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DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1# Rozenblad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely. Rozenblad fails with the takedown and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Legs connects with a body shot. Rozenblad shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Rozenblad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imro Rozenblad.#TD2# Rozenblad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Legs wants to control but Rozenblad is keeping busy.
Rozenblad wants to pass to mount but Legs is defending the position. Rozenblad wants to control but Legs is keeping him busy. Legs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legs. Rozenblad postures up in Legs's guard and throws a big left but Legs blocks it. Rozenblad preventing the sweep. #SUB# Rozenblad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legs looking for a sweep. Not yet Legs, not yet. #T1# Legs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rozenblad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Rozenblad has a closed guard, preventing Legs from standing up. Rozenblad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rozenblad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legs is one step ahead there. Legs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rozenblad is proving hard to escape from. Legs stopping the sweep attempt from Rozenblad.#SU# Legs gets to his feet. Rozenblad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Rozenblad darts in looking for a takedown but Legs gets double underhooks and turns Rozenblad into the cage. #T2# Rozenblad shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rozenblad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legs swivels and escapes. A counter left hand to the body from Legs misses its target. Rozenblad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legs pinned against the cage. Legs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It looked like Legs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rozenblad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legs. Rozenblad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Legs digs a good body shot into Rozenblad's ribs. Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rozenblad misses with a takedown attempt - Legs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rozenblad shoots in looking for a takedown. Legs tries to sprawl out of it but Rozenblad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rozenblad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rozenblad has a takedown stuffed.#T3# Rozenblad with a lazy takedown attempt and Legs counters with a nice uppercut. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Legs circles away easily and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rozenblad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rozenblad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rozenblad somewhat. Rozenblad fails to land the takedown. We've been told by Legs's head coaches at Rollins Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Rozenblad walks into a straight right hand from Legs. Rozenblad with a lazy takedown attempt and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rozenblad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rozenblad looks winded! Legs connects with the punch. Rozenblad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs. Legs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rozenblad's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Legs with a jab. Imro Rozenblad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rozenblad darts in looking for a takedown but Legs gets double underhooks and turns Rozenblad into the cage. #T4# Rozenblad shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Rozenblad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Legs jabs at Rozenblad's body. Legs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rozenblad back to the cage. Legs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rozenblad looks for a takedown but Legs sprawls well.#TD2# Rozenblad looking to score a takedown here. Legs is defending well but Rozenblad drives through and ends up in Legs's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legs is on top in guard.
#REVR# Legs wanted to stand there but Rozenblad had control of the position. We've been informed that Rozenblad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Legs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rozenblad's guard. #SU# Legs decides to stand and escape the position. Rozenblad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legs circles away. Legs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A slow jab from Legs misses its intended target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Legs looks to land a right hand but Rozenblad moved out of range. Rozenblad slips under a jab from Legs. Legs with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rozenblad fails to land the takedown. Rozenblad dives in and grabs Legs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legs pushes down on Rozenblad's head and hops out. Legs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rozenblad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rozenblad closes the distance and clinches up with Legs, looking for a takedown. Rozenblad pushes Legs against the cage but Legs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imro Rozenblad.#TD2# Legs gets caught flat footed, as Rozenblad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Legs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU# Legs decides to stand and escape the position. Nice shot lands for Legs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozenblad defending well as Legs loads up on a big left hand. Legs works Rozenblad's body with a nice hook. Rozenblad shoots in looking for a takedown. Legs tries to sprawl out of it but Rozenblad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A little feinted left hand from Legs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown but Legs shows good takedown defense. Legs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rozenblad can do to turn this around? Legs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rozenblad misses with a takedown attempt and Legs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rozenblad is breathing heavily. Rozenblad fails with a takedown attempt. Legs is looking to counter punch. Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazy Legs is winning the standup battle so far. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Legs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Legs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheers as Legs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rozenblad doesn't seem phased though. Rozenblad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rozenblad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rozenblad moves out of range as Legs strikes. Rozenblad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Legs throws a big shot that misses. Rozenblad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Legs scores with a jab. Rozenblad acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Legs throws a body punch but Rozenblad moves out of range. A combination from Legs does no damage. Rozenblad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legs.#T2# Legs jabs at Rozenblad's body. Rozenblad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rozenblad shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Legs gets caught napping as Rozenblad dives in and scores a takedown. Legs manages to retain guard. Legs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rozenblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozenblad, not yet. Legs wants to stand but Rozenblad is controlling his posture from full guard. Rozenblad looking to control.
