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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jorge Rojas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris wants to clinch#TD#
and Rojas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rojas (2) vs (0) Harris
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rojas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rojas (2) vs (4) Harris
Rojas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Harris gets to mount! Rojas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rojas (2) vs (6) Harris
Rojas tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.#SUB2#
Harris looking for a guillotine from mount but Rojas is having none of it.
Harris controlling from mount.
Rojas is trying desperately to improve position.
Rojas is breathing heavily.#T2#
Harris wants to control the pace but Rojas is squirming around nicely.
Rojas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rojas is working hard here to advance position.
Harris wants to control the pace but Rojas is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Harris looking to isolate an arm here. Rojas doesn't see it coming and as Harris extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Harris!
A very excited looking Cody Harris rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bing Bong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorge Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bong closes the distance and pushes Rojas back into the cage.
Rojas's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rojas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rojas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rojas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bong is trying to pull guard but Rojas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rojas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rojas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Rojas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.#T1#
Bong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rojas smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bong has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rojas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bong (0) vs (4) Rojas
Bong trying to control the action but Rojas just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Rojas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bong is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bong tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Rojas sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bong taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Weiss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Rojas gets a takedown into half guard.
Rojas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rojas is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss is doing well to control the position and prevent Rojas from advancing to side control.
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rojas is looking to pass Weiss's guard but actually Weiss recovers to full guard.
Weiss pulls Rojas in close to his closed guard and prevents Rojas from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weiss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rojas looking to pass the guard.
Weiss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas shoots and misses #TD#
and Weiss counters with a single leg into guard. Rojas didn't expect that.
Weiss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rojas's guard.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rojas wants to sweep here but Weiss controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Weiss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Rojas has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moshe Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rojas.
Rojas looks winded!
Rojas tries to get to full guard but Weiss has control of the leg. #SU#
Weiss escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rojas's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rojas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rojas misses with a takedown #TD#
and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Rojas fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Weiss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weiss attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
Rojas dives in for a single leg takedown but Weiss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rojas misses with a takedown #TD#
and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rojas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Weiss decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jorge Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rojas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Weiss dominated that round.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rojas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weiss swivels and escapes.
Weiss feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Rojas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weiss's half guard.
Weiss gets full guard.
Weiss has control of Rojas's left arm, preventing Rojas from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss continues to stall.#T1#
Rojas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiss is keeping the position for now.
Rojas being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rojas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weiss circles away.
Rojas is breathing heavily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rojas with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Weiss counters with a single leg into guard. Rojas didn't expect that.
Moshe Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rojas.#SU#
Weiss stands up and waves to Rojas to follow him.
Rojas shoots for a double leg takedown but Weiss sprawls well. He's pushed Rojas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rojas has a takedown stuffed.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Rojas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weiss but Weiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rojas shoots for a takedown but Weiss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rojas with a poor takedown #TD#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rojas is looking for a sweep. Weiss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Weiss postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rojas to stand up.
Rojas with a poor takedown #TD#
and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Rojas fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rojas! #SU#
Weiss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Weiss 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#
Rojas tries for a takedown but Weiss circles away easily#TD#
and Weiss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.#SU#
Rojas is working an open guard so Weiss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rojas with a poor takedown #TD#
and Weiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Weiss. No joy for Rojas on that attempt.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moshe Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rojas.
Rojas shoots for a double leg takedown but Weiss sprawls well. He's pushed Rojas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Weiss stuffs the takedown.
Rojas shoots and misses #TD#
and Weiss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.#SU#
Weiss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rojas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weiss defends well and Rojas ends up having to push Weiss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rojas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2##SU#
Weiss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rojas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weiss avoids it really well and circles away.
Rojas shoots and misses #TD#
so Weiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Rojas is working an open guard so Weiss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moshe Weiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Rojas fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##SU#
Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rojas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weiss feinted with a counter takedown.
Rojas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weiss defends it nicely.
Rojas shoots in but Weiss avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rojas fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Weiss. No joy for Rojas on that attempt.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rojas shoots for a takedown but Weiss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jorge Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rojas!
And that's the end of the fight!
Moshe Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weiss 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Weiss!
Moshe Weiss 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Rojas dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Rojas's head and hops out.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rojas is defended easily by Lopez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Rojas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lopez sprawls well initially but Rojas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rojas trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rojas passes to side control.
Rojas works to advance to full mount. Lopez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rojas moves to the back position. #T2##SUB#
Lopez is trying to roll into a better position but Rojas has get a rear naked choke and Lopez is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Songwong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Songwong connects with an inside leg kick.
Songwong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That kick from Songwong tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas shoots in and drives through. Songwong sprawls well.
Rojas fails with a takedown attempt.
Songwong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Songwong misses with a takedown attempt - Rojas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Songwong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Songwong as he jumps to the side.
Yu Sei Songwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rojas.
Songwong lands a leg kick that knocks Rojas off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Songwong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rojas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rojas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rojas blocking some punches.
Songwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Songwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Songwong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Songwong throws an elbow that misses.
Songwong throws an elbow but it misses.
Songwong wants a takedown.
Songwong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojas is defending well for now.
Rojas blocking some punches.
#T3##TD#
Songwong pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Songwong has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rojas doesn't defend quickly enough and Songwong has managed to lock this one up! Can Rojas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Songwong on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yu Sei Songwong!
Yu Sei Songwong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Del Monte connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
Del Monte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Del Monte avoided it.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rojas.
Del Monte is trying to buck Rojas off.
Rojas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Del Monte!
Del Monte can't escape the position.
Del Monte prevents Rojas from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Monte is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Rojas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Del Monte can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Rojas forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Del Monte defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rojas's arms.
Rojas has the hooks in. Del Monte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rojas working for a choke but Del Monte is defending well.
Rojas controlling well, preventing Del Monte from escaping the position.
#T2#
Del Monte wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rojas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rojas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rojas looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Rojas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Del Monte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rojas doesn't have the hooks in and Del Monte manages to turn into his guard.
Rojas has a closed guard, preventing Del Monte from standing up. #SUB#
Rojas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Del Monte frees his head nicely. Oh but Rojas has switched to an armbar! Del Monte is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jorge Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Jorge Rojas has been cut.
Jayden Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Rojas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rojas is looking for a takedown.
Jordan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rojas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jordan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1##SUB2#
Rojas is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jordan with him. Jordan is trying to defend but Rojas has an arm under the chin now! Jordan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Crough lands with a nice combination. Rojas backs away looking to recover.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crough.#CUT#It looks like Jorge Rojas has been cut.
Crough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Rojas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crough misses with a low kick.
Crough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crough looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Crough backing away here, and Rojas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crough throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Crough.
Crough misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Rojas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Rojas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crough is keeping the position for now.
Rojas passes Crough's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crough is looking to escape.
Rojas wants to pass to mount but Crough is defending the position.
Rojas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crough is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rojas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rojas moves to take his opponent's back. #T2##SUB2#
Rojas has his arm under Crough's chin here. Game over son! Rojas squeezes tightly and Crough is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Farrell backing away here, and Rojas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
O Farrell misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Rojas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
O Farrell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rojas has picked O Farrell up and slammed him! O Farrell can't keep hold of the triangle and Rojas manages to pass to side control!
O Farrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rojas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Farrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Farrell's back!
You can see the frustration on O Farrell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Rojas has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. O Farrell is defending well but eventually Rojas manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! O Farrell has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Rojas! |
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