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Event:
UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roth.
Roth throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Roth.
Roth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD2#
McCarthy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Roth forces his way into half guard.
Roth prevents McCarthy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura here.
Roth controlling the pace. #SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roth trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Roth is controlling the pace.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Roth stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCarthy wants to control but Roth postures up.
Roth slows the pace down. #T3#
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Roth stalls from top position.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy seems a little lost for a moment, as Roth dominates the positioning.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roth tries to advance position but instead McCarthy slips a leg back in to half guard.
McCarthy gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roth passes into half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Roth controlling the action here.
Roth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Roth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Philip Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Roth.
Roth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Roth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roth shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCarthy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCarthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy tried to counter with a leg kick but Roth avoided it.
Roth throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Roth's ribs.
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roth fails with the takedown.#T1#
Roth connects with a jab.
Roth missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Roth checks a leg kick.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
Roth looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Roth.
McCarthy is looking to chop away at Roth's legs.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Roth.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy is looking to chop away at Roth's legs.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roth.#CUT2#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.#T2#
Roth throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
McCarthy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
McCarthy connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCarthy.
Roth thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Roth moves out of range of the body kick.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
Roth jabs at McCarthy's body.
McCarthy is looking to slow Roth down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Roth coming out on top.
McCarthy thows a leg kick but Roth checks it #TD2#
and Roth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCarthy's guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McCarthy is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McCarthy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McCarthy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown. Camacho tries to sprawl out of it but Roth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camacho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho tries to clinch up
and Roth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Roth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roth swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camacho counters with an outside leg kick.
Camacho wants to slow Roth down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Philip Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Roth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely. #T1#
Camacho lands a head kick!
A big left from Roth misses.
Camacho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Roth drops his shoulder and cracks Camacho with a huge uppercut! Camacho goes down! Can Roth finish him?
#ROC#Camacho is rocked!
Roth is stalling in the full guard.
Camacho is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
Roth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Camacho!
Roth mounts Camacho! Really nice guard pass there!
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Roth wants to take Camacho's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Camacho seems to have recovered his senses.
Camacho tries to reverse the position but Roth maintains control.#SUB#
Roth quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Roth but it's paid off an Camacho is forced to tap! Nice work by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
UCF 67: Nice v Traynor
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth blocks a jab.
Roth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roth scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Philip Roth has been cut.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Roth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands a head shot.#KD2#
Roth ducks straight into an uppercut from Christ and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Roth manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#Roth is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Roth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Christ has passed into half guard!
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU2#
Christ gets to his feet. Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A combination from Christ does no damage.
Roth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Christ connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roth momentarily.
Christ misses with a body punch
and Roth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Christ tenderised Roth's leg. Roth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christ throws a combination that misses
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roth backs up against the cage.
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!
Christ cracks a nice hook into Roth's ribs.#KD2#
Christ bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Roth! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#T3#
Christ tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard.
Roth controls Christ momentarily but Christ frees himself.
Roth being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christ passes into half guard.
Christ stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Christ is going to stand back up.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Christ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christ wants to stand up but Roth has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Roth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Christ lands a brutal head kick. Roth looks out on his feet and Christ throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jesus Christ! |
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Event:
UCF 59: Qwerty v Soprano
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Slamister counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roth is looking to control Slamister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted?
Slamister works his way into full mount!
Slamister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Roth tries to lock up and control but Slamister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Slamister working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.
Slamister thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Slamister thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1#
Slamister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roth is squirming around, avoiding Slamister's attempts to control the action.
Roth is looking to improve his position but Slamister isn't that keen on the idea.
Slamister throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Slamister working for a guillotine from mount but Roth is in no mood to give up.
Slamister wants to control the pace but Roth is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Slamister has hold of Roth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Slamister tries to control but Roth wriggling away. #T2#
Roth blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slamister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slamister with the ground and pound from mount.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Slamister jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roth manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Roth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Slamister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Slamister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slamister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Slamister postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slamister, into his guard. #REVB#
Slamister is looking to sweep but instead, Roth has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Roth has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Slamister defend it? Roth steps over the head and cranks it - Slamister is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Roth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Kong throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Roth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kong misses with a hook
letting Roth counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like King Kong has been cut.#T1#
Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kong tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Roth saw it coming and moves away.