Legs works a leg free and moves into half guard. Legs wants to stand but Rozenblad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Rozenblad is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Legs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rozenblad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Legs wants to stand but Rozenblad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Rozenblad controlling the position for now. Rozenblad is trying to control but can't.
#SU# Legs escapes and gets back to his feet. Legs cracks Rozenblad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rozenblad takes a body punch but keeps moving. Legs throws a series of punches but Rozenblad moves out of range. Legs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Legs tests Rozenblad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rozenblad goes for a double leg but Legs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legs continues to drive forward. A counter left hand to the body from Legs misses its target. Rozenblad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Legs tests Rozenblad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rozenblad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legs is looking to counter punch.#T4# Rozenblad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legs takes a swing at Rozenblad's ribcage but misses. Legs connects with the punch. Rozenblad takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Legs throws a good cross that connects.
Rozenblad fails to land the takedown. Legs works Rozenblad's body with a nice hook. Rozenblad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rozenblad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rozenblad. As Rozenblad looks to move away, Legs throws a big counter combo but Rozenblad just gets out of the way. Legs misses with a few strikes there.
Legs punishes Rozenblad's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rozenblad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Legs digs a good hook to Rozenblad's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Legs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rozenblad back to the cage. Legs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rozenblad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legs is fending him off so far but Rozenblad persists. Nope, Legs circles away and we're back to standing. Legs throws a hook to the side of Rozenblad's head but Rozenblad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rozenblad avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rozenblad staying out of range there. Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legs as he avoids it easily. Rozenblad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely. Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imro Rozenblad. Rozenblad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legs throws a shot from downtown. Rozenblad moves away and avoids it. Rozenblad fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legs with a nice cross. Legs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rozenblad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Legs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozenblad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Rozenblad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Legs misses with an uppercut. Rozenblad has his takedown stuffed and Legs counters with a right hand to the body. Rozenblad fails with a takedown attempt. Rozenblad misses with a takedown letting Legs counter with a right hand. Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legs sprawls well. Legs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozenblad gets slowly back to his feet. Legs connects with a body shot. Legs punishes Rozenblad's body with a nice straight punch. Rozenblad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice shot by Legs.#T2# Legs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Legs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rozenblad. Rozenblad slips a jab from Legs. Rozenblad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Legs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rozenblad.
Rozenblad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rozenblad has his takedown stuffed and Legs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Donk. Legs catches Rozenblad right on the button with a cross. Legs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Legs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legs wants it to stay on the feet. Rozenblad shoots in but no luck this time. Legs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rozenblad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rozenblad fails with the takedown and Rozenblad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Jab by Legs. Legs lands with an uppercut that bounces Rozenblad off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Rozenblad is rocked! Rozenblad shoots in looking for a takedown but Legs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rozenblad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Legs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rozenblad. Rozenblad is still on wobbly legs! Can Legs finish him? Rozenblad closes the distance and clinches up with Legs, looking for a takedown. Rozenblad pushes Legs against the cage but Legs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Legs tries to bum rush Rozenblad with a series of wild strikes but Rozenblad uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Legs scores with a jab to the jaw. Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legs but Legs pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rozenblad with a lazy takedown attempt and Legs counters with a straight right hand. Legs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Legs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rozenblad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legs finds it's way round the side to connect with Rozenblad's head. Rozenblad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Legs lands a right hook to the body.
