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Event:
Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rozhkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rozhkov!
Rozhkov tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Rozhkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Sampson moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozhkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sampson defends well and Rozhkov ends up having to push Sampson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov looking for a takedown.
Rozhkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozhkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Rozhkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sampson is defending well.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
A short right from Sampson. #T2#
Rozhkov has had enough of the clinch but Sampson keeps him there for the moment.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Rozhkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozhkov is in Sampson's guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Sampson!#REVB##T3#
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rozhkov looking to control but Sampson passes into half guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Sampson postures up.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sampson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Rozhkov can't escape the position.
Sampson trying to control but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Sampson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rozhkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rozhkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Rozhkov fails with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov checks a low kick from Sampson.
Sampson 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.
Rozhkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rozhkov misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a huge right that knocks Rozhkov out cold! Sampson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Rozhkov throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch.
Rozhkov moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rozhkov.#TD#
Rozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inhanamoto to regain full guard.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Rozhkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Inhanamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov 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.
Inhanamoto is looking to improve his position.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozhkov is stalling here. Inhanamoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rozhkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Inhanamoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Rozhkov is looking to reverse the position.
Inhanamoto trying to control the action but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozhkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Inhanamoto controls the position from side control.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rozhkov prevents Inhanamoto from moving into mount.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Rozhkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rozhkov with the ground and pound but Inhanamoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Rozhkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Rozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inhanamoto's guard.#T3#
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Inhanamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inhanamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inhanamoto preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inhanamoto is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Inhanamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Donk. Rozhkov catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Rozhkov has his takedown stuffed
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto. #ROC2#Rozhkov is rocked!
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rozhkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto cracks Rozhkov with a left hook right on the temple and Rozhkov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Inhanamoto lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rozhkov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Rozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Rozhkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seigel tries to avoid it but Rozhkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seigel to the ground. Seigel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rozhkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seigel throws a chopping leg kick but Rozhkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seigel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rozhkov scores with a one two! Seigel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Seigel lands a slapping body shot.
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt - Seigel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Seigel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rozhkov wants to control but Seigel is keeping him busy.
Seigel is trying to control Rozhkov's posture but Rozhkov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seigel tries to bench press Rozhkov off him but Rozhkov keeps the position. #T1#
Seigel tries to escape but Rozhkov is in control.
You can see the frustration on Seigel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seigel is trying to improve his position.
Seigel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rozhkov connects with a decent elbow.
Seigel bucks up and tries to throw Rozhkov off but instead Rozhkov has got his back!#SUB#
Rozhkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Seigel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound. Can Seigel escape?
Seigel trying to control the hands but Rozhkov breaks the grip.
Rozhkov is trying to stick to Seigel's back but Seigel is turning into Rozhkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rozhkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Seigel.
Seigel preventing the sweep. #T2#
Seigel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seigel is continuing to stall.
Seigel wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.
Seigel stopping the sweep attempt from Rozhkov.#SUB#
Rozhkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Seigel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rozhkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seigel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seigel controlling the position.
Seigel trying to keep a closed guard but Rozhkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Seigel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seigel looking to control.
Rozhkov is in close to Seigel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rozhkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seigel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Seigel wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rozhkov's closed guard. He's half up but Rozhkov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rozhkov pivots and extends the arm, Seigel falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rozhkov! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Prometheus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rozhkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Prometheus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prometheus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rozhkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rozhkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prometheus lands a really nice looking cross but Rozhkov seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Prometheus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prometheus misses with a low kick.
Prometheus works the jab nicely.
Rozhkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD2#
Rozhkov gets a double leg takedown into Prometheus's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Prometheus blocks nicely.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Prometheus is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Prometheus 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.
Rozhkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prometheus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prometheus is trying to keep Rozhkov in close.
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Prometheus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prometheus tries to get out of the position.
Prometheus trying to control the position.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Prometheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prometheus looking for a sweep. Not yet Prometheus, not yet. #T2#
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prometheus is pulling down on Rozhkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Rozhkov, at least for the moment.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Prometheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prometheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov won't allow Prometheus to sweep him here.
Prometheus is working hard here to advance position.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov passes Prometheus's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Well, if Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Prometheus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.#ES#
Prometheus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rozhkov is on him like a limpet, forcing Prometheus back against the cage.
Prometheus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Prometheus breaks the clinch.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rozhkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prometheus sprawls well initially but Rozhkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prometheus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Prometheus tries to roll over but Rozhkov keeps him under control.
Rozhkov is taking a breather. Prometheus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rozhkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prometheus is trying to maintain the position but Rozhkov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rozhkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prometheus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rozhkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Prometheus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rozhkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prometheus has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rozhkov scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Rozhkov as he connects with a hook.
Rozhkov misses with a straight left.
Prometheus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prometheus lands with a hook. Rozhkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Rozhkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov postures up.
Rozhkov trying to control the action but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Prometheus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rozhkov lands some shots froms side control.
Rozhkov trying to control the action but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Prometheus is looking for a sweep.
