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Event:
RISE X8
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Rouhini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rouhini swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Rouhini avoids them all with ease.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rouhini.
Rouhini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rouhini misses the body punch
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rouhini has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rouhini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rouhini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rouhini has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rouhini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gabe Rouhini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rouhini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Rouhini.
Rouhini misses with a combination
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Rouhini misses with a lunging right hand
and Rouhini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rouhini throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rouhini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rouhini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rouhini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rouhini shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Rouhini.
Rouhini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Griffin.#T2#
Rouhini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rouhini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rouhini misses with a double jab
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Rouhini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Rouhini's ribs.
Rouhini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rouhini throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rouhini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Rouhini is rocked!
Rouhini misses with a body punch
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Benjamin Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rouhini looks winded!
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Rouhini misses with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Rouhini misses with a combination
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin works Rouhini's body with a nice hook.
Griffin thuds a left hand into Rouhini's body.
Griffin scores with a sloppy right hand. Rouhini should have avoided that one.
Rouhini misses with a shot to the body
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rouhini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rouhini tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rouhini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rouhini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rouhini. Rouhini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin stuns Rouhini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Rouhini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rouhini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rouhini misses with a hook to the body
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Griffin.
Rouhini is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Rouhini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
Rouhini looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffin misses its target.
Rouhini seems to have recovered his senses.
Rouhini misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rouhini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Rouhini. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Griffin there.
Rouhini misses with a body shot
and Rouhini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gabe Rouhini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rouhini lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rouhini.
Rouhini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Rouhini misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffin misses the target.
Rouhini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rouhini misses with a left hand
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rouhini misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouhini throws an off balance right hand
and Griffin counters with a huge left! Rouhini is in big trouble! He's backing up but Griffin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rouhini from any more damage. A dominating finish by Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Griffin!
Benjamin Griffin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rouhini scores with a one two! Arnason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rouhini throws a right hand that Arnason ducks under and follows up with a left that Arnason also avoids with ease.
Rouhini lands a jab-cross combination.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouhini manages to avoid it.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnason unleashes a big counter combination but Rouhini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arnason avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Rouhini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
Rouhini throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Rouhini.
A combination from Rouhini does no damage. #TD#
Arnason tries to sprawl but Rouhini drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Arnason is controlling Rouhini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rouhini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arnason is refusing to be controlled, as Rouhini sits in half guard.
Rouhini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arnason wants to control but Rouhini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arnason is looking for a sweep. Rouhini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arnason wants to control but Rouhini is keeping busy.
Rouhini prevents Arnason from standing back up.
Rouhini trying to control from half guard but Arnason is working away.
Arnason wants to improve his position but Rouhini is controlling well.
#T2#
Rouhini is looking to take a break and control but Arnason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arnason is controlling Rouhini's trapped leg to prevent Rouhini from advancing to side control.
Arnason has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rouhini lands with a punch from half guard.
Rouhini is thwarting Arnason's attempts to control the position.
Rouhini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Arnason taking some punishment here, with Rouhini in his half guard.
Rouhini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arnason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rouhini.
Arnason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rouhini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Arnason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rouhini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arnason is trying is best to control the position here.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rouhini is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rouhini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arnason manages to get to full guard.
Arnason trying to keep a closed guard but Rouhini is proving a slippery customer.
Rouhini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rouhini controlling from the top position.
Arnason controlling Rouhini's posture.
Rouhini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Rouhini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rouhini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnason under the eye.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rouhini moved out of range.
Gabe Rouhini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Rouhini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason takes a swing at Rouhini's ribcage but misses.
Rouhini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arnason's head backwards.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rouhini.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rouhini lands a jab to the head.
Arnason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouhini throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rouhini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rouhini cracks Arnason with a good jab.
Rouhini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Rouhini misses with a body shot.
Arnason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rouhini.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Arnason misses.
Rouhini tries to bum rush Arnason with a series of wild strikes but Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rouhini lands with a right hand.
Arnason throws the left hand but Rouhini avoids the punch easily.
Rouhini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rouhini throws a series of strikes that have Arnason backpedaling.
Arnason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rouhini.
Arnason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rouhini counters with a left to the body.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
Rouhini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rouhini lands with a shot to the body.
Gabe Rouhini is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Rouhini.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Rouhini moved out of range.
No joy there for Rouhini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Arnason gets caught flat footed, as Rouhini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arnason is pulling down on Rouhini's head to control his posture.
Rouhini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnason can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Arnason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rouhini defends well.
Gabe Rouhini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnason is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rouhini is trying to control the position but Arnason postures up. #T3#
Rouhini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arnason.
