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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Chungus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Rossi walks into a stiff left hand from Chungus.#CL#
Chungus closes the distance and clinches.
Chungus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossi or not.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Chungus is controlling him.
Chungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi is trying to push Chungus away but Chungus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chungus controlling the action here for a moment.
Chungus stops a takedown attempt from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chungus pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Chungus's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rossi tries to clinch but Chungus is having none of it. #TD#
Chungus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rossi was covering up waiting for the punch and Chungus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chungus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chungus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chungus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chungus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Chungus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rossi for as long as he can get away with.
Chungus uses his free foot to push down on Rossi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rossi.
Chungus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chungus with a couple of short strikes.
Rossi can't escape the position.
Chungus controlling from mount. #T3#
Chungus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rossi?
Chungus controlling the position easily from mount.
Rossi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chungus punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Chungus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Rossi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4#
Chungus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rossi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Chungus 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.
Chungus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Well, if Chungus 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.
Rossi is looking to get back to is feet but Chungus passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chungus cracks Rossi with a big right hand but Rossi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abigg Chungus 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#
Chungus lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rossi is looking to close the distance but Chungus sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rossi crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rossi is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Abigg Chungus!
Luca Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserved to win'. |
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Event:
LAFC 37
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
#CL#
St Pierre has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
St Pierre lands a knee to the body.
Rossi wants to get back to striking at distance but St Pierre won't allow it.
Rossi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
St Pierre prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
St Pierre has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rossi.
St Pierre connects with a knee to the head.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Rossi throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rossi regains guard.
Rossi is looking to stand back up but St Pierre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rossi. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre content to control rather than advance. #T1#
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
St Pierre working Rossi over with strikes.
St Pierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
St Pierre working over Rossi with some ground and pound. Rossi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB#
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, St Pierre seems content to control.#SUB#
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rossi is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Rossi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Rossi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rossi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St Pierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Rossi's temple. #SUB#
St Pierre 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#
St Pierre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre with shots to the head and body - Rossi looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! St Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
St Pierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Rossi gets caught napping as St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown. Rossi manages to retain guard.
Rossi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and St Pierre dives into side control.
#REVB#
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
St Pierre 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.
Rossi trying to remain calm as St Pierre controls from the top position.
St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rossi!
St Pierre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
St Pierre with shots to the head and body - Rossi looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi is in a horrible position here. St Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rossi is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre controlling from the full mount.
Rossi is in a horrible position here. St Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
St Pierre controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jonathan St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big strike lands for St Pierre! That's really hurt Rossi and he's turned his back - St Pierre keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! St Pierre jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan St Pierre!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan St Pierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luca Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserved to win'. |
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Event:
LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Ryker blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Ryker misses with a body shot
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Ryker.
Ryker scores with a one two! Rossi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ryker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryker sets himself, and Rossi steps forward looking for the clinch! Ryker avoids it this time.
A punch combination from Rossi misses. #TD2#
Rossi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rossi is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Rossi trying to mount his opponent but Ryker defends it.
Rossi stalling.
Ryker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rossi stalling.
Rossi stops Ryker from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rossi wants to control but Ryker is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
Ryker darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Ryker into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Ryker has Rossi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rossi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryker is looking for a takedown.
Ryker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Ryker.
Rossi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
#T3#
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Ryker.
No luck for Ryker with that takedown attempt.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryker is breathing heavily.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ryker.
As Ryker backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Ryker manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rossi looks to land a combination. Ryker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryker has a takedown stuffed.
Ryker shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ryker gets caught napping as Rossi dives in and scores a takedown. Ryker manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryker's guard.
Rossi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rossi wants to take a breather but Ryker is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryker's guard.
Ryker pushes Rossi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi tries to clinch but Ryker moves out of range.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryker avoids the head kick by Rossi.
#TD2#
Rossi looking to score a takedown here. Ryker is defending well but Rossi drives through and ends up in Ryker's guard.
Ryker is wriggling around but Rossi manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Ryker is looking to control Rossi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryker avoid being mounted?