Prometheus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rozhkov connects with a decent elbow.
Rozhkov lands some shots froms side control.
Prometheus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prometheus trying his best to control but Rozhkov has mounted him.#T2#
Rozhkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rozhkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Prometheus looks a forlorn figure.
Rozhkov trying to control but Prometheus is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Rozhkov.#CUT2#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
The referee warns Prometheus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Rozhkov is landing with some decent strikes but Prometheus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Prometheus is rocked!
Rozhkov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Prometheus! Rozhkov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Prometheus and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alexander Rozhkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rozhkov.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rozhkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puno is fending him off so far but Rozhkov persists. Nope, Puno circles away and we're back to standing.
Puno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Puno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Puno blocks nicely.
Rozhkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno looking to control.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Puno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rozhkov is trying to keep Puno in close.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Rozhkov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Rozhkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there. #T2#
Rozhkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Rozhkov looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rozhkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Rozhkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puno defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Puno down.
#CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Sloppy strikes there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rozhkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rozhkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rozhkov working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rozhkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rozhkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Puno's head but Puno avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
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#
Rozhkov checks the leg kick.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rozhkov throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Puno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puno dodges the punch combination from Rozhkov.
Puno misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Rozhkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rozhkov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though. #T1#
Puno is not content to let Rozhkov control the position.#SUB2#
Rozhkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Puno tries to roll over but Rozhkov keeps him under control.
Puno is doing well to control the position and prevent Rozhkov from advancing to side control.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though.
Rozhkov looks to land a strike but Puno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno keeping full guard, as Rozhkov tries to pass.
Puno is controlling Rozhkov's posture.
Rozhkov postures up in Puno's guard and throws a big left but Puno blocks it.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rozhkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rozhkov with a jab.
Rozhkov with a nice cross.
Rozhkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Puno, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Puno against the cage but Puno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Puno fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rozhkov just manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov dives in and grabs Puno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes down on Rozhkov's head and hops out.
Rozhkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rozhkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rozhkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puno counters with a big head kick but Rozhkov shrugs it off.
Puno 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.
Puno misses with a hook. Rozhkov ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Puno - just one landing.
Puno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozhkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Puno's head.
Puno misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Puno walks into a jab.
Rozhkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Puno sprawls well. He's pushed Rozhkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adan Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Rozhkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rozhkov.
Puno takes one on the button.
Rozhkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rozhkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rozhkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rozhkov throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Puno throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Rozhkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Rozhkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rozhkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Puno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rozhkov misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rozhkov swings around for an armbar but Puno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rozhkov's guard.
Rozhkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
#T1#
Rozhkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is getting worse.
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rozhkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alexander Rozhkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Rozhkov. #CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Rozhkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puno's head. #T2#
Rozhkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Rozhkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rozhkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puno has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Puno wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy.
Alexander Rozhkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rozhkov 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. #CUT2#Jeez, Adan Puno's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adan Puno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Emu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozhkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Emu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozhkov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rozhkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Emu throws a strike but Rozhkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Emu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozhkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rozhkov won't allow Emu to sweep him here.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov postures up in Emu's guard and throws a big left but Emu blocks it.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Emu keeps moving.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Emu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rozhkov passes Emu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rozhkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emu keeps working.
Emu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Emu is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov is taking a breather. Emu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB2#
Emu actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emu gets full guard.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Emu keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov is working Emu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rozhkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rozhkov wants to sweep here but Emu controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Emu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rozhkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emu has managed to get both his arms back between Rozhkov's legs - danger averted.
Emu is stalling in the full guard.
Emu wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Emu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Rozhkov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rozhkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emu's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Emu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozhkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Emu misses.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Emu is quick to defend against it.
Emu misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Emu lands a jab to Rozhkov's midsection.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Emu avoids the punch easily.
Emu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rozhkov counter with a right hand.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emu can do to turn this around?
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Emu slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Emu avoids it easily.
Emu misses with a low kick as Rozhkov jumps back.
That kick from Emu tenderised Rozhkov's leg. Rozhkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.#T1#
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emu wants to slow Rozhkov down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Emu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rozhkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Rozhkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Emu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Rozhkov throws a series of punches but Fuentes avoids them all with ease.
Fuentes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rozhkov - just one landing.
Rozhkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuentes moves away.
Fuentes lands a body shot.
Rozhkov throws an off balance right hand
and Fuentes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rozhkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fuentes throws a big shot that misses.
Rozhkov throws a looping overhand right but Fuentes ducks down to avoid it.
Rozhkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuentes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rozhkov scores with a hook to the body. Fuentes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fuentes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Rozhkov. #T1#
Fuentes looks to land a right hand but Rozhkov moved out of range.
Fuentes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rozhkov checks it well.
Fuentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuentes wants to slow Rozhkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Rozhkov misses with a hook
and Fuentes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Fuentes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Rozhkov misses with a right hand
and Pustik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pustik moves out of range of the strikes.
Pustik swings widly with a right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rozhkov finds it's way through Pustik's defenses.
Rozhkov cracks Pustik with a good jab.
