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Event:
MILF 28
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Rothstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Rothstein has been cut.
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popper sprawls well. Popper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Rothstein's shoulder, as Rothstein tries to avoid the shot.
Sam Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Popper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rothstein! Popper lets Rothstein back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rothstein is rocked!
Rothstein switches off momentarily and Popper cracks him with a monster right hand! Rothstein topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Popper dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Popper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pascal Popper! |
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Event:
UIW 6: Road to Champions
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rothstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Limo on his heels. He'll look to pass Limo's guard now, I'm sure.
Limo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rothstein is one step ahead there.
Rothstein wants to pass the guard but Limo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rothstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Limo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Limo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Limo has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Limo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rothstein defends it easily.
Rothstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rothstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Limo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rothstein escapes and throws Limo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rothstein trying to control the position but Limo is working away.
Limo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Rothstein tries for a kimura but Limo is defending well. #T2#
Limo trying to control but Rothstein flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rothstein gets his hands free as Limo looks to control.
Limo is really stuck here.
Limo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Limo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Limo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Limo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LazyFighters Gym - Island Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Limo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rothstein is looking to advance position but Limo won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Limo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rothstein wants to control but Limo is keeping him busy.
Rothstein trying to control from Limo's half guard. Limo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Limo has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Limo keeping moving, preventing Rothstein from controlling successfully.
Rothstein won't allow Limo to sweep him here. #SUB#
Limo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Limo looking for subs off his back but Rothstein has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limo tries to get to full guard but Rothstein has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rothstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Rothstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rothstein lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Limo is looking for a triangle here but Rothstein uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rothstein working away.
Limo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rothstein off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limo is hanging on to Rothstein's back as he tries to escape.
Rothstein trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Limo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
Rothstein is in bad spot here.
Rothstein tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rothstein can't escape the position.
Rothstein is trying to reverse the position but instead Limo has taken his back - oops!
Rothstein rolls, trying to escape but Limo keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Rothstein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Limo gets his way!
Rothstein tries to break free.
#SUB#
Limo working for the choke.
Rothstein tries to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Rothstein is trying to roll into a better position but Limo has get a rear naked choke and Rothstein is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Limo! |
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Event:
UIW 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rothstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chvarak counters with a nice uppercut.
Rothstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chvarak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rothstein instigates a clinch.
Rothstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to pull guard but Chvarak holds him up against the cage and eventually Rothstein drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chvarak stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothstein. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein tries to clinch up
and Chvarak counters with a nice body shot.
Rothstein is looking to clinch.
Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chvarak swivels and escapes.#T1##TD#
Rothstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chvarak did well to prevent Rothstein getting side control.
Rothstein is thwarting Chvarak's attempts to control the position.
Rothstein is looking to advance position but Chvarak won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein is working hard here to advance position.
Rothstein is looking to take a break and control but Chvarak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothstein trying to mount his opponent but Chvarak defends it. #SUB#
Rothstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Chvarak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chvarak is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Chvarak is defending against the submission attempts here by Rothstein.
#SUB#
Rothstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chvarak wants to improve his position but Rothstein is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chvarak actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rothstein seems to be working for a kimura but Chvarak defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Rothstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rothstein tries to pass to full mount but Chvarak defends it.
Chvarak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rothstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Chvarak wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Chvarak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chvarak wants to control but Rothstein is keeping busy.
Rothstein moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Rothstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chvarak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Rothstein tries to move to mount but Chvarak blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Rothstein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chvarak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rothstein but great work by Chvarak.
Rothstein gets back to half guard.
Chvarak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rothstein's head.
Rothstein is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rothstein actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Chvarak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Chvarak counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Rothstein will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Rothstein clinches up against the cage.
Rothstein is trying to pull guard but Chvarak has him pressed against the cage.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rothstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Rothstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chvarak smiles and moves away.
Rothstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein looks to clinch
and Chvarak counters with a right hand to the body.
Rothstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt - Chvarak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Chvarak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chvarak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chvarak circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chvarak counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rothstein misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chvarak to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Chvarak's guard.
Rothstein stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Rothstein looking to pass the guard.
Rothstein is looking to pass into half guard but Chvarak pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chvarak is in guard.#REVB#
Chvarak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rothstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chvarak is aware though and is defending well.
Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Chvarak from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rothstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chvarak defends well.#SUB#
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Chvarak defends easily.
#SUB#
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Chvarak defends easily.
#T2#
Chvarak is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Chvarak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Chvarak is posturing up here but Rothstein has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chvarak tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chvarak has to tap! Slick submission there by Rothstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Rothstein! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Rothstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rothstein wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Rothstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rothstein lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Rothstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rothstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rothstein winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Rothstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rothstein trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rothstein.
Rothstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rothstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though. #T1#
Rothstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rothstein is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson trying to control here.
Rothstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rothstein thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rothstein.
Rothstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Rothstein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rothstein avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothstein thowing shots but they're missing.
Rothstein postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Rothstein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothstein punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Rothstein postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Johnson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rothstein and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rothstein! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rothstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Horse quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rothstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Rothstein is trying for a kimura here. Horse looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rothstein wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Rothstein! |
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