Roth feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Kong throws a leg kick
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Roth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#KD#
Kong sends Roth crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kong is motioning to the referee to let Roth up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Philip Roth has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throws a low kick, looking for Roth's leg but Roth calmly moves out of range.
Kong throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely. #T3#
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Roth counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kong! Roth lets Kong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#KD#
Kong cracks Roth with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Roth to stand back up!
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!
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Roth counters with a nice right hand that sends Kong toppling to the canvas! Kong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roth finish him?!
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Roth feints the counter takedown.
Roth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Roth slips under a jab.
Kong cracks Roth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Kong lands a big right hand that sends Roth crashing to the mat! Kong stays standing though and waves Roth back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Kong lands a big uppercut and Roth crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Roth looks OK. Kong waves Roth back to his feet!#ROC#Roth is rocked!
Roth moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
It seemed like Roth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kong throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Roth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Roth is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably.
Kong is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well.
Roth trying to control from half guard but Kong is working away. #T1#
Kong won't allow Roth to pass to mount.
Roth stalling.
Kong keeping hold of Roth's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roth is looking to advance position but Kong won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Good work by Roth as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong jabs Roth right on the nose. Roth blinks but takes it well.
Roth avoids the head kick by Kong.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a stiff right hand.
Roth blocks a jab.
And Roth tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
Kong jabs Roth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roth! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
Kong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kong has knocked Roth down with a huge combo! Kong steps away and waves a wobbly Roth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Roth is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Roth out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Kong! |
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Event:
UCF 40: Casbon v Yksi
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Gielgud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gielgud cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gielgud throws a series of punches but Roth avoids them all with ease.
Teofil Gielgud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gielgud throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a stiff right hand.
Gielgud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
A slow jab from Gielgud misses its intended target.
Roth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gielgud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gielgud misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Roth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gielgud lands a two punch combo.
Gielgud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gielgud lands with a straight right. Roth didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Gielgud misses with a straight right.
Gielgud throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
Roth looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Gielgud has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
#BC#
Gielgud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gielgud.
Good exchange - Gielgud coming out on top.
Gielgud lands with an uppercut that bounces Roth off the cage and back into range.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gielgud.
Roth moves away from the strike by Gielgud.
Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Gielgud.#T2#
Gielgud throws a lazy uppercut
and Roth counters with a nice body shot.
Gielgud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gielgud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Gielgud misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gielgud misses the target.
Roth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gielgud defends it well.
Gielgud looks to throw the jab but Roth is out of range.
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!
Roth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Gielgud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roth.
Roth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Gielgud does it's job there.
Gielgud cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Jab, jab by Gielgud - just one landing.
Gielgud misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Gielgud.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gielgud misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Gielgud misses with a looping left.#CL#
Gielgud moves into the clinch successfully.
Roth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gielgud walks away with a smile on his face. Roth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Gielgud. Beautiful body shot.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gielgud.
Gielgud misses with a hook
and Roth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A big right from Gielgud misses.
Gielgud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roth slips under a jab from Gielgud.
Teofil Gielgud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gielgud misses with a looping right.
Roth throws out a counter right but Gielgud avoids it with no problem.
Gielgud misses with a looping left.
Roth with the counter takedown but Gielgud avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roth defending well as Gielgud loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Roth misses.
Roth moves away from the strike by Gielgud.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gielgud connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teofil Gielgud dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gielgud throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gielgud. Those never looked like landing.
Gielgud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gielgud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Gielgud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth throws out a counter right but Gielgud avoids it with no problem.
Gielgud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gielgud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gielgud.
Gielgud misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gielgud misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Roth with the counter takedown but Gielgud avoids it easily.#T1#
Gielgud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gielgud misses with the combination.
Gielgud throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Roth counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gielgud! Roth lets Gielgud back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Gielgud is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Teofil Gielgud has been cut.
Gielgud misses with a hook
and Roth counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Gielgud falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
UCF 31: Puro v Casbon
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Roth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from LaFleur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and LaFleur counters with a crisp one two that drops Roth! LaFleur thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roth to his feet! Roth is in big trouble!
Roth misses with an uppercut. LaFleur saw that one coming.
Roth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by LaFleur's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from LaFleur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roth throws a body punch but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roth with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Phillipe LaFleur has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFleur misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Roth counters with a single leg into guard. LaFleur didn't expect that. #T1#
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but LaFleur is retaining full guard.
