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Event:
FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Kurth sprawls well.
Kurth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rollins shoots for a takedown but Kurth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Kurth counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Rollins gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing that Rollins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rollins controlling the action here.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rollins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurth keeps working.
Rollins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurth is holding on to half guard well.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurth's elbow.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth. #BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Kurth misses
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.#T4#
Rollins misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rollins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurth counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yilmaz Kurth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely.
Rollins is looking to counter punch.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurth tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurth throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Rollins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kurth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Kurth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurth stops Rollins from standing up.
Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a triangle here but Kurth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Rollins struggling a bit here.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
What's Rollins going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Kurth decides to stand back up. Kurth steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet.
Rollins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Rollins 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.
Yilmaz Kurth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rollins misses with a straight right.
Adan Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rollins back to the cage. Kurth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Kurth moves away and avoids it.
Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurth scores with a shot to the body.
Kurth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins misses with a takedown
and Kurth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurth misses with a double jab.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Kurth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Rollins backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Kurth and move into the clinch.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.
Kurth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth misses with a combination
and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kurth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kurth.
Rollins shoots and misses
and Kurth counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins misses with a hook
enabling Kurth to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurth lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurth lands a jab-cross combination.
Rollins misses with a hook
and Kurth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins misses with an uppercut
and Kurth counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yilmaz Kurth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yilmaz Kurth!
A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Antero connects with a crisp jab.
Rollins misses with a looping left.
A jab from Antero finds it's way through Rollins's defenses.
Rollins slips under a jab from Antero.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Antero.
Antero moves out of range as Rollins strikes.#KD2#
Antero lands a big uppercut and Rollins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rollins looks OK. Antero waves Rollins back to his feet!#ROC2#Rollins is rocked!
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!
Antero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antero misses with a looping left.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Antero clinches up against the cage.
Antero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Rollins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rollins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antero trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Antero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rollins controls the pace.
Antero wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him.
Antero keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Antero.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins throwing a counter right hand but Antero manages to avoid it.
Levi Antero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Antero misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Antero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Antero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Antero jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Antero lands a nice shot that snaps Rollins's head back.
Antero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rollins on the side of the head.
Antero wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antero circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Levi Antero has been cut.
Good exchange - Antero coming out on top.#KD2#
Antero cracks Rollins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rollins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Antero finish him?
#T3#
Rollins slips a jab from Antero.#KD2#
Antero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rollins sprawling to the canvas! Rollins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Antero finish him?!
Antero shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rollins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Antero sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rollins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Levi Antero really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Rollins cracks a nice hook into Kowalczyk's ribs.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Kowalczyk tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Nikodem Kowalczyk has been cut.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Rollins throws out a counter right but Kowalczyk avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Rollins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalczyk stuffs the takedown.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Kowalczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalczyk tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Kowalczyk throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Rollins off the cage and back into range.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Rollins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kowalczyk pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins. #BC2#
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rollins staying out of range there.
Rollins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice head shot.
Rollins lands a jab to the nose.
Kowalczyk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range. #CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Rollins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalczyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk. #BC2#
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Rollins with a hook.#T3#
Kowalczyk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalczyk thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Kowalczyk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalczyk circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalczyk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Rollins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalczyk moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kowalczyk does it's job there.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Rollins off the cage and back into range.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Kowalczyk digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk moves out of range. #CL#
Kowalczyk moves into range and clinches up with Rollins.#TD2#
Rollins drags the fight down to the ground.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalczyk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Kowalczyk pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalczyk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kowalczyk throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalczyk.
Rollins tries to stand but Kowalczyk is controlling from the bottom.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Kowalczyk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Kowalczyk!#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalczyk's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Kowalczyk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalczyk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rollins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalczyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Kowalczyk from controlling successfully.
Rollins is trying to control the position but Kowalczyk postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kowalczyk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Kowalczyk shakes him off and moves away.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches.
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Kowalczyk connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk jabs at Rollins's body.
