Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Martins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rochester.
Rochester slips under a jab.
Martins moves forwards but Rochester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rochester in his tracks.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins leaves Rochester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Rochester is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Rochester successfully pulls guard.
Rochester controlling the position.
Martins wants to get up but he can't break Rochester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rochester working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
Rochester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martins's guard. #REVB##T1#
Rochester tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Rochester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. #ES#
Martins has his feet on Rochester's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rochester blocks a head kick by Martins.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Rochester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rochester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rochester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Rochester jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Martins wants to stand but Rochester has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SU#
Rochester is working an open guard so Martins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rochester shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Rochester is having none of it.
Rochester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rochester prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Rochester looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martins tries to clinch but Rochester is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rochester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martins doesn't seem bothered though.
Martins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily.
Rochester thuds a left hand into Martins's body.
Rochester looks to throw the jab but Martins is out of range. #CL#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Rochester blocks it.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rochester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Rochester blocks with his arms.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Martins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rochester blocks it with crossed arms.
Rochester is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Rochester pulls guard effortlessly.
Rochester has a closed guard, preventing Martins from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diogo Martins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rochester cracks Martins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rochester tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rochester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martins checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Martins.
Martins lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rochester shoots in but no luck this time.
Martins is looking to counter punch.
Martins tries to clinch there but Rochester circles away.
Martins scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Rochester is rocked!
Rochester walks straight into a right hand from Martins - that's dropped him! Martins jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rochester from any more punishment! Rochester complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diogo Martins!

Event: NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Rochester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Rochester misses its intended target.
Diaz tries to bum rush Rochester with a series of wild strikes but Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rochester tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rochester.
Rochester checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rochester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Rochester drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Rochester.
Diaz moves out of range as Rochester strikes.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rochester's leg. Rochester is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Rochester had a free shot at his head there.
Rochester misses the jab.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Rochester steps away.#T1#
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rochester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rochester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Rochester ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Rochester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Rochester's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rochester doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rochester loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#TD#
Rochester gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rochester advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Rochester is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diaz! #SUB#
Rochester working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rochester controls his leg. #T4#
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
Rochester wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Rochester manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rochester controls his leg.
Diaz prevents Rochester from improving his position.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Rochester is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rochester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Rochester scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is pushing Rochester's head away, looking to escape. Rochester manages to hold on to the position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Rochester tries to advance to mount but Diaz instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Rochester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rochester wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Rochester is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Rochester is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rochester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rochester.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Rochester is out of range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rochester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rochester. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Rochester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rochester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rochester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Rochester is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rochester.
Diaz throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Rochester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rochester moves out of range.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Rochester moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rochester moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Rochester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rochester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rochester can pounce on him.
Diaz throws a jab when Rochester was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rochester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt.
Rochester is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rochester.
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rochester. Rochester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rochester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rochester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Rochester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Rochester fails to land the takedown.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
Rochester is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Rochester defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Rochester works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.#TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Rochester drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rochester has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Rochester moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Rochester controlling the position.
Diaz 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Rochester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rochester asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to buck Rochester off.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz prevents Rochester from improving position.
Sage Rochester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to escape but Rochester is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Sage Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz!