LaFleur 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.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
LaFleur keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaFleur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaFleur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Philip Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Roth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for LaFleur!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Roth has control of an arm but LaFleur manages to advance to Roth's back!
Roth wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roth wants to escape the position.
Roth breaks LaFleur's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Roth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth is pushing down on LaFleur's leg trying to pass to half guard. LaFleur is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.
LaFleur is concentrating on defense, preventing Roth from advancing position.
LaFleur is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Roth seems to be looking for submissions.
Roth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Roth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Phillipe LaFleur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown but LaFleur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaFleur misses with an uppercut.
Roth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Philip Roth has been cut.#KD#
LaFleur drops Roth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roth looks back up at him and smiles so LaFleur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Roth is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFleur weaves into range and cracks Roth right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Roth goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! LaFleur is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Phillipe LaFleur! |
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Event:
UCF 23: Adunga Jr v Roth
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Roth.
A jab from Adunga Jr does it's job there.
Adunga Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roth's head backwards.
Roth avoids a kick to the body.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight right.
Roth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adunga Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Roth with that takedown attempt.
Adunga Jr tries to land a front kick but Roth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adunga Jr throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Adunga Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adunga Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roth will feel that in the morning.
Adunga Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adunga Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##KD#
Adunga Jr lands a big right hand that sends Roth crashing to the mat! Adunga Jr stays standing though and waves Roth back to his feet!#ROC#Roth is rocked!#TD2#
Adunga Jr gets caught napping as Roth dives in and scores a takedown. Adunga Jr manages to retain guard.
Adunga Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Roth wants to control from the top but Adunga Jr keeps moving.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adunga Jr is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Adunga Jr pushes Roth off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adunga Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
Roth avoids the head kick by Adunga Jr.
It seemed like Roth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adunga Jr misses with a looping left.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roth moves out of range of the body kick from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Roth misses.
Adunga Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Roth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Roth prevents Adunga Jr from escaping the position.
Roth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adunga Jr wants to get back to his feet but Roth drags him back down.
Adunga Jr prevents Roth from improving position.
Adunga Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Adunga Jr prevents Roth from taking his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Adunga Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adunga Jr is looking to escape.
Roth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Roth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adunga Jr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Adunga Jr dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Adunga Jr is looking to counter punch.
Roth misses with an uppercut. Adunga Jr saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Adunga Jr misses the target.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adunga Jr misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth misses with a hook. Adunga Jr ducked under it nicely.
Roth throws a jab but it's blocked by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr looks to throw the jab but Roth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Roth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a low kick, looking for Roth's leg but Roth calmly moves out of range.
As Adunga Jr backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Adunga Jr manages to avoid it all.
Adunga Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Roth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adunga Jr.
Roth takes a swing at Adunga Jr's ribcage but misses.
Adunga Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Adunga Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Adunga Jr.
Nice body punch from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth misses with a hook
and Adunga Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Adunga Jr lands with a right hand.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Adunga Jr throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adunga Jr connects with a right hand. Roth shakes it off.
Adunga Jr drops Roth with a huge uppercut! Roth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Adunga Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwadwo Adunga Jr! |
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Event:
UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Almeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Almeda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Almeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth shoots in for a double leg but Almeda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
Almeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Almeda misses with a body shot.
Roth slips a jab from Almeda.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roth lands a two punch combo.
Roth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeda defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Almeda counters with a left to the body.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Almeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Roth blocks a head kick by Almeda.
Almeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
Roth has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from Almeda lands but Roth takes it in his stride.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almeda.
A little feinted left hand from Roth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Roth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Almeda sprawls well initially but Roth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Almeda defends it.
Almeda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Almeda is staying active underneath Roth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almeda is controlling Roth's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Almeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Almeda.
Almeda tries to strike from the bottom.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Almeda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeda looking to control.
Almeda is striking but Roth is not phased and passes to half guard.
Almeda wants to control the action here but instead Roth manages to pass to full mount!
Almeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Roth controlling from the full mount.
Almeda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Almeda wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Roth has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Almeda taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth!
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear and Furnace Performance.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch but Chi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chi.
Chi lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Chi misses.
Chi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chi scores with a shot to the body.
Chi lands with a cross.
Roth moves away from the strike by Chi.
As Chi looks to move away, Roth throws a big counter combo but Chi just gets out of the way.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roth jumps guard but Chi stands there with Roth around his waist. Roth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Chi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Chi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chi catches Roth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roth moves in looking to clinch but Chi pushes him off.
