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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Ganikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rover tries to land a front kick but Ganikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ganikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ganikov with the counter takedown but Rover avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ganikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rover quickly recovers to half guard.
Ganikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganikov prevents Rover from standing back up.
Ganikov is thwarting Rover's attempts to control the position.
Ganikov stops Rover from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ganikov is looking for a kimura but Rover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ganikov to get the leverage.
Rover throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rover keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ganikov stops Rover from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Ganikov forces Rover back against the cage and clinches.
Rover is trying to break the clinch but Ganikov is controlling him.
Rover prevents a body shot from Ganikov. #TD2#
Ganikov has clasped his hands together around Rover's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Rover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganikov prevents Rover from escaping the position.
Ganikov has knee on belly momentarily but Rover bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rover wants to improve his position but Ganikov is controlling well.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Ganikov seems content to control.#ES#
Rover kicks off Ganikov and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Ganikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ganikov breaks the clinch.
Rover misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganikov is looking to clinch.
Paulie Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rover tests Ganikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rover looks to land a right hand but Ganikov moved out of range.#TD2#
Ganikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rover trying to hold on to Ganikov's head to control him but Ganikov postures up.
Ganikov wants to pass to mount but Rover is defending the position.
Ganikov prevents Rover from standing back up.
Rover wants to control but Ganikov is keeping busy.
#ES#
Rover manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ganikov tries to clinch up.
Ganikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rover is looking for a counter combo.
Rover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Rover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ganikov. Ganikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rover connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Ganikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ganikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rover's brow.
Ganikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rover has Ganikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganikov prevents Rover from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Rover catches Ganikov right on the button with a cross.
Ganikov slips under a jab from Rover.
Rover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ganikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rover defends well and Ganikov ends up having to push Rover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Rover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rover misses with a straight left.
Rover cracks Ganikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rover stuns Ganikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rover misses with a low kick.
Rover lands a body shot.
Ganikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rover.
Rover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganikov.
Rover throws a hook but Ganikov blocks it.#TD#
Rover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ganikov is refusing to be controlled, as Rover sits in half guard.
Ganikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rover trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rover has gone for a leg lock! Ganikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rover's guard.#REVB#
Rover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rover keeping full guard, as Ganikov tries to pass.
Ganikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ganikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ganikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rover scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ganikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ganikov throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Paulie Rover has been cut.#T2#
Rover throws the kick towards the body but Ganikov avoids it.
Rover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganikov can do to turn this around?
Rover scores with a nice strike.
Spas Ganikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rover with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Rover gets caught flat footed, as Ganikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganikov is standing up over Rover. Rover looks to escape but Ganikov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rover gets back to half guard.
Rover is looking to escape.#SU2#
Ganikov stands up out of the half guard.
Ganikov slips under a jab.
Rover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ganikov in his tracks. #T3#
Ganikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rover throws the kick towards the body but Ganikov avoids it.
Rover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rover misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Ganikov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ganikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rover wants to control from the top but Ganikov keeps moving.
Ganikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganikov wants to stand but Rover is controlling the position. #SUB#
Rover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ganikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rover defends it easily.
Ganikov keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rover wants to pass the guard but Ganikov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rover drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ganikov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rover wants to stand but Ganikov is controlling the position.
Ganikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rover is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rover working for a triangle but Ganikov defends it easily.
Ganikov stops Rover from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulie Rover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulie Rover's cut.
That's time! Rover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganikov delivers a nice body kick.
Rover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ganikov under the eye.
Ganikov slips a straight right by Rover.
Some wild striking there from Rover.
#CL#
Rover moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rover tries to clinch up
and Rover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover misses the jab.
Rover misses with a looping right.
Ganikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Rover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ganikov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ganikov. No joy for Rover on that attempt.
Rover lands with a cross.
Rover scores with a jab.
Ganikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganikov feints the counter takedown.
Rover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Rover misses #TD2#
and Ganikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rover is wriggling around but Ganikov manages to pass to half guard.
Rover trying to hold on to Ganikov's head to control him but Ganikov postures up.
#SUB#
Rover looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ganikov passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ganikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rover dodges the ground and pound from Ganikov.
Rover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rover is being controlled here.
Rover is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ganikov is controlling him well.
Rover tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
You get the feeling that Rover really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#ES#
Rover bucks up and throws Ganikov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T3#
Rover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganikov.