Event: NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Rochester moves out of range.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Rochester shoots in.
Rochester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rochester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Rochester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rochester throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rochester tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Rochester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Rochester getting side control.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rochester on the ground.
Rochester controlling the action here.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Rochester trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it. #T1#
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard.
Rochester slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rochester is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rochester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.#CL2#
Rochester drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Rochester has him pinned against the cage.
Rochester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rochester lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rochester has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rochester has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Rochester tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Rochester back against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rochester keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Rochester jumps guard. #T3#
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard.
Alvarez distracts Rochester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Rochester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Rochester is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Rochester.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rochester is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Rochester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rochester content to stall in guard here.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sage Rochester dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rochester connects with a nice looking jab.
Rochester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Rochester moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Rochester sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rochester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Rochester with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Rochester moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rochester blocks a jab.
Rochester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rochester somewhat.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rochester takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rochester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rochester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rochester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rochester tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rochester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Rochester backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Rochester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Rochester shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard.
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!
Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Rochester advances to mount.
Rochester tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Alvarez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
Sage Rochester has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rochester wants to finish this one by submission but Alvarez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rochester.
Rochester trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it. #T4#
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rochester.
Rochester controlling the pace for now.
Rochester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Rochester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sage Rochester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Rochester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Rochester shakes it off.
Rochester slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Rochester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rochester misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Rochester.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rochester.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Alvarez motions for Rochester to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Rochester.
Rochester staying out of range there.
Alvarez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Nice cross by Rochester.
Rochester has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Rochester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rochester just manages to avoid it.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rochester's head.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rochester circles away quickly and effectively.
Rochester avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rochester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rochester ducks under and follows up with a left that Rochester also avoids with ease.
Rochester misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rochester clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Rochester tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Rochester tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Rochester has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Rochester manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rochester is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rochester advances position into side control!
Rochester tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Rochester trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Rochester is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rochester throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rochester wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Rochester controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rochester's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Alvarez.
I think Rochester has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sage Rochester!

Event: NYF Fight Night 3
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Rochester scores with the left hand. Adofo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rochester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rochester throws the left hand but Adofo avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Rochester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adofo doesn't seem phased though.
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester is looking to clinch.
Rochester throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rochester misses with a looping right.
Rochester blocks a jab.#TD2#
Rochester shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Adofo kicks off Rochester and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Adofo closes the distance and pushes Rochester back into the cage.
Rochester tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adofo working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rochester 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.
Rochester tries to work over Adofo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Rochester's ribcage. Rochester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rochester blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Rochester misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Rochester.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Adofo.
Rochester fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rochester prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Rochester.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
Rochester blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rochester blocking some punches. #T2#
Rochester tries to pull guard but Adofo won't allow it.
Chumani Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.#TD2#
Rochester is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adofo can't fight it off and eventually Rochester manages to take the fight to the floor. Adofo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Adofo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rochester has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rochester fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rochester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rochester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adofo is defending well.
Rochester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Rochester prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Rochester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo stops a takedown attempt from Rochester.
Rochester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adofo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Rochester controls the action.
Rochester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adofo to keep the fight standing.
Rochester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away. #CL#
Adofo moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Adofo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rochester looking to slow down the pace here.
Rochester is looking to control Adofo's arms but Adofo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rochester has his back to the cage.
Adofo lands an uppercut.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
A short left from Adofo. #ROC#Rochester is rocked!
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochester is still on wobbly legs! Can Adofo finish him?
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo blocks a body shot from Rochester.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Adofo controls the action.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester seems to have recovered his senses.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Adofo. #T4#
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Rochester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rochester is trying to pull guard but Adofo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rochester prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Rochester struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands. #TD2#
Rochester successfully pulls guard.
Adofo wants to stand but Rochester is controlling his posture from full guard.
Adofo postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Adofo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rochester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rochester tries to clinch but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Rochester manages to avoid it.
Adofo stuffs the takedown attempt from Rochester. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Adofo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Rochester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adofo counters with a straight right hand.
Rochester throws a poor cross that misses
and Adofo counters with a crisp right that sends Rochester to the canvas! Adofo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chumani Adofo!

Event: SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Rochester manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madden on his heels. He'll look to pass Madden's guard now, I'm sure.
Madden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rochester is controlling him.
Rochester passes into half guard.
Madden pushes Rochester off looking to stand but Rochester dives back in and keeps control.
Rochester trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
Rochester moves into full mount! Madden won't be happy about that!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Rochester there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rochester trying to control but Madden is having none of it.
Rochester won't let Madden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rochester throwing strikes here but Madden is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rochester wants to control the pace but Madden is squirming around nicely.
Rochester might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Madden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rochester controlling the pace for now.
Madden is trying to stand up.#T2#
Rochester controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Rochester working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rochester looking to control but Madden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rochester looking to finish with strikes here!
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rochester unloads with some shots from mount but Madden bucks and avoids them well.
Madden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rochester on the ground.
Rochester in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Rochester working for a submission but Madden is keeping him at bay.
Madden is squirming around, avoiding Rochester's attempts to control the action.
Madden trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Rochester swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sage Rochester!