Roth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chi throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Chi lands a jab to the head.
Chi throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Roth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chi.
Roth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Chi misses with a jab to the body
and Roth counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Chi has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Roth manages to pull guard.
Chi is pushing down on Roth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roth is fighting to maintain full guard but Chi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chi trying to control the pace.
Roth gets full guard.
Roth trying to keep a closed guard but Chi is proving a slippery customer.
Chi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Chi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chi stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Chi defends it easily.
Chi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Chi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chi has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Chi wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.#SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Chi pushes his legs off easily.
Chi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chi is aware though and is defending well.
Chi stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.#SUB#
Chi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Roth has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chi is looking to defend but Roth has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chi! Roth pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Hanma misses.
Roth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma connects with a right hand. Roth shakes it off.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Hanma sends Roth crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hanma is motioning to the referee to let Roth up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Philip Roth has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Roth's body.
Hanma drops Roth with a naaaaasty hook - Roth is in real trouble here! Hanma dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Baki Hanma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 95
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Roth dives in and scores a takedown into Goat's guard.
Goat wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
Goat wants to improve his position but instead Roth has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
Goat tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Goat is doing well to control the position and prevent Roth from advancing to side control.#T1#
Roth wants to take a breather but Goat is having none of it. #SUB#
Roth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roth is taking a breather. Goat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roth trying to advance position but Goat counters by regaining guard.
Goat is trying to control the position but Roth postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goat keeps trying to improve his position.
Roth controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goat.
It looked like Roth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roth punishes Goat's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Goat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roth to the ground. Goat is now in Roth's guard.#SUB#
Goat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Roth has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Goat doesn't defend quickly enough and Roth has managed to lock this one up! Can Goat escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roth on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Roth moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Roth has clasped his hands together around CleaPain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Roth
CleaPain tries to buck Roth off but Roth is having none of it.
Roth wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Roth staying calm.
Roth advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (0) vs (6) Roth
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (9) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. CleaPain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
What can CleaPain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
CleaPain is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Roth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but CleaPain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for the choke from the back position but CleaPain is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Roth working for a choke but CleaPain reverses nicely into Roth 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Roth
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead CleaPain passes into half guard.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CleaPain passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (13) Roth#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roth's arms. #SUB2#
Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (13) Roth#T4##SUB2#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Roth has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth looking for a triangle here. CleaPain is fighting it but it looks tight! Roth pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, CleaPain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Roth clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Roth jumps guard.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #SUB#
Bergman sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Roth doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bergman paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Roth - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Roth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Roth feints and as Kerr raises his hands in defense, Roth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roth passes Kerr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kerr has a hand on Roth's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Roth takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kerr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerr defends well.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Roth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Kerr defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Roth has his foot on Kerr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kerr works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerr is in close to Roth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerr defends it easily.
Kerr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kerr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kerr passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kerr passes to side control.
Roth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Roth tries to improve position but can't.
Kerr trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
Kerr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerr is working Roth over with some ground and pound from side control.
Roth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Kerr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roth tries to bench press Kerr off him but Kerr keeps the position.
Kerr working away.
Kerr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Roth some visible discomfort.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kerr working the body and head with strikes.
Roth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Roth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth prevents Kerr from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth wants to control but Kerr postures up.
Kerr is working Roth over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kerr cracks Roth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kerr controlling from side mount.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kerr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kerr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roth quickly recovers to half guard.
Kerr prevents Roth from improving his position.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.
Kerr working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Roth moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerr with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kerr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kerr postures up.
Roth keeping full guard, as Kerr tries to pass. #SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
#SUB#
Roth looking for subs off his back but Kerr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Roth tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerr stalling.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Kerr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerr wants to take a breather but Roth is having none of it.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Kerr trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Kerr postures up and lands a big shot to Roth's brow. #SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
Kerr lands a couple of digs.
Kerr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.#SUB#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerr distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Kerr passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roth tries to roll over but Kerr keeps him under control.
Kerr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Kerr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerr.
Roth wants to improve his position but Kerr is controlling well.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerr tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Kerr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roth just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kerr on the side of the head. #TD2#
Roth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kerr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kerr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roth's guard.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kerr winds up and cracks Roth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr wants to pass to mount but Roth is defending the position.
Kerr uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
Roth taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Roth is rocked!
Roth tries to hold on but Kerr pushes him away.
