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Event:
Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Root has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Root gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.#CL2#
Root closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Root's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Root.
Root shoots and misses #CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
Root fails to pull guard.
Root jumps guard but Santos stands there with Root around his waist. Root gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root.
Root wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to break free but Root has control.
#BC2#
Root manages to break the clinch.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Root moves away.
Root shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Santos scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Root scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Santos kicks Root off and gets back to his feet.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Root is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Root circles away and we're back to standing.
Root lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Root escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Root keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Root clinches. #T2##BC2#
Root manages to break the clinch.
Root dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Root looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Root persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos with a jab.
A cross from Santos lands.
Root lands with a nice combination. Santos backs away looking to recover.
Root takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Root showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
And Root tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Root clinches. #T3##TD2#
Root manages to pull guard.
Root wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Santos gets to his feet - Root follows without any prompting.
Santos misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Root shoots in and bounces Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Root, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Root tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Root somewhat.
A combination from Santos does no damage. #TD2#
Root shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos working a defensive guard but Root passes into half guard.
Root throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Santos is looking to escape.
Root blocks the strikes from Santos.
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 Rodrigo Santos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Root looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Root persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Root breaks away and moves out of range.
Root throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Root was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Root shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Root scores with a leg kick.
Root throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Root shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Root doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Root is breathing heavily.
Santos scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Root has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Root is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Santos.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Root looks to clinch
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Root is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santos.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Root shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Root throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Root takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Root is rocked!#T2#
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!
Santos cracks Root with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Root falls to his knees and Santos doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Santos!
Rodrigo Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Henrique swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Root counters with a thumping low kick.
Henrique throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Root counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Henrique manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Henrique on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Root pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henrique shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Root defends it nicely.#CL#
Root instigates a clinch. #TD#
Root manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Root looking to control.
#SUB#
Root looking for a guillotine here but Henrique defends easily.
Henrique tries to free his leg and advance position but Root is retaining full guard. #T1#
Henrique forces his way into half guard.#ES#
Root manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Henrique keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Root throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henrique blocks it with crossed arms.
Root fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henrique wants to stall.
#TD#
Henrique is fighting off a takedown attempt but Root is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Henrique to the mat. Henrique regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Root lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Root wants to control from the top but Henrique keeps moving.
Henrique is controlling Root's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Root tries to stand but Henrique is controlling from the bottom.
Henrique trying to control the position.
Root wants to get up but he can't break Henrique's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Root wants to pass the guard but Henrique is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Henrique keeping moving, preventing Root from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Henrique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Root fails to land the takedown.
Root tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henrique was well out of range. Poor timing from Root.
Henrique throws a series of punches but Root moves out of range. #TD#
Root closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Root stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Henrique throws a one two combo.
Henrique throws a body kick that misses.
Henrique looks winded!#CL#
Henrique gets tackled into the cage by Root. Root maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Root's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Henrique pivots, looking for a leg kick but Root is out of range and Henrique settles back down. #TD#
Root 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.
Root is pushing down on Henrique's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henrique is fighting to maintain full guard but Root has managed to sneak the leg through.
Root missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henrique manages to get to full guard.
Root trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom. #SU#
Root stands up from Henrique's guard - Root perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Root dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Henrique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Henrique scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Root closes the distance and clinches.
Henrique letting Root take a breather here.
Root landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Henrique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henrique looks to land a combination but Root avoids it well.
Henrique lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Root circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Root moves into the clinch.
Root taking a breather.
Henrique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roots head.
Root is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henrique is defending well.#T1##BC#
Root's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Root gets a clinch.
Root is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henrique is defending well.
Henrique scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Root escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henrique tries a head kick but it misses.
Root shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henrique pinned against the cage. Henrique gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henrique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Root moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henrique throws a head kick that half lands.
Henrique is breathing heavily.
Henrique slaps away a takedown attempt from Root, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2##KD2#
Henrique lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Root sprawling to the canvas. Henrique follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Root hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Root is not content to let Henrique control the position.
Root is looking to improve his position.
Henrique frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Root wants to control but Henrique is having none of it.
Henrique prevents Root from getting the reversal.#T3#
Root wants to control but Henrique is having none of it.
Root is desperately trying to improve his position but Henrique has a good base and remains in mount.
Henrique raining down shots from the mount!
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Henrique has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Root tries to reverse the position but Henrique maintains control.
Henrique punishing his opponent with strikes.
Robert Root overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henrique looking to finish with strikes here!
Root takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Henrique takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Root is trying desperately to improve position.
Henrique can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Root is looking to escape.
Root is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henrique trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Henrique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Root pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henrique slips under a jab from Root.
Henrique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henrique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Root tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henrique swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedro Henrique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henrique misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Henrique pushes Root up against the cage in a clinch.