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Rochester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rochester plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rochester throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rochester clinches.
Kangas lands an uppercut.
Rochester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kangas.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochesters head.
Rochester lands a nice shot to the body.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Rochester.
Rochester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rochester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kangas up against the cage.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Rochester.
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochester.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A short right from Rochester on the inside.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochester is pushing Kangas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Rochester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A short body shot lands from Kangas as the two fighters clinch.
Rochester wants to stall. #T3#
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas tries to work over Rochester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rochester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rochester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kangas or not.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Rochester struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Rochester takes a shot to the head.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rochester's elbow.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochesters head.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Kangas tries to work over Rochester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kangas.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Rochester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rochester misses with some punches.
Kangas looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Kangas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester blocks an uppercut.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Rochester controls the action.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sage Rochester 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#
Rochester takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Rochester lands a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Rochester.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
A telegraphed right hand from Rochester misses the target.
Rochester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Kangas.#CL2#
Rochester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Rochester controls the action.
Rochester tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester stalling in the clinch but Kangas improves position.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rochester controls his hands.
Rochester misses with some punches.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester wants to stall.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rochester controls his hands.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Rochester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kangas.
Rochester takes a shot to the head.
Rochester trying to stall but Kangas improves his position.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Rochester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kangas digs a right hand into Rochester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rochester's gas tank.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Rochester tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kangas up against the cage.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rochester's elbow.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Kangas is working Rochester over against the cage.#T4#
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas. #ROC#Rochester is rocked!
Kangas lands with a left to the head.
Rochester is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kangas as Rochester tries to tie him up.
Rochester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rochester blocks an uppercut.
Kangas lands a big right hand that drops Rochester! The killer instinct kicks in and Kangas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kangas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Rochester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Rochester moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Rochester is out of range. #CL#
Rochester moves into the clinch.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Oliveira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rochester is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Rochester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rochester manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Rochester's guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rochester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rochester has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rochester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rochester is sitting in close to Oliveira's body. Oliveira has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rochester is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rochester is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Oliveira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Oliveira!
After winning the bout, Joao Oliveira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Egyptian slaps away a takedown attempt from Rochester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Rochester's defenses.
No luck for Rochester with that takedown attempt.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Egyptian throws a hook but Rochester blocks it.
Rochester with a lazy takedown attempt
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Rochester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rochester swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rochester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rochester shoots in but Egyptian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rochester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rochester shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egyptian but Egyptian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rochester.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Rochester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rochester misses with a looping left.
Rochester thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rochester checks a leg kick.
Rochester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rochester misses with a takedown
and Egyptian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rochester scores with a nice head shot.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Rochester doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochester throws a combination that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rochester's knee momentarily.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Rochester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Rochester looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Rochester misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Rochester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Rochester against the cage.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Rochester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rochester.
Rochester fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Rochester avoids the damage to the body.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester looking to stall.
Rochester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Rochester avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Rochester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rochester lands a nice uppercut.
Egyptian taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Rochester pulls guard effortlessly.
Egyptian postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rochester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rochester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Egyptian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rochester pulls Egyptian in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian 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#
Rochester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rochester walks into a left hand.
Rochester wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Rochester scores with a jab.
Rochester looks for a takedown but Egyptian sprawls well.
Rochester tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester tries to clinch up but Egyptian circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Egyptian misses.
Rochester misses with a double jab.
Rochester doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away. #T1#
Rochester has his takedown stuffed
and Egyptian counters with a head kick. That will keep Rochester thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Rochester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown but Egyptian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rochester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rochester fails with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Rochester shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Egyptian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rochester.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Rochester slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Rochester shoots and misses
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rochester tries to clinch up.
Egyptian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rochester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Rochester tries for a takedown but Egyptian circles away easily
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rochester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rochester checks it well.
Rochester moves out of range of the leg kick from Egyptian.
Rochester throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rochester blocks a jab.
Rochester connects with a jab.
Rochester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.#T3#
Rochester checks a leg kick.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Rochester. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Rochester dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rochester.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochester tries to clinch
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Rochester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Rochester blocks the low kick.
Horus Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Egyptian. No joy for Rochester on that attempt.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
Rochester misses with a straight right.
Egyptian flicks out a counter leg kick but Rochester steps away.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rochester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rochester is trying to pull guard but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Rochester - just one landing.
Egyptian throws a hook but Rochester avoids it easily.#CL#
Rochester closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rochester stalks Egyptian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Egyptian's face. Egyptian staggers backwards, shaken.
Rochester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Egyptian rushes Rochester and presses him up against the cage.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rochester is defending well for now.
Rochester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rochester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rochester up against the cage.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Rochester has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Egyptian uses from the top position.
Rochester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Egyptian controlling from the top position.
Rochester looking to control.
Rochester is really struggling to control Egyptian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Rochester.
Egyptian looking to sit in guard and control but Rochester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rochester controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Egyptian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rochester's guard. #REVB#
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
Rochester working a defensive guard but Egyptian passes into half guard.
Rochester won't allow Egyptian to pass to mount. #SUB#
Rochester actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Egyptian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rochester has a hand on Egyptian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Egyptian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rochester slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rochester looking for submissions off his back.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but Rochester defending well.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egyptian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egyptian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!