Pustik misses with a hook
and Rozhkov counters with a left and a right that stings Pustik.
Pustik misses with a wild body shot.
Rozhkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pustik.
Rozhkov looks to throw the jab but Pustik is out of range.
Pustik slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pustik! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozhkov throws a body punch but Pustik moves out of range. #CL2#
Rozhkov tries to keep at a distance but Pustik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rozhkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rozhkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rozhkov misses with a hook.#T1#
Rozhkov misses with a hook. Pustik ducked under it nicely.
Rozhkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pustik.
Rozhkov throws a lazy right hand but Pustik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pustik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rozhkov misses with a looping left.
Pustik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pustik takes one on the button.
Rozhkov looks to land a left hand but Pustik moved out of range nicely.
Pustik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rozhkov catches Pustik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Rozhkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a good cross that connects.
Rozhkov moves out of range as Pustik strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pustik 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.
Rozhkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pustik manages to avoid it.
Pustik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pustik is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pustik throws out a loose jab but Rozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rozhkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pustik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rozhkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pustik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rozhkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rozhkov throws a big counter combination but Pustik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rozhkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pustik manages to avoid it.#T2#
Pustik needs to keep his hands up - Rozhkov had a free shot at his head there.
Pustik ducks under a wild hook from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Pustik.
Rozhkov throws a shot from downtown. Pustik moves away and avoids it.
Pustik throws a jab but it's blocked by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Pustik moved out of range.
Pustik throws out a counter right but Rozhkov avoids it with no problem.
Rozhkov throws a combination that misses
and Pustik counters with a nice uppercut.
Rozhkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rozhkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rozhkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pustik slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Pustik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rozhkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pustik.
Rozhkov throws a right hand that misses
and Pustik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pustik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozhkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pustik walks into a left hand. #T3#
Pustik throws an off balance right hand
letting Rozhkov counter with a right hand.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut
and Pustik counters with a nice uppercut.
Pustik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pustik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rozhkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pustik.
Rozhkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pustik.
Pustik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozhkov at a distance.
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rozhkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pustik.
Pustik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozhkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rozhkov throws a right hand that Pustik ducks under and follows up with a left that Pustik also avoids with ease.
A jab from Pustik misses.
Pustik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pustik off the cage and back into range.
Rozhkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pustik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozhkov walks into a stiff left hand from Pustik.
Pustik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rozhkov.
Pustik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rozhkov.
Pustik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pustik scores with a sloppy right hand. Rozhkov should have avoided that one.
Rozhkov misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Pustik there.
Rozhkov misses with a hook. Pustik ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Pustik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Rozhkov misses the target.
Rozhkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rozhkov misses with a hook.
Pustik thuds his right hand into Rozhkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov 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#
Jab from Pustik.
Rozhkov lands with a good body shot.
Rozhkov misses the shot to the body.
Alexander Rozhkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rozhkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pustik. Pustik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rozhkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rozhkov misses with a combination
and Pustik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rozhkov loads up on a big right hand but Pustik slips the punch.
Rozhkov slips a straight right by Pustik.
Pustik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rozhkov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pustik 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.
Pustik throws a hook but Rozhkov avoids it easily.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pustik can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Pustik - just one landing.
Pustik walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pustik misses with an uppercut. Rozhkov saw that one coming.#T1#
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Pustik.
Rozhkov tries to bum rush Pustik with a series of wild strikes but Pustik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Pustik misses its intended target.
Pustik slips a jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a series of punches but Pustik avoids them all with ease.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Pustik.
Rozhkov missing with a left hand there. Pustik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pustik scores with a sloppy right hand. Rozhkov should have avoided that one.
Rozhkov lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Pustik.
Pustik ducks under a wild hook from Rozhkov.
Pustik misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Rozhkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pustik was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
Pustik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Pustik misses.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pustik to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rozhkov throws a hook to the side of Pustik's head but Pustik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pustik throws out a counter right but Rozhkov avoids it with no problem.
Pustik connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pustik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rozhkov counters with a left to the body.
Pustik missing with a left hand there. Rozhkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pustik misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pustik.
It looked like Rozhkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pustik sizes up Rozhkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rozhkov misses with a double jab.
Rozhkov takes one to the chin there.
Pustik throws a hook but Rozhkov avoids it easily.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Pustik moved out of range.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pustik was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
Pustik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rozhkov moves away.
Rozhkov misses with a looping right.#T3#
Rozhkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rozhkov lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Rozhkov.
Pustik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pustik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rozhkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rozhkov scores with a jab to the head.
Pustik stalks Rozhkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rozhkov's face. Rozhkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Rozhkov scores with the left hand. Pustik knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rozhkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pustik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rozhkov thuds his right hand into Pustik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pustik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rozhkov.
Pustik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Rozhkov throws a jab when Pustik was well out of range.
Pustik throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pustik defending well as Rozhkov loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rozhkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Pustik.
Rozhkov throws a body punch but Pustik moves out of range.
Rozhkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rozhkov throws an off balance right hand
and Pustik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Pustik.
Rozhkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pustik.
Pustik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rozhkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov slips under a jab.
Pustik moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pustik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pustik slips a jab from Rozhkov.
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 Alexander Rozhkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rozhkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
The fighters circling - Rozhkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pustik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rozhkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rozhkov throws a lazy right hand but Pustik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pustik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pustik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rozhkov.
It seemed like Pustik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pustik was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
Pustik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pustik.
Rozhkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pustik throws a jab when Rozhkov was well out of range.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Pustik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pustik looks to land a combination but Rozhkov avoids it well.
Rozhkov misses with a double jab.
Pustik scores with a body shot.
Rozhkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Pustik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pustik throws an overhand right that lands on Rozhkov's shoulder, as Rozhkov tries to avoid the shot.
Rozhkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Pustik misses the target.
Pustik moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pustik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rozhkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Pustik misses.
Rozhkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pustik. Pustik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rozhkov misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pustik.
Pustik looks to land a left hand but Rozhkov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rozhkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Rozhkov misses.
Pustik misses with a wild body shot.
Pustik jabs at Rozhkov's body.
Rozhkov moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Rozhkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rozhkov misses with a straight right.
Rozhkov misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov defending well as Pustik loads up on a big left hand.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Pustik avoids it easily.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Pustik avoids the punch easily.
Pustik misses with a looping right.
Rozhkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pustik in his tracks.
Rozhkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Pustik throws a hook but Rozhkov blocks it.
Rozhkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rozhkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pustik connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pustik ducks under a wild hook from Rozhkov.
Pustik throws the left hand but Rozhkov avoids the punch easily.
Rozhkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pustik.
Pustik defending well as Rozhkov loads up on a big left hand.
Rozhkov slips a straight right by Pustik.
Rozhkov scores with a body shot.
Rozhkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pustik slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Pustik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rozhkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rozhkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pustik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander Rozhkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rozhkov lands a head shot.
Pustik slips a jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pustik cracks Rozhkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Pustik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pustik scores with a nice strike.
Pustik takes a swing at Rozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Rozhkov misses with the combination.
Pustik misses with an uppercut
and Rozhkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rozhkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rozhkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pustik throws out a loose jab but Rozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rozhkov connects with a body shot that sends Pustik's belly button to the back.
Rozhkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pustik.
Pustik misses with a looping right.
Rozhkov connects with a body shot that sends Pustik's belly button to the back.
Prokop Pustik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozhkov works Pustik's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Rozhkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pustik doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rozhkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rozhkov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
Dustfinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov misses with a hook
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger swings for the body but Rozhkov moves out of range.
Dustfinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.#TD2#
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozhkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Rozhkov blocks a jab.
Rozhkov lands with a straight right. Dustfinger didn't see that one coming.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Rozhkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger misses with the combination.
Rozhkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dustfinger defends it well.
Dustfinger loads up on a big right hand but Rozhkov slips the punch.
Rozhkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rozhkov lands with a good body shot.
Dustfinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Rozhkov works Dustfinger's body with a nice hook.
Dustfinger blocks a jab.
Dustfinger is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Rozhkov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustfinger lands with a right hand.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Rozhkov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Rozhkov lands a jab to Dustfinger's midsection.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rozhkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dustfinger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dustfinger kicks Rozhkov off and gets to his feet.
Dustfinger misses the body punch
and Rozhkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rozhkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dustfinger is just out of range.
Dustfinger throwing a counter right hand but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.#KD#
Dustfinger drops Rozhkov with a beautiful combination! Rozhkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dustfinger is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rozhkov slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Rozhkov throws an off balance right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a nice body shot.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into Dustfinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rozhkov looking to sit in guard and control but Dustfinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dustfinger postures up.
#T3##SU#
Rozhkov is working an open guard so Dustfinger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rozhkov blocks a jab.
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rozhkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozhkov.
Rozhkov moves away from the strike by Dustfinger.
Rozhkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dustfinger defends it well.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rozhkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dustfinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dustfinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dustfinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Dustfinger moved out of range.#T4#
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dustfinger's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozhkov is in close to Dustfinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is standing up over Dustfinger. Dustfinger looks to escape but Rozhkov dives into side control.
A control attempt from Dustfinger but he's now mounted!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dustfinger is trying to stand up.
Rozhkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dustfinger is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dustfinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dustfinger throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Rozhkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Dustfinger sneaks out the side door and pushes Rozhkov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dustfinger tries to move into range but Rozhkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Rozhkov's head but Rozhkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rozhkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dustfinger with a body shot.
Dustfinger lands with a straight right. Rozhkov didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Rozhkov saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Rozhkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dustfinger at a distance.
Rozhkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger misses with a body shot
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov scores with a hook.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozhkov.#KD#
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Rozhkov crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rozhkov is rocked!
Dustfinger fakes the body blow, causing Rozhkov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rozhkov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Seigel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rozhkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Seigel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rozhkov, as that shot connected.