Kowalczyk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalczyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rollins under the eye.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.#CL#
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a right to the head.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins presses Kowalczyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but Kowalczyk keeps him there for the moment.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins is trying to force a seperation but Kowalczyk has the dominant position.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Kowalczyk moves into range and clinches up with Rollins.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk cracks Rollins with a nice body shot.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalczyk throws a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalczyk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalczyk wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalczyk is looking to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Kowalczyk.
Rollins walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalczyk.#T1#
Kowalczyk connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kowalczyk and Rollins goes tumbling to the canvas! Kowalczyk follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Rollins is rocked!
We've been hearing that Kowalczyk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kowalczyk controlling the pace.
Rollins is still in real trouble! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Rollins taking some punishment here, with Kowalczyk in his half guard.
Kowalczyk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rollins's head.
Rollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kowalczyk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rollins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rollins seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kowalczyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalczyk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalczyk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalczyk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalczyk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalczyk is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalczyk is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalczyk looks to clinch
letting Rollins counter with a right hand.
Rollins swings for the body but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rollins.
Nice body punch from Rollins. #T4#
Kowalczyk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalczyk lands the left hand.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rollins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikodem Kowalczyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalczyk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 44
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Islay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Islay thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Islay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins wants to clinch but Islay slips to the side
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay walks into a jab.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Rollins misses.
Islay throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Islay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Rollins.#TD#
Islay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Islay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Islay has passed into side control.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Islay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rollins 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.
Rollins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Islay presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rollins regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Islay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Islay's back!
Rollins is trying to stick to Islay's back but Islay is turning into Rollins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rollins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Islay.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rollins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Islay distracts Rollins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islay wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Islay looking to pass the guard.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islay forces his way into half guard.
Islay wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Rollins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Islay has picked Rollins up and slammed him! Rollins can't keep hold of the triangle and Islay manages to pass to side control!
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rollins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Islay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Islay is putting a hurting on Rollins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rollins regains half guard.#T4#
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Rollins is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Islay.
Islay working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Islay wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
Islay is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rollins gets back to full guard.
Islay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Islay won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Islay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Islay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Islay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Islay is in Rollins's guard.
Islay working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Rollins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Islay defends it easily.
Islay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is positioning himself well to prevent Rollins advancing to mount.
Islay tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rollins lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Islay defends it.
Islay is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Islay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rollins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islay's head.
Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Islay reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard.
Islay controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.#SUB2#
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.
Islay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins wants to hit a sweep here but Islay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rollins there!
Rollins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Islay lands a couple of good shots and Rollins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Rollins is trying to break free.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?#T3#
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Islay is working the ground and pound. Can Rollins escape?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Islay. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Islay has the hooks in. Rollins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rollins is looking for a way out.
Islay connects with a big shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Islay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Rollins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee is taking a good look at Rollins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Islay!
Rollins tries to escape but Islay has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Islay.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Rollins right now.
Rollins breaks Islay's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins being controlled here momentarily.
Rollins passes into half guard.
Rollins is looking to pass Islay's guard but actually Islay recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.#TD#
Islay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins looks to move to half guard but instead Islay has passed into mount! Damn!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rollins's face.
Islay unloading with bombs!
Rollins is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Islay working Rollins over with strikes here.
Rollins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Rollins has hold of Islay's hands but Islay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Islay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Rollins is rocked!
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Islay seems content to control.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Islay content to stall in guard here.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
Rollins is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Islay not doing much here.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Islay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Islay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
Rollins keeps trying to improve his position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rollins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Islay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Islay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rollins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Islay breaks from Rollins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Islay prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.
Islay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Rollins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Islay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay! |
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Event:
FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Rollins misses with a looping left.
Dohbopavich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dohbopavich slips under a jab.
Dohbopavich tries to counter with a takedown but Rollins is quick to defend against it.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rollins misses the body punch #TD#
and Dohbopavich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dohbopavich stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Rollins is still trying to improve position.
Dohbopavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dohbopavich landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich working some strikes from top position.
Dohbopavich working some strikes from top position.
Dohbopavich trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Dohbopavich is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Dohbopavich has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Dohbopavich lands with a punch from half guard.