Crazy Legs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Legs throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legs sprawls well. Legs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozenblad gets slowly back to his feet. Legs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozenblad. Legs throwing a counter right hand but Rozenblad manages to avoid it. Rozenblad seems to have recovered his senses. A swing and a miss from Legs. Legs's corner calls for a 1-2. Legs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rozenblad doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Legs counter with a right hand. Imro Rozenblad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rozenblad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rozenblad shoots for a takedown but Legs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Legs misses its target. Legs throws a jab when Rozenblad was well out of range. Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rozenblad takes one on the button. Rozenblad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rozenblad somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight! Crazy Legs showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs! Crazy Legs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from The Russian Giant. Those never looked like landing. Rozenblad is looking to counter punch.#TD# Rozenblad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are working up against the cage. The Russian Giant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. The Russian Giant is trying to push Rozenblad away but Rozenblad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rozenblad tries to score a body lock takedown but The Russian Giant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# The Russian Giant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Rozenblad scores with a takedown into The Russian Giant's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozenblad with a nice head shot there. The Russian Giant doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rozenblad 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. Rozenblad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rozenblad lands a few punches from side control. Rozenblad is working The Russian Giant over with some ground and pound from side control. The Russian Giant throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. The Russian Giant is trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rozenblad working the ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rozenblad working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked! Rozenblad advances nicely into full mount. The Russian Giant is still in real trouble! Can Rozenblad finish him? Rozenblad lands a heavy shot. That's hurt The Russian Giant! Rozenblad sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless The Russian Giant and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! After winning the bout, Imro Rozenblad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 48: Knightley vs Mfer
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1# Rozenblad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luu defends well and Rozenblad ends up having to push Luu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rozenblad wants a takedown but no success here.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Imro Rozenblad has been cut. Rozenblad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rozenblad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rozenblad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Luu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Luu with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Rozenblad is breathing heavily. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Luu stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Luu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Luu manages to get underhooks.
#KD2# Luu drops Rozenblad with a big knee straight up the middle! Rozenblad is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked!#CL2# Luu moves into the clinch. Oh Rozenblad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Luu lands a big knee to the head and Rozenblad goes down! Luu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Greydorian tries to close the distance and clinch but Rozenblad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Rozenblad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greydorian sprawls well initially but Rozenblad persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rozenblad winds up and cracks Greydorian with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Greydorian is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greydorian can do anything to dispel that myth. Greydorian is in trouble now - Rozenblad has advanced to mount! Greydorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Rozenblad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Greydorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rozenblad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Greydorian is trying to stand. Rozenblad raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Greydorian is rocked! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rozenblad controlling his opponent. Greydorian is trying to stand up. Rozenblad unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Greydorian wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rozenblad celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! A relieved looking Imro Rozenblad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1# Rozenblad misses with a straight left. Silva tries to clinch but Rozenblad is having none of it. Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rozenblad.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch and Rozenblad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rozenblad throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.#CL2# Silva pushes Rozenblad up against the cage in a clinch. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Rozenblad blocks with his arms.
Rozenblad wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD# Rozenblad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Silva looks winded! Rozenblad prevents Silva from escaping the position. Rozenblad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. 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! Rozenblad landing strikes. Rozenblad lands an elbow. Rozenblad working the body and head with strikes. Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1# Silva prevents Rozenblad from improving position. Rozenblad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Rozenblad in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Silva looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rozenblad turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! Imro Rozenblad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Lothbrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Lothbrock clinches up with Rozenblad and pushes him back against the cage. Rozenblad goes for a takedown attempt but Lothbrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rozenblad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lothbrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Lothbrock pushes Rozenblad up against the cage in a clinch. Lothbrock stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Lothbrock looking to throw knees to the head but Rozenblad is blocking nicely.
Rozenblad wants to take the fight to the mat but Lothbrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rozenblad is trying to drag Lothbrock to the mat but Lothbrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A short body shot lands from Lothbrock as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lothbrock is working for takedown but Rozenblad is calmly controlling the position for now. Rozenblad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lothbrock is pressed up against the cage. Rozenblad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lothbrock down to the mat. Lothbrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lothbrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rozenblad paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Rozenblad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lothbrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lothbrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Lothbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Lothbrock pulls guard effortlessly. Rozenblad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rozenblad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrock swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lothbrock controls Rozenblad momentarily but Rozenblad frees himself. Rozenblad is looking to work some ground and pound but Lothbrock has wrist control. Rozenblad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrock is keeping the position for now. Rozenblad postures up.
