Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Rooster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Equilibrium, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rooster drags the fight down to the ground.
Equilibrium throwing strikes from guard but Rooster blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Equilibrium got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rooster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Equilibrium has managed to get both his arms back between Rooster's legs - danger averted.
Equilibrium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Equilibrium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Equilibrium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rooster has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Equilibrium should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rooster has tightened it up now! Equilibrium 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 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bantam Rooster!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bantam Rooster thanked Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Whitlock finds it's target.
Rooster with a poor takedown
and Whitlock counters with a good low kick that Rooster was not able to check.
Rooster tries to clinch there but Whitlock circles away.
Rooster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rooster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Whitlock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whitlock leaves Rooster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whitlock quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rooster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whitlock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rooster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitlock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitlock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whitlock counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Rooster is rocked!#T1#
Whitlock is stalking Rooster. Rooster circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Whitlock, and it's lights out! Rooster really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Whitlock!
An out of breath Joshua Whitlock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Bloke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rooster at a distance.
Bloke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rooster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Rooster.
Nice body punch from Rooster.
Bloke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rooster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloke.
A combination from Bloke does no damage.
Bloke cracks a nice hook into Rooster's ribs.#TD#
Rooster gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloke is looking to reverse the position.
Bloke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bloke gets back to half guard.
Rooster thows a huge punch but Bloke dodges it nicely.
Rooster trying to control the action but Bloke is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Rooster is trying to control. Bloke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooster prevents Bloke from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rooster wants to take a breather but Bloke is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rooster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bloke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rooster pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Rooster is trying to control the action in half guard but Bloke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bloke throws a jab when Rooster was well out of range.
Rooster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rooster tries to clinch but Bloke moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rooster.
Rooster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloke.
Rooster takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Bloke tries to keep at a distance but Rooster has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloke.
Rooster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Rooster jumps into guard, dragging Bloke to the mat.
Rooster keeping moving, preventing Bloke from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bloke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bloke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rooster's guard.#SUB#
Bloke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rooster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloke has managed to get both his arms back between Rooster's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bloke passes into side control.
Rooster is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chilli Bloke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bloke digs a good hook to Rooster's body.
Rooster misses with a takedown attempt - Bloke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rooster tries to clinch there but Bloke circles away.
Nice shot lands for Rooster.#CUT#It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Chilli Bloke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rooster is looking to clinch.
Bloke fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Rooster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bloke prevents Rooster from improving position.
Bloke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rooster pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rooster seems to be working for a kimura but Bloke defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rooster tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rooster pulls his head out easily.
Bloke wants to get back to full guard.
Bloke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rooster pulls his head out easily.
Rooster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloke's head. #T3#
Rooster tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bloke.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rooster is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Rooster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Rooster is looking for a kimura but Bloke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rooster to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bloke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rooster pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bloke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rooster tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bloke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloke tries to escape but Rooster has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Rooster is looking for a choke. Bloke gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bloke manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bantam Rooster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rooster throws a big shot that misses.
Bloke looks to score with a jab to the body but Rooster is just out of range.
Bloke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bantam Rooster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloke swings widly with a right hand
and Rooster counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Rooster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rooster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rooster tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloke is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rooster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rooster has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.
Bloke keeping moving, preventing Rooster from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rooster is looking to stand up but Bloke won't let him.
Rooster looking to sit in guard and control but Bloke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Bloke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloke works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bloke has gone for a leg lock! Rooster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bloke's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rooster defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rooster defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bloke has his foot on Rooster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rooster works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bloke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rooster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bloke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Bloke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rooster should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bloke has tightened it up now! Rooster 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 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chilli Bloke!

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Slow takes a swing at Rooster's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Slow instigates a clinch.
Rooster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rooster blocks an uppercut.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Rooster controls the action. #TD2#
Rooster pulls guard. #SU#
Slow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rooster is defended easily by Slow.
Slow tests Rooster's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Rooster gets a double leg takedown into Slow's guard.
Slow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Slow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slow tests Rooster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rooster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slow pinned against the cage. Slow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Rooster tries to keep at a distance but Slow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rooster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rooster wants to take the fight to the mat but Slow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slim Slow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bantam Rooster.
Rooster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slow pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Slow clinches up against the cage.
Slow lands with a light punch inside.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rooster backwards.
Slow lands an uppercut.