Ryker is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Ryker is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#SU2#
Rossi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Ryker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rossi wants to stand up but Ryker is controlling him. #T2#
Ryker preventing the sweep. #SU#
Ryker stands up from Rossi's guard - Ryker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryker tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryker drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Ryker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Rossi stands up and waves to Ryker to follow him. #T3#
Ryker blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Ryker fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Ryker.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryker is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ryker has closed the distance and engaged Rossi in a clinch.
#T4#
Rossi is trying to push Ryker away but Ryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryker defends it nicely.
Rossi stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Rossi backs away, Ryker returns fire with 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 Luca Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryker wants to clinch.
Jack Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryker as he avoids it easily.
Ryker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryker off to one side.
Ryker moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears Ryker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rossi tries to clinch but Ryker is having none of it.
Ryker misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Rossi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Ryker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Ryker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryker is really struggling to control Rossi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryker wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ryker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Ryker throws a head kick that misses.
Ryker scores with a shot to the body.
Ryker wants to clinch.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rossi.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Rossi.#T3#
Ryker throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rossi.
Ryker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Rossi throws a counter combo.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Ryker moves out of range easily.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Ryker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Ryker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ryker manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi looks for the body kick but Ryker saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luca Rossi.
I've got Rossi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luca Rossi!
Luca Rossi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That was expected'. |
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Event:
LAFC 21
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rossi tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hughes wants to control but Rossi is keeping him busy.
Rossi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hughes moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes working the body and head with strikes.
Hughes scoring with punches from side control. #T1##SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rossi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hughes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rossi is trying to escape and Hughes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rossi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hughes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Hughes!
Luca Rossi was interviewed post fight and said 'I deserved to win'. |
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Event:
LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexandria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Alexandria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexandria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandria throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Alexandria.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Alexandria circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi walks into a jab.#TD2#
Rossi scores with a takedown into Alexandria's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexandria is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alexandria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandria postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Rossi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alexandria escapes and throws Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rossi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alexandria 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 Rossi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Alexandria has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Alexandria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rossi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face as Alexandria controls the position.
Alexandria is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alexandria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossi keeps working.
Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexandria is controlling him well.#SUB#
Alexandria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexandria trying to control the position but Rossi is working away. #SUB#
Alexandria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Alexandria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexandria lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Alexandria is trying to get an arm triangle but Rossi is defending well.
Alexandria passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rossi!
Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Alexandria with a couple of short strikes.
Alexandria fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alexandria controlling the pace for now.
Rossi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alexandria with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rossi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Origen Alexandria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Rossi tries to keep at a distance but Alexandria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Alexandria.
Alexandria is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandria.
Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandria.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Alexandria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Alexandria has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Rossi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandria has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandria lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
Alexandria has clasped his hands together around Rossi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rossi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alexandria throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Alexandria, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes Alexandria against the cage but Alexandria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandria is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?#CL#
Alexandria has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Alexandria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandria prevents it.
Alexandria crunches a lovely knee into Rossi's ribcage.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandria prevents the takedown attempt.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Rossi.
Alexandria scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Rossi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Alexandria counter with a right hand.
Origen Alexandria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Rossi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Alexandria gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Origen Alexandria!
An out of breath Origen Alexandria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Luca Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'How?! I was supposed to win'. |
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Event:
LAFC Jackson vs Tellurite 2
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guyseen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD#
Guyseen cracks Rossi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rossi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Guyseen finish him?
#ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Guyseen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi is holding his hands too far apart here. Guyseen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rossi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kewl Guyseen!
A victorious Kewl Guyseen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Luca Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'How?! I was supposed to win'. |
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Event:
LAFC 13
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Magomedov stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Magomedov.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Rossi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi sets himself, and Magomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Rossi feinted with a counter takedown.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Rossi misses with a double jab.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a hook.#CL2#
Magomedov rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magomedov is stalling here.
#T3#
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Rossi.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi throws a quick counter head kick but Magomedov was just out of range.
Magomedov looks winded!
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
As Rossi backs off Magomedov throws a huge counter combo but Rossi manages to avoid it all.
