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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kint to counter with a crisp jab.
Kint ducks under a wild hook from Roussow.
Roussow tries to clinch up.
Kint lands a nice shot to the body.
Kint 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.
Kint connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kint. #CUT#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.#TD2#
Roussow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roussow trying to control but Kint is working from the bottom. #ES#
Kint manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow is pressed up against the cage. Kint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roussow down to the mat. Roussow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kint connects with an inside leg kick.
Roussow misses with a lunging right hand
and Kint counters with a straight right hand.
Kint fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roussow.
Roussow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kint manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Roussow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kint.
Ken Roussow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussow. Kint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kint checks a leg kick.
Roussow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kint sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roussow somewhat.
Roussow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kint counters with a nice leg kick.
Kint lands a jab-cross combination.
Roussow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kint counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roussow!
Kint lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussow keeps working. #T2#
Kint scoring with punches from side control.
Kint working the body and head with strikes.
Roussow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kint 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.
Kint is chipping away with strikes.
Kint wants to control but Roussow is keeping him busy.
Kint looks up at the clock and then as Roussow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kint smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roussow manages to get back to half guard.
Roussow is looking to improve his position.
Kint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kint slips a nice elbow through Roussow's hands, connecting with Roussow's forehead.
Roussow is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roussow trying to control but Kint postures up.
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. Kint connects with a nice short shot to Roussow's temple.
Kint looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roussow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kint manages to pass to side control.
Kint landing strikes.
Kint working the ground and pound from side control.
Kint looks up at the clock and then as Roussow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kint smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kint creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Roussow is rocked!
Roussow is looking to regain half guard here but Kint keeps moving and retains side control.
Roussow is still in real trouble! Can Kint finish him?
Roussow taking a bit of punishment here - Kint scoring with strikes. #T4#
Kint working the ground and pound.
Roussow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kint connects with a decent elbow.
Roussow seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow is not content to let Kint control the position.
Roussow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roussow is looking to reverse the position.
Roussow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU#
Kint stands up and beckons Roussow to his feet.
Kint throws a series of punches but Roussow avoids them all with ease.
Kint fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roussow misses with a right hand
and Roussow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
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#
Nice shot lands for Kint.
Kint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kint appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roussow shoots in for a double leg but Kint sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Kint clinches with his opponent.
Roussow can't break the clinch.
Kint blocks an uppercut.
Kint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussow can do to turn this around?
Kint misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roussow.
#BC#
Kint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kint gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kint gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roussow regains guard.
Roussow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kint cracks Roussow with a solid left hand.
Kint won't allow Roussow to sweep him here.
Kint advances to half guard. #T1#
Kint controlling the action here.
Kint prevents Roussow from improving his position.
Roussow is trying to maintain the position but Kint is very close to passing his half guard.
Kint is trying to control the action in half guard but Roussow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roussow tries to get to full guard but Kint has control of the leg.
Kint is thwarting Roussow's attempts to control the position.
Kint passes to full mount! #T2#
Roussow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kint with good strikes from the mount here!
Roussow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roussow is looking to escape.
Kint working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roussow tries to hold on but Kint postures up.
Roussow is working to get back to half guard.
Kint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Kint trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roussow is looking to improve his position but Kint isn't that keen on the idea.
Kint with a couple of short strikes.
Kint lands a big shot there that rocks Roussow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roussow is looking to get to half guard.
Kint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roussow is looking to escape.
Roussow is working to get back to half guard.
Roussow is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Kint controlling the pace for now.
Kint is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Daniel Kint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roussow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roussow wants to hold on but Kint pushes him away.
Roussow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kint slips a nice elbow through Roussow's hands, connecting with Roussow's forehead.
Roussow wants to get back to full guard.
Kint slips a nice elbow through Roussow's hands, connecting with Roussow's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kint performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kint slips a nice elbow through Roussow's hands, connecting with Roussow's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Roussow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roussow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kint counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roussow thinking.
Kint cracks Roussow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roussow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kint scores with a hook.
Roussow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kint appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kint connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kint lands a jab-cross combination.
Kint lands a glancing blow to the side of Roussow's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow tries to clinch up but Kint circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Kint. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kint moves into the clinch successfully.
Kint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Roussow misses with the head strike.
Roussow looking to stall.
Kint is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Kint breaks the clinch.
Kint scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roussow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roussow shoots for a takedown but Kint saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kint uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roussow has time to react.
Kint takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kint throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roussow throws the left hand but Kint avoids the punch easily.
Kint jabs at Roussow's body.
Ken Roussow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Kint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roussow. #TD#
Kint is trying to trip Roussow. He has hold of a leg but Roussow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kint persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussow being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Roussow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kint defends well.
Roussow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kint has passed into side control.
Kint just content to control the position.
Roussow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kint lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kint working over Roussow with some ground and pound. Roussow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kint passes to full mount!
Kint content just to control the position here.
Kint pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roussow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kint has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roussow's face.
#SUB#
Kint with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kint scoring with strikes but Roussow is staying in there. #T4#
Roussow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roussow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Kint scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roussow?
Roussow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kint looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kint dominating with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kint! Roussow is hurt baaadly! Kint is firing away with more strikes - Roussow is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Kint!
A victorious Daniel Kint thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 215
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wensleydale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roussow, pushing him back against the cage.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roussow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roussow can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Roussow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wensleydale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Wensleydale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roussow can't fight it off and eventually Wensleydale manages to take the fight to the floor. Roussow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wensleydale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roussow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussow, not yet.
Roussow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Roussow 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.
Wensleydale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Roussow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roussow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wensleydale manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Roussow looking to pass the guard.
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Wensleydale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roussow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wensleydale is tightening it up a little... Roussow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Roussow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Roussow taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wensleydale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Behring fails with the takedown
and Roussow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Roussow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Behring napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roussow takes a little break here. Behring wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roussow working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Behring is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roussow connects with a decent elbow.
Roussow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Behring regains half guard.
Roussow 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.
Still in half guard, Roussow seems content to control.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussow working Behring over with strikes.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Behring definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Roussow seems content to control.#T1#
Roussow wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow working over Behring with some ground and pound. Behring looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roussow trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Behring moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Behring has his foot on Roussow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roussow works his way back into a safe position though.
Roussow trying to control but Behring is working from the bottom.
Roussow lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Roussow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roussow has managed to get both his arms back between Behring's legs - danger averted.
Roussow controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussow won't allow Behring to sweep him here. #T3#
Roussow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behring is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Behring looking for a guillotine here but Roussow defends easily.
Roussow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Roussow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roussow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Behring escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roussow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
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.
