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Draganov takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Draganov tries to clinch up.
Draganov looks for the body kick but Roll saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Draganov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Roll catches Draganov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Draganov connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draganov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roll tries to clinch there but Draganov circles away.
Draganov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draganov misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Roll misses the target.
A big left from Roll misses.
Draganov keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draganov circles away quickly and effectively.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draganov misses with a head kick.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Roll clinches up with Draganov and pushes him back against the cage.
Draganov gets through Roll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Draganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Roll blocking some punches.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Draganov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roll's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov cracks Roll with a nice body shot.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov lands an uppercut.#T2#
A body shot lands from Roll.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draganov.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Roll's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Draganov tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll works on Draganov's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roll.
Roll wants to break free but Draganov has control.
Draganov taking a breather.
Draganov has Roll pressed against the cage, preventing Roll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Draganov lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Roll.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll working aggressively here. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Draganov scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roll clobbers Draganov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Draganov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
Draganov throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Roll counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Draganov.
Draganov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Draganov.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Draganov tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draganov.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Roll lands a right hand.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov lands a body shot.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll lands a left hand.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Roll.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Draganov. Draganov obviously looking to wear him down.
Draganov feints and then cracks Roll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roll down.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Draganov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draganov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Draganov scores with a leg kick.
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Roll feints and then cracks Draganov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draganov down.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Draganov is out of range.
Draganov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draganov throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Roll tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draganov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roll's sensitive parts.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Draganov slips the punch.
Draganov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Draganov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Draganov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roll's sensitive parts. #CL#
Roll gets a clinch.
Draganov tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
A short left from Draganov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draganov.#T1#
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Draganov has the dominant position.
Draganov tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Roll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roll lands with a right to the head.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
Roll blocks a body shot from Draganov.
Draganov taking a breather.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll working aggressively here.
Roll prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Draganov scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Draganovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Draganov with a jab.
That kick from Draganov tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov throws a leg kick but Roll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Draganov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Roll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Roll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draganov throws out the jab.
Roll wants to clinch up but Draganov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Roll forces Draganov back against the cage and clinches.
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Roll breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Roll moves into range and clinches up with Draganov.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Draganov.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov digs a right hand into Roll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roll's gas tank.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll is working Draganov over against the cage.#T3#
Draganov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draganov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Roll gets a clinch.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll is leaning against Draganov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Draganov's leg but Draganov calmly moves out of range.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draganov.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Draganov's shoulder, as Draganov tries to avoid the shot.
Roll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roll throws the left hand but Draganov avoids the punch easily.
Draganov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Draganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draganov works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll sizes up Draganov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draganov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draganov misses with a body kick.
Draganov is looking to slow Roll down with leg kicks.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draganov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Draganov throws a right and a left that Roll avoids nicely.
Draganov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roll is out of range and Draganov settles back down.
Roll tries to clinch but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov is looking to clinch.
Draganov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roll is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll needs to keep his hands up - Draganov had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Draganov.
I think Draganov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Draganov!

Event: ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Roll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roll throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonesteel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roll is out of range.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Bonesteel moved out of range nicely.
Roll blocks a leg kick.
Roll jabs Bonesteel right on the nose. Bonesteel blinks but takes it well.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonesteel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonesteel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Bonesteel misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Bonesteel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonesteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Bonesteel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Roll pushes Bonesteel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Roll gets tackled into the cage by Bonesteel. Bonesteel maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll pushes Bonesteel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Roll. #T1#
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonesteel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Roll.
Bonesteel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roll tries to work over Bonesteel's front leg with a kick but Bonesteel checks it.
Roll scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonesteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roll jabs Bonesteel right on the nose. Bonesteel blinks but takes it well.
Bonesteel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roll.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Roll instigates a clinch.
Roll working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks a body shot from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Bonesteel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bonesteel breaks from the clinch.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonesteel. Bonesteel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll misses with a hook.
Bonesteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel avoids the head kick by Roll.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.
Bonesteel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonesteel slips a jab and a cross from Roll.
Roll misses with a hook. Bonesteel ducked under it nicely.
Bonesteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel lands a leg kick that knocks Roll off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Roll moves into the clinch.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Bonesteel working aggressively here. #T3#
Bonesteel working aggressively here. #BC#
Bonesteel manages to break the clinch.
Bonesteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roll! But no joy.
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roll slips under a jab from Bonesteel.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Bonesteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Despite the aggression on Roll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roll works Bonesteel's body with a nice hook.