Rossi leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Rossi instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rossi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Magomedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rossi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Magomedov jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
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 Luca Rossi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov wants to clinch but Rossi slips to the side#TD#
so Rossi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
Rossi is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov pulls Rossi in close to his closed guard and prevents Rossi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rustam Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Rossi moves away
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi misses with a takedown
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Magomedov looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Magomedov just gets out of the way.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Magomedov.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Luca Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Magomedov leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Rossi tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Rossi drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rossi goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rossi 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.#SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Luca Rossi 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##CL2#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Rossi pulls guard. #SUB#
Rossi working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Rossi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Rossi throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Magomedov throwing strikes but Rossi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T2#
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Rossi easily there. Rossi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Magomedov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Magomedov.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Rossi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rossi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rossi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Rustam Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi!
Luca Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'That was expected'. |
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Event:
LAFC 9
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rossi throws a head kick that Drew semi-blocks.
Drew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drew lands a nice looking body shot.
Drew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi lands with a slapping head kick. #KD#
Drew cracks Rossi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rossi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Drew finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back.
Drew walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rossi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Drew swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rossi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolla Drew! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaethje looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Gaethje scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rossi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
Gaethje goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rossi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gaethje but great work by Rossi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi misses with the ground and pound.
Gaethje is looking for a sweep.
Rossi cracks Gaethje with a big right hand but Gaethje just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gaethje is looking to reverse the position.
Rossi working the ground and pound but Gaethje is defending the strikes. #T1#
Gaethje tries to bench press Rossi off him but Rossi keeps the position.
Rossi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rossi scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gaethje to see if he's OK.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rossi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gaethje is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rossi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rossi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rossi scoring with strikes but Gaethje is staying in there. #T2#
Gaethje avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rossi.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rossi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rossi dominating with strikes here.
Rossi landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi lands with some strikes.
Rossi landing strikes from the mount.
Rossi lands a big elbow.
Rossi landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Rossi.#T3#
Rossi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gaethje is trying to escape the mount.
Rossi unloads with some shots from mount but Gaethje bucks and avoids them well.
Gaethje is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaethje is squirming around, avoiding Rossi's attempts to control the action.
Gaethje is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Rossi thowing shots but they're missing.
Gaethje working to try and regain half guard.
Rossi landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble!
Gaethje is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi 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#
Gaethje tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Gaethje scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rossi taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Gaethje goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rossi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaethje's guard! Nice work there by Rossi!
Gaethje working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rossi.
Gaethje avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi stands and throws Gaethje's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Rossi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gaethje to his feet. #T1#
Gaethje misses with a low kick.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gaethje fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaethje shoots in for a double leg but Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaethje looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Luca Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaethje.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Gaethje.#T2#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaethje fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Gaethje shoots in and bounces Rossi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaethje cracks Rossi with a solid left hand.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Gaethje from controlling successfully.
Gaethje cracks Rossi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Rossi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaethje's guard. #REVR#
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gaethje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rossi defends well.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rossi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rossi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Gaethje working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rossi. #SUB2#
Gaethje throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rossi uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Rossi decides to stand back up.
Gaethje fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi 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#
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Gaethje shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gaethje wants to control but Rossi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gaethje is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaethje. #SUB#
Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Gaethje is looking for a kimura but Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaethje to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gaethje is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaethje lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES#
Rossi kicks Gaethje off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rossi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaethje, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaethje lands a body shot.
#T2#
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gaethje tries to land a front kick but Rossi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaethje back to the cage. Rossi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Gaethje 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.
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!
Gaethje is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaethje postures up and lands a big shot to Rossi's brow.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gaethje working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rossi's head.#SUB2#
Gaethje postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rossi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaethje, into his guard. #REVR#
Rossi throws a big right hand that misses.
Dustin Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaethje working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rossi. #SU#
Gaethje is working an open guard so Rossi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rossi throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaethje moves away.
Rossi closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gaethje counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rossi!
Gaethje scoring with punches and elbows.
Gaethje trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaethje wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dustin Gaethje.
Well Rossi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
P. Sullivan tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossi fails with the takedown.
Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
P. Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing P. Sullivan off to one side.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
P. Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James P. Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
P. Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
P. Sullivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P. Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
P. Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
P. Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P. Sullivan wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from P. Sullivan enables Rossi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. P. Sullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rossi trying to control but P. Sullivan is working from the bottom.
P. Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rossi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of P. Sullivan's head.
Rossi 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.