Lothbrock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Rozenblad has Lothbrock pulled in close to control his posture. Rozenblad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Lothbrock is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozenblad has wrist control. Rozenblad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lothbrock looking to pass the guard. Rozenblad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozenblad tries to get out of the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rozenblad is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Lothbrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozenblad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Rozenblad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rozenblad has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrock's legs - danger averted. Rozenblad preventing the sweep. #T3# Rozenblad tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrock is retaining full guard. Rozenblad throwing strikes from guard but Lothbrock blocks nicely. Rozenblad is in close to Lothbrock's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rozenblad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lothbrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lothbrock controls Rozenblad momentarily but Rozenblad frees himself. Rozenblad wants to control from the top but Lothbrock keeps moving. Rozenblad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lothbrock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2# Lothbrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozenblad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rozenblad looking to pass the guard. Lothbrock being controlled here, momentarily. Lothbrock is trying to control the position but Rozenblad postures up. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Rozenblad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lothbrock wants to stand but Rozenblad is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rozenblad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rozenblad catches Lothbrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lothbrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lothbrock tries to counter with a clinch but Rozenblad shakes him off and moves away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Lothbrock will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Rozenblad blocks a head kick by Lothbrock.
Rozenblad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rozenblad misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Rozenblad tries to keep at a distance but Lothbrock has taken the fight into the clinch. Knees to the body from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD# Rozenblad has hold of one of Lothbrock's legs. Lothbrock is fighting the takedown attempt but Rozenblad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Lothbrock pushes Rozenblad off and gets back to his feet.
Imro Rozenblad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Lothbrock forces Rozenblad back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Lothbrock has picked Rozenblad up - he's going for a ride! Lothbrock dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1# Lothbrock wants to take a breather but Rozenblad is having none of it. Ragnar Lothbrock has got the better of the ground game so far. Rozenblad holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Lothbrock throwing shots but Rozenblad is blocking nicely. Lothbrock prevents Rozenblad from improving his position. Rozenblad is refusing to be controlled, as Lothbrock sits in half guard. Lothbrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rozenblad defending well though. Rozenblad wants to improve his position but Lothbrock is controlling well.
Rozenblad gets full guard. Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving. Lothbrock preventing the sweep. Rozenblad trying to control the position here. Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lothbrock stopping the sweep attempt from Rozenblad. Lothbrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rozenblad is keeping the position for now. Lothbrock is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozenblad has wrist control. Lothbrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rozenblad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lothbrock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rozenblad is trying to control Lothbrock's posture but Lothbrock avoids it. Rozenblad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lothbrock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rozenblad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lothbrock off and has taken his back! Rozenblad throwing sloppy strikes. Lothbrock is trying to break free.
Lothbrock is trying to get back to his feet but Rozenblad has full control of the position and if anything, Lothbrock has just worked his way into a worse spot. Rozenblad is trying to control but Lothbrock is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T3# Lothbrock regains half guard. Rozenblad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lothbrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rozenblad looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Lothbrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rozenblad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rozenblad is stalling here. Lothbrock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rozenblad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lothbrock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Rozenblad holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Rozenblad tries to improve position but can't. Rozenblad is working hard here to advance position. Lothbrock throwing shots but missing, from side control. Lothbrock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4# Rozenblad is not content to let Lothbrock control the position. Lothbrock throws a strike aimed at the side of Rozenblad's head but Rozenblad avoids it well. Rozenblad is trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Rozenblad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lothbrock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Rozenblad manages to get back to half guard. Rozenblad is pressing down on Lothbrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving. Lothbrock throws a big elbow that misses. Rozenblad keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrock 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Lothbrock wants to clinch. Rozenblad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Lothbrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lothbrock tries to clinch up. Rozenblad throwing a counter right hand but Lothbrock manages to avoid it. Lothbrock tries to clinch but Rozenblad moves away and Rozenblad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Lothbrock rushes Rozenblad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rozenblad is trying to drag Lothbrock to the mat but Lothbrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lothbrock stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Rozenblad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rozenblad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lothbrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Lothbrock. Lothbrock lands a nice knee to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lothbrock lands with a light punch inside. Lothbrock wants to stall.