Roll throws the kick towards the body but Bonesteel avoids it.
Bonesteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roll on the side of the head.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Bonesteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the leg kick from Roll.
Bonesteel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonesteel takes one to the chin there.
Bonesteel motions for Roll to come forward. Bonesteel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Roll misses.#T4#
Roll is looking to clinch.
Bonesteel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonesteel misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Bonesteel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonesteel is looking to clinch.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head but Bonesteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonesteel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roll walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roll is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonesteel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roll moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonesteel.
Roll throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll with a jab.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Bonesteel's shoulder, as Bonesteel tries to avoid the shot.
Bonesteel throws a big counter combination but Roll scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Bonesteel gets tackled into the cage by Roll. Roll maintains the clinch.
Bonesteel throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bonesteel slips a straight right by Roll.
Bonesteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Roll is looking to chop away at Bonesteel's legs.
Bonesteel takes one to the side of the head.
Roll lands a nice shot that snaps Bonesteel's head back.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonesteel backing away here, and Roll unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Roll tries to work over Bonesteel's front leg with a kick but Bonesteel checks it.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonesteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Bonesteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll connects with a solid leg kick.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonesteel.
A little feinted left hand from Bonesteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonesteel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roll's head backwards.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonesteel dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!#T1#
Bonesteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonesteel staying out of range there.
Roll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Bonesteel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonesteel scrambles back to his feet.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonesteel throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Bonesteel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roll.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Bonesteel's shoulder, as Bonesteel tries to avoid the shot.
Roll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range and Roll settles back down.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a right hand to the body.
Roll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonesteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel throws the left hand but Roll avoids the punch easily.
Roll misses with the combination. #T2#
Bonesteel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roll can pounce on him.
Roll tries to clinch up.
Roll misses with a low kick as Bonesteel jumps back.
Bonesteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonesteel defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Roll avoids the head kick by Bonesteel. #CL2#
Roll rushes Bonesteel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonesteel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roll can turn it around.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonesteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick.
Bonesteel moves away from the strike by Roll. #T3#
Roll swings widly with a right hand
and Bonesteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roll throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bonesteel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roll works the jab nicely.
Roll misses with a leg kick
enabling Bonesteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonesteel.
Roll throws the left hand but Bonesteel avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Roll misses.
Bonesteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonesteel.
Roll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonesteel misses with a straight right.
Bonesteel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Roll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonesteel is looking to clinch but Roll is avoiding it.
Bonesteel throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Roll rushes Bonesteel and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonesteel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land. #BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonesteel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roll.
Bonesteel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonesteel thuds his right hand into Roll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll lands with a cross.
Bonesteel lands a head kick. Roll smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roll blocks a low kick nicely.
Bonesteel throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonesteel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roll checks it well.
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll thuds his right hand into Bonesteel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bonesteel walks into a straight right hand from Roll.
Bonesteel scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel avoids the body shot from Roll.
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Bonesteel.#T1#
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a straight right hand.
Bonesteel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Roll.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Bonesteel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Bonesteel ducks down to avoid it.
Bonesteel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Bonesteel misses.
Bonesteel misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
Bonesteel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Roll takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Bonesteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonesteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Bonesteel breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roll tries to move into range but Bonesteel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Roll steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Roll - just one landing.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonesteel. Bonesteel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
A left and a right from Bonesteel both land. Nice combination.
Bonesteel throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonesteel walks into a jab.
Roll blocks a head kick by Bonesteel.
Roll only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Bonesteel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
BIshop Bonesteel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonesteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
BIshop Bonesteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Good body shot from Bonesteel.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Roll clinches up with Bonesteel and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonesteel scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Roll tries a body shot but Bonesteel blocks it.
Bonesteel prevents a body shot from Roll.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Roll.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Bonesteel throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Bonesteel gets tackled into the cage by Roll. Roll maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Roll.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Roll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roll down.
Roll throws a jab when Bonesteel was well out of range.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonesteel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonesteel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonesteel closes the distance but Roll moves to the side
and Roll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonesteel. Bonesteel obviously looking to wear him down.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonesteel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonesteel scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roll 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 89
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Roll checks a leg kick.
Probert is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll works the jab nicely.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Probert is just out of range.
Roll throws a right hand that misses
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Probert's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Probert throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Roll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Probert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Probert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Probert moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Probert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll misses with the combination.