Dohbopavich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dohbopavich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Rollins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dohbopavich is one step ahead there.
Dohbopavich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dohbopavich is one step ahead there.
Dohbopavich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dohbopavich stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Dohbopavich scoring with some ground and pound.
Dohbopavich trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dohbopavich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dohbopavich's guard. #REVB##ES#
Dohbopavich pushes Rollins off and gets back to his feet.
Rollins lunges at Dohbopavich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dohbopavich's hand.
Dohbopavich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins lands a jab to the head.
Dohbopavich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rollins takes a swing at Dohbopavich's ribcage but misses.
Dohbopavich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Dohbopavich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rollins's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dohbopavich cracks Rollins with a solid left hand.
Dohbopavich wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Dohbopavich working some strikes from top position.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rollins wants to pass the guard but Dohbopavich is keeping the position.
Dohbopavich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rollins passes Dohbopavich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rollins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rollins stops Dohbopavich from getting back to his feet.
Dohbopavich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dohbopavich tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Dohbopavich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dohbopavich slips a jab from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Dohbopavich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rollins taking some punishment here, with Dohbopavich in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dohbopavich working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Dohbopavich is trying to control. Rollins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dohbopavich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rollins strikes from the bottom but Dohbopavich uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Dohbopavich working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Dohbopavich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rollins wants to improve his position but Dohbopavich is controlling well.
Dohbopavich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dohbopavich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Dohbopavich trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Dohbopavich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cero Dohbopavich dominated that round.
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#
Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dohbopavich.
Dohbopavich takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Dohbopavich walks into a stiff left hand from Rollins.
Rollins tests Dohbopavich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rollins digs a good hook to Dohbopavich's body.
A jab from Rollins does it's job there.
Rollins drops Dohbopavich with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dohbopavich! Rollins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Rollins! |
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Garrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrison.
Garrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Garrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garrison continues to drive forward.
Garrison misses with a knee to the head.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rollins.
Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rollins avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Rollins.
#TD#
Rollins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rollins manages to end up in side control.
Garrison looks winded!
Rollins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Garrison!
Rollins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Garrison is rocked!
Rollins softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Garrison is out cold! Rollins jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Rollins! |
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Event:
FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dunn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rollins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dunn working the ground and pound from side control.
Rollins looking for a sweep but Dunn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dunn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dunn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dunn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dunn won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Rollins is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Dunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunn stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Dunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rollins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dunn has passed into side control.
Rollins tries to bench press Dunn off him but Dunn keeps the position.
Dunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunn tries to move to mount but Rollins blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rollins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rollins tries to get out of the position.
Rollins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rollins sneaks back into half guard.
Dunn lands with a punch from half guard.
Dunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Rollins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunn is in close to Rollins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunn is stalling in the full guard.
Rollins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dunn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rollins has momentary wrist control but Dunn slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunn won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rollins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Dunn's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Dunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rollins forces Dunn back against the cage and clinches.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Dunn prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunn gets underhooks to prevent Rollins's takedown attempt.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Rollins jumps guard and drags Dunn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins is striking but Dunn is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dunn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rollins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dunn prevents Rollins from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dunn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Dunn.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Rollins taking some punishment here, with Dunn in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dunn connects with a nice short shot to Rollins's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rollins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dunn jumps into side control!
Dunn looks up at the clock and then as Rollins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dunn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dunn trying to control the action but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rollins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rollins wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn postures up and lands a big shot to Rollins's brow. #T3#
Dunn is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rollins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunn lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Dunn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dunn content to stall in guard here.
Dunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dunn controlling from the top position.
Rollins wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dunn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Dunn 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dunn swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Rollins misses
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Rollins will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Rollins scores with a takedown into Dunn's guard.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Dunn.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rollins postures up in Dunn's guard and throws a big left but Dunn blocks it.
Rollins throws a strike but Dunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Rollins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rollins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rollins wants to pass the guard but Dunn is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Dunn 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.
Dunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rollins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dunn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
Dunn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dunn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dylan Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunn keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass.