Rover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rover wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ganikov. No joy for Rover on that attempt.
Ganikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rover misses with a looping left.
Rover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganikov moves out of range as Rover strikes.
Ganikov feints the counter takedown.
Rover lands with a right hand.
Rover scores with a jab to the head.
Rover connects with a jab.
Paulie Rover is winning the standup battle so far.
Rover swings for the body but Ganikov moves out of range.
Ganikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ganikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Rover throws a big shot that misses.
Ganikov tries for a takedown but Rover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rover throwing a counter right hand but Ganikov manages to avoid it.
Rover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ganikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ganikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Ganikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rover.#TD2#
Ganikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rover's guard.
Ganikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulie Rover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rover is looking to stand up but Ganikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Rover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Rover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Rover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rover clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rover manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab, jab by Rover - just one landing.
Rover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rover works over Law's head and body with a nice combination.
Rover 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.
Paulie Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Rover avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Rover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rover. That's going to slow Law down.
Law drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Law tries to clinch but Rover is having none of it.
Rover cracks Law with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Law throws a jab when Rover was well out of range.#T1#
Rover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Law walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Law throws a series of punches but Rover avoids them all with ease.
Rover lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Law is rocked!
Law takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rover tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rover.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rover comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Law falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Law was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 225
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Maia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working. #SUB#
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rover gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maia is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia content just to control the position here.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB#
Maia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rover is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rover and Maia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rover is not content to let Maia control the position. #SUB#
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rover is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia works to advance to full mount. Rover defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Maia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rover has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rover!
Maia working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rover wants to stand and escape but Maia is having none of it.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rover defends it easily.
Rover wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rover won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Rover has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maia is proving hard to escape from.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia has control of Rover's left arm, preventing Rover from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maia has his foot on Rover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rover works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Demian Maia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Rover misses.
Maia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rover throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Maia drives through with a takedown into Rover's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maia trying to control but Rover is working from the bottom.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Rover is retaining full guard.
Rover is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia stands and throws Rover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working. #T1#
Rover wants to get back to his feet but Maia drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia wants to control but Rover is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rover has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Rover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rover wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maia trying to control the position but Rover is working away. #SUB#
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working.
Maia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rover can do to turn this around?#T3#
Maia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Maia is trying to move to mount but Rover reverses beautifully and ends up in Maia's guard. #SUB#
Maia is looking for a triangle but Rover pushes his legs off easily.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rover's guard. #REVR##T4#
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rover is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
Maia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Rover is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rover manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Rover's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that second round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rover misses the target.
Rover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rover looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Demian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia blocks a jab.
Rover throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range. #TD#
Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Maia is looking to pass into half guard but Rover pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rover is in guard.#REVB#
Maia trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover wants to stand but Maia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maia trying to control the position.
#T1#
Maia keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Rover gets to his feet. Maia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rover swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Rover misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rover is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Maia trying to pass the guard but Rover defending well.
Rover tries to kick Maia off but Maia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maia passes to side control.
Demian Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia prevents Rover from escaping the position.
Rover tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Maia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rover has given up his back.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Maia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Maia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rover is trying to stand back up.
Maia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maia is persistently looking for the submission but Rover is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Maia!
An out of breath Demian Maia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 218
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Rover tries to clinch
and Braque counters with a stiff right hand.
Rover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Braque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Paulie Rover has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Braque.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rover lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braque has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braque and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rover's head backwards.
Rover shoots and misses
and Braque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Braque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rover.
Rover moves out of range of the strikes.
Braque shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rover eats them both and turns towards Braque to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braque cracks Rover with a hook to the temple - Rover is on wobbly legs here! Braque swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rover falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Braque wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alain Braque!
A very excited looking Alain Braque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Rover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Rover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rover prevents Varis from improving his position.
Rover tries to pass to full mount but Varis defends it.
Varis is trying to get back to full guard.
Rover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Varis wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover uses his free foot to push down on Varis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Varis.
Varis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rover connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1##SUB2#
Rover is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Varis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Varis gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rover is looking for a kimura but Varis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rover to get the leverage.
Varis manages to get to full guard.
Rover preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Varis has his foot on Rover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rover works his way back into a safe position though.
Rover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rover preventing the sweep.
Rover trying to control but Varis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rover passes Varis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Varis gets full guard.