#TD2# Lothbrock has hold of one of Rozenblad's legs. Rozenblad is fighting the takedown attempt but Lothbrock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Rozenblad keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully. Lothbrock stays in close to Rozenblad's body and controls the position. Rozenblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozenblad, not yet. Lothbrock throwing strikes from guard but Rozenblad blocks nicely. Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving. Rozenblad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Rozenblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozenblad, not yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lothbrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rozenblad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lothbrock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Lothbrock 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. Rozenblad works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rozenblad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lothbrock wants to control but Rozenblad is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rozenblad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lothbrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozenblad. Lothbrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rozenblad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rozenblad's back!#T3# Rozenblad turns into Lothbrock and is now in his guard.
Rozenblad trying to control but Lothbrock is working from the bottom. Rozenblad is looking to work some ground and pound but Lothbrock has wrist control. Ragnar Lothbrock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rozenblad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrock is keeping the position for now. Rozenblad looking to sit in guard and control but Lothbrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Lothbrock preventing the sweep. Rozenblad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lothbrock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Rozenblad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Lothbrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozenblad. #T4# Lothbrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rozenblad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lothbrock trying to control here.
Rozenblad wants to pass the guard but Lothbrock is defending well. Imro Rozenblad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rozenblad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Lothbrock is working to get back to half guard.
Rozenblad lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Imro Rozenblad. I think Lothbrock 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrock! |
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Event:
DC 15: It's Christmas!!!
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1##KD2# Cholo drops Rozenblad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rozenblad looks back up at him and smiles so Cholo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Imro Rozenblad has been cut. Cholo misses with a looping right. A little feinted left hand from Rozenblad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rozenblad ducks under a wild hook from Cholo. Cholo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rozenblad! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). BIg Cholo! |
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Event:
DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Verdins moves out of range of the strikes. Rozenblad scores with a decent looking hook. Rozenblad throws a looping overhand right but Verdins ducks down to avoid it. Rozenblad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nice sprawl there from Rozenblad as Verdins shoots in. Rozenblad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Verdins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rozenblad sprawls well. Rozenblad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verdins gets slowly back to his feet. Imro Rozenblad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rozenblad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verdins on the side of the head. A big left from Rozenblad misses. Verdins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rozenblad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Verdins tries to move into range but Rozenblad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Rozenblad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Verdins wanted to stand there but Rozenblad had control of the position. #T1# Rozenblad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rozenblad continues to stall. Verdins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozenblad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rozenblad controlling the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rozenblad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut. Rozenblad throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Verdins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Verdins stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Rozenblad is trying to drag Verdins to the mat but Verdins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Verdins manages to break the clinch.
Verdins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rozenblad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verdins. Imro Rozenblad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins. Rozenblad scores with a jab to the head.
Verdins needs to keep his hands up - Rozenblad had a free shot at his head there.#T3# Rozenblad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verdins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Verdins walks into a jab. Verdins gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Verdins tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Rozenblad is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Verdins buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Verdins!! Verdins is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Rozenblad throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! After winning the bout, Imro Rozenblad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 5: Doncic vs Silva
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1# Rozenblad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aurelius is fending him off so far but Rozenblad persists. Nope, Aurelius circles away and we're back to standing. Aurelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rozenblad misses with a takedown and Aurelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Aurelius throws a good cross that connects.
Rozenblad has his takedown stuffed and Aurelius counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rozenblad has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Aurelius clinches up with Rozenblad and pushes him back against the cage. A short left from Aurelius. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rozenblad prevents a body shot from Aurelius. Aurelius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Aurelius. Aurelius lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aurelius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Aurelius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rozenblad is breathing heavily. Rozenblad wants to take the fight to the mat but Aurelius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A hook to the body from Aurelius.
