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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Eklund scores with a leg kick.
Eklund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roach.
Roach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage!
Eklund lands a head kick!
Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Roach's side.
Eklund lands a leg kick that knocks Roach off balance momentarily.
Roach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eklund.
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
Eklund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund connects with a solid leg kick.
Eklund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roach blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eklund. That's going to slow Roach down. #T1#
A head kick from Eklund lands but Roach takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund.
Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hugo Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Roach clinches with his opponent.
Roach misses with the head strike.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Roach.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
Eklund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land.
Eklund stops a takedown attempt from Roach.
Roach jumps guard but Eklund stands there with Roach around his waist. Roach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hugo Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Roach.
Eklund tries to break free but Roach pushes him back against the cage.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
Roach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eklund smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick from Eklund.
Roach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eklund counters with a low kick, right behind Roach 's knee.
Roach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eklund is fending him off so far but Roach persists. Nope, Eklund circles away and we're back to standing.
Eklund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eklund connects with a high kick.
Roach looks winded!
Roach fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Eklund.
Eklund connects with an inside leg kick.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Eklund. No joy for Roach on that attempt.
Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Eklund.
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roach tries to clinch up.
Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Roach's side.
Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Eklund connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eklund lands a front kick.
A good leg kick by Eklund.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eklund!
Eklund feints and then cracks Roach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roach down.
Roach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund.
Eklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage!
Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roach doesn't manage to clinch there - Eklund circles away.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund lands a high kick!
Roach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Eklund lands but Roach takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund connects with a high kick. #ROC#Roach is rocked!#T4#
Eklund with a nice calf kick.
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can Eklund finish him?
Eklund with the inside leg kick.
Roach seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Eklund.
Eklund lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Roach's leg. Roach is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Roach tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Roach back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fighters circle, before Eklund throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roach's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Eklund lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Roach drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roach throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivas is adopting a defensive guard.
Rivas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roach lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach throwing strikes from guard but Rivas blocks nicely.
Rivas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivas is controlling Roach's posture.
Roach wants to control from the top but Rivas keeps moving.
Roach has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Roach is really struggling to control Rivas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rivas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roach manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rivas with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Roach is looking for a triangle but Rivas pushes his legs off easily.
Rivas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roach is proving hard to escape from.
Rivas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rivas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Rivas postures up.
Rivas 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.
Roach 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roach moves out of range as Rivas strikes.
Roach with a jab.
Roach throws a hook but Rivas avoids it easily.
Rivas keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roach defends it well.
Rivas needs to keep his hands up - Roach had a free shot at his head there.#T3##TD#
Rivas gets caught flat footed, as Roach shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rivas keeping full guard, as Roach tries to pass.
Roach preventing the sweep.
Rivas is looking to sweep but instead, Roach has passed into half guard.
Rivas is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivas keeping hold of Roach's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Rivas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rivas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roach advances to half guard.
Rivas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivas is positioning himself well to prevent Roach advancing to mount.
Rivas trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Roach.
Rivas wants to get back to full guard.
Roach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camden Roach dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Roach closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivas's guard.
Roach stands up over Rivas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roach throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach wants to control from the top but Rivas keeps moving.
Camden Roach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivas is pulling down on Roach's head. It's preventing any offense from Roach, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach won't allow Rivas to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roach trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rivas wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Roach drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roach has Rivas in his guard.#REVB#
Rivas throws an elbow that misses. Roach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rivas's guard. Nice move by Roach!#REVR#
Roach trying to control but Rivas is working from the bottom.
Roach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivas can do to turn this around?
Rivas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Rivas wants to sweep but no luck.
Roach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivas pulls Roach in close to prevent any damage.
Roach throwing strikes but missing.
Rivas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roach is one step ahead there.
Rivas trying to control the position here.
Roach trying to control but Rivas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rivas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rivas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Rivas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Roach looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivas wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Rivas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Rivas trying to control but Roach postures up.
Roach scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rivas is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivas trying to control but Roach postures up.
Rivas is controlling Roach's trapped leg to prevent Roach from advancing to side control.
Roach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Roach connects with a nice short shot to Rivas's temple.
Roach is trying to control. Rivas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camden Roach dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Roach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Roach thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Rivas tries to counter it with a takedown but Roach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roach looks to throw the jab but Rivas is out of range.
Rivas throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Roach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivas keeping hold of Roach's head, controlling as best he can.
Roach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivas wants to improve his position but Roach is controlling well.
Roach wants to pass the guard but Rivas is defending well.
Roach 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. #T1#
Roach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivas is looking for a sweep. Roach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roach 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.
Roach working Rivas over with strikes.
Rivas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roach's back!
Rivas controlling well, preventing Roach from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rivas.
Rivas connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Roach to escape the position.
Roach is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Roach tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camden Roach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Roach is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roach slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roach wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivas trying to control the pace.
Roach is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Rivas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rivas wanted to stand there but Roach had control of the position.
Rivas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roach working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roach misses with a wild combination.
Rivas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roach defends it well.
Rivas throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Roach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Roach drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Rivas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roach is one step ahead there.
Rivas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roach manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rivas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roach's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivas content to stall in guard here.
Rivas throwing strikes from guard but Roach blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camden Roach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roach 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camden Roach! |
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Event:
FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Roach moves in looking to clinch but Sweet pushes him off.
Sweet tries to counter by clinching up but Roach breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Sweet moves into the clinch.
Sweet lands with a light punch inside.
Roach tries to pull guard but Sweet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sweet pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Roach manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Roach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sweet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sweet postures up.
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.
Sweet wants to stand but Roach has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Roach 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sweet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roach is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sweet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sweet wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricky Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Roach.#CL#
Sweet closes the distance and clinches.
Sweet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roach misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Camden Roach has been cut.#T2#
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sweet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roach lands with a short shot to the head.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach looking to slow down the pace here.
Roach blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roach avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet prevents a body shot from Roach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow.
Sweet lands a damaging elbow.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Sweet lands with a light punch inside.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sweet prevents it.
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roach looks winded!
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Roach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A short right from Roach.
Roach wants to stall.
Roach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roach is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Sweet has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Sweet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Roach blocks an elbow strike.
Roach avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roachs head.
Roach blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sweet walks away with a smile on his face. Roach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sweet tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Sweet pushes Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Roach wants to take the fight to the mat but Sweet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sweet lands an elbow inside that Roach shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camden Roach's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Sweet has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roach.
A nice left hand lands by Roach.
Sweet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweet.
Roach takes an elbow to the temple.
Roach blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Roach scores with a shoulder strike.
Roach prevents a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
Roach avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Sweet. #T1#
Sweet prevents Roach from breaking the clinch.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sweet tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
Roach takes an elbow to the temple.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roach's defenses.
Sweet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roach is breathing heavily.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweet tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
Roach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricky Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Roach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses.
Sweet tries to work over Roach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet lands a nice elbow.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
Sweet blocks a body shot from Roach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow. #T2#
Sweet has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sweet lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Camden Roach's cut even more.
Roach taking a breather.
Sweet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sweet lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Roach blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Ricky Sweet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
Roach blocks an elbow strike.
Roach dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Roach tries to pull guard but Sweet holds him up against the cage and eventually Roach drops back down to his feet.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Roach in his tracks for a moment.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet lands an elbow inside that Roach shrugs off.
Sweet lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Roach is rocked!
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him?
Sweet creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Roach! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sweet! |
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