Roussow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roussow lands a couple of elbows.
Roussow controlling from the top position.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Behring keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Behring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roussow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
That's time! Behring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Roussow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roussow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Roussow lands.#TD2#
Roussow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Behring sprawls well initially but Roussow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roussow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Behring!
Behring is looking to improve his position but Roussow isn't that keen on the idea.
Behring bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roussow 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow is pulling down on Behring's head to control his posture.
Roussow wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Behring drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roussow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roussow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roussow! #REVB#
Ken Roussow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Roussow trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Behring is trying to improve his position.
Roussow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roussow trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Roussow scoring with punches from side control.
Roussow taking a breather here.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roussow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Behring sneaks back into half guard.
Roussow drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head. #SUB#
Behring looking for submissions off his back.
Roussow wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Roussow trying to mount his opponent but Behring defends it. #SUB2#
Roussow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Behring is just riding it out for now. Roussow eventually gives up the hold.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Behring has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
Roussow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roussow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roussow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roussow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behring is looking to escape.
Roussow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Behring regains half guard.
Behring is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussow scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Behring trying to control from the bottom.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Roussow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behring is trying to get back to full guard.
Behring trying to get back to full guard but Roussow takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Behring keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roussow digs a good body shot into Behring's ribs.#CL2#
Roussow moves into range and clinches up with Behring.
Roussow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Behring is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Behring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roussow lands a shoulder strike.
Behring letting Roussow take a breather here.
Behring jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roussow walks away with a smile on his face. Behring gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roussow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roussow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roussow working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee asks Roussow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roussow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roussow working the ground and pound.
Behring is trying to control Roussow's posture but Roussow avoids it.
Roussow is looking to take a break and control but Behring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Behring's face as Roussow controls the position.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Behring on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roussow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roussow cracks Behring with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Behring is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ken Roussow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Roussow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Behring will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roussow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Behring some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Roussow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roussow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roussow trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom.
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Behring is trying to work for a sweep but Roussow has mounted him!
Roussow controlling from the full mount.
Behring tries to reverse the position but Roussow maintains control.
Roussow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Behring is trying to escape the mount.
Roussow controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Roussow prevents Behring from getting the reversal.
Roussow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roussow is continuing to stall.
Ian Behring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow scoring with strikes but Behring is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Roussow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Roussow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ken Roussow made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Highland Games 211
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow misses with a hook.
Enkamp follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Roussow misses the body punch
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roussow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Roussow pushes Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.
Enkamp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Enkamp tries to circle away but Roussow has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roussow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Roussow blocks it well.
Ken Roussow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roussow gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Roussow.
#BC2#
Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Roussow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enkamp did well to prevent Roussow getting side control.
Roussow stops Enkamp from getting back to his feet.
Roussow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roussow lands a nice short elbow.
Roussow stalling.
Roussow is nestled in close to Enkamp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roussow content to control rather than advance.
Roussow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Enkamp's head.
Roussow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roussow misses with a head shot. Enkamp uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roussow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Enkamp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roussow is controlling him.
Roussow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Enkamp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roussow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roussow is pushing down on Enkamp's leg trying to pass to half guard. Enkamp is fighting to maintain full guard but Roussow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roussow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roussow throwing shots but Enkamp is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enkamp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussow scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Roussow.
Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Roussow steps away.#CL#
Roussow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enkamp, pushing him back against the cage.
Roussow tries to throw a body punch but Enkamp avoids it by throwing Roussow back against the cage.
Enkamp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roussow tries to throw a body punch but Enkamp avoids it by throwing Roussow back against the cage. #BC2#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enkamp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roussow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Enkamp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Roussow misses.
Enkamp swats away the attempt to clinch by Roussow.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Roussow closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC2#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roussow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enkamp as he jumps to the side.
Enkamp checks a leg kick.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Roussow is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Roussow.
Enkamp lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow misses with a two punch combination.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Roussow is wise to it.
Roussow tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roussow tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
Roussow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enkamp is fending him off so far but Roussow persists. Nope, Enkamp circles away and we're back to standing.
Enkamp shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
A head kick misses from Enkamp. #TD#
Roussow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enkamp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Enkamp tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow trying to control momentarily.
Roussow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enkamp can do to turn this around?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Roussow controlling the positon.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up.
Roussow lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Roussow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Roussow tries for a takedown but Enkamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enkamp steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roussow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Roussow misses with a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Roussow throws a combination that misses
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that stops Roussow in his tracks momentarily.
Jesse Enkamp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Enkamp leaves Roussow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Roussow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enkamp throws a leg kick which misses Roussow's front leg but catches the back leg as Roussow tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance.
Enkamp keeps Roussow at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Enkamp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roussow shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roussow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enkamp circles away.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Roussow misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Enkamp counters with a head kick that drops Roussow to the mat! Roussow scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Roussow is rocked!
Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roussow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enkamp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roussow somewhat.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Roussow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enkamp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roussow is defended easily by Enkamp.
Enkamp thinks about the counter body kick.
Roussow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enkamp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Roussow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussow prevents Enkamp from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Enkamp moves away from the strike by Roussow.
Enkamp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Roussow has Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.
Roussow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enkamp working hard to break the clinch.
Enkamp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Enkamp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Enkamp wants to break free but Roussow has control.
Enkamp is trying to break the clinch but Roussow has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow keeps control of Enkamp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Enkamp is trying to force a seperation but Roussow has the dominant position.
Enkamp is looking to break free of the clinch but Roussow has double underhooks.
Roussow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enkamp can't break the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roussow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enkamp as he jumps to the side.
Enkamp steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roussow misses with a double jab
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roussow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enkamp keeps the fight on the outside.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
Enkamp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Enkamp wants it to stay on the feet.
Roussow wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance.
Roussow backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Roussow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Roussow takes a swing at Enkamp's ribcage but misses.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Roussow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enkamp defends well and Roussow ends up having to push Enkamp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Roussow blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Roussow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice defenses there by Enkamp.
Roussow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enkamp tries to avoid it but Roussow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enkamp to the ground. Enkamp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roussow misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Enkamp.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Enkamp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Roussow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp is looking to slow Roussow down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enkamp, right into the meat.
No luck for Roussow with that takedown attempt.
Roussow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enkamp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow shoots for a takedown but Enkamp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Roussow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roussow tries to clinch
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roussow's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roussow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Roussow misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roussow.
Roussow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roussow misses with a double jab
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Roussow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roussow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roussow throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Roussow was not able to check. #T2#
Roussow looks to clinch
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkamp.