#T1# A right hand to the body from Aurelius.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aurelius. Still in the clinch, Aurelius scores with a nice short uppercut. Aurelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rozenblad backwards. #ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked! Aurelius lands a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Aurelius. Aurelius controlling the action here for a moment.
Aurelius lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Aurelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rozenblad. Aurelius connects with a body shot. Aurelius gets in close and tags Rozenblad with a short punch that almost sends Rozenblad to the mat! Oh Rozenblad is in big trouble! He turns his back on Aurelius, trying to create some distance but Aurelius rushes him, striking wildly and Rozenblad goes down! The referee tackles Aurelius into the cage to end the fight! Aurelius is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucius Aurelius! |
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Event:
DC 3: The Giants Have Come
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1# The Russian Giant stalks Rozenblad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rozenblad's face. Rozenblad staggers backwards, shaken.#TD# Rozenblad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Rozenblad working the head and body with strikes. Rozenblad wants to pass to mount but The Russian Giant is defending the position. Rozenblad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. Rozenblad lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked The Russian Giant! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rozenblad jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! Post fight, Imro Rozenblad stared into the camera and said 'I was first ever LAFC Super Heavyweight champion and this made me very proud but then I make mistake and lose so to be champion again means so much to me, thank you to the fans and LAFC for giving me a chance to reclaim my title, it is my time again!'. |
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Event:
LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Rozenblad misses with the combination.
Rozenblad misses with a looping left. Rozenblad misses with a few strikes there.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozenblad sees it coming and avoids it easily. Christ looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Christ takes one to the side of the head.
Rozenblad throws a lazy uppercut
and Rozenblad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rozenblad misses with a right hand and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rozenblad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Rozenblad should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked! Rozenblad throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rozenblad has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joel Christ! |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Deane feints and as Rozenblad raises his hands in defense, Deane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rozenblad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozenblad tries to get out of the position. Deane distracts Rozenblad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rozenblad has momentary wrist control but Deane slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked! Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Oh Rozenblad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Deane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Deane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rozenblad covers up, he's hurt! Deane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Deane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Deane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane! Calvin Deane is the new super heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Calvin Deane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1# Chhay staying out of range there. Chhay misses with a looping left.#TD# Rozenblad gets the takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chhay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rozenblad connects with a decent elbow. Rozenblad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rozenblad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Rozenblad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Rozenblad scores with a couple of short elbows. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chhay stops Rozenblad from passing to mount. Rozenblad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rozenblad laying and praying for a moment but Chhay takes advantage and regains half guard. Rozenblad working Chhay over with strikes. #ROC#Chhay is rocked! Rozenblad tries to pass to full mount but Chhay defends it. Rozenblad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chhay reverses the position - he's now on top in Rozenblad's guard. #T1# Rozenblad tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rozenblad pulls Chhay in to control the position. Chhay preventing the sweep. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rozenblad holds on and takes a little breather. Rozenblad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozenblad tries to get out of the position. Rozenblad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rozenblad wants to sweep but no luck. Rozenblad is pulling down on Chhay's head to control his posture. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Chhay preventing the sweep. Rozenblad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Chhay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rozenblad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Chhay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chhay wants to stand up but Rozenblad is controlling him. Chhay is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rozenblad dives into side control.