Root trying to land knees to the body.
Henrique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henrique taking a breather.#BC2#
Henrique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Root buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Henrique. No joy for Root on that attempt.
Henrique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Root moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Root avoids a punch combination nicely.
Root throwing a counter right hand but Henrique manages to avoid it.
Root tries for a takedown but Henrique sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henrique misses with a wild combination.
Henrique displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Root.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henrique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henrique will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Root shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henrique pinned against the cage. Henrique gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henrique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henrique misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Root tries to clinch but Henrique is having none of it.
Pedro Henrique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Root shoots in but Henrique avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henrique throws a counter combo.#CL#
Root clinches up against the cage.
Henrique tries to break free but Root pushes him back against the cage.
Root has Henrique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henrique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Root scores with a shot to the side of Henrique's head.
Root has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henrique is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henrique can't break the clinch.
Root drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henrique gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Henrique is trying to push Root away but Root has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Root looking to throw knees to the head but Henrique is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Henrique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Root keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Root scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Henrique throws Root to one side and escapes!
Henrique closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henrique misses with a body kick.
Root fails in his attempt to clinch.
Root misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Root slips a jab and a cross from Henrique.
Root lands a head kick. Henrique smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Root moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henrique is trying to break the clinch but Root has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Root pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Root had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henrique defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Henrique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henrique has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Henrique!
Pedro Henrique 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Root clinches up against the cage.
Pope looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Root tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Root jumps guard.
Root looking for a sweep. Not yet Root, not yet.
Root is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Root has his foot on Pope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pope works his way back into a safe position though.
Pope wants to stand but Root has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Root manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pope manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Root looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Pope pushes Root off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Root closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Root in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pope is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Root!
Robo Pope was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Hawk sends Root crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hawk is motioning to the referee to let Root up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Robert Root has been cut.
Root misses with a takedown
and Hawk counters with a big right hand! Oh Root is in trouble here! Hawk follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Hawk!
Tim Hawk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Morrison dives in and scores a takedown into Root's guard.#SUB2#
Root is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Root has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Root's legs - danger averted.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Root won't let him.
Morrison really is a fat lump.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Root's brow.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Root had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Root is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Root swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Root is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Root finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Root counters with an inside leg kick.
Root misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Root shoots in for a double leg but Morrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Come on Root - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Root ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Root no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Root had control of the position.
Root is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Root won't let him.
Root wants to stand but Morrison is controlling the position. #T3#
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Morrison stands up and waves to Root to follow him.
Root is looking to clinch.
Morrison tries to counter with a takedown but Root is quick to defend against it.
Root fails with the takedown.
Morrison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Root is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root.
Root shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but Root keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Root tries to counter with a clinch but Morrison shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Root dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morrison wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Root is defended easily by Morrison.
Root looks winded!
Morrison tries to clinch up but Root circles away and keeps his distance.
Root throws a fast counter high kick but Morrison manages to duck under it in time.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Root throws a head kick that misses.
Root throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Root won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Morrison stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Morrison stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Root shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Root is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Root fails in his attempt to clinch.
Root is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Root slips a jab and a cross from Morrison.
Root goes for a double leg but Morrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morrison continues to drive forward.#CL#
Morrison has managed to clinch.
Root tries to circle away but Morrison has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morrison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Root tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Root pushes Morrison off looking to stand but Morrison dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Morrison gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've been informed that Root has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Root tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morrison. Root shrugs it off though.
Root shoots in for a double leg but Morrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root.
Root is breathing heavily.
Root shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrison sprawls well. Morrison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Root gets slowly back to his feet.
Root has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison throws a head kick but Root moves out of range.
#CL#
Morrison has Root up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Morrison wants the takedown. Root is fighting it off but Morrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Root's guard against the cage.#T2#
Morrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Morrison gets to his feet. Root looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morrison misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Root counters with a shoot takedown. Morrison fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison pulls Root in close to prevent any damage.
Root trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Root is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Root is controlling him.
Root works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthew Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Root.
Morrison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Root manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Root has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Root can do to turn this around?
Morrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Root to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Root wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Root pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Root moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Root.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Morrison gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Root gets control of Morrison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Root will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Root is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Root takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Root gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage. #CL2#
Root rushes Morrison and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Morrison pulls guard effortlessly.
Root won't allow Morrison to sweep him here. #T1#
Root controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Root won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Root trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Root preventing the sweep.
Root with a nice head shot there.
Morrison trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Root looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Root tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Root scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Morrison has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Root shoots in.#CL#
Morrison gets a clinch.
Morrison looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Root's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Root lands a big head kick that sends Morrison tumbling to the mat! Root takes a step backwards and waves Morrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Morrison is rocked!#T3#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Root has cracked Morrison with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Root lands another huge swinging hook and Morrison tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Morrison, before Root can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Root!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Root prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Root lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Buck Grant has been cut.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Root won't allow it.
