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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Merkadian drives through with a takedown into guard. Merkadian lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merkadian is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Rollins is looking for a triangle but Merkadian pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Merkadian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rollins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merkadian has managed to get both his arms back between Rollins's legs - danger averted. Merkadian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now. Rollins has momentary wrist control but Merkadian slips an elbow through the middle. Merkadian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Merkadian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Merkadian throws a sloppy strike and Rollins has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Merkadian is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Rollins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Rollins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# King gets tackled into the cage by Rollins. Rollins maintains the clinch. A hook to the body from Rollins.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from King.
King trying to stall but Rollins improves his position.
#TD2# Rollins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position. #SUB2# Rollins is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Rollins keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. Rollins keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Rollins has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Rollins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Rollins working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#T1# King trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rollins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# King trying to control the position.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2# Rollins stands up and waves to King to follow him. King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rollins fails with a takedown attempt. King fails with the takedown#CL2# and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollins. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny King. That's going to take a lot out of him. King jumps guard but Rollins stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollins displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.#T3##TD2# Rollins jumps guard and drags King to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Rollins is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Rollins is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King slips nicely into half guard. King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rollins on the ground.#T4# King wants to pass the guard but Rollins is defending well. #SUB2# Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Rollins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and King pushes past his half guard into mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollins is looking to escape. #SUB# King is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rollins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rollins! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Rollins dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by King. King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2# Rollins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rollins is standing up over King. King looks to escape but Rollins dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2# Rollins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Rollins decides to stand back up. Rollins steps back and let's King get back to his feet.#T1# A head kick misses from King. King throws a sloppy body shot
and Rollins counters with a stiff right hand. King tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rollins moves out of range as King strikes. Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range. King blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rollins keeps the fight on the outside. Rollins counters with a body kick. Rollins shoots in but no luck this time. King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kenny King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rollins. King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King. Rollins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away. Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by King. King tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Rollins counters with a nice double leg into guard. King uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Rollins looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Rollins drives through and ends up in King's guard. Rollins is standing up over King. King looks to escape but Rollins dives into side control.
#T3##REVR##SUB2# Rollins is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #SUB2# Rollins is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #SUB2# Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Rollins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2# Rollins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. King can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Rollins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2# Rollins gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rollins lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards. #TD2# Rollins jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
King advances position into side control! King wants to stand but Rollins has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rollins dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1# Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Chad Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. King is looking to regain half guard here but Rollins keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. King regains half guard. Rollins prevents King from improving his position.#SUB2# Rollins is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Rollins 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.
King is pressing down on Rollins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SU2# Rollins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.#CL2# Rollins gets a clinch. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC# King manages to break the clinch.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Rollins gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rollins tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Rollins pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Rollins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Rollins has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Rollins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Rollins takes the fight into the clinch. Rollins throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2# Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rollins fails to land the takedown.#CL# Rollins darts in and clinches Boss up against the cage.#BC2# Boss breaks the clinch.
Rollins fails with the takedown. And Boss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rollins pushes his down on his head and steps out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins lands with a nice combination. Boss backs away looking to recover.#T1##CL# Rollins drives through and clinches with Boss against the cage.
Rollins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Boss breaks from the clinch.
Rollins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boss checks it well. Rollins goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Boss breaks from the clinch.
Rollins shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Rollins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Boss avoids the head kick by Rollins.
As Rollins backs off Boss throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all. Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins.#T2# Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense. Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rollins throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Rollins moves in looking to clinch but Boss pushes him off. Chad Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rollins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Boss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rollins defends it well. Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rollins is breathing heavily. Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily. As Rollins backs off Boss throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boss lands the left hand.#T3# Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boss is looking for the big counter here. Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boss wants it to stay on the feet. Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. As Rollins backs off Boss throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all. Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense. Despite the aggression on Boss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Rollins tries to clinch up. Boss is looking for the big counter here. Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense. Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rollins avoids the head kick by Boss.
Rollins shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4# Nice uppercut lands for Boss. That snapped Rollins's head back.
Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boss wants it to stay on the feet. Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Boss throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range. Boss stuffs the takedown. Boss is looking for the big counter here. Boss blocks the body kick.
Boss throws a counter combo. Nice sprawl there from Rollins as Boss shoots in. A head kick misses from Rollins. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beef Boss will probably get the nod. That's time! Rollins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# Rollins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollins goes for a takedown attempt but Boss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chad Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Boss is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD# Rollins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Boss kicks Rollins off and gets back to his feet.#T1# Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Rollins is looking to clinch. #CL# Rollins darts in and clinches Boss up against the cage. Boss takes a shot to the head. Rollins leaning against his opponent.