Rooster trying to stall but Slow improves his position.
Slow prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow. #TD2#
Rooster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2##SU#
Slow gets to his feet - Rooster follows without any prompting.
Slow looks to land a combination. Rooster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Slow moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rooster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rooster is trying to force a seperation but Slow has the dominant position.
Slow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rooster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow tries a body shot but Rooster blocks it.
Rooster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rooster missing with knees to the body.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rooster is looking to break free of the clinch but Slow has double underhooks. #T3#
Rooster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Rooster can't break the clinch.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Rooster.
Rooster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rooster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rooster is trying to pull guard but Slow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rooster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slow pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Rooster gets tackled into the cage by Slow. Slow maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow pushes Rooster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slow tries to work over Rooster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slow scores with a shoulder strike.
Slow lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Rooster pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Slow stands and steps away. Rooster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slow tries to clinch there but Rooster circles away.
Slow connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rooster clinches up with Slow and pushes him back against the cage.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slow misses with a body punch.
Rooster blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Rooster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rooster blocking some punches.
Slow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Rooster has clasped his hands together around Slow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rooster swats away the attempt to clinch by Slow.#CL2#
Rooster moves into range and clinches up with Slow.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow scores with a shot to the side of Rooster's head.
Rooster wants to break free but Slow has control.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Rooster is rocked!
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rooster can do to turn this around?
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Rooster avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Slow throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rooster breaks from the clinch.
Rooster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slow throws a one two combo.
Rooster is still on wobbly legs! Can Slow finish him?#CL#
Slow takes the fight into the clinch.
Rooster is trying to pull guard but Slow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Rooster.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Rooster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Rooster blocking some punches.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Rooster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Rooster working aggressively here.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Rooster.
Rooster blocks an uppercut.
Rooster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rooster blocking some punches.
Rooster blocking some punches.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rooster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rooster.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rooster seems to have recovered his senses.
Slow working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slow.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Rooster avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Rooster has Slow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slow lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Rooster controls the action.
Rooster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slim Slow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bantam Rooster.
Rooster wants to take the fight to the mat but Slow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rooster prevents a body shot from Slow. #T2#
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow tries to work over Rooster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rooster tries to circle away but Slow has him pinned against the cage.
Slow misses with some punches.
Rooster blocks a body shot from Slow.
Slow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rooster is trying to force a seperation but Slow has the dominant position.
Slow misses with some punches. #BC2#
Rooster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rooster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rooster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rooster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slow counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rooster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Slow's head coaches at New York Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rooster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slow manages to avoid it.#T3#
Slow lands a head shot.
Rooster shoots for a takedown but Slow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rooster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rooster keeps the fight on the outside.
Rooster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rooster wants to counter the offense by Slow and move into the clinch position.
Slow tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Rooster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Slow finds it's target.#CL#
Slow pushes Rooster up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rooster gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Slow kicks Rooster off and gets back to his feet.
Bantam Rooster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slim Slow is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Slow misses.
Rooster looks to score with a jab to the body but Slow is just out of range.#CL#
Slow darts in and clinches Rooster up against the cage.
Rooster blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rooster breaks the clinch.
Rooster looks to throw the jab but Slow is out of range.
Slow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooster manages to avoid it.#CL#
Slow pushes Rooster up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Rooster decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rooster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Slow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rooster swats away the attempt to clinch by Slow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slow. Rooster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rooster cracks Slow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rooster wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rooster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rooster tries to keep at a distance but Slow has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slow lands with a right that hurts Rooster. Rooster looks to clinch but Slow throws a short knee that drops Rooster. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Slim Slow!
Slim Slow was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: APEX 7
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Rooster slips under a jab.
Rooster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Rooster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Rooster moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Rooster misses with an elbow strike.
Rooster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Rooster manages to break the clinch.
Rooster is looking to clinch but Zemin is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Zemin.
Zemin throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rooster crashing down! Rooster tries to stagger back to his feet but Zemin just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rooster asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!

Event: APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023

Panfilo Acerbi had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 143.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Bantam Rooster was cancelled.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Lalla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lalla is putting a hurting on Rooster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rooster taking a bit of punishment here - Lalla scoring with strikes.
Rooster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lalla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lalla working the head and body with strikes.