#TD2#
Root pulls guard effortlessly.
Grant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grant preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Root isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Grant stacks Root on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Grant!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grant tries for a kimura but Root is defending well. #T1#
Grant trying to control the action but Root is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Root's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Root is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Root's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Root sneaks back into half guard.
Grant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grant is thwarting Root's attempts to control the position.
Root is trying to stand up here but Grant is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grant thows a huge punch but Root dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Root has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Root.
#BC2#
Root's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Root looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
Root misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Root working the ground and pound from side control.
Root creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grant sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Root is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Root working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Root controlling from side mount.
Grant can't do much from the bottom here.
Root is putting a hurting on Grant here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grant prevents Root from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant regains half guard there - taking advantage of Root's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Root dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Grant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Root gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Grant. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!#SUB2#
Root is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Root. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Root are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grant is being controlled here. #SU2#
Root decides to stand back up. Root steps back and let's Grant get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Root shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Root is one step ahead there.
Grant keeping full guard, as Root tries to pass.
Robert Root has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Root is controlling him.
Grant is pulling down on Root's head to control his posture. #T2#
Root forces his way into half guard.
Root looks to land a strike but Grant avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Root with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grant has momentary wrist control but Root slips an elbow through the middle.
Root trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Root stands up from Grant's guard - Root perhaps looking for a knockout.
Root has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Root lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts. #T3#
Root throws a head kick that misses.
Root swinging wildly here.
Root lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Root decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Root is working for a kimura but Grant is defending it quite comfortably.
Root throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Root keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grant is looking for a sweep. Root is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Root in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Root showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Grant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Root finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Root lands with a big right hook that stumbles Grant - he's out on his feet here! Root follows up with another monster hook that separates Grant from consciousness! Grant falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Root stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Root!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Root darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Root prevents Parks from improving his position.
Well, if Root is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Root is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Root controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks trying to hold on to Root's head to control him but Root postures up.
Parks tries to roll over but Root keeps him under control.
Root looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Root on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Root slows the pace down in half guard.
Parks really is a fat lump.
Root winds up and cracks Parks with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Omar Parks has been cut.
Parks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Root.
Root is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Root moves nicely into side control. #T3##SU2#
Root decides to stand back up.
Root fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
Root shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense.
Parks tries to counter by clinching up but Root breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Root.
Omar Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root.#CL2#
Root instigates a clinch.
Root is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Root manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Root lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Root scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#
Omar Parks's cut is getting worse.
Root prevents Parks from standing back up.
Parks wants to stand back up but Root manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Root is trying to get an arm triangle but Parks is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Root working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Root dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Parks's cut.
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##KD2#
Root lands a left and a right that send Parks crashing to the mat, dazed. Root thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Parks is rocked!#TD2#
Root shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Parks is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Robert Root!
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Leddy closes the distance and clinches.
Leddy scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Leddy. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Root has been cut.
Leddy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leddy lands an elbow inside that Root shrugs off.
Leddy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leddy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Root is breathing heavily.
Leddy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leddy lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Robert Root's cut is getting worse.
Leddy throws 2 knees - Root can't escape Leddy's clinch. As Root tries to escape again Leddy whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Root's gum shield and as Root falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chantulio Leddy!
Chantulio Leddy very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Root takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
Root looks to throw the jab but Dream is out of range.
Root throws a sloppy head kick and Dream moves out of range easily.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Root drives through and clinches with Dream against the cage.
#TD#
Root ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Root no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Root wants to sweep but no luck.
Root might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Root has his hands on Dream's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Root has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dream is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Root has been cut.
Root blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Dream.
Root is trying to break the clinch but Dream has him pressed against the cage.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Root takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream lands an elbow inside that Root shrugs off.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Root breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Root shoots in looking for a takedown. Dream tries to sprawl out of it but Root keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dream manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Root backing away here, and Dream unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Root with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Root will be more careful next time no doubt.
Root throws a series of punches but Dream moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Dream's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Root is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
Root throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Root tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dream sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Root somewhat.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dream tries to avoid it but Root manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dream to the ground. Dream escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Root changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dream tries to avoid it but Root manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dream to the ground. Dream escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dream flicks out a counter leg kick but Root steps away.
Root tries to clinch
and Dream counters with a nice kick to the body.
Root misses with the body kick
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Root backing up. Root nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.
Root shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
Dream is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Root with that takedown attempt.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Root fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dream avoids it really well and circles away.
Root tries to clinch there but Dream circles away.
Dream stuffs the takedown.
Root goes for a double leg but Dream avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dream continues to drive forward.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root misses with a series of wild punches.