Roussow misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Roussow was not able to check.
Roussow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enkamp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Enkamp lands with a kick to the temple. Roussow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roussow misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roussow is defended easily by Enkamp.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Enkamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Enkamp 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Enkamp!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Enkamp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow lands a jab to the nose.
Bonanza closes the distance and clinches up with Roussow, looking for a takedown. Bonanza pushes Roussow against the cage but Roussow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roussow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonanza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Bonanza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roussow won't allow Bonanza to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bonanza seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonanza is trying to control the action in half guard but Roussow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roussow tries to roll over but Bonanza keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roussow looking for submissions off his back.
Roussow wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bonanza trying to control the action but Roussow is working from the bottom.
Roussow wants to improve his position but Bonanza is controlling well.
Roussow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roussow 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.#SUB#
Roussow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonanza defends well.
Bonanza wants to pass the guard but Roussow is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bonanza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonanza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roussow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roussow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roussow keeping full guard, as Bonanza tries to pass.
Roussow wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonanza advances to half guard.
Roussow is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bonanza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roussow defend it? Bonanza steps over the head and cranks it - Roussow is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bonanza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claudemir Bonanza!
Claudemir Bonanza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Roussow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roussow tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Roussow back against the cage. #BC2#
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Roussow scores with a three punch combo!
Roussow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#KD2#
Khan knocks Roussow to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Khan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roussow to his feet.
Roussow blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Roussow moves out of range easily.
Roussow lands an overhand right.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Roussow lands a body shot.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Temoodschin Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussow blocks a head kick by Khan.
#CL#
Roussow has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Roussow breaks the clinch.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Roussow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roussow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Roussow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khan's guard.
Roussow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roussow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roussow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khan is looking to stand up but Roussow isn't so interested in that idea.
Roussow trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Roussow is really struggling to control Khan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roussow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roussow won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Roussow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roussow is controlling him.
Roussow trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Khan wants to stand up but Roussow is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
As Khan tries to get set, Roussow tries to push him back and clinch up but Khan manages to avoid the attempt.
Roussow connects with a looping right hand.
#KD2#
Khan lands a high kick to the side of Roussow's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Khan dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Roussow is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Roussow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh Roussow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roussow has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Roussow seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khan wants to stand and escape but instead Roussow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khan wants to stand up but Roussow is controlling him.
Roussow throwing strikes but missing.
Roussow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roussow is controlling him.
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roussow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Roussow stops Khan from standing up.
Roussow landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Roussow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roussow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Roussow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roussow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roussow prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
Roussow slips nicely into half guard.
Khan tries to kick Roussow off but Roussow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roussow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roussow prevents Khan from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Roussow.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Temoodschin Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roussow blocks a head kick by Khan.
Roussow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crack! A monster head kick from Khan and Roussow falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Temoodschin Khan!
Temoodschin Khan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Meese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussow moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Roussow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roussow tries to work over Meese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Meese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roussow throws a punch but it's blocked by Meese.
Come on Roussow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roussow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meese's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meese is looking to break free of the clinch but Roussow has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Roussow.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meese.
A short uppercut from Roussow.
Roussow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meese's elbow.
Roussow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meese is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roussow prevents Meese from breaking the clinch.
Roussow works on Meese's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussow.
Roussow lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Roussow.
We've been informed that Roussow 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.
Roussow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roussow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roussow tries to work over Meese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meese wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roussow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Meese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow pushes Meese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roussow leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Roussow.
Roussow is stalling here.
#TD2#
Roussow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roussow manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Roussow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meese keeps working.
Meese parries the strikes from Roussow easily there. Roussow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meese to escape.
Meese on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meese tries to get out of the position.
Meese takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Roussow trying to control the position but Meese is working away.
Roussow landing strikes.
Roussow working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Meese is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Meese is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roussow is controlling him well.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meese keeps working.
Roussow prevents Meese from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roussow lands some shots froms side control.
Meese defending against the ground and pound.
Roussow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meese some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Meese stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meese wants it to stay on the feet.
Roussow takes one to the chin there.
Meese throws a hook to the side of Roussow's head but Roussow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roussow shoots in looking for a takedown but Meese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roussow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Roussow pushes Meese up against the cage in a clinch.
Meese tries to break the clinch but Roussow is controlling the position.
A short right from Roussow.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Meese.
Roussow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Roussow.
Roussow prevents Meese from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Meese letting Roussow take a breather here.
Roussow gets through Meese's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussow prevents Meese from breaking the clinch.
Roussow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meese is defending well.
Georges Meese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Roussow.
Meese wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roussow tries to work over Meese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meese is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A frustrated look appears on Meese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roussow pushes Meese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Roussow.
Roussow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meese backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Roussow fails to land.
Meese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Roussow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roussow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meese.
Nice cross by Meese.#CUT#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Meese.#KD#
Meese lands a left and a right that send Roussow crashing to the mat, dazed. Meese thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Roussow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meese cracks Roussow with a hook to the temple - Roussow is on wobbly legs here! Meese swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Roussow falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Meese wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Georges Meese!
An out of breath and clearly excited Georges Meese thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow lands a nice shot that snaps Fletcher's head back.
#CL2#
Roussow tries to keep at a distance but Fletcher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fletcher.
Roussow blocks an uppercut.
Fletcher misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws an elbow that misses.
Fletcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fletcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roussow's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Fletcher lands with a left to the head.
Roussow takes a shot to the head.
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Roussow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher can't find room to land a body shot as Roussow controls the action.
Fletcher tries to throw a body punch but Roussow avoids it by throwing Fletcher back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Roussow as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fletcher.
Still in the clinch, Fletcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fletcher prevents a body shot from Roussow.
Nice body punch from Fletcher.
Roussow blocks an elbow strike from Fletcher.
A nice left hand lands by Fletcher.
Fletcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Roussow tries to work over Fletcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fletcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roussow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Fletcher.
Fletcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fletcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Roussow tries a body shot but Fletcher blocks it.
Fletcher has Roussow pressed against the cage, preventing Roussow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussow. #T2#
Fletcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussow stalling.
Fletcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Roussow blocking some punches.
Roussow can't find room to land a body shot as Fletcher controls the action.
Fletcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roussow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
Roussow can't find room to land a body shot as Fletcher controls the action.
Fletcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fletcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roussow takes a shot to the head.
Fletcher digs a right hand into Roussow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roussow's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Fletcher.
A short uppercut from Fletcher. #ROC2#
Roussow is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Fletcher.
Oh Roussow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fletcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussow backwards. #T3#
Fletcher tries a body shot but Roussow blocks it.
Fletcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roussow seems to have got his legs back now.