Roll throws a leg kick which misses Probert's front leg but catches the back leg as Probert tries to avoid it. #T1#
Probert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roll throws a leg kick #CL#
and Probert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Probert misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roll. #BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Probert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Probert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Probert checks it.
Roll looks to throw a body kick
and Probert counters with a stiff right hand.
Probert throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Roll connects with a single shot there.
Roll jabs Probert to the body, keeping him at a 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!
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probert.
A jab from Probert misses. #T2#
Roll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Probert misses with a body kick.
Roll thuds his right hand into Probert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
Probert staying out of range there.
Roll misses with a hook. Probert ducked under it nicely.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Roll misses the jab.
Roll throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Probert counter with a right hand.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Probert takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll clobbers Probert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Probert swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll tries a quick counter leg kick but Probert is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Probert misses with a hook to the body
and Probert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll connects with a body shot.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Roll.
Probert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roll.
Roll with a nice calf kick.
Roll moves forwards but Probert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roll motions for Probert to come forward. Roll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Roll misses with a shot to the body
and Probert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probert looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll scores with a decent looking hook.
Probert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roll.
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert lands a slapping body shot.
Roll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roll swinging wildly here.
Probert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Probert lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roll lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Probert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Probert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Probert moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Probert scrambles back to his feet.
Roll misses with a straight right.
Probert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Probert slips the punch.
Probert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roll thuds his right hand into Probert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Probert misses with a looping right.
Probert misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Probert moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Probert misses with a body shot
and Roll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Probert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Probert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roll delivers a nice body kick.
Roll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Probert works the jab nicely.
Roll takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Probert throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Roll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roll falls off balance throwing a combination
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roll wants to slow Probert down by chopping away at his legs.
Probert moves in looking to clinch but Roll pushes him off.
Probert wants to clinch up but Roll keeps it at a distance.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
Probert misses with a hook.#T1#
Probert avoids a kick to the body.
Roll blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Roll, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Probert throws a right hand that misses
and Roll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Probert at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Probert. That snapped Roll's head back.
Roll misses with a hook.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probert connects with a jab.
Roll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Probert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Probert saw that one coming.
Probert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Probert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Probert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Probert.
Roll misses with a hook to the body
and Probert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Roll misses with a looping right.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Probert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roll scores with a decent looking hook.
Roll takes a swing at Probert's ribcage but misses.
Probert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Probert takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll throws a right hand that Probert ducks under and follows up with a left that Probert also avoids with ease.
Probert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roll scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Probert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
A little feinted left hand from Probert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Probert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll misses with a looping right.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Probert misses with the combination.
Roll throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Probert blocks the body kick.
Probert looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Probert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Probert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Probert throws a front kick that sends Roll stumbling back into the cage.
Probert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Probert moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Probert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Probert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roll flicks out a counter leg kick but Probert steps away.#T4#
Roll connects with a solid leg kick.
Probert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Probert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roll misses with an attempted mid kick.
Probert moves out of range as Roll strikes.
It appears Probert was looking to counter with a kick there.
Roll throws a leg kick
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Probert throws a leg kick but Roll checks it.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Probert dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!
Roll misses with a hook. Probert ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll is looking to chop away at Probert's legs.
Probert sizes up Roll with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Probert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Probert backing away here, and Roll unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Probert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Probert moves out of range easily.
Roll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Probert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roll.
It looked like Probert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roll.
Probert throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roll throws out a counter right but Probert avoids it with no problem.
Probert connects with a crisp jab.
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Probert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll misses with a hook. Probert ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probert throws a lazy uppercut
and Roll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Probert thinking.
Probert slips a jab and a cross from Roll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Probert swings for the body but Roll moves out of range. #T1#
Probert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Probert lands with a right hand.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Probert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Probert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll slips a jab from Probert.
Roll misses with a straight left.
It looked like Probert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Roll misses
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Probert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Probert moved out of range.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Probert misses
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Probert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Bob Probert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roll scores with a leg kick.
Roll throws a head kick that half lands.
Probert scores with a jab to the head.
Probert lands a jab to the head.
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Probert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Probert scores with a nice right hand.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws out a leg kick but Probert moves out of range and Roll only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Probert misses the target.
Probert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
Probert wants to clinch.#T3#
Roll swings away with a body shot that misses
and Probert counters with a stiff right hand.
Roll misses the jab.
As Roll looks to move away, Probert throws a big counter combo but Roll just gets out of the way.
Roll slips under a jab.