Rossi throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rossi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
P. Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Rossi slips an elbow through the middle.
Rossi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. P. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
P. Sullivan wants to stand and escape but Rossi is having none of it.
P. Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
P. Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
P. Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Rossi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
P. Sullivan tries to roll over but Rossi keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
P. Sullivan looks winded!#SU#
Rossi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows P. Sullivan to get to his feet. #CL#
Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
P. Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of P. Sullivan's head.
Rossi lands a head kick. P. Sullivan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan tries to clinch #TD#
so Rossi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P. Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
P. Sullivan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P. Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
P. Sullivan misses with a body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that P. Sullivan can do to turn this around?#BC2#
P. Sullivan breaks the clinch.
P. Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a head kick.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
P. Sullivan is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in P. Sullivan's guard.#T2#
P. Sullivan looking to control.
#SU#
Rossi stands up from P. Sullivan's guard - Rossi perhaps looking for a knockout.
P. Sullivan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rossi pinned against the cage. Rossi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rossi shoots for a takedown but P. Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. P. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Rossi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##TD#
Rossi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in P. Sullivan's half guard.
P. Sullivan moves into full guard.
Luca Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossi won't allow P. Sullivan to sweep him here. #SU#
Rossi gets to his feet. P. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P. Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
P. Sullivan misses with a body kick.
P. Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossi darts in looking for a takedown but P. Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Rossi into the cage.
P. Sullivan is leaning against Rossi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Rossi is looking to clinch but P. Sullivan is avoiding it.
P. Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Rossi moves into the clinch.
P. Sullivan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
P. Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
P. Sullivan is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
James P. Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P. Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but P. Sullivan breaks away and moves out of range.
P. Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luca Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
P. Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Rossi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
P. Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi is looking to counter the offense by P. Sullivan and move into the clinch.
P. Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
P. Sullivan tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a nice body kick.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rossi clinches.
Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but P. Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi. #TD2#
P. Sullivan jumps guard and drags Rossi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rossi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but P. Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
P. Sullivan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rossi 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 P. Sullivan.
P. Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rossi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rossi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
P. Sullivan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Rossi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused P. Sullivan some visible discomfort.
Rossi grinds an elbow into P. Sullivan's temple.
P. Sullivan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU#
Rossi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows P. Sullivan to get to his feet.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Rossi dives in and scores a takedown into P. Sullivan's guard.
P. Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
P. Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Rossi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rossi is keen to just control but P. Sullivan is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
P. Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rossi working over P. Sullivan with some ground and pound. P. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi working over P. Sullivan with some ground and pound. P. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James P. Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rossi lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
James shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.#TD#
Rossi looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Rossi drives through and ends up in James's guard.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James wants to hit a sweep here but Rossi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for James there!
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rossi avoids the attempt from James to control.#T1#
Rossi with a couple of short strikes.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rossi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rossi with a couple of short strikes.
James looks winded!
James is looking to get to half guard.
Rossi landing punches.
Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
James taking shots to the head.
Rossi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rossi breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rossi with the ground and pound from mount.
Rossi lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rossi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Rossi.#T3#
Rossi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rossi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James tries to lock up and control but Rossi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rossi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James is in a horrible position here. Rossi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rossi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Rossi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off.
Rossi landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Rossi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Rossi landing punches.
Rossi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Rossi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rossi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Rossi is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rossi down to the mat. Rossi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Rossi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rossi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rossi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
James is breathing heavily.#T1#
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi stalling against the cage.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi jumps guard but James stands there with Rossi around his waist. Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Rossi prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Rossi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a series of punches but James moves out of range. #CL2#
James gets a clinch. #BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Rossi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
James throws Rossi to one side and escapes!
Luca Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rossi uses from the top position. #SU#
Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.#T4#
Rossi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Rossi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rossi is in James's guard.
Rossi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rossi working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Luca Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rossi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James has momentary wrist control but Rossi slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi 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.
#T2#
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Rossi shakes him off and moves away.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Luca Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi avoids the body shot from James.
#T3##TD#
Rossi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand back up. Rossi steps back and let's James get back to his feet.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rossi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rossi throws a big elbow that misses.
Rossi won't allow James to sweep him here.
James trying to control the position.
#T4##SU#
Rossi gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi. #TD#
Rossi gets the takedown into side control.
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi! |
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