Fletcher tries a body shot but Roussow blocks it.
Fletcher lands with a left to the head.
Fletcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fletcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roussow stalling in the clinch but Fletcher improves position.
Fletcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fletcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fletcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fletcher controls his hands.
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
Roussow misses with a body punch.
Fletcher misses with a punch to the body.
Fletcher is looking to control Roussow's arms but Roussow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fletcher has his back to the cage. #T4#
Roussow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Fletcher.
#CUT2#
Ken Roussow's cut is getting worse.
Fletcher stalling the fight.
Fletcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fletcher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roussow is trying to break the clinch but Fletcher is controlling him.
Roussow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fletcher as Roussow tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Fletcher.
Fletcher scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Fletcher.
Fletcher lands an elbow inside that Roussow shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CeeTee Fletcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Roussow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fletcher is looking to stand back up but Roussow counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fletcher. #REVB#
Roussow is thwarting Fletcher's attempts to control the position.
Roussow lands with a punch from half guard.
Fletcher is trying to maintain the position but Roussow is very close to passing his half guard.
Roussow is controlling the pace.
Fletcher has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Roussow is nestled in close to Fletcher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Roussow in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fletcher tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Roussow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Roussow!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ken Roussow thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacDuff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roussow darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Roussow dives in and scores a takedown into MacDuff's guard.
Roussow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacDuff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roussow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roussow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roussow scoring with some ground and pound.
Roussow working some strikes from top position.
Roussow stays in close to MacDuff's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Roussow drops back looking for a leg! MacDuff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacDuff manages to kick Roussow off! Roussow jumps back into MacDuff's guard.
Roussow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Roussow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacDuff's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDuff has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roussow winds up and cracks MacDuff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roussow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow winds up and cracks MacDuff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roussow winds up and cracks MacDuff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Roussow there.
Roussow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roussow 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.
Roussow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Roussow slips a nice elbow through MacDuff's hands, connecting with MacDuff's forehead.
MacDuff has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Roussow is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacDuff is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Roussow!
After the big win, Ken Roussow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HI 72 - SUPERFIGHT!
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herculano avoids the body shot from Roussow.
Herculano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Herculano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roussow misses the body punch
and Roussow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow throws a big shot that misses.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herculano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussow in his tracks.
Roussow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussow cracks a nice hook into Herculano's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roussow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Herculano closes the distance and pushes Roussow back into the cage.#T1#
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussow tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Roussow back against the cage.
Herculano is pushing Roussow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herculano wants to stall.
Roussow misses with the head strike.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussow working aggressively here.
Roussow swings wildly with an uppercut but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussow struggles to land a body shot inside as Herculano controls his hands.
Roussow gets through Herculano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roussow or not.
Roussow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herculano.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Herculano blocks an uppercut.
Roussow prevents a body shot from Herculano.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Roussow.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roussow gets through Herculano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herculano's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano blocks an uppercut.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano trying to stall but Roussow improves his position.
Roussow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Roussow as the two fighters clinch.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roussow.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Roussow being controlled against the cage.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Roussow lands with a short shot to the head.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roussow up against the cage.
Herculano tries to stall but Roussow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roussow stalling in the clinch but Herculano improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Roussow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ken Roussow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussow throws a looping overhand right but Herculano ducks down to avoid it.
Roussow throws the left hand but Herculano avoids the punch easily.
Roussow lands with a nice body punch.
Herculano wants to clinch.
Herculano sets himself, and Roussow steps forward looking for the clinch! Herculano avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Roussow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
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#
Roussow throws a series of punches but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano wants to clinch.
Roussow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herculano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roussow darts in looking for a takedown but Herculano gets double underhooks and turns Roussow into the cage.
Herculano closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Roussow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Herculano won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Herculano tries to improve position but can't.
Herculano is not content to let Roussow control the position.
Herculano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roussow on the ground.
Herculano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roussow.
Roussow lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow is chipping away with strikes.
Herculano is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Roussow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Roussow misses with the ground and pound.
Roussow prevents Herculano from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roussow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The strikes coming from Roussow are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roussow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roussow working the ground and pound.
Roussow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roussow just content to control the position.
Roussow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roussow trying to control the action but Herculano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roussow cracks Herculano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roussow looks up at the clock and then as Herculano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roussow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roussow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Roussow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roussow scores with punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roussow working his ground and pound in the gym.
Herculano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herculano tries to get out of the position.
Roussow scoring with punches and elbows.
Roussow cracks Herculano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roussow trying to control the action but Herculano is working from the bottom.
Roussow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Roussow is looking to take a break and control but Herculano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herculano dodges the ground and pound from Roussow.
Roussow is trying to ground and pound but Herculano uses the momentary lack of control by Roussow to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow is looking to advance position but Herculano won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Roussow misses with a body shot.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Roussow and move into the clinch.
Roussow wants to clinch up but Herculano keeps it at a distance.
Roussow blocks a jab.
Roussow wants to counter the offense by Herculano and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Herculano gets tackled into the cage by Roussow. Roussow maintains the clinch.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Herculano stalling.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Roussow avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussow controls his hands.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Roussow misses with the head strike.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano trying to control the position but instead, Roussow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herculano into the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roussow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Herculano is keeping busy.
Herculano trying to stall but Roussow improves his position.
Nice body punch from Herculano.
Roussow letting Herculano take a breather here.
Roussow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herculano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Herculano pushes Roussow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Roussow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano avoiding damage.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.#CL#
Herculano darts in and clinches Roussow up against the cage.#T2#
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herculano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roussow.
Roussow tries a body shot but Herculano blocks it.
Roussow tries to stall but Herculano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano pushes Roussow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roussow is keeping busy.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Roussow's ribcage. Roussow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.#T3#
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Roussow is working for takedown but Herculano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Roussow improves position.
Herculano lands a body punch.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Stalling in the clinch from Herculano.
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano looking to stall.
Roussow trying to stall but Herculano improves his position.
#T4#
Roussow throws a punch but it's blocked by Herculano.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roussow or not.
Herculano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Herculano looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Herculano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roussow.
Roussow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herculano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussow misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roussow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Roussow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roussow misses with a takedown attempt - Herculano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Herculano lands with a shot to the body.
Roussow misses with a takedown attempt
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herculano circles away.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Roussow.
Roussow throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roussow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A cross from Herculano lands.#T1#
Roussow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herculano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Herculano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Herculano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roussow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roussow.
Roussow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herculano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herculano tries to clinch up but Roussow circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL#
Herculano has managed to clinch.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Roussow improves position.