Roll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probert.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Probert lands a leg kick that knocks Roll off balance momentarily.
Probert connects with a jab.
Probert misses with a straight left.
Probert slips under a jab.
Roll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.#CL#
Probert clinches with his opponent.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probert misses with a body punch. #T4##BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll tries to move into range but Probert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Probert tries to clinch there but Roll circles away.
Probert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Jab by Probert.
A punch lands to the side of Probert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Probert slips a jab from Roll.
Probert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Probert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Probert blocks a jab.
Probert lands a body shot.
Probert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Probert.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Probert scores with a jab to the body.
Roll slips a jab from Probert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Probert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roll 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 B
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Roll misses.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll thuds his right hand into Shredder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roll back to the cage. Shredder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roll 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.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll tries to bum rush Shredder with a series of wild strikes but Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shredder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roll is out of range.
Roll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Roll.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roll connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roll missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roll throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
Shredder swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll lands a jab.
Shredder throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.#T1#
Shredder moves forwards but Roll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shredder throws a leg kick
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder misses with a low kick as Roll jumps back.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Some bone on bone action there as Roll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Roll takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses the jab.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Shredder tries to work over Roll's front leg with a kick but Roll checks it.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shredder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder jabs Roll right on the nose. Roll blinks but takes it well.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Shredder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder misses with a body kick.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Shredder connects with a right hand. Roll shakes it off.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Roll misses the jab.
Shredder throws a solid leg kick but Roll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shredder.
Roll dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Roll on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder misses with a series of wild punches.
Roll is looking to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Roll cracks Shredder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder throws a leg kick but Roll moved away.
Roll tries to counter by clinching up but Shredder breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Roll.#T4#
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder stuns Roll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Roll with a nice cross.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Roll's ribs.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roll's head.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Roll's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
letting Roll counter with a right hand.
Roll lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Roll misses.
Shredder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Shredder is predictable there
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Roll tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
A clash of legs there as Roll blocks the low kick.
Shredder wants to land a leg kick but Roll is out of range.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses with a leg kick.
Roll is looking to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch.
Shredder defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll lands a jab.
Shredder does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shredder. Shredder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shredder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Shredder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shredder.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Shredder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shredder takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Shredder dodges the punch combination from Roll.
Shredder works Roll's body with a nice hook.
Roll blocks a jab.
Shredder throws a leg kick but Roll moved away.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance. #T2#
Shredder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roll.
Roll lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Shredder throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Roll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roll checks a leg kick.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll. #T3#
A low kick from Shredder is predictable there
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Roll.
The crowd cheers as Shredder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roll doesn't seem phased though.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Roll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roll seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roll misses the jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Roll.
Shredder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roll takes one on the button.
Shredder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll blocks a low kick nicely.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder thumps Roll with a low kick.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shredder. Those never looked like landing.
Roll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shredder.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder needs to keep his hands up - Roll had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder lands a jab to Roll's midsection.
Roll looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Shredder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shredder motions for Roll to come forward. Shredder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roll seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Roll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roll tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shredder manages to circle out of the way.
Roll lands with a right hand.
Shredder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roll.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll checks the leg kick.
Roll jabs Shredder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Roll misses with a looping right.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll misses with a straight right.
Shredder connects with a solid leg kick.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Roll misses. #T1#
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
Shredder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roll. That did some damage!
Shredder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roll missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Roll counters with a nice body shot.
Shredder throws a combination. Roll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Shredder throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roll moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Roll is looking to clinch.
Shredder throws a front kick aimed at Roll's knee but Roll avoids it well.
Shredder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll staying out of range there.
Roll misses with a looping right.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roll lands with a cross.
Roll takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Roll avoids the body shot from Shredder. #T3#
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder misses with a leg kick.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a body kick that misses.
Roll throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a combination but Roll avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Roll misses the target.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Roll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shredder thows a leg kick but Roll checks it
and Roll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Roll as he checks the leg kick.
Shredder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Shredder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shredder scores with a leg kick.
Roll lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Roll lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Roll.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder tries to move into range but Roll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Roll forces Shredder back against the cage and clinches.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
A short uppercut from Roll. #BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roll walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shredder back to the cage. Roll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Roll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roll looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
After the fight, Rokken Roll was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 B
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Axelrod walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.