#BC2# Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Boss tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Boss throws a big counter head kick but Rollins avoids it with no problem.#T2# Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Rollins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.#CL# Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2# Boss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Boss keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Rollins forces Boss back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Boss breaks the clinch.
Boss moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boss! But no joy.#CL# Rollins moves into the clinch.#T4# Rollins leaning his opponent against the cage. Rollins looks to throw an elbow but misses. Rollins can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rollins tries to clinch up. Rollins cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head. Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Rollins dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boss is looking for the big counter here. Boss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rollins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Boss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rollins. Boss stuffs the takedown. Boss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rollins fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Rollins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Boss kicks Rollins off and gets back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Rollins throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rollins shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Boss feints the counter takedown. Rollins shoots in but no luck this time. Boss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins 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. #CL# Rollins clinches. Rollins tries to pull guard but Boss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC2# Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice takedown defense from Boss. No joy for Rollins on that attempt. Boss misses with a double jab.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beef Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Rollins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Beef Boss has got the better of the ground game so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Boss is defending well.
#T3##SUB# Rollins is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rollins to get the leverage. #SUB# Rollins is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boss still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boss has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Rollins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4# Rollins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Rollins looking for subs from the bottom but Boss mounts him! Rollins 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Beef Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Boss has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Boss! In his post fight interview, Beef Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Rollins scores with a four punch combination! Chad Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Rollins moves into the clinch. Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rollins prevents Boss from breaking the clinch.#BC# Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boss throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Rollins counters by clinching up. Boss stops a takedown attempt from Rollins.
#TD2# Rollins drags the fight down to the ground.
Rollins 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. Rollins is still trying to improve position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boss won't allow Rollins to get back to his feet. Rollins is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2# Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boss passes into half guard.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rollins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Rollins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rollins has control of Boss's left arm, preventing Boss from doing any damage. Rollins wants to stand up but Boss is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rollins is looking to clinch. Boss tries to counter by clinching up but Rollins breaks away and moves out of range. Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins. Boss is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Rollins closes the distance and clinches. Rollins prevents Boss from breaking the clinch. Rollins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boss's efforts to push away.#T3# Rollins is trying to push Boss away but Boss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Boss breaks from the clinch.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt. Beef Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rollins. Nice sprawl there from Boss as Rollins shoots in. Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Boss throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet. Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins. Rollins wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance. Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boss throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And Rollins tries to counter it with a takedown but Boss pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Rollins will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Boss stuffs the takedown. Rollins misses with a body kick. As Rollins looks to move away, Boss throws a big counter combo but Rollins just gets out of the way. Boss fails with the takedown. Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boss wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt. Beef Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rollins.#T1##CL2# Rollins moves into the clinch. Rollins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away. It looked like Boss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rollins has his takedown stuffed and Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins. #T2##CL2# Rollins forces Boss back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Rollins pulls guard. Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boss wanted to stand there but Rollins had control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Rollins has control of Boss's left arm, preventing Boss from doing any damage. Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Boss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Rollins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Boss trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Beef Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Rollins moves in looking to clinch but Boss pushes him off. Boss throws a quick counter head kick but Rollins was just out of range. Boss misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming. Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Boss appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Rollins has Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins wants to clinch but Boss slips to the side and Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Boss to acknowledge the strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollins tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Boss dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Rollins is looking to clinch. Boss throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. #CL2# Rollins takes the fight into the clinch. Boss tries to break free but Rollins pushes him back against the cage. Rollins tries to break free but Boss pushes him back against the cage. Boss can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but Boss keeps him there for the moment. Boss is trying to break the clinch but Rollins has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Boss breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Rollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boss is fending him off so far but Rollins persists. Nope, Boss circles away and we're back to standing. Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Boss slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Boss in a clinch.
#BC# Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins. Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoss.#T2# Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Boss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Beef Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rollins. Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance. Rollins has his takedown stuffed and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rollins closes the distance and clinches up with Boss, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes Boss against the cage but Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rollins fails to land the takedown.#T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by Boss. Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rollins shoots and misses and Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Boss to acknowledge the strikes. Rollins blocks a head kick by Boss.
Rollins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rollins shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boss throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
#T4# Rollins tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around? Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away. It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rollins fails with the takedown and Boss counters with a two punch combo. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollins wants to clinch. As Rollins looks to move away, Boss throws a big counter combo but Rollins just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight! Beef Boss showed his dominance in that final round. I think Boss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Boss! In his post fight interview, Beef Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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