Chhay regains half guard, as Rozenblad was trying to land strikes. Rozenblad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3# Rozenblad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chhay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rozenblad postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Chhay is out cold - huge knockout for Rozenblad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! A relieved looking Imro Rozenblad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
LAFC 44
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1# Rozenblad with a poor takedown and Puff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2# Puff lands a big uppercut and Rozenblad crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rozenblad looks OK. Puff waves Rozenblad back to his feet!#ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Imro Rozenblad has been cut. Rozenblad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Puff counters with a right hand from hell and Rozenblad is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Powder Puff! Powder Puff is the new super heavyweight champion! In his post fight interview, Powder Puff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
LAFC A New Division
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1# Bobandy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rozenblad as he jumps to the side. Bobandy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Rozenblad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobandy's half guard. Bobandy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bobandy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rozenblad preventing the sweep. #SUB# Bobandy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rozenblad is aware though and is defending well. Bobandy 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. Bobandy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Bobandy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rozenblad swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rozenblad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozenblad is adopting a defensive guard. Bobandy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# Bobandy throwing strikes but missing. Bobandy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bobandy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rozenblad can do anything to dispel that myth. Bobandy passes Rozenblad's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bobandy content to control rather than advance. Rozenblad 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rozenblad wants to control but Bobandy is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rozenblad is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bobandy is pressing down on Rozenblad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rozenblad is holding on for now. Rozenblad trying to hold on to Bobandy's head to control him but Bobandy postures up.
Bobandy is figuring out what he wants to do next. Rozenblad is trying to get back to full guard. Bobandy not doing much here.
Rozenblad is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Rozenblad is looking to control Bobandy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rozenblad avoid being mounted? Bobandy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3# Rozenblad wants to improve his position but Bobandy is controlling well.
Bobandy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A punch lands to the side of Bobandy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bobandy misses with a takedown and Rozenblad counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Randy Bobandy has been cut. Rozenblad lands with a straight right. Bobandy didn't see that one coming. Bobandy takes one to the side of the head.
Rozenblad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Randy Bobandy's cut is getting worse. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A jab from Rozenblad does it's job there. Bobandy backs away from a small jab... but Rozenblad lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bobandy crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rozenblad with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Imro Rozenblad! Imro Rozenblad is the new super heavyweight champion! Imro Rozenblad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Randy Bobandy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Frig off. I'm gonna get a cheese burger then get drunk with Mr Lahey. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1# Pual looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rozenblad is fending him off so far but Pual persists. Nope, Rozenblad circles away and we're back to standing. Rozenblad connects with a looping right hand.
Rozenblad lands a two punch combo.
Pual thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circling - Rozenblad throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rozenblad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pual in his tracks. #CL2# Pual closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rozenblad as Pual tries to tie him up. Rozenblad tries to break free but Pual pushes him back against the cage. Pual prevents Rozenblad from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Pual escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rozenblad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Rozenblad and Pual goes tumbling to the canvas! Rozenblad follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Pual is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rozenblad sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Pual! Oh, Pual is in big trouble! Rozenblad lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! After winning the bout, Imro Rozenblad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1# Rozenblad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Cholo counters with a nice body shot. #TD# Rozenblad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cholo to the mat! Cholo manages to get full guard. Cholo keeping full guard, as Rozenblad tries to pass. Rozenblad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Cholo controls Rozenblad momentarily but Rozenblad frees himself. Rozenblad is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rozenblad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cholo's guard. Cholo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rozenblad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rozenblad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cholo defending well though. Rozenblad wants to pass the guard but Cholo is defending well. #T1# Cholo is looking to improve his position.
Cholo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rozenblad uses his free foot to push down on Cholo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cholo. Rozenblad with shots to the head and body - Cholo looks very uncomfortable down there. Rozenblad landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Cholo is rocked! Rozenblad loads up with a big shot that hurts Cholo! He's pulled Rozenblad in close but Rozenblad has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cholo survive? More strikes from Rozenblad and Cholo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! A victorious Imro Rozenblad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Rozenblad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dickrilla looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rozenblad throws an elbow but Dickrilla slips to the side and avoids it well. Dickrilla prevents Rozenblad from moving into mount. Rozenblad lands some shots froms side control. Rozenblad lands a strong strike to the head of Dickrilla. That's dazed him! Rozenblad looking to finish here. Dickrilla is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rozenblad lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! A very excited looking Imro Rozenblad 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1# Zono swinging wildly here.