Roll connects with a looping right hand.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll swinging wildly here.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Axelrod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelrod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Axelrod misses with a hook. Roll ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Axelrod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axelrod back to the cage. Roll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roll throws a series of punches but Axelrod avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Roll.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.#T1#
Roll sizes up Axelrod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roll tests Axelrod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.
Axelrod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Axelrod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Axelrod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axelrod lands with a right hand.
Roll connects with a crisp jab.
Axelrod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roll.
Roll swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod walks into a stiff left hand from Roll.#T2#
Axelrod misses with a body punch
and Roll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelrod.
Axelrod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelrod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Roll clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A short uppercut from Axelrod. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelrod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Axelrod slips under a jab from Roll.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Axelrod's head but Axelrod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roll tries to clinch up.
Roll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roll is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Roll misses. #T4#
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll stalks Axelrod and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axelrod's face. Axelrod staggers backwards, shaken.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axelrod dodges the punch combination from Roll.
Axelrod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Axelrod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Axelrod moves away and avoids it.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roll throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roll works Axelrod's body with a nice hook.
Roll lands with a right hand.
Axelrod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Roll tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roll.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll lands a nice shot that snaps Axelrod's head back.
A big left from Axelrod misses.
Axelrod looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Roll misses with a body shot
and Axelrod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Roll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Axelrod is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axelrod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axelrod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roll takes a swing at Axelrod's ribcage but misses.
Axelrod swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Roll to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelrod throws a big shot that misses.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Axelrod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Roll moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Roll.#T2#
Axelrod swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Axelrod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
Roll cracks Axelrod with a nice body shot.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Axelrod blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll lands with a shot to the body.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelrod looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range. #T3#
Axelrod keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Axelrod throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll digs a good hook to Axelrod's body.
Roll thuds his right hand into Axelrod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
Roll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roll connects with a single shot there.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Roll forces Axelrod back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Axelrod.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll misses with some punches.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roll.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Nice body punch from Roll - that landed with a thud.
Roll lands a body punch. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod throws a big shot that misses.
Axelrod moves forwards but Roll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axelrod slips under a jab from Roll.
Axelrod looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll scores with a nice right hand.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelrod moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelrod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Axelrod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roll.
Axelrod with a jab.#T1#
Roll misses with a hook
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelrod moves away.
Roll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roll swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Roll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roll is out of range and Axelrod settles back down.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Roll moves into the clinch.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelrod can do to turn this around?
Axelrod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelrod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.#CL#
Roll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axelrod, pushing him back against the cage.
Roll is working Axelrod over against the cage.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land. #BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll with a hook.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelrod.
Roll throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Axelrod throws a front kick aimed at Roll's knee but Roll avoids it well.
Axelrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelrod loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.#T3#
Roll lands a right hook to the body.
Roll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roll lunges at Axelrod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Axelrod's hand.
Roll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Roll has Axelrod up against the cage in a clinch.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Roll lands.
Roll wants to clinch up but Axelrod keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Roll has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
A short left from Axelrod.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelrod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico Axelrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Roll drives through and clinches with Axelrod against the cage.
Axelrod lands with a left to the head.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Axelrod blocking some punches.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Axelrod avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
Axelrod is trying to break free.
Axelrod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll gets through Axelrod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll 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.

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Roll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roll throws a jab when Keane was well out of range.
Keane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Roll gets a clinch.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Keane.
Roll tries to work over Keane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll 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.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Keane avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Keane lands a left hand.
Keane misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll lands a body punch.
Keane misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll misses with some punches.
Keane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roll seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keane can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Roll is trying to break the clinch but Keane has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll working aggressively here.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch. #T2#
Roll digs a good hook to Keane's body.
Keane blocks a jab.
Roll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roll bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keane's head backwards.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Keane saw that one coming.
Keane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roll.
Roll scores with a sloppy right hand. Keane should have avoided that one.
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Roll sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Keane gets tackled into the cage by Roll. Roll maintains the clinch. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roll working aggressively here.
Keane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keane tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll misses with a body punch.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards. #BC#
Roll breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Roll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
A big right from Roll misses.
Keane slips a straight right by Roll.
Keane moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll sets himself, and Keane steps forward looking for the clinch! Roll avoids it this time.
Keane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roll sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Keane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Keane takes the fight into the clinch.
Keane looking to slow down the pace here.
Roll blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roll scores with a hook to the body. Keane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roll misses the jab.#CL#
Roll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
A short right from Keane.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keane can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Roll misses with a body punch.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll working aggressively here.