Arnason throwing strikes from guard but Rouhini blocks nicely.
Arnason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnason tries to pass to full mount but Rouhini defends it.
Rouhini gets full guard.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Arnason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rouhini's head.
Rouhini being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rouhini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Arnason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnason postures up and lands a big shot to Rouhini's brow.
Arnason controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rouhini holds on and takes a little breather.
Arnason stays in close to Rouhini's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Rouhini dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A left lands for Rouhini.
A combination from Rouhini does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Arnason.
Rouhini lands a glancing blow to the side of Arnason's head.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rouhini connects with a nice looking jab.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rouhini.
A jab from Rouhini finds it's way through Arnason's defenses.
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rouhini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouhini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Rouhini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rouhini misses with an uppercut.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Rouhini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rouhini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Arnason moves out of range.
Rouhini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rouhini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnason.
Arnason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabe Rouhini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rouhini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnason feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Arnason tries to bum rush Rouhini with a series of wild strikes but Rouhini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rouhini tries to counter with a takedown but Arnason is quick to defend against it.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Rouhini misses.
Arnason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rouhini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rouhini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouhini manages to avoid it.
Rouhini misses with a takedown attempt - Arnason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rouhini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rouhini defends it well.
Rouhini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rouhini swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Rouhini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnason defends it nicely.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rouhini misses with a hook.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
Rouhini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arnason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rouhini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arnason's head.
Rouhini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Rouhini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rouhini defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Rouhini slips under a jab from Arnason.
Arnason jabs at Rouhini's body.#T4#
Arnason throws a right hand that Rouhini ducks under and follows up with a left that Rouhini also avoids with ease.
Rouhini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arnason eats them both and turns towards Rouhini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnason takes a swing at Rouhini's ribcage but misses.
Rouhini jabs Arnason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rouhini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rouhini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnason moves out of range as Rouhini strikes.
Arnason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rouhini defends it well.
Rouhini throws a lazy right hand but Arnason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oskar Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rouhini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rouhini misses with a wild combination.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gabe Rouhini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rouhini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Rouhini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rouhini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Rouhini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rouhini 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Rouhini!
Gabe Rouhini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
RISE X29
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Rouhini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Ryhein.
Rouhini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rouhini's knee momentarily.
Rouhini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryhein throws a series of strikes that have Rouhini backpedaling.
Ryhein defending well as Rouhini loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryhein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rouhini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Rouhini does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouhini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rouhini's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rouhini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Ryhein's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryhein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rouhini.
Ryhein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryhein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryhein.#T1#
Ryhein misses with a double jab.
Rouhini feints the counter takedown.
Ryhein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rouhini misses with a double jab
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rouhini's knee momentarily.
Ryhein lands an overhand right.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein connects with a nice looking jab.
Rouhini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a low kick, right behind Rouhini 's knee.
Good leg kick by Ryhein.
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
Ryhein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rouhini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cau Ryhein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouhini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryhein. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ryhein!
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rouhini misses with a straight right. #T2##CL#
Ryhein instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rouhini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryhein has double underhooks.
Ryhein tries a body shot but Rouhini blocks it.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
Rouhini looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryhein has Rouhini pushed against the cage.
Ryhein stalling the fight.
Ryhein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Rouhini avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Rouhini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
Ryhein digs a right hand underneath Rouhini's ribcage. Rouhini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Ryhein on the inside. #T3#
Ryhein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryhein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a shot to the body.
Ryhein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rouhini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryhein prevents it.
Cau Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Rouhini.
Rouhini looks winded!
Ryhein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rouhini's elbow.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryhein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryhein slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryhein lands with a left to the head.
Ryhein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryhein stalling in the clinch.
Ryhein is leaning against Rouhini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryhein scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Ryhein.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Rouhini controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ryhein.
Rouhini has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein has Rouhini pressed against the cage.
Ryhein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryhein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryhein prevents Rouhini from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cau Ryhein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rouhini misses with an uppercut
letting Ryhein counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Rouhini.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Ryhein avoids them all with ease.
Ryhein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rouhini walks into a left hand.
Cau Ryhein is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryhein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rouhini.
Rouhini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rouhini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryhein is fending him off so far but Rouhini persists. Nope, Ryhein circles away and we're back to standing.
Rouhini shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryhein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rouhini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Rouhini misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryhein. That's going to slow Rouhini down.
Ryhein throws a good cross that connects.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Ryhein moves out of range.