Seigel misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rozhkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Rozhkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rozhkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Seigel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seigel pulls Rozhkov in to control the position.
Seigel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rozhkov on the ground.
Seigel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov trying to control but Seigel is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rozhkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rozhkov postures up.
Rozhkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Seigel keeps moving.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seigel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Seigel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rozhkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Seigel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rozhkov has tightened it up now! Seigel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Rozhkov!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1020 Todd vs Exotic
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Rozhkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rozhkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington scoring well with a low kick there.
Washington slaps away a takedown attempt from Rozhkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington misses with a left hand #TD#
and Rozhkov counters with a single leg into guard. Washington didn't expect that. #SUB#
Rozhkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Washington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Washington has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Washington looking to pass the 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.#T1##SUB#
Rozhkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Washington postures up.
#SUB#
Rozhkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington is pushing down on Rozhkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rozhkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rozhkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rozhkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Rozhkov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rozhkov is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington stalling.
Rozhkov tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Washington stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington throws out a counter right but Rozhkov avoids it with no problem.
Rozhkov darts in looking for a takedown but Washington gets double underhooks and turns Rozhkov into the cage.
Washington prevents a body shot from Rozhkov.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rozhkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington lands a good knee to the midsection. Rozhkov won't want to take too many of those.
Rozhkov is breathing heavily.
Rozhkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington has Rozhkov pushed against the cage.
Washington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rozhkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rozhkov or not.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imperial Washington 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#
Rozhkov misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Washington is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rozhkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rozhkov throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rozhkov misses its target.
Rozhkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Rozhkov throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington is looking for the big counter here.
Rozhkov misses the jab.#T1#
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Rozhkov.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Rozhkov.
Washington connects with a leg kick.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rozhkov throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Washington counters with a head kick that drops Rozhkov to the mat! Rozhkov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot that snaps Washington's head back.
Rozhkov misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rozhkov shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozhkov at a distance.
#T2#
Rozhkov avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Rozhkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Washington rushes Rozhkov and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Rozhkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Washington has Rozhkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rozhkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Washington is defending well.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washington obliges.#BC2#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rozhkov misses with a shot to the body
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Rozhkov is rocked!
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington. #T3#
Washington scores with a body shot.
Rozhkov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Washington gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imperial Washington!
Imperial Washington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII
Date: Jul 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Rozhkov. That snapped Hoost's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoost - that will leave a mark!
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Hoost shows good takedown defense.
Hoost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Hoost misses with an uppercut
and Rozhkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozhkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozhkov.
Hoost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rozhkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoost.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Hoost shows good takedown defense.
Clarence Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Rozhkov shoots and misses
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoost counters with a crisp right that sends Rozhkov to the canvas! Hoost follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Hoost!
A relieved looking Clarence Hoost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Prometheus takes one to the side of the head.
Prometheus moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.#TD#
Rozhkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prometheus sprawls well initially but Rozhkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prometheus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prometheus trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prometheus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Prometheus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov winds up and cracks Prometheus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Rozhkov 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.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov stalling away here and it's allowed Prometheus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prometheus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Prometheus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prometheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rozhkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov passes into half guard.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Prometheus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prometheus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Prometheus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prometheus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Rozhkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov prevents Prometheus from improving his position.
Prometheus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Prometheus's head. #SUB#
Rozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rozhkov is trying to control. Prometheus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Prometheus throws out a counter right but Rozhkov avoids it with no problem.
Rozhkov misses with a jab to the body
and Prometheus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prometheus counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Rozhkov there.
Rozhkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prometheus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov lands a right hook to the body.
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Prometheus, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Prometheus against the cage but Prometheus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rozhkov showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozhkov wants to control but Prometheus is keeping him busy. #T1#
Prometheus is positioning himself well to prevent Rozhkov advancing to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rozhkov looks to land a strike but Prometheus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rozhkov won't allow Prometheus to sweep him here.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rozhkov trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov slips nicely into half guard.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Rozhkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prometheus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rozhkov.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Prometheus is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov trying to control the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
Prometheus has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Prometheus trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Prometheus takes one to the side of the head.
Rozhkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Prometheus counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Prometheus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Prometheus. No joy for Rozhkov on that attempt.
Prometheus misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Rozhkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prometheus quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Rozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prometheus defends it well.
Prometheus wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well.
#T1#
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov. #SUB#
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prometheus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozhkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prometheus has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy.
#T2#
Rozhkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prometheus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Prometheus wants to get back to full guard but Rozhkov has mounted him!
Rozhkov dominating with strikes here.
Rozhkov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Rozhkov with a couple of short strikes.
Rozhkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prometheus?
Rozhkov breaks from Prometheus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov loads up with a big shot that hurts Prometheus! He's pulled Rozhkov in close but Rozhkov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Prometheus survive? More strikes from Rozhkov and Prometheus is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Puno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Rozhkov.
Puno scores with a jab. Rozhkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Puno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Rozhkov digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Puno throws a hook but Rozhkov avoids it easily.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rozhkov throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Rozhkov scores with a three punch combo!