Herculano pushes Roussow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Roussow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herculano digs a good body shot into Roussow's ribs.
Roussow swats away the attempt to clinch by Herculano.
Herculano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roussow.
A jab from Herculano finds it's way through Roussow's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Herculano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roussow doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Herculano connects with a nice looking jab.
Herculano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roussow looks to clinch
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roussow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roussow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herculano.#CL2#
Roussow drives through and clinches with Herculano against the cage.
Herculano lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Roussow is rocked!
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roussow is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?#T4#
Herculano stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Roussow as the two fighters clinch.
Roussow seems to have recovered his senses.
Roussow is trying to stall.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roussow or not.
Roussow throws a head punch that misses.
Herculano lands with a short shot to the head.
Herculano trying to control the position but instead, Roussow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herculano into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano prevents a body shot from Roussow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow pushes Herculano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano had his way with Ken Roussow in that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Roussow wants to clinch up but Herculano keeps it at a distance.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Roussow breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Herculano clinches up with Roussow and pushes him back against the cage.
Roussow throws a head punch that misses.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano looking to stall.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roussow is keeping busy.
Roussow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano blocks a body shot from Roussow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano cracks Roussow with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Roussow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Herculano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Roussow letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano. #KD#
Herculano drops Roussow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Roussow is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussow can do to turn this around?
Herculano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roussow.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herculano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Roussow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Roussow drops to his knees and Herculano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
Herminio Herculano gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HI 68 - Cunt/Zaar
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roussow connects with a looping right hand.
Roussow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roussow scores with a jab.
Roussow scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roussow.
Roussow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roussow loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roussow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roussow scores with a punch to the head.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Roussow tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
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!
Roussow scores with a jab.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roussow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Roussow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roussow was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roussow 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.
Roussow keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Roussow is trying to keep Steel in close.
Roussow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Roussow is keeping the position.#T2#
Roussow looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussow, not yet.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roussow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roussow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Roussow has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Roussow in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roussow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Roussow trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.
Steel wants to sweep here but Roussow controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.
Roussow scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roussow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steel is trying to keep Roussow in close.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roussow is one step ahead there.
Steel is trying to keep Roussow in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Roussow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Roussow's shoulder, as Roussow tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Roussow.
Steel tries to move into range but Roussow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Roussow looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussow.
Roussow missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Roussow. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roussow throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Steel moves out of range as Roussow strikes.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roussow cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.#T1#
Steel throws a hook but Roussow avoids it easily.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roussow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roussow misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Roussow finds it's target.#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Roussow lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Steel is looking to close the distance but Roussow sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Steel crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Steel is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ken Roussow!
After the big win, Ken Roussow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Victor Steel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
HI 67 - Resurgence
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Roussow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roussow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolt throws a combination that misses
and Roussow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Bolt is rocked!
A big left from Roussow misses.
Bolt attempts a counter takedown but Roussow avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Bolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Bolt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roussow!
Bolt seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Bolt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roussow, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bolt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roussow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Bolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Roussow is defending well.
Roussow is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Roussow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bolt.
Bolt working away.
Roussow tries to buck Bolt off but Bolt is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Bolt.
Roussow is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roussow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roussow tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Roussow is looking for a sweep.
Bolt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roussow sneaks back into half guard.
Roussow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roussow manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bolt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roussow dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussow trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #T2#
Roussow lands a couple of elbows.
Roussow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roussow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bolt tries to improve position but can't.
Roussow scoring with punches and elbows.
Roussow working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussow scoring with punches and elbows.
Bolt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roussow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bolt some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Roussow is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolt is defending well.
Bolt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roussow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Bolt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roussow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roussow slips a nice elbow through Bolt's hands, connecting with Bolt's forehead.
Roussow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roussow 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. #SUB#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roussow pulls his head out easily.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Bolt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow slips a nice elbow through Bolt's hands, connecting with Bolt's forehead.#SUB#
Bolt actively working from the bottom here.
Roussow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolt taking some punishment here, with Roussow in his half guard.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Roussow there.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Roussow.
Nice strikes from Roussow there.
Roussow is nestled in close to Bolt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bolt is staying active underneath Roussow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roussow lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bolt quite badly. Bolt pulls Roussow in close trying to recover. Roussow postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bolt on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bolt doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Roussow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ken Roussow made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HI 63- From the Depths of Hell
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel throws a hook but Roussow blocks it.
Roussow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roussow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Roussow misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maciel or perhaps it was just good defense by Roussow, which made it look bad.
Roussow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maciel doesn't seem bothered though.
Maciel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roussow misses with a right hand
and Maciel counters with a nice uppercut.
Roussow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow lands a jab to the nose.
Ken Roussow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussow throws a big shot that misses.
Maciel misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Roussow moves into the clinch.
Maciel blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Maciel. #T1#
Maciel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussow.
Roussow digs a right hand into Maciel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maciel's gas tank.
Roussow lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Roussow breaks the clinch.
Roussow connects with a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roussow.
Roussow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maciel keeps working.
An elbow from Roussow crashes against the mat.
Roussow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Roussow in side control, throwing shots but Maciel defends.
Maciel sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Maciel is in trouble now - Roussow has advanced to mount!
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!
Roussow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roussow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Roussow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roussow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maciel hang on?
Roussow looking to finish Maciel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maciel!
Roussow lands with some strikes.
Maciel holds on to Roussow around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Roussow controlling his opponent. #T3#
Maciel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maciel has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow misses with a head shot. Maciel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roussow throwing strikes from guard but Maciel blocks nicely. #SUB#
Maciel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roussow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roussow landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Roussow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roussow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maciel's head.
Roussow throws a big elbow that misses.
Roussow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maciel keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.
Roussow throws a strike but Maciel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roussow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maciel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roussow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Maciel off the cage and back into range.
Roussow connects with a body shot.
Roussow misses with a double jab.
Maciel misses with a wild body shot.
Roussow scores with a nice right hand.
Roussow throws a series of punches but Maciel moves out of range.
Roussow scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roussow sprawls well. Roussow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maciel gets slowly back to his feet.
Roussow throws an overhand right that lands on Maciel's shoulder, as Maciel tries to avoid the shot.
Roussow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussow 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.#T1##TD#
Maciel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maciel prevents Roussow from improving his position.
Roussow is still trying to improve position.
Roussow keeps trying to improve his position.
Maciel is thwarting Roussow's attempts to control the position.
Maciel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roussow is looking to improve his position.
Maciel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Roussow taking some punishment here, with Maciel in his half guard.
Roussow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maciel.
Maciel is pressing down on Roussow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roussow is holding on for now.