Keane blocks a body shot from Roll.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane is stalling here.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow. #T1#
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Keane.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane prevents a body shot from Roll.
Roll blocking some punches.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll tries to break free but Keane pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Roll working aggressively here.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keane digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keane scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Roll drives through and clinches with Keane against the cage.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keane.
Roll tries to break the clinch but Keane is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land. #T3##BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
A right hook to the body lands for Keane.
Roll prevents a body shot from Keane.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Roll wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roll prevents a body shot from Keane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keane.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane tries to counter with a clinch but Roll shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Keane dodges the punch combination from Roll.
Keane needs to keep his hands up - Roll had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll scores with a sloppy right hand. Keane should have avoided that one.
Roll scores with the left hand. Keane knows he should have avoided that one.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target. #CL#
Roll gets a clinch.
Keane lands with a right to the head.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Roll looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.#CL#
Roll clinches up with Keane and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane lands a nice uppercut.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow. #T1#
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keane tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Roll works on Keane's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch. #CL#
Roll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keane, pushing him back against the cage.
Roll misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Keane.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Keane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roll misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Roll.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Keane rushes Roll and presses him up against the cage.
Keane is leaning against Roll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Keane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane lands an uppercut.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Roll scores with a jab to the head.
Roll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keane in his tracks.
Roll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keane takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Roll has Keane up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keane lunges at Roll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roll's hand.
Roll dips to his left and cracks Keane with an uppercut!
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keane wants to counter the offense by Roll and move into the clinch position.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Jake Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Roll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Roll. #CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.#BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keane throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Roll with a jab.
Roll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keane throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Keane throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
A very excited looking Rokken Roll rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Roll misses.
Caliman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roll with a body shot.
Caliman misses with a jab to the body
and Roll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caliman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Christian Caliman has been cut.
Roll lands a nice looking body shot.
Caliman just misses with a punch to the body.
Caliman needs to keep his hands up - Roll had a free shot at his head there.
Caliman misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Roll scores with a shot to the body.
Caliman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rolls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Caliman misses.
Roll stalks Caliman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caliman's face. Caliman staggers backwards, shaken.
Caliman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caliman.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Caliman's shoulder, as Caliman tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caliman! But no joy.
Caliman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Caliman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll scores with a body shot.
Roll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Caliman eats them both and turns towards Roll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Caliman throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Roll scores with a hook to the body. Caliman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
and Caliman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caliman throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
A left lands for Caliman.
Caliman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caliman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caliman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caliman doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caliman.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caliman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Caliman.
Roll connects with a body shot that sends Caliman's belly button to the back.
Roll lands with a cross.
Roll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roll lands the left hand.
Caliman cracks Roll with a good jab.
Caliman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caliman misses with a right hand
and Caliman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caliman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roll lands with a right hand. #T3#
Caliman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Caliman's head.
Caliman misses with the combination.
Caliman looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll tries to counter by clinching up but Caliman breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Roll takes the fight into the clinch.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Roll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caliman.
Caliman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caliman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roll just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roll lands a left hand.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll keeps control of Caliman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caliman is trying to pull guard but Roll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roll lands a right hand.
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Caliman's head. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Roll lands a glancing blow to the side of Caliman's head.#CL#
Roll clinches with his opponent.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roll is working Caliman over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.#TD2#
Caliman jumps guard and drags Roll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caliman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caliman wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roll controlling from the top position.
Caliman wants to stand up but Roll is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Caliman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Roll clinches.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Roll.
Caliman takes a shot to the head.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Caliman's head.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Roll digs a right hand underneath Caliman's ribcage. Caliman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll lands a jab to Caliman's midsection.
Caliman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
Roll bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caliman's head backwards.#T1#
Caliman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caliman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caliman tests Roll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roll lands with a cross.
Caliman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Roll gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caliman misses with a looping left.
Roll lands with a hook. Caliman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Caliman is rocked!
Roll walks into a straight right hand from Caliman.
Roll stuns Caliman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Roll moves away from the strike by Caliman.
Nice jab there from Caliman.
Roll moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caliman misses with a straight right.
Caliman loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caliman throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Roll defending well as Caliman loads up on a big left hand.
Roll lands a lovely overhand right.
Caliman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roll to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Roll clinches.
Roll lands a right hand.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roll.
Caliman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roll just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roll is pressed up against the cage. Caliman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roll down to the mat. Roll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Caliman.#CL#
Roll clinches. #T3#
Caliman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Roll gets through Caliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calimans head.