Oh Roth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Kerr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roth looks a forlorn figure.
Kerr softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Roth is out cold! Kerr jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
A less than humble Mark Kerr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Roth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasco was covering up waiting for the punch and Roth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasco is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velasco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (2) Roth
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Roth has his foot on Velasco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velasco escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (2) Roth
You can see the frustration on Roth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Velasco is trying to get an arm triangle but Roth is defending well. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roth is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Velasco trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth struggling a bit here.
Velasco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is looking to advance position but Roth won't allow it.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (8) vs (2) Roth
Velasco works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velasco (11) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth has hold of Velasco's leg, trying to break free but it's let Velasco lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Roth is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Velasco throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ninja Siberian!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Roth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (0) Siberian
Roth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (5) vs (0) Siberian
Siberian tries to reverse the position but Roth maintains control.#SUB#
Roth has control of Siberian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Siberian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roth moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Roth (8) vs (0) Siberian
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roth is hanging on to Siberian's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth biding his time, controlling Siberian.
Roth controlling well, preventing Siberian from escaping the position.
Roth biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1##SUB#
Roth is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Siberian won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Roth off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Monroe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monroe tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Roth with that takedown attempt.
As Roth tries to get set, Monroe tries to push him back and clinch up but Roth manages to avoid the attempt.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roth.
Mark Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Roth.#TD2#
Roth scores with a takedown into Monroe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monroe (0) vs (2) Roth
Roth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monroe looking for subs off his back but Roth has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Monroe manages to get to full guard.
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monroe controlling the position.#T2#
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monroe is trying to keep Roth in close.
Roth controlling from the top position.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Roth pushing down on Monroe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monroe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roth is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Well, if Roth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Roth passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Monroe (0) vs (5) Roth
Roth fails to advance to Monroe's back.
Monroe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Roth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Monroe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Monroe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Monroe (2) vs (5) Roth
Roth keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. #T5#
Monroe controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.#SUB#
Monroe drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Monroe off! Monroe jumps back into Roth's guard. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Monroe trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.#SUB2#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Monroe looking to pass the guard.
Monroe pushing down on Roth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Roth moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Roth has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monroe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roth has tightened it up now! Monroe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hendrik Jan Schottink! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schottink shoots in looking for a takedown but Roth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schottink's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roth with the counter takedown but Schottink avoids it easily.
Schottink shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Schottink drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schottink (2) vs (0) Roth#SUB2#
Roth has an active guard here but Schottink has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Schottink is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is staying active underneath Schottink, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schottink pulls his head out easily.
Roth is staying active underneath Schottink, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schottink pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Schottink is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schottink trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schottink is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schottink is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schottink is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lefevre moves into range and clinches up with Roth.#TD2#
Lefevre has hold of one of Roth's legs. Roth is fighting the takedown attempt but Lefevre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Lefevre
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lefevre 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. #SUB#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into half guard.
Roth trying to get back to full guard but Lefevre takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Lefevre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is desperately trying to improve his position but Lefevre has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Lefevre looking to control but Roth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefevre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Roth to control.
Roth has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (8) Lefevre
Roth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lefevre's guard. Nice work there by Roth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (8) Lefevre
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefevre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefevre has Roth pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Roth trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Roth controlling from the top position.
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass. #T3#
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Lefevre.
Lefevre trying to control the position.
Roth wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Roth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lefevre has his foot on Roth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roth works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Roth wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Lefevre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (10) Lefevre
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefevre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (4) vs (12) Lefevre#SUB#
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lefevre escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (4) vs (15) Lefevre
Roth looking for a sweep but Lefevre has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (4) vs (17) Lefevre#T6#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth tries to hold on but Lefevre pushes him away.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
Lefevre wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Roth is trying to reverse the position but instead Lefevre has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Roth (4) vs (20) Lefevre
Roth is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lefevre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roth trying to control the action but Lefevre just sinks the hooks in.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Roth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Roth is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Roth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lefevre's arms.
Roth just trying to survive but Lefevre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roth tries to break free.
Lefevre is trying to stick to Roth's back but Roth is turning into Lefevre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lefevre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Lefevre
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth postures up.
#SUB#
Roth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Lefevre is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Roth is just content to waste time from the top position. Lefevre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Lefevre has his hands on Roth's head, controlling the position.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Lefevre is trying to keep Roth in close.
