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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Ross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mason slips a straight right by Ross.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Mason is rocked!
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ross engages and cracks Mason with a massive lead left hook - Mason tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ross is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rey Ross!
Rey Ross opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Ross connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Guy tumbling to the canvas! Ross pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Guy was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rey Ross!
Rey Ross took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Rizzveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Ross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Ross catches Rizzveira right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Ross tries to bum rush Rizzveira with a series of wild strikes but Rizzveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rizzveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Ross clinches up with Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Ross avoiding damage as Rizzveira throws knees to the body.
Rizzveira tries to pull guard but Ross holds him up against the cage and eventually Rizzveira drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Rizzveira decides to pull guard.
Ross throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzveira has wrist control.#T1#
Rizzveira has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Rizzveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Rizzveira is rocked!#SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rizzveira is still in real trouble! Can Ross finish him?
Ross gets to his feet and stands over Rizzveira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rizzveira felt that one! Ross unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rizzveira from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Ross!
Rey Ross took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Singh is stalling here.
Singh prevents the takedown attempt.
Ross goes for a takedown attempt but Singh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Singh closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Singh has Ross pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ross tumbling to the mat - Singh dives into Ross's guard.
Singh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Singh is stalling in the full guard.
Singh is standing up over Ross. Ross looks to escape but Singh dives into side control.
#T1#
Ross is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Singh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ross tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Singh wants to stand but Ross is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ross's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh controlling from mount.
Ross is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Singh is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Singh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Singh landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Singh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ross is on top in guard.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ross wants to stand but Singh is controlling the position.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ross is looking to stand up but Singh isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Ross scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
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#
Singh looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh wants to counter with a clinch but Ross pushes him away.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rey Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Ross.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Singh instigates a clinch.
Singh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Singh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ross has hold of one of Singh's legs. Singh is fighting the takedown attempt but Ross gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is wriggling around but Singh manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Singh in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Singh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ross scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Singh manages to mount him!
Ross wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
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.
Singh working the ground and pound effectively.
Ross is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Singh is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ross has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ross!
Nirmal Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Singh has his hands on Ross's head, controlling the position.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
Singh pulls Ross in close to prevent any damage.
Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Singh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ross won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Ross postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Singh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Singh pushing down on Ross's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES#
Ross makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Singh blocks a head kick by Ross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Ross.#TD2#
Singh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ross pushes Singh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Singh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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 Rey Ross will probably get the nod.
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#
Singh avoids the body shot from Ross.
Ross throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Ross throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Ross lands a nice hook to Singh's body. Singh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Singh clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ross lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Singh controlling the position well.
Singh is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Singh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Singh won't allow Ross to pass to mount.
Ross prevents Singh from improving his position.#T1#
Ross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross 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.
Ross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Singh is pressing down on Ross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Ross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Singh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ross quickly recovers to half guard.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Singh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Ross tries to kick Singh off but Singh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ross wants to stand back up but Singh manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Singh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ross is looking to get back to his feet here but Singh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ross's back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ross is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Singh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ross is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Singh is looking for the choke from the back position but Ross is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nirmal Singh.
I think Singh 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
Nirmal Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Rey Ross had this to say: 'He got lucky , i wanna rematch'. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross lands a lovely overhand right.
Ross darts in trying to clinch
and Highlander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross tries to clinch but Highlander moves away
and Highlander counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highlander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Ross misses.
Highlander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ross defending well as Highlander loads up on a big left hand.
Highlander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Highlander counters with a left hand that sends Ross to the canvas! #ROC2#Ross is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is looking to stand back up but Highlander counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ross.
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Highlander has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ross defend it? Highlander steps over the head and cranks it - Ross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Highlander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Highlander!
The defeated Rey Ross had this to say: 'He got lucky , i wanna rematch'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Ross has Robins up against the cage in a clinch.
Robins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ross.
#TD#
Ross has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robins regains guard immediately.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Robins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robins is trying to keep Ross in close.
Robins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Robins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Robins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ross throws a strike but Robins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Ross pushes Robins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Robins gets tackled into the cage by Ross. Ross maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ross gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Robins regains guard.
#T2#
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross throws a strike but Robins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Robins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robins throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Robins passes into half guard.