Puno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rozhkov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozhkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.#T1#
Rozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozhkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Puno's head.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puno defends it nicely.
Rozhkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puno pinned against the cage. Puno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Puno counters with a quick kick to the body but Rozhkov blocks it.
Adan Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Rozhkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Rozhkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Rozhkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puno. Puno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Rozhkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rozhkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puno scrambles back to his feet.
Rozhkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rozhkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puno's waist but Puno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rozhkov off to one side.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puno defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozhkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Puno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rozhkov.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rozhkov dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov looks to land a combination but Puno avoids it well.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puno as he jumps to the side.
Rozhkov misses with a body punch
and Rozhkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Puno throws a leg kick but Rozhkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rozhkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno drops Rozhkov with a big left hand! Rozhkov is injured, injured bad! Puno jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Puno!
A very excited looking Adan Puno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Schlesien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Rozhkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schlesien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schlesien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Schlesien's temple.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schlesien is trying to maintain the position but Rozhkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Schlesien is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Schlesien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schlesien's head.
Schlesien gets full guard.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlesien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rozhkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schlesien's head.#T2#
Schlesien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
Schlesien looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlesien, not yet.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov is in close to Schlesien's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schlesien managing to control the position.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesien looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlesien, not yet.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov works over Schlesien with some ground and pound from guard.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schlesien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov 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#
Schlesien misses with a body kick.
Schlesien dodges the punch combination from Rozhkov.
Schlesien looks to clinch
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlesien closes the distance but Rozhkov moves to the side
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Schlesien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rozhkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rozhkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rozhkov moves out of range as Schlesien strikes.
A slow jab from Schlesien misses its intended target.
Rozhkov throws out a counter right but Schlesien avoids it with no problem.
Schlesien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schlesien instigates a clinch.
Schlesien is pressed up against the cage. Rozhkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schlesien down to the mat. Schlesien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlesien.
Rozhkov avoids the head kick by Schlesien.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1##CL#
Rozhkov tries to keep at a distance but Schlesien has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schlesien misses with a punch to the body.
Rozhkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Schlesien gets an underhook and turns Rozhkov into the cage.
Schlesien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Rozhkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rozhkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schlesien was covering up waiting for the punch and Rozhkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozhkov is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schlesien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Rozhkov looking for submissions off his back.
Rozhkov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schlesien performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Schlesien is working for an americana but Rozhkov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Schlesien was thinking about the submission.
Schlesien trying to control but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Schlesien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rozhkov is keeping the position for now.
Rozhkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
Rozhkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Schlesien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Schlesien wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlesien controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesien controlling the position.
Schlesien 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.
Schlesien wants to improve his position but instead Rozhkov has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Schlesien's head.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov is thwarting Schlesien's attempts to control the position.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schlesien is trying to control but can't.
Rozhkov is keen to just control but Schlesien is a slippery customer.
Rozhkov slips a nice elbow through Schlesien's hands, connecting with Schlesien's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Schlesien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rozhkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov thuds a left hand into Schlesien's body.
Rozhkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schlesien is looking to clinch.
Rozhkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rozhkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rozhkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rozhkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlesien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov lands with a straight right. Schlesien didn't see that one coming.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schlesien moves in looking to clinch but Rozhkov pushes him off.
Schlesien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schlesien wants to clinch.
Rozhkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schlesien with a body shot.#T1#
Schlesien slips a jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with a two punch combination.
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozhkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien tries to clinch up but Rozhkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Schlesien wants to clinch
and Rozhkov counters with a straight right hand.
Schlesien tries to clinch but Rozhkov is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rozhkov! But no joy.
Rozhkov takes a swing at Schlesien's ribcage but misses.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schlesien's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov postures up and lands a big shot to Schlesien's brow.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesien is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Schlesien is rocked!
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Schlesien is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov gets to his feet and stands over Schlesien, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schlesien felt that one! Rozhkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schlesien from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Rozhkov connects with a body shot that sends Walton's belly button to the back.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rozhkov.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Rozhkov.
Walton takes one on the button.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walton defends it nicely.
Rozhkov lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Rozhkov 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Walton has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov postures up and lands a big shot to Walton's brow.
Walton trying to control the position here.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozhkov advances to half guard.
Rozhkov wants to take a breather but Walton is having none of it.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walton's head. #T3#
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walton keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rozhkov misses with a head shot. Walton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Walton blocks nicely.
Rozhkov distracts Walton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Rozhkov trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rozhkov misses with a hook.
Walton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walton takes one to the chin there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rozhkov misses with a takedown
and Walton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rozhkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Walton off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Rozhkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rozhkov shoots and misses
and Walton scores with a counter punch that sends Rozhkov to the canvas! Walton smells blood - he's punishing Rozhkov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rozhkov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Boy Walton!
A very excited looking John Boy Walton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXI
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Seigel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rozhkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Seigel is just out of range.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Seigel avoids the punch easily.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seigel but Seigel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rozhkov shoots for a takedown but Seigel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Seigel avoids it easily.