Lefevre is pulling down on Roth's head to control his posture. #T11##SUB#
Roth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lefevre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roth has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (22) Lefevre
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lefevre passes into half guard.
Roth trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#T12##SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (25) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lefevre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Roth wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth trying to control here.
Lefevre slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre wins on points by 25 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driscoll Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roth. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (0) vs (2) Roth
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Roth drops back looking for a leg! Driscoll Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Driscoll Jr manages to kick Roth off! Roth jumps back into Driscoll Jr's guard.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position.
#T1#
Roth trying to control but Driscoll Jr is working from the bottom.
Roth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (0) vs (5) Roth
Driscoll Jr is letting Roth control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Roth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Driscoll Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driscoll Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roth working away.#SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driscoll Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Roth stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Roth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Roth tries to move into full mount but can't pass Driscoll Jr's legs.
Roth trying to control the action but Driscoll Jr is working from the bottom.
Roth working away.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driscoll Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but Driscoll Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (5) Roth#T5##SUB2#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Driscoll Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Driscoll Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Roth looking for subs from the bottom but Driscoll Jr mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (5) vs (5) Roth#T6#
Roth can't escape the position.
Roth regains half guard.
Roth is not content to let Driscoll Jr control the position.
Roth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Roth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Driscoll Jr stacks Roth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Driscoll Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (8) vs (5) Roth
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
Roth tries to improve position but can't.
Roth sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.#T8#
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Roth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Driscoll Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (11) vs (5) Roth
Roth is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Driscoll Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Roth looks to move to half guard but instead Driscoll Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Driscoll Jr (13) vs (5) Roth
Roth tries to reverse the position but Driscoll Jr maintains control.
Roth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Driscoll Jr (16) vs (5) Roth#SUB#
Roth fending off the submission attempt from Driscoll Jr.
Roth trying to control the position but Driscoll Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Roth tries to escape but Driscoll Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Driscoll Jr is not going to allow Roth to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Driscoll Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Driscoll Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Roth right now.
Roth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Driscoll Jr's guard. Nice work there by Roth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (16) vs (7) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Driscoll Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Driscoll Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (18) vs (7) Roth#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Roth wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Driscoll Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Driscoll Jr passes into half guard.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Roth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Driscoll Jr trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Driscoll Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roth is trying to maintain the position but Driscoll Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driscoll Jr is working away from the top position though.#T14##SUB#
Driscoll Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well. #SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Driscoll Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driscoll Jr takes the fight on points by 18 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rory Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Roth
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallagher trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Gallagher is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gallagher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gallagher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Roth
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (2) vs (4) Roth
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Velasco is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Roth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velasco, who protects the arm well.
Velasco wants to control but Roth postures up.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura but Velasco is defending well.
Roth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Velasco really is a fat lump.
Roth gets to mount! Velasco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (6) Roth
Velasco sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Velasco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T3#
Velasco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth passes Velasco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Velasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T4#
Velasco is pressing down on Roth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasco controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself.
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Velasco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (2) vs (9) Roth
Velasco is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roth is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (11) Roth
Roth avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5##SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velasco is now in Roth's guard. A big mistake from Roth there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (4) vs (11) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is looking to cinch up a triangle. Velasco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roth's body to avoid the submission. Roth has instead reached around Velasco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roth arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Damien Kaufmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kaufmann forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Roth tries to pull guard but Kaufmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaufmann smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kaufmann clinches with his opponent.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaufmann.
#TD#
Kaufmann is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roth can't fight it off and eventually Kaufmann manages to take the fight to the floor. Roth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaufmann (2) vs (0) Roth
Kaufmann won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth looking to control.
#SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Kaufmann defends it easily.
Kaufmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Roth is looking to sweep but instead, Kaufmann has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Roth working for submissions but it's allowed Kaufmann to get to half guard.
Roth wants to control but Kaufmann is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kaufmann trying to control the pace.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roth trying to control but Kaufmann postures up.
#T3#
Roth wants to improve his position but Kaufmann is controlling well.
Kaufmann controlling the pace.
Roth trying to hold on to Kaufmann's head to control him but Kaufmann postures up.
Roth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaufmann haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaufmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Kaufmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaufmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roth wants to improve his position but Kaufmann is controlling well.
Kaufmann is thwarting Roth's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Roth looking for subs from the bottom but Kaufmann mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaufmann (5) vs (0) Roth
Kaufmann controlling from mount.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Kaufmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roth wants to hold on but Kaufmann pushes him away.