Event: RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Rochester circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Rochester drives through with a takedown into Rollo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rollo 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rollo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rochester has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rochester's coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rochester tries to roll over but Rollo keeps him under control.
Rochester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rochester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester keeping full guard, as Rollo tries to pass. #T1#
Rollo advances to half guard.
Rollo is thwarting Rochester's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rollo is trying for a kimura here. Rochester looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rollo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larry Rollo!
A victorious Larry Rollo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Rochester tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Kidd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rochester somewhat.
The Kidd throws a right and a left that Rochester avoids nicely.
The Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rochester or perhaps it was just good defense by The Kidd, which made it look bad.
The Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rochester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rochester blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by The Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Rochester moves away from the strike by The Kidd.
The Kidd slips a jab from Rochester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rochester closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Kidd tries to buck Rochester off but Rochester is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working. #T1#
Rochester is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Kidd has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rochester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rochester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rochester looking to control but instead The Kidd has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rochester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Kidd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rochester tries to free his leg and advance position but The Kidd is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rochester postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Kidd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rochester, into his guard. #REVR#
The Kidd forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Rochester misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rochester tries to roll over but The Kidd keeps him under control.
Rochester is in trouble now - The Kidd has advanced to mount!
Rochester throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
The Kidd working for a submission but Rochester is keeping him at bay.
Rochester really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kidd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rochester is looking to improve his position but The Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Rochester tries to hold on but The Kidd postures up.
Rochester is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juice The Kidd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rochester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rochester shoots in but no luck this time.
The Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Rochester is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Kidd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rochester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kidd staying out of range there.
The Kidd leaves Rochester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juice The Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rochester or perhaps it was just good defense by The Kidd, which made it look bad.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown. The Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Rochester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
The Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Rochester slips a straight right by The Kidd.
A big left from Rochester misses.
Juice The Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Rochester misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Rochester misses.
Good shot there by The Kidd.
The Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rochester closes the distance and clinches up with The Kidd, looking for a takedown. Rochester pushes The Kidd against the cage but The Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Kidd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rochester can do to turn this around?
The Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rochester has time to react.
Rochester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown but The Kidd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rochester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Kidd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Rochester with that takedown attempt. #T2#
The Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rochester has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Kidd looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
The Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rochester.
The Kidd misses with a hook. Rochester ducked under it nicely.
Rochester fails with the takedown.
The Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rochester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Kidd throws a hook but Rochester blocks it.
The Kidd stuffs the takedown.
The Kidd is looking to counter punch.
The Kidd misses with a looping right.
The Kidd misses with a straight right.
Rochester doesn't manage to clinch there - The Kidd circles away.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
The Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rochester.
The Kidd throws a hook to the side of Rochester's head but Rochester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rochester shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sage Rochester has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but The Kidd is defending well.
The Kidd moves into full guard.
Rochester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rochester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Kidd is keeping the position for now.
Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working. #SUB2#
Rochester thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Kidd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rochester off and has taken his back!
The Kidd has the hooks in. Rochester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juice The Kidd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rochester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from The Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rochester tries to clinch but The Kidd moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rochester.
The Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rochester's hands.
The Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Kidd sizes up Rochester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kidd.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juice The Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kidd misses with a straight right.
The Kidd with a nice cross.
Rochester with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
The Kidd lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Kidd scores with a nice strike.
The Kidd stuns Rochester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for The Kidd. That snapped Rochester's head back. #TD2#
Rochester dives in and scores a takedown into The Kidd's guard.#SUB#
The Kidd has his foot on Rochester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rochester works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Kidd is on top in guard. #REVR#
The Kidd wants to pass the guard but Rochester is keeping the position.
The Kidd trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rochester working for a triangle but The Kidd defends it easily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rochester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rochester pulls The Kidd in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rochester throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Kidd uses it to pass to side control.
Rochester 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.
Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rochester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Kidd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rochester looking for a sweep but The Kidd has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The Kidd wants to control the pace but Rochester is squirming around nicely.
Rochester is looking to improve his position but The Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Juice The Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rochester tries to hold on but The Kidd pushes him away.
Rochester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochester tries to hold on but The Kidd postures up.
Rochester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rochester tries to lock up and control but The Kidd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Kidd tries to control but Rochester wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juice The Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Kidd 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice The Kidd!
Our winner, Juice The Kidd, 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: RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Griffin leaves Rochester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rochester 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.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester throws an off balance right hand
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Rochester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Rochester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Benjamin Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Rochester closes the distance but Griffin moves to the side
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rochester thinking.
Rochester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rochester shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Griffin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rochester.
Rochester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt
and Rochester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Rochester wants to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch position.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rochester darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Rochester into the cage. #TD2#
Rochester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griffin did well to prevent Rochester getting side control.#SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a kimura here.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rochester on the ground.#SUB2#
Rochester is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rochester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard. #T3#
Rochester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rochester landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rochester has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rochester prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Rochester is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin is looking to control Rochester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rochester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rochester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Rochester looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rochester is taking a breather. Griffin 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.#SUB2#
Rochester in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Griffin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rochester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sage Rochester!
In defeat, Benjamin Griffin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody retires undefeated. I told the world that I was better than Sage but he was the better man tonight.'.