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouhini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rouhini is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice cross by Ryhein.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
Rouhini shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein shows good takedown defense.
Cau Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Rouhini.
Ryhein lunges at Rouhini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rouhini's hand.
Ryhein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rouhini can do to turn this around?
Rouhini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryhein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryhein scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rouhini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ryhein.
Rouhini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryhein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rouhini swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Ryhein has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryhein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rouhini's elbow. #T2#
Ryhein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards.
Ryhein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryhein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards.
Ryhein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
Rouhini trying to control the position but instead, Ryhein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rouhini into the cage.
Ryhein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryhein tries a body shot but Rouhini blocks it.
Ryhein lands a nice uppercut.
Ryhein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rouhini misses with some punches.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
Ryhein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rouhinis head. #T3#
Ryhein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rouhini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryhein lands a right hand.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
Rouhini is breathing heavily.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Rouhini controls the action.
Ryhein scores with a shot to the side of Rouhini's head.
Rouhini letting Ryhein take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Ryhein.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rouhini has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein presses Rouhini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryhein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryhein presses Rouhini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryhein slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ryhein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryhein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cau Ryhein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rouhini blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryhein as Rouhini tries to tie him up.
Ryhein gets through Rouhini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryhein scores with a hook to the body.
Ryhein lands a shoulder strike.
Ryhein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rouhini misses with the head strike.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cau Ryhein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryhein stuns Rouhini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick from Ryhein.
Ryhein tests Rouhini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryhein lands with a right hand.
Rouhini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rouhini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Ryhein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryhein connects with a right hand. Rouhini shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ryhein moves into the clinch.
Ryhein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rouhini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryhein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Ryhein lands with a right to the head.
Rouhini looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
Rouhini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryhein has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rouhini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryhein has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryhein.
Ryhein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rouhini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryhein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryhein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rouhini up against the cage.#T2#
Ryhein is working Rouhini over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryhein.
Ryhein stalls.
Ryhein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryhein scores with a hook to the body.
Rouhini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Ryhein.
Ryhein scores with a shot to the side of Rouhini's head.
Come on Ryhein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Rouhini avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Good body shot from Ryhein.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein taking a breather.
Ryhein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryhein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ryhein.
Nice body punch from Ryhein.
Ryhein pushes Rouhini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Ryhein.
A short left from Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rouhini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards. #T4#
Ryhein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rouhini or not.
Rouhini has Ryhein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryhein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryhein is working Rouhini over against the cage.
Ryhein lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryhein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Ryhein.
Gabe Rouhini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryhein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rouhini.
Ryhein presses Rouhini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Ryhein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cau Ryhein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
Ryhein digs a right hand underneath Rouhini's ribcage. Rouhini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cau Ryhein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryhein 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cau Ryhein! |
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Event:
RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Abdul misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rouhini is looking to counter punch.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdul's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Abdul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rouhini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rouhini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul wants to control from the top but Rouhini keeps moving.
Rouhini looking to control.
Abdul is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini pulls Abdul in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Abdul throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. Rouhini backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Rouhini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdul is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Abdul wants to improve his position but Rouhini is controlling well.
Rouhini slips a nice elbow through Abdul's hands, connecting with Abdul's forehead.
Abdul is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Rouhini looks to land a strike but Abdul avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abdul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rouhini is one step ahead there.
Rouhini trying to control but Abdul is working from the bottom.
Abdul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rouhini trying to control the position.
Abdul landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Abdul trying to control but Rouhini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rouhini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rouhini looking for a sweep. Not yet Rouhini, not yet.
Rouhini is trying to keep Abdul in close.
Rouhini keeping full guard, as Abdul tries to pass.
Abdul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Abdul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rouhini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul is one step ahead there.
Abdul slips nicely into half guard.
Rouhini is pressing down on Abdul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rouhini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul trying to control but Rouhini is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoosein Abdul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Abdul there.
Rouhini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rouhini throws a looping overhand right but Abdul ducks down to avoid it.
Gabe Rouhini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Rouhini catches Abdul right on the button with a cross.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Abdul throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Abdul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abdul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rouhini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!#SUB2#
Abdul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rouhini can't do much from the bottom here.
Rouhini is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Abdul lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abdul throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Abdul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abdul scores with punches from side control.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Rouhini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul looks up at the clock and then as Rouhini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abdul smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2##SUB2#
Abdul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rouhini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoosein Abdul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rouhini connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Abdul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul working the ground and pound but Rouhini is defending the strikes.