Caliman is still on wobbly legs! Can Roll finish him?
Caliman is breathing heavily.
Roll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caliman is trying to pull guard but Roll has him pressed against the cage.
Caliman seems to have recovered his senses.
Caliman wants a takedown but no success here.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Caliman tries to pull guard but Roll won't allow it.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caliman's efforts to push away.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Roll. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll defending well as Caliman loads up on a big left hand.
Roll is looking to counter the offense by Caliman and move into the clinch.#T4#
Caliman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Roll closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Caliman swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Roll holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caliman is working for takedown but Roll is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Roll presses Caliman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caliman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll is working Caliman over against the cage.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roll.
A short left from Roll.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Roll drops Caliman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Caliman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Roll has Caliman up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roll pushes Caliman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch. #KD#
Roll sends Caliman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roll is motioning to the referee to let Caliman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Caliman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Caliman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Roll gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokken Roll!
After the fight, Rokken Roll was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Roll walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
Roll jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Roll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roll throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roll doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Roll forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a left hand. #T1##BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Roll.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Roll clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Roll.
As Roll tries to get set, Turcotte tries to push him back and clinch up but Roll manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Roll.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Roll throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Roll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roll's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roll's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll slips a straight right by Turcotte.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Turcotte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Turcotte.
Roll working aggressively here.
Turcotte stalling in the clinch but Roll improves position.
Roll blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Turcotte blocking some punches. #T3#
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Turcotte lands a shoulder strike.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte lands a body shot.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Roll. #T4#
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll gets through Turcotte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll pushes Turcotte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Roll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turcotte misses with an elbow strike.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Turcotte is leaning against Roll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll's corner calls for a 1-2. Roll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roll lands a jab to the head.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Turcotte catches Roll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Roll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turcotte with a jab.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Roll.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a right hand to the body.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Turcotte tries to counter by clinching up but Roll breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Roll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Roll unleashes a big counter combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.#T2#
Turcotte works Roll's body with a nice hook.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Roll has Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Turcotte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Roll misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Turcotte's head.
Roll blocks an elbow strike from Turcotte.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
A short body shot lands from Roll as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Turcotte working aggressively here. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Roll moves into the clinch.
Turcotte tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll. #T4#
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
Rokken Roll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roll misses with a body punch.
Turcotte takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll looks to land a combination but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Roll digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands with a cross.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Roll.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
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!
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll tries to counter with a clinch but Turcotte shakes him off and moves away.
Roll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roll digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Roll staying out of range there.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll lands a body shot. #T2##CL2#
Roll clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Roll throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2#
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turcotte cracks Roll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll is looking for the big counter here.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roll slips under a jab.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Roll. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte. #T4#
Roll digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Roll throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roll momentarily.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roll misses the jab.
Turcotte takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roll 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Roll misses the shot to the body.
Axelrod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axelrod throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Roll to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Roll clinches up with Axelrod and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Axelrod's head. #BC2#
Axelrod breaks from the clinch.
Axelrod moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Roll misses with a body punch
and Axelrod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll scores with a jab to the head.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Roll scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axelrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll stuns Axelrod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Roll clinches up against the cage.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll works on Axelrod's body with a couple of short punches.
Roll blocking some punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll prevents a body shot from Axelrod.
Roll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Roll blocks a body shot from Axelrod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Axelrod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll has Axelrod pressed against the cage, preventing Axelrod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Axelrod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll prevents a body shot from Axelrod.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelrods head.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Axelrod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelrod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roll moves in looking to clinch but Axelrod pushes him off.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelrod drops his hands momentarily and Roll takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roll is looking to clinch but Axelrod is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Roll throws a hook but Axelrod avoids it easily.#T4#
Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll tests Axelrod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axelrod misses with a jab to the body
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelrod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll blocks a jab.
Roll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roll tries to clinch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Axelrod throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Axelrod takes one to the side of the head.
Axelrod loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelrod. Axelrod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roll slips under a jab from Axelrod.
Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Jab from Roll.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Axelrod's shoulder, as Axelrod tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Roll there.
Roll throws a good cross that connects.
Axelrod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelrod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roll tries to move into range but Axelrod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axelrod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roll looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt
and Axelrod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Roll.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelrod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Roll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelrod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target. #CL#
Axelrod gets tackled into the cage by Roll. Roll maintains the clinch.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll blocking some punches.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Roll misses with a body punch.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelrod struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Axelrod is trying to break the clinch but Roll is controlling him.