Zono looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD# Rozenblad looking for a takedown here - he's got it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozenblad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Zono wants to stand up but Rozenblad is controlling him. Rozenblad 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. Rozenblad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozenblad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zono wants to stand up but Rozenblad is controlling him. Zono has momentary wrist control but Rozenblad slips an elbow through the middle. Rozenblad is looking to work some ground and pound but Zono has wrist control.#T1# Rozenblad cracks Zono with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rozenblad with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rozenblad chips away with some ground and pound. Zono is looking to stand up but Rozenblad isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2# Zono uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zono lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Zono both land. Nice combination. #TD# Rozenblad gets a double leg takedown into Zono's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rozenblad scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Zono looks winded! Zono preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rozenblad tries to free his leg and advance position but Zono is retaining full guard. Rozenblad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rozenblad trying to control the position from guard on top but Zono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Rozenblad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rozenblad throwing strikes but missing. Rozenblad working some strikes from top position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rozenblad trying to control the position from guard on top but Zono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rozenblad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zono swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rozenblad slips nicely into half guard. Rozenblad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zono's head. #T3# Rozenblad throwing shots but Zono is blocking nicely. Rozenblad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rozenblad stalling away here and it's allowed Zono to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Rozenblad is looking to work some ground and pound but Zono has wrist control. Rozenblad passes Zono's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rozenblad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rozenblad slips a nice elbow through Zono's hands, connecting with Zono's forehead. Rozenblad scoring with strikes to the body and head. Zono tries to kick Rozenblad off but Rozenblad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Zono avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozenblad. Rozenblad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4# Zono wants to stand back up but Rozenblad manages to pass into side control.
Zono takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zono takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Zono takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Zono taking a bit of punishment here - Rozenblad scoring with strikes. Rozenblad lands some shots froms side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Rozenblad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zono down.
Rozenblad wants to control but Zono is keeping him busy. Rozenblad in side control lands a decent elbow. Rozenblad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imro Rozenblad dominated that round. That's time! Rozenblad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Rozenblad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Rozenblad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rozenblad trying to control but Zono is working from the bottom. Imro Rozenblad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rozenblad stands up over Zono, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Rozenblad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zono preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2# Zono manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD# Rozenblad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rozenblad misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Rozenblad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rozenblad misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Rozenblad is looking to take a break and control but Zono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Zono is breathing heavily.#T1# Zono is trying to buck Rozenblad off. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zono can do anything to dispel that myth. Rozenblad trying to control the action but Zono is working from the bottom. Zono is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Zono regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rozenblad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rozenblad wants to control but Zono is keeping him busy. Zono regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rozenblad. Rozenblad advances to half guard. Rozenblad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rozenblad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Zono looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zono keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Rozenblad throwing shots but Zono is blocking nicely. Rozenblad thows a huge punch but Zono dodges it nicely.
Rozenblad wants to free his trapped foot but Zono is holding on for dear life with his legs. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rozenblad lands strikes from half guard. Rozenblad throws a strike but Zono avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Rozenblad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rozenblad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rozenblad forces his way into half guard. Rozenblad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozenblad lands a nice short elbow. Rozenblad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rozenblad is looking to advance position but Zono won't allow it. Rozenblad passes to side control. Rozenblad grinds an elbow into Zono's temple. Rozenblad lands a few punches from side control. Rozenblad taking a breather here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zono taking a bit of punishment here - Rozenblad scoring with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imro Rozenblad dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Rozenblad gets the takedown into side control. Rozenblad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Rozenblad wants to take a breather but Zono manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rozenblad. Rozenblad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Zono is rocked! Rozenblad trying to control but Zono is working from the bottom. Rozenblad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zono is still in real trouble! Can Rozenblad finish him? Rozenblad stands up over Zono, holding on to his feet. Rozenblad throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Zono is out cold! Rozenblad lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! A relieved looking Imro Rozenblad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1##KD2# Rozenblad lands a big uppercut and Vibroni crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vibroni looks OK. Rozenblad waves Vibroni back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Hector Vibroni has been cut. Rozenblad darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Vibroni 's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rozenblad before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imro Rozenblad! During a confident post fight interview, Imro Rozenblad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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