Roth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann controlling the pace for now.
Roth wants to control but Kaufmann is having none of it.
Roth is looking to improve his position but Kaufmann isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Kaufmann content just to control the position here.
Roth wants to hold on but Kaufmann pushes him away.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Roth tries to get to full guard but Kaufmann has control of the leg.
Kaufmann trying to mount his opponent but Roth defends it.
Roth trying to get back to full guard but Kaufmann takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaufmann (8) vs (0) Roth#T7#
Kaufmann wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time.
Kaufmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaufmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Roth tries to hold on but Kaufmann pushes him away. #T8#
Roth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roth on the ground.
Kaufmann controlling from mount.
Roth is looking to improve his position but Kaufmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Roth keeps trying to improve his position.
Roth tries to improve his position but instead Kaufmann has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kaufmann (11) vs (0) Roth
Kaufmann biding his time, looking for the opening.
Roth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Kaufmann is riding his opponent, not letting Roth buck him off.
Kaufmann is hanging on to Roth's back as he tries to escape.
Kaufmann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kaufmann avoiding Roth 's attempts to control his hands.
Kaufmann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Kaufmann has the hooks in. Roth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roth is still trying to improve position.
Kaufmann slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roth is in bad spot here.
Kaufmann really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Roth.#T11#
Roth tries to roll but Kaufmann sticks to his back.
Kaufmann keeps control of the position easily here as Roth tries to buck him off.
Roth trying to control the hands but Kaufmann breaks the grip.
We've been informed that Roth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roth is in bad spot here.
Good control from Kaufmann.
Kaufmann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Roth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaufmann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Roth's body.
Roth trying to control but not successfully.
Roth rolls, trying to escape but Kaufmann keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Kaufmann doesn't have the hooks in and Roth manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaufmann (11) vs (2) Roth
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaufmann swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Roth has gone for a leg lock! Kaufmann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaufmann (13) vs (2) Roth
Kaufmann forces his way into half guard.
Kaufmann is taking a breather. Roth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kaufmann jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaufmann (16) vs (2) Roth#T14#
Kaufmann slows the pace down.
Roth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roth trying to hold on to Kaufmann's head to control him but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roth moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaufmann has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ray Cartier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Roth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartier (2) vs (0) Roth#SUB2#
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roth has his feet on Cartier's thighs here. He's pushed Cartier off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cartier screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Roth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Anderson
Roth is trying to improve his position.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roth wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roth, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Roth denies him.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (0) vs (7) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roth tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Roth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (10) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson working for a choke but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Roth showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Roth turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (10) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (12) Anderson#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (15) Anderson
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roth is holding on tight.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Roth is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Roth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.#T5##SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (18) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well. #T6#
Roth is looking for a sweep.
Roth manages to get back to half guard.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Roth won't allow Anderson to pass to mount. #T7#
Roth tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Roth defending well.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roth (6) vs (18) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working for the choke. #SUB#
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Roth doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Anderson#SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (23) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Roth tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Roth is in no mood to give up.
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Roth from improving his position.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it. #T10#
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Roth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson passes Roth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Roth is defending it quite comfortably.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth gets full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson won't allow Roth to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roth is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (26) Anderson
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (6) vs (28) Anderson#T13#
Roth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Anderson looks winded!#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Anderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roth pulls down on the head and he's put Anderson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Obolensky shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roth with the counter takedown but Obolensky avoids it easily.#TD#
Obolensky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obolensky lands in his opponent's guard.
Obolensky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Obolensky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.
Obolensky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obolensky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obolensky stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Obolensky scoring with punches and elbows.
Obolensky trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Obolensky keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Roth is still trying to improve position.
Obolensky trying to control the position but Roth is working away.
Roth prevents Obolensky from improving position.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Obolensky keeps moving and retains side control.
Roth manages to get back to half guard.
Obolensky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Roth defending well.
Obolensky trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away. #T2#
Obolensky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth has hold of Obolensky's hands but Obolensky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obolensky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obolensky winds up and cracks Roth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obolensky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obolensky passes to side control.
Obolensky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Obolensky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Obolensky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roth!
Obolensky raining down hammerfists from mount.
Obolensky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obolensky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obolensky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth is squirming around, avoiding Obolensky's attempts to control the action.
Obolensky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obolensky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roth's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obolensky lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Roth! Obolensky sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Roth and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexei Obolensky! |
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