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Event:
BFT-475: Hard Knock Life
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Rothstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rothstein tries to land a front kick but Kampmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rothstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kampmann.
It looked like Kampmann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kampmann throws a leg kick which misses Rothstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Rothstein tries to avoid it.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Rothstein moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rothstein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothstein. Kampmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kampmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Rothstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rothstein lands with a straight right. Kampmann didn't see that one coming.
Kampmann throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Rothstein misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothstein misses with a looping left.
Kampmann missing with a left hand there. Rothstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rothstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sam Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein misses with the body kick
and Kampmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rothstein blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rothstein! But no joy.
Rothstein connects with a crisp jab.
Rothstein blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
#T1#
Kampmann connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Rothstein is rocked!
Rothstein's corner calls for a 1-2. Rothstein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Rothstein moves out of range.
Rothstein throws a series of punches but Kampmann avoids them all with ease.
Rothstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Kampmann is rocked!
Rothstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Kampmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rothstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kampmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kampmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Rothstein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kampmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rothstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Kampmann finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothstein tries to clinch but Kampmann is having none of it.
Rothstein lands a nice looking body kick.
Rothstein seems to have recovered his senses.
Rothstein misses with a right hand
and Kampmann counters with a straight right hand.
Rothstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Kampmann.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothstein is just out of range.
Rothstein swings for the body but Kampmann moves out of range.
#T2#
Rothstein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kampmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kampmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothstein.
Rothstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kampmann lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rothstein takes one to the chin there.
Rothstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rothstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kampmann throws a lazy head kick
and Rothstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rothstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Kampmann takes one on the button.
Kampmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rothstein avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann backing away here, and Rothstein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Rothstein looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
Rothstein throws a leg kick but Kampmann moved away.#CL#
Kampmann rushes Rothstein and presses him up against the cage.
Rothstein works on Kampmann's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kampmann manages to break the clinch.
Kampmann swings for the body but Rothstein moves out of range.
Kampmann sets himself, and Rothstein steps forward looking for the clinch! Kampmann avoids it this time.
Rothstein moves away from the strike by Kampmann.
Kampmann defending well as Rothstein loads up on a big left hand.
Kampmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rothstein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kampmann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rothstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kampmann is just out of range.
Kampmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kampmann.
Rothstein scores with a body shot.
Rothstein throws out a loose jab but Kampmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Rothstein misses with a wild body shot.
Rothstein moves to clinch but Kampmann breaks away
and Kampmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothstein misses with a left hand
and Kampmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Rothstein misses with a hook.
Kampmann lands with a good body shot.
Kampmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Kampmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rothstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rothstein looks to land a body kick but Kampmann moved away.
Kampmann throws a lazy head kick
and Rothstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rothstein throws a hook to the side of Kampmann's head but Kampmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kampmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Kampmann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rothstein misses with a straight right.
Kampmann misses with a low kick.
Rothstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kampmann.
Martin Kampmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothstein jabs Kampmann right on the nose. Kampmann blinks but takes it well.
Rothstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kampmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rothstein cracks a nice hook into Kampmann's ribs.
Rothstein misses with a wild body shot.
Martin Kampmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rothstein lands with a nice body kick.
Rothstein misses with an uppercut. Kampmann saw that one coming.
Kampmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein lands a head kick!
Rothstein lands a really nice looking cross but Kampmann seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Rothstein moves out of range easily.
Rothstein throws an overhand right that lands on Kampmann's shoulder, as Kampmann tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kampmann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kampmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothstein. Kampmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kampmann throws a looping overhand right but Rothstein ducks down to avoid it.
Kampmann misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothstein. Kampmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Rothstein.
Rothstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampmann throws a counter high kick but Rothstein was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Kampmann moves out of range.
Rothstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Rothstein moves out of range easily.
Kampmann avoids the head kick by Rothstein.
No joy there for Kampmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kampmann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Rothstein moves out of range as Kampmann strikes.
Rothstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a series of strikes that have Rothstein backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampmann blocks a jab.
Rothstein lands a high kick!
Rothstein throws a body kick that misses
and Rothstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothstein scores with a head kick.
Rothstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothstein lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rothstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
A solid body kick from Rothstein.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kampmann connects with the punch.#T3#
A good leg kick by Kampmann.
Rothstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kampmann counters with a left and a right that stings Rothstein.
Rothstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Kampmann catches Rothstein right on the button with a cross.
Rothstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kampmann circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rothstein drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kampmann follows Rothstein to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Kampmann!
An out of breath Martin Kampmann 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:
BFT-469: Raekwon vs Ishii II
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Rothstein cracks Vasara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasara looks to throw a body kick
and Rothstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Rothstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasara doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
Rothstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Rothstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vasara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rothstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vasara throws a head kick that misses
and Rothstein counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothstein circles away.
#KD#
Rothstein bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Vasara! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Vasara is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothstein throwing strikes from guard but Vasara blocks nicely.
Vasara is still in real trouble! Can Rothstein finish him?
Rothstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rothstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rothstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rothstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Rothstein loads up on a big left hand. Vasara felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rothstein looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vasara can't hide his disappointment, as Rothstein celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rothstein!
A determined Sam Rothstein didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
BFT-463: Tentheros vs Toro 3
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Heimolainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rothstein scores with a head kick.
Rothstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Heimolainen coming out on top.
Rothstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Rothstein connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Heimolainen to the floor! Rothstein dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Heimolainen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothstein lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Heimolainen quite badly. Heimolainen pulls Rothstein in close trying to recover. Rothstein postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Heimolainen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Heimolainen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rothstein!
Sam Rothstein took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
BFT-457: Martin vs Tentheros
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rothstein rushes Ishii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ishii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ishii can't find room to land a body shot as Rothstein controls the action.
Ishii wants to break free but Rothstein has control.
Rothstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rothstein fails to land.
Rothstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
Ishii has had enough of the clinch but Rothstein keeps him there for the moment.
Ishii is trying to break free.
Rothstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ishii's efforts to push away.
Rothstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rothstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ishii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sam Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishii. Ishii obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii throws a hook but Rothstein avoids it easily.
Rothstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ishii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rothstein jabs at Ishii's body.#T1#
Rothstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishii scores with a jab.
Rothstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishii throws out the jab.
Rothstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Rothstein moves out of range.
Rothstein scores with a jab. Ishii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rothstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishii lands a leg kick that knocks Rothstein off balance momentarily.
Rothstein throws a head kick that misses
and Ishii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishii to score with a decent uppercut.
Rothstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rothstein throws a shot from downtown. Ishii moves away and avoids it.
Ishii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ishii scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothstein with a nice cross.#CL2#
Rothstein moves into range and clinches up with Ishii.#T2#
Rothstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothstein keeps control of Ishii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rothstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ishii blocks a body shot from Rothstein.
Ishii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothstein controls his hands.
Ishii wants to break free but Rothstein has control.
Rothstein tries to work over Ishii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ishii's efforts to push away.
Ishii is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishii lands with a light punch inside.
Ishii is trying to break free.#BC#
Ishii breaks the clinch.
Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rothstein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rothstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishii is looking to counter punch.#T3##CL#
Ishii rushes Rothstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ishii lands an uppercut.
Ishii wants to break free but Rothstein has control.
Rothstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rothstein managing to block the knees to the body from Ishii.
#BC#
Ishii manages to break the clinch.
Ishii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rothstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ishii scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Ishii.
Ishii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rothstein misses with a straight left.
Ishii misses with a hook
and Ishii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rothstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Ishii misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rothstein misses with a looping right.
Rothstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rothstein's head.#T4#
Ishii dips to his left and cracks Rothstein with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rothstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ishii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Rothstein as he checks the leg kick.
Rothstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ishii on the side of the head.
Rothstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Rothstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rothstein misses with an uppercut.
Ishii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Ishii tenderised Rothstein's leg. Rothstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rothstein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ishii throws a right hand that Rothstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothstein also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ishii scores with a body shot.
Rothstein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ishii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ishii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rothstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazunori Ishii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rothstein wants to clinch.
Rothstein might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A good leg kick by Ishii.
Rothstein with a hook.
Ishii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rothstein lands with a slapping head kick.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rothstein throws a lazy head kick
and Ishii counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ishii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rothstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Ishii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rothstein lands with a straight right. Ishii didn't see that one coming.
Rothstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Ishii moves out of range easily.
Ishii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishii scores with a sloppy right hand. Rothstein should have avoided that one.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Kazunori Ishii is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Ishii misses.
Rothstein blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rothstein misses the target.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rothstein is out of range.
Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Ishii moves out of range easily.
Rothstein is breathing heavily.
Rothstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ishii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishii misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rothstein! But no joy.
Rothstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishii.
A slow jab from Ishii misses its intended target.
Ishii misses the body punch
letting Rothstein counter with a right hand.
Ishii lands a head shot.#T2#
Rothstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishii is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothstein is looking to clinch.
Ishii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ishii cracks the inside of Rothstein's front leg.
Ishii throws a jab but it's blocked by Rothstein.
Rothstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ishii counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rothstein, as that shot connected.
Rothstein misses with a head kick.
Ishii lands with a big left! Rothstein is wobbled badly! Ishii comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Rothstein to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kazunori Ishii!
A relieved looking Kazunori Ishii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rothstein and Malakai Semerkhet. Rothstein comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Ninja. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rothstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rothstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Semerkhet is fending him off so far but Rothstein persists. Nope, Semerkhet circles away and we're back to standing.
Rothstein tries to clinch but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Rothstein pushes Semerkhet up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rothstein goes for a takedown attempt but Semerkhet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Rothstein.
Rothstein sets himself, and Semerkhet steps forward looking for the clinch! Rothstein avoids it this time.
Rothstein clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein is working for takedown but Semerkhet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rothstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Semerkhet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rothstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rothstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Semerkhet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rothstein has Semerkhet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Semerkhet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Semerkhet fails to pull guard.
Rothstein can't get the takedown.
Rothstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rothstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semerkhet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rothstein is trying to drag Semerkhet to the mat but Semerkhet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rothstein can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Semerkhet pulls guard effortlessly.
Rothstein wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Rothstein is working hard here to advance position.
Semerkhet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothstein looking to improve position, pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh with his hand. Semerkhet seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rothstein paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rothstein's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Semerkhet picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BFT-449
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rothstein on the side of the head.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rothstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rothstein feints a jab promting Hopkins to slip. Rothstein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hopkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rothstein lands with a big left! Hopkins is wobbled badly! Rothstein comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hopkins to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Rothstein!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Rothstein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFT-444
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rothstein.
Rothstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sam Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rothstein. That did some damage!
Rothstein tries to clinch but Ishii is having none of it.
Ishii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Rothstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ishii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rothstein. Ishii shrugs it off though.
Ishii lands a jab to the head.
Rothstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishii.
Rothstein tries to counter with a clinch but Ishii shakes him off and moves away.
Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Ishii moves out of range easily.
That kick from Ishii tenderised Rothstein's leg. Rothstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rothstein ducks under a wild hook from Ishii.
Ishii throws a shot to the body.
Ishii throws out a loose jab but Rothstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothstein wants to counter with a clinch but Ishii pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothstein connects with a single shot there.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ishii.
Ishii tries to score with a low kick but Rothstein moves his leg out of the way.
Rothstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ishii lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A head kick misses from Rothstein.
Ishii tried to counter with a leg kick but Rothstein avoided it.
Rothstein moves in looking to clinch but Ishii pushes him off.
Rothstein misses with a looping right.
Rothstein connects with a single shot there.
Rothstein lands a leg kick that knocks Ishii off balance momentarily.
Ishii lands a jab to Rothstein's midsection.
Ishii cracks Rothstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ishii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothstein swings for the body but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii checks a low kick from Rothstein.
Ishii stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothstein. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishii misses with a looping right.
Ishii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rothstein throws a leg kick
enabling Ishii to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Rothstein.#CL2#
Rothstein has Ishii up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Rothstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rothstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ishii lands a right hand. #BC2#
Rothstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rothstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rothstein works over Ishii's head and body with a nice combination.
Ishii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rothstein's hands.
Ishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ishii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Ishii moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Rothstein.
Rothstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ishii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Rothstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Rothstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishii connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rothstein! He's out on his feet! Ishii rushes in and drops Rothstein with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kazunori Ishii!
Kazunori Ishii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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