Rooster wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooster wants to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lalla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rooster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rooster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rooster actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Lalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rooster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rooster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lalla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Lalla there.
Lalla working Rooster over with strikes.
Lalla lands strikes from half guard.
Rooster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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. Lalla connects with a nice short shot to Rooster's temple.
Ground and pound from Lalla.
Rooster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions off his back.
Rooster is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Lalla postures up.
Lalla distracts Rooster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Rooster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lalla stands up over Rooster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lalla passes Rooster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rooster manages to get to full guard.
Lalla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Lalla postures up and lands a big shot to Rooster's brow.
Oh Rooster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Lalla has an Americana. Rooster didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lalla is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lalla hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nascimento 5
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Rooster wants to clinch up but Tomonaga keeps it at a distance.
Rooster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Shinichiro Tomonaga has been cut.
Rooster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Rooster misses.
A little jabbing left from Tomonaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rooster shoots and misses
enabling Tomonaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bantam Rooster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomonaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Rooster moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rooster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomonaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rooster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomonaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Rooster clinches. #T1#
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Rooster.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Rooster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rooster looks to clinch
and Tomonaga counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Rooster to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Tomonaga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Shinichiro Tomonaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Rooster misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomonaga counters with a left and a right... And another left! Rooster is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
A victorious Shinichiro Tomonaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Rooster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hohenthal moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Hohenthal jabs Rooster right on the nose. Rooster blinks but takes it well.
Rooster lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rooster is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rooster keeps moving. #SUB#
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.
Hohenthal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooster looking for a sweep. Not yet Rooster, not yet.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rooster keeps moving. #SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohenthal is working Rooster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hohenthal lands a couple of digs.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohenthal sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rooster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rooster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rooster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rooster's head.
Hohenthal stands and throws Rooster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rooster gets back to half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Rooster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Rooster's head.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rooster is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rooster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Rooster is working away.
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. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Rooster's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rooster trying to control but Hohenthal postures up.
Rooster is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rooster wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rooster is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Rooster's head. #SUB#
Rooster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hohenthal pulls his head out easily.
Rooster is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Hohenthal works his way into full mount!
Oh Rooster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohenthal cracks Rooster with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Reedtz
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Slice looks to throw the jab but Rooster is out of range.
It seemed like Rooster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rooster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Slice looking to score a takedown here. Rooster is defending well but Slice drives through and ends up in Rooster's guard.#SUB2#
Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rooster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Slice doesn't defend quickly enough and Rooster has managed to lock this one up! Can Slice escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rooster on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster made sure to mention his sponsor, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview.

Event: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rooster has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Rooster's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ocampo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ocampo lands with a right to the head.
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rooster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ocampo to keep the fight standing.
Ocampo lands with a light punch inside.
Rooster looking for a takedown.
Rooster just leaning against Ocampo, taking a breather. #TD#
Rooster has clasped his hands together around Ocampo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ocampo can't do much from the bottom here.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ocampo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rooster.
Ocampo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rooster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ocampo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Rooster swings around for an armbar but Ocampo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rooster's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocampo won't allow Rooster to sweep him here. #T1#
Ocampo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Ocampo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ocampo works his way back into a safe position though.
Ocampo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rooster working a defensive guard here.
Ocampo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ocampo wants to stand but Rooster has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rooster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ocampo defends it easily.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Ocampo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ocampo works his way back into a safe position though.
Ocampo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rooster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rooster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ocampo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rooster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ocampo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Rooster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ocampo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rooster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ocampo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ocampo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rooster's guard.
Ocampo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rooster controls his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rooster is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ocampo wants to free his trapped foot but Rooster is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rooster actively working from the bottom here.
Ocampo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rooster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ocampo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rooster is proving hard to escape from.
Ocampo wants to pass the guard but Rooster is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luciano Ocampo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ocampo throws a body punch but Rooster moves out of range.
Rooster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ocampo.
Rooster tries to clinch up but Ocampo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Rooster. Those never looked like landing.
Rooster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
Rooster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rooster takes a swing at Ocampo's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ocampo! But no joy.
Ocampo misses the jab.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooster tries to clinch but Ocampo moves out of range.
Ocampo lands a nice hook to Rooster's body. Rooster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ocampo misses with a straight right.
Ocampo throws a hook to the side of Rooster's head but Rooster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Ocampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooster shoots in and drives through. Ocampo sprawls well.