Seigel wants to counter with a clinch but Rozhkov pushes him away.
Rozhkov misses with a hook.
Rozhkov slips a jab from Seigel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seigel. That's going to slow Rozhkov down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Seigel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rozhkov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seigel wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Rozhkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Seigel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Seigel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Seigel has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Seigel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seigel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seigel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozhkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Seigel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Seigel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rozhkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seigel has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Rozhkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Seigel prevents Rozhkov from improving his position.
Seigel stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rozhkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seigel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seigel's back!
Rozhkov scores with punches from the back.
Rozhkov misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Seigel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rozhkov.
Seigel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rozhkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rozhkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Seigel counter with a right hand.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Seigel counters with a nice leg kick.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut
and Seigel counters with a low kick, right behind Rozhkov 's knee.
Rozhkov shoots for a takedown but Seigel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rozhkov tries for a takedown but Seigel circles away easily
and Seigel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seigel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozhkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Seigel's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rozhkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Seigel.
Rozhkov sets himself, and Seigel steps forward looking for the clinch! Rozhkov avoids it this time.
Rozhkov cracks Seigel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Seigel moved out of range.#T1#
Seigel throws a right and a left that Rozhkov avoids nicely.
Seigel takes a swing at Rozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Rozhkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Seigel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seigel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seigel just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seigel has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Rozhkov cracks Seigel with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Rozhkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seigel dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozhkov keeping full guard, as Seigel tries to pass.
Seigel postures up.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Rozhkov controls Seigel momentarily but Seigel frees himself.
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.
Seigel preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seigel controls the pace.
Rozhkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Seigel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seigel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rozhkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Seigel blocks nicely.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seigel can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Seigel is keeping the position.
Rozhkov stands up over Seigel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Seigel has wrist control.
Rozhkov distracts Seigel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rozhkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seigel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rozhkov is defended easily by Seigel.
Rozhkov throws a shot to the body.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut. Seigel saw that one coming.
Seigel counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rozhkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Seigel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seigel is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rozhkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seigel sees it coming and defends easily.
Bugsy Seigel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seigel wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Seigel is blocking nicely.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rozhkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Seigel keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Rozhkov is thwarting Seigel's attempts to control the position.
Rozhkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seigel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seigel moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Seigel takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Rozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexander Rozhkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Seigel dodges it nicely.
Seigel taking some punishment here, with Rozhkov in his half guard. #T4#
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov working Seigel over with strikes.
Seigel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rozhkov working over Seigel with some ground and pound. Seigel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seigel wants to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rozhkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rozhkov, 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 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rozhkov!
A very excited looking Alexander Rozhkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Rozhkov takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Rozhkov persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozhkov lands a jab.#T1#
Rozhkov shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xander Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.#TD2#
Scott tries to sprawl but Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Rozhkov prevents Scott from improving his position.
Rozhkov working Scott over with strikes.
Rozhkov working Scott over with strikes.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head. #ROC2#Scott is rocked!#T2#
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Scott quite badly. Scott pulls Rozhkov in close trying to recover. Rozhkov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Scott on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Scott doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Our winner, Alexander Rozhkov, 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.
Xander Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Scam. Can't be'. |
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Event:
Bellicose XV
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rozhkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rozhkov stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rozhkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rozhkov throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov misses with a straight right.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Rozhkov misses.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Rozhkov misses
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
A big left from Rozhkov misses.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozhkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Rozhkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.#T1#
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a huge left! Rozhkov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mfer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rozhkov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Mfer!
Isopaa Mfer is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Isopaa Mfer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Deane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deane dives in for a single leg takedown but Rozhkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rozhkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Deane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rozhkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rozhkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deane slips a jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rozhkov with a jab.
Deane takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Deane dives in and scores a takedown into Rozhkov's guard.
Rozhkov keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov looking to control.
Deane throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Deane wants to control from the top but Rozhkov keeps moving.
Deane distracts Rozhkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov seems keen to control Deane's posture.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Rozhkov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Deane is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rozhkov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Deane is looking to defend but Rozhkov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Deane! Rozhkov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Deane taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose 143
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Pustik misses the jab.
Prokop Pustik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pustik misses with a hook.
Rozhkov swings for the body but Pustik moves out of range.
Pustik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rozhkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pustik connects with a body shot that sends Rozhkov's belly button to the back.
Pustik throws a hook but Rozhkov avoids it easily.
Rozhkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Pustik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rozhkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pustik scores with punches from side control.
Pustik lands a few punches from side control.
Pustik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozhkov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pustik.
Pustik working the ground and pound but Rozhkov is defending the strikes.
Pustik working the head with strikes.
Pustik throwing strikes but Rozhkov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pustik to see if he's OK.
Pustik is looking to regain half guard here but Rozhkov keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Pustik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pustik gets back to half guard.
Pustik wants to get back to full guard.
Pustik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pustik trying to control here.
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pustik tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg.