Event: RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Rochester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rochester somewhat.
Meier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Meier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rochester is trying to defend but Meier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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. Meier connects with a nice short shot to Rochester's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rochester trying to strike off his back.
Meier works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Meier postures up and lands a big shot to Rochester's brow. #SUB#
Rochester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meier is pushing down on Rochester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rochester is fighting to maintain full guard but Meier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rochester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Meier 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.
Rochester gets full guard.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rochester is looking to cinch up a triangle. Meier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rochester's body to avoid the submission. Rochester has instead reached around Meier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rochester arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sage Rochester!

Event: RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Rochester staying out of range there.
Urlich throws a head kick that Rochester semi-blocks. #TD2#
Urlich gets caught flat footed, as Rochester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but Urlich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Urlich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rochester stacks Urlich on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rochester!
Rochester gets to mount! Urlich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Urlich is looking to improve his position but Rochester isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rochester is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Urlich is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sage Rochester!

Event: RISE 22: Femme v Philippe
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Dlask avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dlask slips under a jab from Rochester.#TD2#
Dlask fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rochester sprawls well initially but Dlask persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rochester has hold of Dlask's hands but Dlask slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rochester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dlask on the ground.
Dlask trying to control from half guard but Rochester is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dlask lands a nice short elbow.
Dlask scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Rochester is rocked!
Dlask sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Rochester! Oh, Rochester is in big trouble! Dlask lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rochester tries to sprawl but Payne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rochester is trying to maintain the position but Payne is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Payne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rochester is in trouble now - Payne has advanced to mount!
Payne content just to control the position here.
Payne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Payne might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rochester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.#SUB2#
Payne working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Rochester looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Payne! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ewan Payne!

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