Rooster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ocampo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rooster throws a lazy right hand but Ocampo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rooster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ocampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rooster was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocampo.#T1#
Ocampo lands a slapping body shot.
Ocampo throws a shot from downtown. Rooster moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Rooster does it's job there.
Rooster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ocampo tests Rooster's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Rooster leaves his chin hanging out and Ocampo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rooster crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luciano Ocampo!
Luciano Ocampo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XXVI
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rooster misses with a lunging right hand
and Rooster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Rooster moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Rooster ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rooster to counter with a crisp jab.
Rooster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rooster.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Rooster ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Rooster defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Rooster does no damage.
Rooster lands a head shot.
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!
Rooster throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Rooster is rocked!
Rooster fails to land with a series of punches.
Rooster is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Rooster ducks into an uppercut from Thibodeaux and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Killa Kaiden’s back !'.

Event: Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Rooster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rooster. Rooster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rooster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Rooster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Rooster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Rooster drops his hands for a split second and Asakura immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rooster face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Asakura follows up with a right hand that knocks Rooster into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kotaro Asakura!
An out of breath Kotaro Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose II
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Hatter misses with a combination
and Rooster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatter misses with a head kick.
Rooster throws a looping overhand right but Hatter ducks down to avoid it.
Rooster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rooster jabs at Hatter's body.
Hatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rooster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hatter sprawls and moves away.
Rooster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatter.
It looked like Rooster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hatter.
Hatter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rooster.
Nice uppercut lands for Rooster. That snapped Hatter's head back. #ROC#Hatter is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mad Hatter has been cut.
Hatter misses with a jab to the body
and Rooster counters with a left to the body.
Hatter is still on wobbly legs! Can Rooster finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooster plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hatter to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hatter just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bantam Rooster!
A relieved looking Bantam Rooster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 146
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Rooster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Driesen.
Driesen moves out of range of the strikes.
Driesen cracks Rooster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rooster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Driesen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Driesen clinches up with Rooster and pushes him back against the cage.
Rooster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Driesen has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Driesen fails to land. #T1#
Rooster can't break the clinch.
Rooster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rooster can't break the clinch.
Rooster tries to break free but Driesen pushes him back against the cage.
Rooster has had enough of the clinch but Driesen keeps him there for the moment.
Rooster tries to circle away but Driesen has him pinned against the cage.
Rooster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driesen backwards.
Rooster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rooster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Driesen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rooster backwards. #BC#
Rooster breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rooster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driesen.
Driesen slips under a jab from Rooster.
Rooster misses with a straight right.
Driesen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rooster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driesen looks for a takedown but Rooster sprawls well.
Rooster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bantam Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
Rooster jabs Driesen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driesen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Rooster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driesen counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Driesen. Beautiful body shot.
Rooster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rooster throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Driesen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Driesen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driesen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Driesen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driesen works his way back into a safe position though.
Driesen works over Rooster with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Driesen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rooster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driesen is looking to defend but Rooster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driesen! Rooster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driesen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 138
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Rooster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rooster moves out of range of the body kick.
Rooster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rooster takes a swing at Fermier's ribcage but misses.
Fermier looks to land a body kick but Rooster moved away.
Rooster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rooster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fermier tries to counter by clinching up but Rooster breaks away and moves out of range.
Fermier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Fardoche Fermier has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rooster.
Fermier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rooster.
Fermier tries to clinch there but Rooster circles away. #T1#
Fermier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rooster throws a hook but Fermier blocks it.
Fermier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rooster.
Bantam Rooster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fermier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fermier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rooster manages to circle out of the way.
Rooster misses with a hook. Fermier ducked under it nicely.
Fermier is looking to counter the offense by Rooster and move into the clinch.
Rooster misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Rooster throws a body shot but no joy.
Rooster tests Fermier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rooster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bantam Rooster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooster circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fermier to the canvas! Fermier doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rooster keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bellicose 124
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Rooster slips a jab from Davis.
Rooster connects with a body shot.
Davis misses the jab.
Rooster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rooster missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Rooster ducks down to avoid it.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rooster avoids the body shot from Davis.
A jab from Rooster misses. #TD2#
Davis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rooster was covering up waiting for the punch and Davis finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Rooster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.#SUB#
Rooster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rooster has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis passes into half guard.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rooster has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Rooster with the active half guard here but Davis passes nicely into side control.