Abdul working away.#SUB2#
Abdul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rouhini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abdul trying to control the position but Rouhini is working away.
Abdul gets to mount! Rouhini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rouhini tries to lock up and control but Abdul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdul wants to control the pace but Rouhini is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Abdul working for a guillotine from mount but Rouhini is in no mood to give up.
Rouhini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Abdul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rouhini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Abdul looking for a guillotine from mount but Rouhini is having none of it.
Abdul with shots to the head and body - Rouhini looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Abdul tries to push Rouhini's head away but Rouhini is holding on tight.
Rouhini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdul landing strikes from the mount and Rouhini is in trouble!
Abdul landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rouhini tries to lock up and control but Abdul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Abdul connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Abdul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rouhini hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rouhini is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoosein Abdul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdul scores with a jab.
Hoosein Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rouhini misses with a double jab.
Abdul unleashes a big counter combination but Rouhini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul throws a right hand that Rouhini ducks under and follows up with a left that Rouhini also avoids with ease.
Abdul throws a jab but it's blocked by Rouhini.
Nice uppercut lands for Abdul. That snapped Rouhini's head back.
Rouhini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Rouhini. No joy for Abdul on that attempt.
Abdul connects with a single shot there.
Abdul throws a right and a left that Rouhini avoids nicely.
Abdul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rouhini takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdul throws a punch but it's blocked by Rouhini. #T1#
Rouhini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdul wants to take the fight to the mat but Rouhini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abdul stalling in the clinch.
Abdul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdul tries to score a body lock takedown but Rouhini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gabe Rouhini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoosein Abdul.
Rouhini is trying to drag Abdul to the mat but Abdul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abdul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rouhini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rouhini is trying to stall.
Rouhini tries to stall but Abdul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Rouhini looking to stall.
Maybe Rouhini would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Rouhini wants a takedown but no success here.
Rouhini is trying to stall.
Abdul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rouhini.
Rouhini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abdul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rouhini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abdul lands a damaging elbow.
Rouhini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rouhini taking a breather.
Abdul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rouhini prevents it.
A body shot lands from Abdul.
#T3#
Rouhini wants to stall.
Abdul controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Rouhini is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rouhini to the mat. Rouhini regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdul is in close to Rouhini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rouhini controlling Abdul's posture.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Abdul from controlling successfully.
Abdul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Abdul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoosein Abdul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abdul postures up in Rouhini's guard and throws a big left but Rouhini blocks it.
Rouhini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rouhini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul controls the pace.
Gabe Rouhini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul postures up.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Abdul from controlling successfully.
Rouhini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rouhini circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoosein Abdul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdul 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Werner throws a sloppy head kick and Rouhini moves out of range easily.
Rouhini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Werner can pounce on him.
Werner slips a straight right by Rouhini.
Rouhini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rouhini misses with a double jab
and Werner counters with a right hand to the body.
Rouhini throws out a loose jab but Werner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rouhini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Werner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini moves in looking to clinch but Werner pushes him off.
And Werner counters with a quick kick to the body but Rouhini blocks it.
Rouhini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Werner throws a sloppy head kick and Rouhini moves out of range easily.
Rouhini misses with an uppercut
and Werner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rouhini misses with a lunging right hand
and Werner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Rouhini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Werner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rouhini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rouhini tries to clinch there but Werner circles away.
Werner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Werner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Werner works the jab nicely.
Rouhini tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Werner counters with a three punch combo that has Rouhini backing up. Rouhini nods at Werner to acknowledge the strikes.
Rouhini swinging wildly here.
Werner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
Werner lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rouhini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Werner misses with a wild combination.
Rouhini throws out a counter right but Werner avoids it with no problem.
Rouhini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Werner counters with a left and a right that stings Rouhini.
Gabe Rouhini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rouhini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Werner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Werner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Werner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rouhini misses with a double jab
and Werner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Werner stalks Rouhini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rouhini's face. Rouhini staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Gabe Rouhini has been cut.
Rouhini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Werner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rouhini misses with a double jab
and Werner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rouhini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Werner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rouhini.
Werner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Werner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rouhini.
Rouhini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Werner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rouhini closes the distance but Werner moves to the side
and Werner counters with a leg kick.
Rouhini tries to close the distance and clinch but Werner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rouhini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Werner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rouhini looks winded!
Werner with a jab.
Hakim Werner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rouhini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Werner.
Rouhini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Werner's waist but Werner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rouhini off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Werner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabe Rouhini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Werner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rouhini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rouhini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Werner. That one must have hurt.
Rouhini tries to clinch there but Werner circles away.
A nice combination there by Werner.