Dream is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naikrul Dream dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Root's cut.
That's time! Root's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Root closes the distance and clinches up with Dream, looking for a takedown. Root pushes Dream against the cage but Dream circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Root fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Root tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Dream's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Root closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dream circles away.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Root throws a series of punches but Dream avoids them all with ease.
Dream feints a counter leg kick.
Root shoots for a takedown but Dream saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
Dream has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Naikrul Dream seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Root tries to clinch but Dream moves away
and Dream counters with a two punch combo.
Robert Root seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Root shoots for a double leg takedown but Dream sprawls well. He's pushed Root's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Root throws a body kick that misses
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Root.
Root darts in looking for a takedown but Dream gets double underhooks and turns Root into the cage.
Root shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dream but Dream pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dream counters with a head kick. That will keep Root thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Root with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dream displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Root. #T2#
Dream circles away from the clinch attempt.
Root misses with a takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Root shoots in for a takedown but Dream shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dream defends well and Root ends up having to push Dream into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Root looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Root tries for a takedown but Dream sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Root backing away here, and Dream unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Dream slips a jab and a cross from Root.
Root shoots in for a takedown but Dream shows good takedown defense.
Dream lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Root throws a head kick that misses.
Dream lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Root misses with a body shot
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Root will be more careful next time no doubt.
Root shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dream defends it nicely.
Dream only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Root looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dream throws a counter combo.#T4#
Root tries to clinch up
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Root.
Root darts in looking for a takedown but Dream gets double underhooks and turns Root into the cage.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root goes for a double leg but Dream avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dream continues to drive forward.
Root tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dream sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Root somewhat.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naikrul Dream showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Root's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Dream keeps the fight on the outside.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Dream stuffs the takedown attempt from Root. Root gets slowly back to his feet.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root misses with a low kick.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dream gets caught flat footed, as Root shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Root wants to stand but Dream has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Dream is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Root presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dream is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Root is defending well for now.
Root dodges an elbow strike from Dream.
Dream lands with a right to the head.
Dream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dream lands an elbow just above Root 's eye.
Dream with a knee to the head.
Dream lands an elbow that stopped Root in his tracks for a moment.
Dream pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dream throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dream throws an elbow but misses.
Dream throws an elbow but it misses.
Dream with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Root avoids a wild elbow strike from Dream.
Dream looking to throw knees to the head but Root is blocking nicely.
Root blocks the elbow strike.
Root blocks an elbow strike.
Root blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
#TD#
Root pulls guard effortlessly.
Root looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Root wants to stand and escape but Dream is having none of it.
Root working a defensive guard but Dream manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Dream wants to stand but Root is controlling his arm.
Dream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Root. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Dream stands up.
Root darts in trying to clinch
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Root backing up. Root nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Root darts in looking for a takedown but Dream gets double underhooks and turns Root into the cage.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Naikrul Dream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Root misses.
Root tries to clinch but Dream is having none of it.
Root fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert Root has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naikrul Dream is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Root swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dream throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naikrul Dream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dream 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naikrul Dream!
A very excited looking Naikrul Dream made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Dream is looking to clinch but Root is avoiding it.
Dream connects with a nice looking jab.
Dream rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Root moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dream throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Root counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Root loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Root stands and steps away. Dream gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dream's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dream's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dream throws a sloppy head kick and Root moves out of range easily.
Dream turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dream misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dream throws a head kick but Root moves out of range.
Root misses with a two punch combination.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Root moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Root blocks an elbow strike.
Root dodges an elbow strike from Dream.
Root blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
#TD#
Root successfully pulls guard.
Root controlling the position.#T1#
Root 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.
Root bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dream's guard. #REVR#
Root is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dream is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Root is controlling him.
Root looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Root scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Root decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Root avoids the head kick by Dream.
Naikrul Dream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dream looks winded!
Dream throws a leg kick #TD#
and Root counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Root. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Root stands up from Dream's guard - Root perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Root looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Root controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Root is nestled in close to Dream, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Root lands with a punch from half guard.
Root is controlling the pace.
Root moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Root working the body and head with strikes.
Root controls the position. #SUB#
Root tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Root working the head with strikes.
Root 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.#SUB#
Root is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dream is trying to escape and Root transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dream is forced to tap! Nice work there by Root! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Root!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Dream throws a head kick that misses.
Root throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Naikrul Dream has been cut.
Dream takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Root connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dream throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Root counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Root.
Dream will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Root slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Root in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Root has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Root closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dream did well to prevent Root getting side control.
Dream tries to kick Root off in order to stand up. Root Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dream is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dream being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Root 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.
Root lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Root scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Root is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dream looks calm but he's in trouble here. Root gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dream is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Root lets go of the hold and Dream can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Root!
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