Rooster is trying to improve his position.
Rooster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Rooster defends it. #SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions off his back.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Rooster's head.
Rooster regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rooster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Davis doesn't defend quickly enough and Rooster has managed to lock this one up! Can Davis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rooster on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bellicose 115 - Prospects 8
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Rooster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapman.
Rooster throws out a loose jab but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Rooster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rooster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rooster misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Rooster.#CUT#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.
Chapman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rooster.#ROC#Chapman is rocked!
Rooster sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Chapman's defenses. It connects perfectly with Chapman's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bantam Rooster!
Our winner, Bantam Rooster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose 101 - Prospects 4
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Biggun looks for a takedown but Rooster sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Rooster. Beautiful body shot.
Rooster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rooster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rooster wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooster jabs Biggun right on the nose. Biggun blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Ivor Biggun has been cut.
Biggun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Biggun is rocked!
Biggun darts in looking for a takedown but Rooster gets double underhooks and turns Biggun into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Rooster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biggun is still on wobbly legs! Can Rooster finish him?
Bantam Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Biggun.
Biggun shoots for a takedown but Rooster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biggun seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Rooster. No joy for Biggun on that attempt.
Biggun fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggun looks winded!
Biggun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rooster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rooster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Good shot there by Rooster.
Rooster is stalking Biggun. Biggun circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Rooster, and it's lights out! Biggun really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Outlaw 19 - Brocius vs Orion
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rooster throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rooster avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Rooster throws a big shot that misses.
Rooster misses with a straight left.
Rooster throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Rooster manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Rooster counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rooster.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Rooster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rooster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Rooster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rooster.
Barnes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rooster dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Rooster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Barnes tries to escape but Rooster is in control.
Barnes stops Rooster from passing to mount.
Rooster throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rooster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet.
Rooster wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Rooster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes!#T2#
Rooster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rooster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rooster looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes wants to hold on but Rooster pushes him away.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Rooster thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Rooster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Rooster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Rooster.
Rooster working away.
Rooster prevents Barnes from escaping the position.#T3#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rooster seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking to escape.
Rooster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head. #SUB2#
Rooster 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rooster has control of the leg. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Rooster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rooster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rooster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Rooster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rooster throws a big shot that misses.
Rooster looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Rooster looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Rooster sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bantam Rooster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooster.
Rooster throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Rooster is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rooster jabs at Barnes's body.
Bantam Rooster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooster catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rooster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes lands a jab.
Rooster misses with a wild body shot.
Rooster avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Rooster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Rooster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rooster scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roosters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rooster lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rooster misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.#T1#
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Rooster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rooster eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Rooster's side.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rooster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooster momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rooster. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rooster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes slips under a jab from Rooster.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Rooster.#BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rooster slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooster momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Barnes wants to clinch up but Rooster keeps it at a distance.
Rooster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rooster throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Rooster throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Rooster misses.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes cracks Rooster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Rooster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Rooster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tests Rooster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Rooster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rooster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rooster moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Rooster misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Rooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rooster is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Bantam Rooster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rooster is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well. #SUB2#
Rooster swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rooster's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes stands and throws Rooster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rooster tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rooster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
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 Mike Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rooster. Rooster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes slips a straight right by Rooster.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes dives in and grabs Rooster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rooster pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Rooster as Barnes shoots in.
Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Rooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to control but Rooster postures up.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rooster wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Rooster is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barnes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rooster gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barnes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rooster lets go of the hold and Barnes can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bantam Rooster!

Event: RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki misses with a takedown
and Rooster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rooster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Katajamaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rooster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Katajamaki is in Rooster's guard.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rooster is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rooster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.#SUB#
Rooster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Rooster keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rooster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rooster has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rooster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Katajamaki uses it to pass to side control.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Rooster is looking to reverse the position.
Rooster is working hard here to advance position.
Katajamaki scoring with punches from side control.
Rooster taking punishment in the form of punches.
Katajamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Rooster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rooster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rooster tries to get out of the position.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Rooster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki lands an elbow.
Rooster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rooster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katajamaki cracks Rooster with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Katajamaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rooster is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Katajamaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki 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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