Werner moves away from the strike by Rouhini.
Werner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rouhini can do to turn this around?
Werner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rouhini throws out the jab.
Werner with a nice calf kick.
Rouhini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Werner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Werner is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Werner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Werner misses.
Werner scores with a leg kick.
Werner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rouhini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Werner lands a high kick!
Rouhini misses the jab.
Werner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rouhini misses with a combination
enabling Werner to counter with a crisp jab.
Rouhini walks into a straight right hand from Werner.
Werner looks to land a combination but Rouhini avoids it well.
Werner scores with a nice body kick.
Werner ducks under a wild hook from Rouhini.
Werner throws a head kick that misses.
Werner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakim Werner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Rouhini misses with a hook
and Werner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Werner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rouhini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rouhini tries to clinch but Werner moves away
and Werner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rouhini fails with the takedown
and Werner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rouhini misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Werner.
Rouhini misses with a combination
and Werner counters with a series of strikes. Rouhini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rouhini is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rouhini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Werner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rouhini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werner stalks Rouhini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rouhini's face. Rouhini staggers backwards, shaken.
Rouhini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rouhini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Werner scores with a nice body kick.
Werner throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Werner.
Rouhini takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hakim Werner is winning the standup battle so far.
Rouhini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rouhini misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rouhini if he has to take too many more of those.
Rouhini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Werner counters with a three punch combo that has Rouhini backing up. Rouhini nods at Werner to acknowledge the strikes.
Rouhini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rouhini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Werner has got the better of the exchanges.
Good exchange - Werner coming out on top.
Rouhini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Werner misses with a wild combination.
Werner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rouhini.
It looked like Werner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Werner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabe Rouhini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Werner stalks Rouhini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rouhini's face. Rouhini staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Werner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rouhini looks to land a combination but Werner avoids it well.
Werner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rouhini.
Werner misses with a wild combination.
Rouhini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Werner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rouhini misses with an uppercut
and Werner counters with a right hand to the body.
Rouhini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini misses with a left hand
and Werner counters with a two punch combo.
Rouhini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Werner.
Werner lands a lovely overhand right.
Rouhini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werner misses with a combination
and Werner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Werner.
Rouhini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Werner circles away quickly and effectively.
Rouhini throws an off balance right hand
and Werner counters with a two punch combo.
Rouhini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rouhini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Werner connects with a high kick.
Rouhini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Werner avoids it really well and circles away.
Rouhini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Werner. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Werner scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werner thows a body kick. Rouhini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Werner delivers a nice body kick.
Werner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rouhini's head.
Rouhini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Werner counters with a nice leg kick.
Rouhini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Werner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Werner lands a head kick. Rouhini smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Werner is looking to slow Rouhini down with leg kicks.
Rouhini throws a combination that misses
and Werner counters with a three punch combo that has Rouhini backing up. Rouhini nods at Werner to acknowledge the strikes.
Werner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rouhini shoots in looking for a takedown but Werner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rouhini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hakim Werner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Rouhini.
Rouhini tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Werner counter with a right hand.
Werner scores with a three punch combo!
Rouhini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werner manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rouhini throws an off balance right hand
and Werner counters with a left and a right that stings Rouhini.
Werner is looking to slow Rouhini down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rouhini misses with a left hand
and Werner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Rouhini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rouhini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Werner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gabe Rouhini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Rouhini is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Gabe Rouhini's cut even more.
Werner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Werner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rouhini with a poor takedown
and Werner counters with a series of strikes. Rouhini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Werner lands a leg kick that knocks Rouhini off balance momentarily.
Rouhini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Werner to counter with a crisp jab.
Werner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hakim Werner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Werner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakim Werner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Werner 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakim Werner!
A very excited looking Hakim Werner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
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Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Deffra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rouhini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from Deffra
and Rouhini counters with a stiff right hand.
Deffra tries for a takedown but Rouhini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rouhini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deffra did well to prevent Rouhini getting side control.
Rouhini looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deffra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Deffra is rocked!
Rouhini scores with a big shot! Deffra's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Deffra! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabe Rouhini!
A less than humble Gabe Rouhini misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Twa shoots in and drives through. Rouhini sprawls well.
Twa misses with a takedown attempt - Rouhini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Twa. #SUB2#
Twa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Twa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rouhini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Twa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twa working away.#T1#
Rouhini is looking for a sweep.
Twa working away.#SUB2#
Twa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rouhini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Twa is trying to get an arm triangle but Rouhini is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rouhini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Twa's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Twa! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Rouhini has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kafwe Twa!
Kafwe Twa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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