Rozhkov is keen to just control but Pustik is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rozhkov seems to be working for a kimura but Pustik defends the submission attempt.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Pustik dodges it nicely.
Pustik is trying to control but can't.
Rozhkov prevents Pustik from improving his position.#T2#
Rozhkov is taking a breather. Pustik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pustik gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Rozhkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rozhkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pustik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pustik, not yet.
Pustik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pustik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pustik.
Rozhkov is working Pustik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pustik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov is in close to Pustik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pustik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pustik, not yet.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Rozhkov stands up over Pustik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rozhkov won't allow Pustik to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rozhkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Pustik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pustik has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Pustik keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pustik is retaining full guard.
Pustik wants to sweep here but Rozhkov controlling him for the moment.
Pustik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rozhkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pustik throwing strikes from guard but Rozhkov blocks nicely.
Pustik lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Rozhkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pustik's guard. #REVR#
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pustik keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov working some strikes from top position.
Rozhkov preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pustik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Pustik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pustik throwing strikes from guard but Rozhkov blocks nicely.
Pustik preventing the sweep.
Pustik lands a couple of elbows.
Pustik postures up in Rozhkov's guard and throws a big left but Rozhkov blocks it.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prokop Pustik 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##TD#
Rozhkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pustik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozhkov preventing the sweep.
Pustik is still trying to improve position.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rozhkov stands up over Pustik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Pustik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozhkov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rozhkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rozhkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pustik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov. #T1#
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pustik is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pustik.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pustik's head.
Rozhkov postures up and lands a big shot to Pustik's brow.
Pustik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rozhkov preventing the sweep.
Pustik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rozhkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov landing a few strikes.
Rozhkov is working Pustik over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pustik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rozhkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rozhkov wants to control but Pustik is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rozhkov is putting a hurting on Pustik here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pustik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Rozhkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Rozhkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Pustik is rocked!
Pustik is trying to get back to half guard.
Rozhkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Pustik is still in real trouble! Can Rozhkov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rozhkov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pustik is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rozhkov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Rozhkov with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Douglas defending against the ground and pound.
Douglas is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Douglas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Douglas tries to get out of the position.
Rozhkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Douglas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Douglas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rozhkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rozhkov throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Douglas manages to get back to half guard.
Douglas trying to control here.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Douglas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Douglas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rozhkov on the ground.
Douglas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov stalling.
Douglas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Douglas is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
Rozhkov works his way into full mount!
Rozhkov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rozhkov misses with a head shot.
Rozhkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Douglas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Rozhkov wants to finish this one by submission but Douglas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rozhkov.
Douglas wants to control but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Rozhkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Douglas?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rozhkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rozhkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Douglas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rozhkov unloading with bombs!#T4#
Rozhkov scoring with strikes but Douglas is staying in there.
Douglas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his 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!
Rozhkov with a couple of short strikes.
Rozhkov looking to finish with strikes here!
Rozhkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Rozhkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Douglas because Rozhkov loaded up on that one.
Douglas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rozhkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Douglas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Rozhkov! That's really hurt Douglas and he's turned his back - Rozhkov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rozhkov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose 122
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rozhkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mbeki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rozhkov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mbeki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose 112
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Rozhkov lands a jab to the nose.
Rozhkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rozhkov throws an off balance right hand
and Svenkter counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Rozhkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Svenkter scores with a counter punch that sends Rozhkov to the canvas! Svenkter smells blood - he's punishing Rozhkov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rozhkov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Bellicose 99
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Damorning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Damorning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Toppo Damorning has been cut.
Jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damorning.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Damorning shoots and misses
and Damorning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damorning walks into a left hand.
Rozhkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rozhkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Damorning fails to land the takedown.
Rozhkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toppo Damorning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damorning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rozhkov circles away.
Damorning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damorning shoots and misses
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Damorning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damorning on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Damorning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rozhkov's waist but Rozhkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damorning off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rozhkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Rozhkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damorning is breathing heavily.
Rozhkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozhkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damorning.
Rozhkov digs a good hook to Damorning's body.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Toppo Damorning's cut is getting worse.
Rozhkov lands with a right hand.
Damorning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damorning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
Rozhkov lands a big shot that drops Damorning! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Damorning is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozhkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Damorning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov gets to his feet and stands over Damorning, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Damorning felt that one! Rozhkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Damorning from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 36:Tshabalala vs Chung
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Hunter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Hunter connects with a right hand. Rozhkov shakes it off.
Rozhkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Hunter misses #TD2#
and Rozhkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunter's guard.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rozhkov defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rozhkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rozhkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozhkov stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.#T1#
Rozhkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Rozhkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Hunter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov gets to his feet and stands over Hunter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hunter felt that one! Rozhkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hunter from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CDFC 29 Slice vs Jarvinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Paddy Murphy has been cut.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rozhkov.
A little feinted left hand from Rozhkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rozhkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to stand up but Rozhkov is controlling him.
Rozhkov postures up.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozhkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rozhkov cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Paddy Murphy's cut even more.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#Paddy Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paddy Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Rozhkov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Rozhkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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