Axelrod tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Axelrod back against the cage.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Axelrod is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Roll.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Roll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axelrod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axelrod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll slips under a jab from Axelrod.
Roll throws the left hand but Axelrod avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelrod! But no joy.
Axelrod avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Axelrod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roll.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Axelrod avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelrod can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Axelrod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Axelrod throws a head punch that misses.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Axelrod pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelrod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod throws a head punch that misses.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Roll. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Axelrod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Roll misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Roll.
Roll lands with a left to the head.
Axelrod misses with a punch to the body.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelrod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll digs a right hand into Axelrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelrod's gas tank.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Axelrod tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Axelrod back against the cage. #T4#
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelrod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Rico Axelrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axelrod is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axelrod lands an uppercut.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelrod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelrod.
Roll blocking some punches.
Axelrod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Keane lands a head shot.#KD2#
Keane lands a big right hand that sends Roll crashing to the mat! Keane stays standing though and waves Roll back to his feet!#ROC2#Roll is rocked!
Roll throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane's corner calls for a 1-2. Keane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Roll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
A quick step to the side and Roll tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Roll seems to have got his legs back now.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane misses with an uppercut
letting Roll counter with a right hand.
Roll slips under a jab.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Roll darts in and clinches Keane up against the cage.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Roll blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane is trying to break free.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
A hook to the body from Roll.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Roll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Keane misses with some punches.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Roll has double underhooks.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Keane is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll is working Keane over against the cage.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Roll pushes Keane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane gets through Roll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll lands with a light punch inside.
Keane blocks a body shot from Roll. #T4#
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Keane struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Roll has double underhooks.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane has had enough of the clinch but Roll keeps him there for the moment.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Roll - that landed with a thud.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keane misses with a body shot.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Roll walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keane's efforts to push away.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Keane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll slips under a jab from Keane.
Roll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Jab, jab by Keane - just one landing.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roll jabs at Keane's body.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Roll tries to counter by clinching up but Keane breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch successfully.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keane tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short uppercut from Keane.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll prevents a body shot from Keane.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane working aggressively here.
Roll blocks a body shot from Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
A shot in the inside from Keane. #T3#
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Keane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Keane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
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!
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Roll lands a body shot.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll is leaning against Keane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
Roll is working Keane over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
A short left from Roll.
Keane scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolls head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Roll digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
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 Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keane.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Roll closes the distance and pushes Keane back into the cage.
Roll blocking some punches.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll lands a body shot.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Roll has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Roll blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Keane prevents a body shot from Roll.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Keane's head.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll cracks Keane with a nice body shot.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Roll.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane prevents a body shot from Roll.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keane takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Keane is rocked!
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Roll finish him?
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane seems to have recovered his senses.
Keane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Roll. #T4#
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll blocking some punches.
Keane scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll digs a right hand underneath Keane's ribcage. Keane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
Keane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roll has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Keane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Keane manages to break the clinch.
Brett Keane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane tries to bum rush Roll with a series of wild strikes but Roll uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Roll jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll lands with a straight right. Keane didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roll, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll 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.

Event: AWC Fighter Trials IV
Date: Jan 19, 2021

#R1#
Probert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probert swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Probert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Roll moves into the clinch.
A short left from Probert.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Probert tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Probert works on Roll's body with a couple of short punches.
Roll is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Probert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probert throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Probert misses.
Probert sets himself, and Roll steps forward looking for the clinch! Probert avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert throws a jab when Roll was well out of range.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert.
A punch lands to the side of Probert 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Roll looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Probert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roll counters with a straight right hand.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probert throws out the jab.
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Roll instigates a clinch.
Roll displaying some good clinch control by pressing Probert up against the cage.
Probert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Probert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Probert tries to circle away but Roll has him pinned against the cage.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Probert.
Probert is trying to break free.
Probert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards. #T2#
Probert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roll.
Roll misses with a body punch.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll just leaning against Probert, taking a breather.
Probert blocks a body shot from Roll.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Probert.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Probert throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll takes one to the side of the head.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Roll.
Roll tries to clinch but Probert is having none of it.
Probert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Probert misses with a hook
enabling Roll to counter with a crisp jab.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Probert.
I think Probert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Probert!

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