Roussow strikes from the bottom but Maciel passes into mount!
Roussow can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Maciel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roussow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Maciel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roussow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Maciel tries to score with some ground and pound. Roussow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Roussow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maciel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roussow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maciel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maciel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maciel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maciel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maciel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roussow!
Roussow tries to hold on but Maciel postures up.
Roussow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Roussow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maciel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roussow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maciel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maciel prevents Roussow from improving his position.
Maciel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussow keeps working.
Roussow wants to improve his position but Maciel is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roussow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maciel wants to control but Roussow is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luciano Maciel 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#
Roussow scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Roussow.
Maciel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roussow is fending him off so far but Maciel persists. Nope, Roussow circles away and we're back to standing.
Maciel slips under a jab from Roussow.
Roussow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussow misses with an uppercut. Maciel saw that one coming.
Roussow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roussow lands a jab to Maciel's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roussow misses the shot to the body.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Roussow avoids it well and moves away.
Maciel misses with an uppercut. Roussow saw that one coming.
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Maciel off the cage and back into range.
Ken Roussow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Roussow throws the left hand but Maciel avoids the punch easily.
Maciel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roussow sprawls and moves away.
Roussow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maciel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciel ducks under a wild hook from Roussow.
Maciel attempts a counter takedown but Roussow avoids it well and moves away.
Maciel ducks under a wild hook from Roussow.
Roussow just misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maciel misses with a leg kick.
Roussow with a jab.
Roussow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roussow misses with a looping right.
Maciel looks to throw the jab but Roussow is out of range.
Maciel tries to move into range but Roussow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roussow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Roussow lands a lovely overhand right.
Maciel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roussow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maciel's head backwards.
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!
Nice shot lands for Roussow.
Maciel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maciel throws a jab when Roussow was well out of range.
Roussow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Roussow. Those never looked like landing.
Maciel shoots for a double leg takedown but Roussow sprawls well. He's pushed Maciel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roussow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Maciel off the cage and back into range.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maciel misses with a left hand
and Roussow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roussow wants to clinch up but Maciel keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Maciel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maciel slips a jab from Roussow.#T3#
Roussow misses with a hook. Maciel ducked under it nicely.
Maciel throws a body shot but no joy.
Maciel sets himself, and Roussow steps forward looking for the clinch! Maciel avoids it this time.
Maciel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maciel moves away from the strike by Roussow.
Maciel misses with an uppercut. Roussow saw that one coming.
Maciel throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Roussow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maciel being controlled against the cage.
Roussow lands a shoulder strike.
Maciel letting Roussow take a breather here.#T4#
Roussow wants a takedown.
Maciel prevents a body shot from Roussow.
Roussow lands with a left to the head.
Maciel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Maciel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Roussow breaks the clinch.
Maciel throws a shot from downtown. Roussow moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Roussow closes the distance and clinches.
Roussow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roussow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Roussow throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow misses with a punch to the body.
Roussow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roussow is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Roussow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Roussow!
After the big win, Ken Roussow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HI 57: Dwarf Circus
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Roussow moves into range and clinches up with Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick looking for a takedown.
Roussow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from Roussow.
A short right from Roussow on the inside.
Roussow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Roussow avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Kilpatrick tries a knee to the head but Roussow blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Roussow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpatrick into the cage.
Roussow tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Roussow won't allow it.
Roussow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Roussow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpatrick into the cage.
Kilpatrick trying to land knees to the body.
Roussow scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kilpatrick trying to stall but Roussow improves his position.
Kilpatrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Roussow avoids the damage to the body.
Kilpatrick stops a takedown attempt from Roussow.
#BC#
Kilpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilpatrick blocks a jab.
Roussow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roussow as he avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roussow wants to counter the offense by Kilpatrick and move into the clinch position.
Kilpatrick fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Roussow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roussow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussow lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Kilpatrick tries to break free but Roussow pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Roussow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roussow effectively controlling the action here.
Kilpatrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Roussow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roussow lands a nice short elbow.
Roussow tries to pass to full mount but Kilpatrick defends it.
Roussow slips a nice elbow through Kilpatrick's hands, connecting with Kilpatrick's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow moves into full mount! Kilpatrick won't be happy about that!
Roussow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kilpatrick holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roussow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roussow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Roussow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roussow looking to finish with strikes here!
Roussow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Kilpatrick is rocked!
BOOM! Roussow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Kilpatrick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roussow tries to control but Kilpatrick wriggling away.
Kilpatrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roussow on the ground.
Roussow is landing with some decent strikes but Kilpatrick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Roussow lands a big elbow - Kilpatrick is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kilpatrick is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ken Roussow!
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Event:
HI50: Fight & Furious VI
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Shuttlesworth dips to his left and cracks Roussow with an uppercut!
Shuttlesworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roussow is looking to counter the offense by Shuttlesworth and move into the clinch.
Roussow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shuttlesworth.
A telegraphed right hand from Roussow misses the target.
Shuttlesworth misses with a looping right.
Roussow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shuttlesworth moves away.
Roussow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shuttlesworth. Shuttlesworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shuttlesworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Roussow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow missing with a left hand there. Shuttlesworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shuttlesworth misses with a double jab.
Roussow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shuttlesworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roussow. #T1##CL#
Roussow gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussow.
Nice body punch from Roussow - that landed with a thud.
Roussow lands a hook that snaps the head of Shuttlesworth backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussow.#ROC#
Shuttlesworth is rocked!
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shuttlesworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Roussow finish him?
Roussow lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Roussow has hold of one of Shuttlesworth's legs. Shuttlesworth is fighting the takedown attempt but Roussow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shuttlesworth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Roussow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow gets to his feet and stands over Shuttlesworth, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shuttlesworth felt that one! Roussow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shuttlesworth from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Roussow!
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Event:
Highland Island World 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Roussow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roussow lands a left hand.
Roussow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gundersen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Roussow closes the distance and clinches.
Roussow looking for a takedown.
Roussow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gundersen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Noah Gundersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Roussow.#CL2#
Roussow moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gundersen.
Roussow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gundersen.
Gundersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Gundersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow swings wildly with an uppercut but Gundersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roussow lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Roussow.
Roussow working aggressively here.
Roussow scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roussow.
Roussow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Roussow tightens his grip and picks Gundersen up, before dumping him to the ground. Gundersen manages to land in guard.
Roussow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roussow is in close to Gundersen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roussow working some strikes from top position.
Gundersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussow distracts Gundersen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Gundersen is rocked!#T2#
Roussow with a nice head shot there.