Ross tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Robins manages to move to mount!
Robins wants to take Ross's back but he can't do it this time.
Ross is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Robins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ross is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Robins stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#KD2#
Robins lands a big head kick that sends Ross tumbling to the mat! Robins takes a step backwards and waves Ross back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ross is rocked!
Robins seems to be stalking Ross here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Ross drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Robins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Robins thanked BANZAI NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Rey Ross had this to say: 'He got lucky , i wanna rematch'. |
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Event:
HFA 21
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Philips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross leaves Philips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Xander Philips has been cut.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but Philips pushes him off.
Ross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Ross lands but Philips takes it in his stride.
Ross looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Ross has managed to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Philips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards. #TD#
Ross lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Ross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ross.
Well, if Ross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Philips won't allow Ross to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philips's head.
Ross works his way into full mount!
Ross sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Philips is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Philips wants to hold on but Ross pushes him away.
Philips wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philips is looking to escape.
Ross throwing strikes here but Philips is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Philips wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
Ross looking to ground and pound but Philips is blocking nicely.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Ross looking to finish with strikes here!
Ross throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Philips manages to avoid easily.
Ross blocks Philips's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philips is looking to escape.
Ross punching from mount but Philips doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross looking to finish with strikes here!
Philips is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xander Philips's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Philips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Philips tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Philips throws a solid leg kick but Ross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Philips.#CL#
Ross clinches up with Philips and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ross tightens his grip and picks Philips up, before dumping him to the ground. Philips manages to land in guard.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Philips uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Philips!#REVB##ES#
Ross scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Philips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Philips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Philips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ross has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ross gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ross gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Philips wants to get back to his feet but Ross is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Philips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross advances to half guard.
Ross throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Philips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ross is looking for a kimura but Philips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ross to get the leverage.
Philips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Ross frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ross misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Ross throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ross punching from mount but Philips doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ross throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ross throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ross controlling from the full mount.
Ross throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Philips because Ross loaded up on that one.
Philips avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Philips because Ross loaded up on that one.
Philips blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Ross working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#That has opened up Xander Philips's cut even more.
Philips avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Philips is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Ross has hold of Philips's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Philips manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ross thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Philips wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ross.
Philips blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Ross is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ross throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Ross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ross thowing shots but they're missing.
Ross throwing strikes here but Philips is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Ross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ross throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Philips because Ross loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Ross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xander Philips's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Philips moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.#CL#
Ross instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ross has hold of one of Philips's legs. Philips is fighting the takedown attempt but Ross gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Philips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ross has Philips in his guard.#REVB##ES#
Ross has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Philips has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philips can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ross has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Philips is trying to keep an underhook but Ross manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips is staying active underneath Ross, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ross thows a huge punch but Philips dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Philips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross. #SUB#
Ross wants to work for an arm triangle but Philips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Philips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ross throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ross throws a strike but Philips avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Philips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ross is controlling him.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Philips has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Philips.
Philips takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Xander Philips's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Ross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ross in the domination position with Philips hanging on.
Ross working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Ross working the strikes but Philips uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ross seems to be working for a kimura but Philips defends the submission attempt.
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Philips defending well though.
Ross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Philips's head.
Ross controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ross thows a huge punch but Philips dodges it nicely.
Ross is nestled in close to Philips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ross trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ross 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Ross!
Rey Ross took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Xander Philips was interviewed post fight and said 'Listen, listen... I tried my hardest and i was doing amazing. Then suddenly a couple shots and im here. Submission or tko. I keep fighting. I want the rematch asap'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rey Ross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ross has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ross has picked Luciano up - he's going for a ride! Ross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ross (2) vs (0) Luciano
Luciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Luciano trying to control but Ross postures up.
Ross prevents Luciano from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ross wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ross's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ross (2) vs (4) Luciano#SUB2#
Luciano has got one arm under Ross's chin. This could be trouble... Ross trying to control the other hand but Luciano gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ross has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Luciano!
Rey Ross was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky , i wanna rematch'. |
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Event:
HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Ross moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruane.
Ross throws a good cross that connects.
Ross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruane.