Dunn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rollins throwing strikes from guard but Dunn blocks nicely. #T3#
Rollins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn pulls Rollins in close to his closed guard and prevents Rollins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Rollins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rollins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunn as he jumps to the side.
Rollins dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out.
As Rollins backs off Dunn throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all.
Dunn lands a jab to Rollins's midsection.
Dunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adan Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Dunn's shoulder, as Dunn tries to avoid the shot.
Dunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rollins.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Dunn counters with a shoot takedown. Rollins fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a triangle here but Dunn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dunn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Dunn! |
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Rollins does no damage.
Mayo slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
#TD#
Mayo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mayo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rollins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard but Mayo has mounted him!
Rollins is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo raining down shots from the mount!
Rollins tries to reverse the position but Mayo maintains control.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Mayo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is trying desperately to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Mayo looking for a guillotine from mount but Rollins is having none of it.
Mayo trying to control but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rollins manages to get to full guard.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Mayo tries to pass.
Mayo trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayo's guard. #REVB#
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Mayo trying to control the position.
Rollins passes Mayo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rollins is pressing down on Mayo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayo is holding on for now.
Rollins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mayo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB2#
Rollins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mayo has worked his arm free - good work by Mayo!
Mayo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rollins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rollins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayo, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rollins swings around for an armbar but Mayo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rollins's guard.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Rollins drops back looking for a leg! Mayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayo manages to kick Rollins off! Rollins jumps back into Mayo's guard.
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayo is retaining full guard.
Mayo is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
Mayo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rollins is controlling him.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adan Rollins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mayo slips a straight right by Rollins.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayo.
Rollins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rollins is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Mayo working the body and head with strikes.
Rollins is looking for a sweep.
Rollins prevents Mayo from moving into mount.
Mayo wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins gets back to half guard.
Rollins tries to roll over but Mayo keeps him under control.#T1#
Rollins trying to get back to full guard but Mayo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rollins is trying to escape the mount.
Rollins regains half guard.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayo wants to stand but Rollins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mayo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Rollins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollins.
Mayo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Mayo stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rollins wants to pass to mount but Mayo is defending the position.
Rollins stops Mayo from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Rollins works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rollins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayo is now in Rollins's guard. A big mistake from Rollins there, giving up the dominant position!
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rollins is pushing down on Mayo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rollins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mayo won't allow Rollins to pass to mount.
Rollins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayo! #SUB2#
Rollins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayo is now in Rollins's guard. A big mistake from Rollins there, giving up the dominant position!
Rollins wants to sweep here but Mayo controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Rollins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mayo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rollins's body to avoid the submission. Rollins has instead reached around Mayo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rollins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adan Rollins! |
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Event:
FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rollins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Villa's head.
Adan Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Villa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villa is fighting to break Rollins's control of his arms but Rollins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Villa with a nice head shot there.
Villa looking to pass the guard.
Villa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rollins keeps trying to improve his position.
Rollins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Villa is now in half guard.
Villa wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins trying to control from the bottom.
Villa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rollins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rollins wants to control but Villa is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villa moves away.#TD#
Villa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Rollins is trying to control the position but Villa postures up.
Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rollins has a closed guard, preventing Villa from standing up.
Villa is looking to advance position but Rollins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rollins with shots to the head and body - Villa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Rollins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rollins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Rollins cracks Villa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rollins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Villa! More shots from Rollins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Rollins! |
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Event:
FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Rover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Rover has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rover is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rover. #SUB#
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rover has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rover pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rollins is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Vasquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rollins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rollins is pressing down on Vasquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasquez trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rollins pulls Vasquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Vasquez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rollins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rollins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Nice body punch from Rollins. #T2#
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Vasquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Rollins postures up and lands a big shot to Vasquez's brow.
Rollins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rollins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rollins works over Vasquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rollins stands up over Vasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Vasquez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rollins has passed into half guard!
Rollins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Rollins working over Vasquez with some ground and pound. Vasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Vasquez's hands, connecting with Vasquez's forehead.#ROC#Vasquez is rocked!
Rollins lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Vasquez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rollins jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Rollins! |
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