Rover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rover tries to free his leg and advance position but Varis is retaining full guard.
Rover won't allow Varis to sweep him here.
Rover trying to control the position from guard on top but Varis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varis wants to improve his position but instead Rover has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Rover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varis wants to get back to full guard.
Varis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Varis.
Rover passes Varis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Varis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rover perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Varis wants to sweep but Rover has passed to side control!
Varis tries to buck Rover off but Rover is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Rover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Varis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varis defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rover is trying to get an arm triangle but Varis is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varis is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Rover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rover scores with a takedown into Varis's guard.
Rover trying to control but Varis is working from the bottom.
Varis wants to stand up but Rover is controlling him.
Rover sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Varis has momentary wrist control but Rover slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Varis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rover passes Varis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rover trying to mount his opponent but Varis defends it. #SUB2#
Rover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rover trying to control from half guard but Varis is working away. #T2#
Varis tries to roll over but Rover keeps him under control.
Varis is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Paulie Rover has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Varis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rover controlling the position easily from mount.
Rover landing shots from mount. #T3#
Rover raining down hammerfists from mount.
Varis tries to hold on but Rover postures up.#SUB2#
Rover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Varis is trying to escape the mount.
Rover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rover is stalling here but it's allowed Varis to get half guard.
Rover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Varis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Rover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rover prevents Varis from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varis is working hard here to advance position.
Varis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Varis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varis keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Rover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Varis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varis showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Rover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Varis pulls his head out easily.
Rover trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis is trying to control the action in half guard but Rover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Varis wants to free his trapped foot but Rover is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Rover looking for submissions off his back.
Varis is looking to advance position but Rover won't allow it.
Rover trying to control here.
Varis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rover!
Rover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Varis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rover is looking to escape. #T2#
Varis is really struggling to control Rover but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rover wants to control but Varis is having none of it.#SUB#
Varis looking to secure an arm triangle but Rover defends it well.
Varis looking to ground and pound but Rover is blocking nicely. #T3#
Varis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Varis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rover sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rover wants to get back to full guard but Varis has passed into side control.#SUB#
Varis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Varis tries to advance to mount but Rover denies him. #SU#
Varis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rover to his feet.
Rover tries to land a body kick
and Varis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##CL2#
Rover rushes Varis and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Varis breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Varis scores with a takedown into Rover's guard.
Varis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janne Varis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varis preventing the sweep.
Varis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rover is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varis stands and throws Rover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Varis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Wood pushes Rover up against the cage in a clinch.
Wood gets underhooks to prevent Rover's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Rover pulls guard effortlessly.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rover looking for a triangle here. Wood is fighting it but it looks tight! Rover pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wood is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulie Rover! |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wall clinches. #BC#
Wall breaks the clinch.
Wall lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Wall moves into the clinch.#TD#
Wall is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rover can't fight it off and eventually Wall manages to take the fight to the floor. Rover looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rover is keeping the position for now.
Rover can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wall controls the pace.
Wall stands up over Rover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Rover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wall defends well.
Wall wants to stand and escape but instead Rover has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rover being controlled here momentarily.
Rover looking to sit in guard and control but Wall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Rover looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wall has picked Rover up and slammed him! Rover can't keep hold of the triangle and Wall manages to pass to side control!
Rover is looking to reverse the position.
Wall controlling the position from side mount.
Rover sneaks back into half guard.
Wall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Rover actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Wall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rover regains half guard.
Rover wants to control but Wall is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Wall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wall tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rover.
Wall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Rover trying to control here.
#SUB#
Wall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rover sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rover looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Wall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wall throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Rover tries to sprawl but Wall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rover is pressing down on Wall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wall is looking to stand up but Rover won't let him. #SUB2#
Rover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wall defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rover's guard.#SUB2#
Rover looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Rover looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rover throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wall uses it to pass to side control.
Rover sneaks back into half guard.
Rover tries to roll over but Wall keeps him under control.
Rover trying to hold on to Wall's head to control him but Wall postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rover regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rover throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wall uses it to pass to side control.
Rover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rover taking some punishment here, with Wall in his half guard.
Wall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Rover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brad Wall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wall content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Rover defends it.
Wall wants to stand but Rover has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Rover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rover gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rover has his foot on Wall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wall works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rover has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wall should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rover has tightened it up now! Wall should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulie Rover! |
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