Ruane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruane's head.#TD#
Ruane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Ruane sits in half guard.
Ruane wants to pass the guard but Ross is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES2#
Ross manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ruane keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Ross has hold of one of Ruane's legs. Ruane is fighting the takedown attempt but Ross gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ruane working a defensive guard but Ross passes into half guard.
Ruane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruane gets full guard.
Ross postures up in Ruane's guard and throws a big left but Ruane blocks it.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Ruane keeps moving. #T2#
Ruane has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Ross wants to pass the guard but Ruane is keeping the position.
Ross prevents Ruane from getting back to his feet.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruane keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross. #T3#
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruane tries to clinch up
and Ross counters with a left and a right that stings Ruane.
Ross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruane in his tracks.
Ross connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ruane tumbling to the canvas! Ross pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ruane was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rey Ross!
Rey Ross opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ross moves into the clinch.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Ross prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Ross tightens his grip and picks Chapman up, before dumping him to the ground. Chapman manages to land in guard.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ross defends well.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapman has wrist control.#SUB#
Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chapman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ross has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB#
Chapman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ross pulls his head out easily.
Ross working over Chapman with some ground and pound. Chapman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Chapman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ross.
Chapman gets full guard.
Ross postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Chapman blocks nicely.
Chapman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ross puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chapman tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ross is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chapman tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ross preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ross advances position into side control!
Chapman parries the strikes from Ross easily there. Ross is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chapman to escape.
#SUB2#
Ross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Chapman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ross off and has taken his back!
Chapman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chapman.
Ross covers up after that shot from Chapman.
Ross wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Chapman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ross trying to get back to his feet but Chapman is in full control for now.
Chapman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ross. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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!
Ross grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chapman lands shots from the back.
Ross is trying to get back to his feet but Chapman has full control of the position and if anything, Ross has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Chapman has got his arm under Ross's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Ross has spun round into Chapman's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#SUB#
Chapman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rey Ross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ross moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Ross throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Chapman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ross has Chapman up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ross gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rey Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chapman 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#
Ross looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chapman is looking for a kimura but Ross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chapman to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chapman lands a nice short elbow.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Ross is defending well. #T1##ES2#
Ross kicks off Chapman and gets to his feet.
Ross's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ross duly obliges.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Chapman is looking to counter the offense by Ross and move into the clinch.
Ross throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Chapman cracks Ross with an open hand slap.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
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!
Ross looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Chapman misses the target.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapman.
Chapman looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Ross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Rey Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chapman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Chapman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ross manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Chapman scores with a takedown into Ross's guard.
Chapman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chapman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chapman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3##SUB#
Chapman has hold of Ross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Chapman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ross has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chapman with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Chapman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ross is now in Chapman's guard. A big mistake from Chapman there, giving up the dominant position!
Chapman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ross manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chapman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chapman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chapman uses his free foot to push down on Ross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ross. #T4#
Chapman is landing with some decent strikes but Ross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chapman punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chapman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chapman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chapman landing punches. #SUB#
Chapman has control of Ross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ross regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Chapman wants to finish this one by submission but Ross is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chapman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chapman won't let Ross get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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 Nick Chapman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ross closes the distance and pushes Chapman back into the cage.
Chapman working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Ross has clasped his hands together around Chapman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chapman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ross tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Chapman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chapman tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is pressing down on Ross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chapman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Chapman wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chapman has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapman 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ross working some strikes from top position.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chapman 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#
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Ross is defending well.
Chapman is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chapman is looking to advance position but Ross won't allow it.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman is pressing down on Ross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ross is holding on for now. #ES2#
Ross pushes Chapman off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Ross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Chapman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Ross has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chapman is trying to keep an underhook but Ross manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chapman tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Chapman gets back to full guard.
Chapman 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.
Chapman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
Ross wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving. #T4#
Chapman keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chapman is pushing down on Ross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ross is fighting to maintain full guard but Chapman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chapman uses his free foot to push down on Ross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ross.
Chapman raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Chapman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chapman lands a few punches from side control.
Chapman scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Chapman.
I think Chapman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Chapman!
Rey Ross spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky , i wanna rematch'. |
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