Oh Gundersen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roussow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roussow postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gundersen covers up, he's hurt! Roussow keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Roussow and the ref steps in to end the fight! Roussow can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Roussow!
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Event:
Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Roussow misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Roussow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roussow attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Roussow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roussow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussow tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Victor Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a series of punches but Roussow moves out of range.
Steel lands a nice hook to Roussow's body. Roussow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roussow dodges the punch combination from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Roussow.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Roussow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD#
Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussow.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Roussow working some strikes from top position.
Roussow with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Roussow stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Steel throws up his legs and catches Roussow in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Roussow tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Steel! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Steel!
Post fight, an emotional Victor Steel said 'Add that to the list of victims. Who is next?'.
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Event:
Fight and Furious
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Aleesio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roussow checks it well.
Roussow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roussow throws out a loose jab but Aleesio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleesio lands a nice shot that snaps Roussow's head back.
Roussow walks into a stiff left hand from Aleesio.#CL2#
Roussow rushes Aleesio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aleesio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleesio pushes off an throws an elbow but Roussow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roussow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleesio.
Aleesio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aleesio is defending well.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Aleesio.
Aleesio blocks an uppercut.
Roussow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aleesio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roussow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aleesio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akim Aleesio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Roussow.#T1#
Roussow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleesio's elbow.
Roussow lands a shoulder strike.
Roussow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roussow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussow is working for takedown but Aleesio is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Roussow fails to land. #BC2#
Roussow breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Roussow has closed the distance and engaged Aleesio in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Roussow.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussow can't find room to land a body shot as Aleesio controls the action.
Roussow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aleesio blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Roussow fails to land. #T2#
Roussow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roussow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roussow gets through Aleesio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Roussow on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roussow stalling the fight.
Roussow throws a head punch that misses.
Aleesio misses with the head strike.
Roussow lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roussow.
A short right from Roussow.
Roussow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aleesio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roussow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleesio blocking some punches.
Roussow leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Roussow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aleesio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussow's elbow.
Roussow pushes Aleesio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roussow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aleesio up against the cage.
Aleesio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussow misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussow.
Roussow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aleesio prevents it.
Aleesio blocking some punches.
#T4#
Come on Roussow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aleesio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aleesio swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Roussow on the inside.
Roussow misses with a body punch.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleesio digs a right hand into Roussow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roussow's gas tank.
Aleesio misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Roussow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roussow slips a jab from Aleesio.
Roussow blocks a head kick by Aleesio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
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#
Aleesio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aleesio misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Roussow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roussow misses with the head strike.
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ken Roussow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Aleesio.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Aleesio gets underhooks to prevent Roussow's takedown attempt.
Roussow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Roussow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roussow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Roussow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roussow stalling.
Aleesio blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Roussow.
Roussow tries to throw a body punch but Aleesio avoids it by throwing Roussow back against the cage. #TD2#
Roussow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aleesio is looking to improve his position.
Roussow lands with a punch from half guard.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aleesio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roussow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Roussow.
Aleesio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roussow is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Roussow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aleesio's head.
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!
Aleesio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roussow.
Aleesio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleesio tries to get out of the position.
Roussow wants to take a breather but Aleesio is having none of it.
Roussow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aleesio defending well though.
Roussow is nestled in close to Aleesio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aleesio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roussow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Aleesio is looking for a sweep. Roussow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roussow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Roussow there.
Aleesio is looking to improve his position.
Roussow throwing shots but Aleesio is blocking nicely.
Roussow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roussow thows a huge punch but Aleesio dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Aleesio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aleesio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roussow.
Aleesio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ken Roussow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roussow winds up and cracks Aleesio with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Aleesio has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roussow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aleesio defending well though.
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. Roussow connects with a nice short shot to Aleesio's temple.
Aleesio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aleesio wants to control but Roussow is keeping busy.
Roussow working over Aleesio with some ground and pound. Aleesio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roussow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roussow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roussow with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aleesio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roussow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Aleesio scores with a jab to the body.
Aleesio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roussow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Roussow clinches up with Aleesio and pushes him back against the cage.
Roussow pushes Aleesio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aleesio misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
Roussow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Roussow.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleesio letting Roussow take a breather here.#T1#
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleesio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roussow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aleesio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Roussow breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Roussow has managed to clinch.
Akim Aleesio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleesio blocks an uppercut.
Roussow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleesio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roussow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleesio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleesio throws a head punch that misses.
Aleesio working aggressively here.
Roussow swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleesio uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Aleesio misses with a knee to the head.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Roussow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aleesio regains guard immediately.
Roussow wants to control from the top but Aleesio keeps moving.
Roussow throws a big right hand that misses.
Roussow trying to control but Aleesio is working from the bottom.
Roussow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Aleesio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aleesio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussow lands a couple of elbows.
Aleesio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aleesio, not yet.
Aleesio is trying to keep Roussow in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aleesio is looking to sweep but instead, Roussow has passed into half guard.
Aleesio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Roussow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roussow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Roussow!
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Event:
Highland Island 20
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow misses the body punch
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussow misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Roussow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rockwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockwell sets himself, and Roussow steps forward looking for the clinch! Rockwell avoids it this time.
Rockwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussow.
Roussow missing with a left hand there. Rockwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockwell with a jab.
We've been told by Rockwell's head coaches at KING OF PAIN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roussow missing with a left hand there. Rockwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockwell tried to counter with a leg kick but Roussow avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell. #CL2#
Roussow rushes Rockwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Roussow backwards. #T1#
Rockwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussow taking a breather.
Roussow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussow's elbow.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Rockwell lands a right hand.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell trying to stall but Roussow improves his position.
Roussow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roussow misses with the head strike.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rockwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roussow tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussow backwards. #BC#
Rockwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Roussow drives through with a takedown into Rockwell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussow scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but Roussow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roussow is in close to Rockwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roussow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Rockwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussow.
Rockwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roussow on the ground.
Roussow stops Rockwell from standing up.
Roussow is in close to Rockwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roussow with a nice head shot there.
Roussow lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussow landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Roussow postures up in Rockwell's guard and throws a big left but Rockwell blocks it.
Roussow postures up and lands a big shot to Rockwell's brow.
Roussow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rockwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roussow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roussow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roussow stands up over Rockwell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roussow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Roussow tries to strike from the bottom.
Roussow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockwell is one step ahead there. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockwell wants to stand but Roussow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roussow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockwell is one step ahead there. #SU#
Roussow is working an open guard so Rockwell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Roussow throws a lazy uppercut
and Roussow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roussow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roussow misses with a wild body shot.
Roussow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Chest Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
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##TD2#
Roussow gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Rockwell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rockwell catches Roussow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Rockwell drops Roussow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roussow looks back up at him and smiles so Rockwell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Roussow is rocked!
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!
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Roussow moved away.
Rockwell throws a front kick aimed at Roussow's knee but Roussow avoids it well.
Chest Rockwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Roussow catches Rockwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Roussow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roussow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Roussow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Chest Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussow.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Roussow checks it.
Roussow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roussow misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Ken Roussow's cut even more.
Roussow 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.
Roussow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell cracks Roussow with a good jab.#TD2#
Roussow looking to score a takedown here. Rockwell is defending well but Roussow drives through and ends up in Rockwell's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rockwell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rockwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussow.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rockwell scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Roussow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roussow blocking some punches.
Roussow scores with a hook to the body.
Roussow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roussow tries to break the clinch but Rockwell is controlling the position.
Rockwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roussows head.
Rockwell misses with the head strike.
Roussow has Rockwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rockwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roussow trying to control the position but instead, Rockwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roussow into the cage.#TD2#
Rockwell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Roussow is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rockwell to the mat. Rockwell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Roussow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roussow is in close to Rockwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rockwell wants to stand but Roussow is controlling the position. #T3#
Roussow stopping the sweep attempt from Rockwell.
Roussow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockwell wants to stand but Roussow is controlling the position.
Roussow works over Rockwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Roussow chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell has his hands on Roussow's head, controlling the position.
Rockwell wants to sweep here but Roussow controlling him for the moment.
Rockwell is controlling Roussow's posture.
Roussow cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roussow postures up and lands a big shot to Rockwell's brow.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussow stopping the sweep attempt from Rockwell.
Roussow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Rockwell pushes Roussow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Roussow slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Roussow lands a body shot.
Roussow misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
Rockwell takes a swing at Roussow's ribcage but misses.
Roussow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockwell is looking to counter punch.
Rockwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussow can do to turn this around?
Roussow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockwell circles away quickly and effectively.
As Roussow looks to move away, Rockwell throws a big counter combo but Roussow just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Rockwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Roussow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rockwell pinned against the cage. Rockwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rockwell tries a low kick but Roussow avoids it.
Roussow sizes up Rockwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockwell lands with a straight right. Roussow didn't see that one coming.
Rockwell misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Rockwell lands a leg kick that knocks Roussow off balance momentarily.#T1#
Rockwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roussow takes one to the chin there.
Roussow looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely.
Roussow misses the shot to the body.
Roussow dives in and grabs Rockwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockwell pushes down on Roussow's head and hops out.
Rockwell ducks under a wild hook from Roussow.
Rockwell throwing a counter right hand but Roussow manages to avoid it.
Roussow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rockwell defends well and Roussow ends up having to push Rockwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chest Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Roussow.
Roussow avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roussow! But no joy.#T2#
Roussow misses with a straight right.
Roussow throws a big shot that misses.
Rockwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roussow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roussow throws a hook but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Roussow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rockwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Roussow moved away.
Roussow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Roussow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Roussow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rockwell tries to get to full guard but Roussow has control of the leg.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Roussow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Roussow 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.
Rockwell pushes Roussow off looking to stand but Roussow dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Rockwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roussow with a nice head shot there.
Roussow won't allow Rockwell to sweep him here.
Roussow is in close to Rockwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roussow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Roussow isn't so interested in that idea.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but Roussow passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chest Rockwell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Roussow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Roussow avoids them all with ease.
Roussow connects with a body shot that sends Rockwell's belly button to the back.
Roussow throws an overhand right that lands on Rockwell's shoulder, as Rockwell tries to avoid the shot.
Roussow throws a series of punches but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell connects with a jab.
Ken Roussow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roussow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Roussow saw that one coming.#T1#
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Roussow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roussow.
Roussow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rockwell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roussow working aggressively here.
Rockwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussow backwards. #BC#
Rockwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Roussow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Roussow misses with a looping left.
Roussow avoids the body shot from Rockwell.
Roussow swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Roussow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Roussow! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Rockwell!
Chest Rockwell is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chest Rockwell made sure he mentioned Ace of Spades, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim is trying to counter with his kicks.
Roussow lands with a nice body punch.
Kim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roussow throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roussow lands a jab to the nose.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim throws a hook but Roussow avoids it easily.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Roussow drives through with a takedown into Kim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Roussow stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Roussow throwing strikes but missing.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Roussow scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roussow throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Roussow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roussow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Roussow looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roussow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roussow is working hard here to advance position.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roussow is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kim keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussow.
Roussow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kim pulls Roussow in to control the position.
Roussow landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussow throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roussow's guard. Nice move by Kim!#REVB#
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roussow keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Roussow trying to control the position.
#T4#
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Roussow.
Kim trying to control but Roussow is working from the bottom.
Kim won't allow Roussow to sweep him here.
Roussow is trying to keep Kim in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roussow is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Roussow drives through and clinches with Kim against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Roussow.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Roussow avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Kim landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussow.
Roussow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim misses with a body punch.
Roussow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roussow prevents a body shot from Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Roussow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roussow manages to end up in side control.
Roussow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roussow trying to control the position but Kim is working away.
An elbow from Roussow crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Kim sneaks back into half guard.
Roussow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Roussow thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Roussow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roussow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Kim regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roussow.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussow.
Roussow throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Roussow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussow.
Ken Roussow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussow.
Roussow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roussow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussow throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roussow's guard. Nice move by Kim!#REVB##T3#
Roussow 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.
Roussow will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roussow throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kim being controlled here momentarily.
Roussow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roussow 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.
Kim content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
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.
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roussow is not content to let Kim control the position.
Roussow is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim trying to control the action but Roussow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Roussow throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim throws a big counter head kick but Roussow avoids it with no problem.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Roussow moves away and avoids it.
Kim lands with a straight right. Roussow didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow throws a big shot that misses.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Roussow uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow throws a shot to the body.
Kim slips a jab from Roussow.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Roussow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roussow wants to clinch.
Roussow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Roussow moves out of range easily. #CL#
Roussow rushes Kim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roussow cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Kim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussow's elbow.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Roussow prevents a body shot from Kim.
Jae Jung Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roussow stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussow.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roussow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roussow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Roussow avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussow lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Kim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Roussow wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Roussow is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Roussow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roussow postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Roussow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roussow throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roussow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roussow throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roussow wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Roussow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roussow chips away with some ground and pound.
Roussow wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Roussow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roussow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roussow postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ken Roussow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Roussow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roussow 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Roussow!
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