Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NJMMA 60
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Patrick pushes Rooney up against the cage in a clinch.
Rooney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rooney has Patrick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patrick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rooney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rooney blocks an uppercut.
Patrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rooney prevents a body shot from Patrick.
Patrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patrick.
It appears Rooney was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Patrick forces Rooney back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rooney breaks the clinch.
Rooney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patrick moves in looking to clinch but Rooney pushes him off.
Patrick is looking to clinch.
Patrick throws a hook but Rooney blocks it.
Rooney throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Patrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patrick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rooney finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Patrick tries to clinch but Rooney is having none of it.
Patrick throws a hook to the side of Rooney's head but Rooney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Patrick clinches.
Patrick misses with a punch to the body.
Rooney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patrick tries to throw a body punch but Rooney avoids it by throwing Patrick back against the cage. #TD#
Rooney jumps guard.
Patrick trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rooney is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Rooney stands up and waves to Patrick to follow him.
Patrick tries to clinch up.#T2#
Rooney is looking to land body kicks.
Patrick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rooney.
Rooney scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patrick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rooney. That one must have hurt.
Patrick looks winded!
Rooney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patrick tries to clinch but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney thows a body kick. Patrick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Patrick tries to clinch up but Rooney circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Rooney lands a big head kick that sends Patrick tumbling to the mat! Rooney takes a step backwards and waves Patrick back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Patrick is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sonny Patrick has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Rooney and Patrick falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Rooney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Rooney!

Event: NJMMA #56
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demento. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Demento counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demento 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.
Rooney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Demento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demento wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving.
Demento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rooney has momentary wrist control but Demento slips an elbow through the middle.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely. #T1#
Demento engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rooney has Demento pulled in close to control his posture.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
Demento is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rooney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Demento throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rooney throws a head kick but Demento moves out of range. #TD#
Demento dives in and scores a takedown into Rooney's guard.
Rooney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demento.
Demento looking to sit in guard and control but Rooney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Demento controls Rooney momentarily but Rooney frees himself.
Demento wants to sweep but no luck.
Rooney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Demento is working hard here to advance position.
Demento controls Rooney momentarily but Rooney frees himself.
Demento 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.
Demento wants to sweep but no luck.
Rooney tries to stand but Demento is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Demento dives in and scores a takedown into Rooney's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento postures up in Rooney's guard and throws a big left but Rooney blocks it.
Demento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rooney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rooney is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Demento dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Rooney #TD#
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rooney won't be happy with that.
Demento wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy.
Demento is really struggling to control Rooney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rooney pushes Demento away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Demento gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Demento landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Demento moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rooney is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Demento tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rooney can do anything to dispel that myth.
What's Rooney going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Demento wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rooney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Demento.
Demento tries to score with some ground and pound. Rooney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rooney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Demento's best efforts.
Rooney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demento is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Demento 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.
Rooney wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rooney throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Demento counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rooney wants to stand up but Demento is controlling him.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully.
Demento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rooney's head.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Demento wants to improve his position but Rooney is controlling well.
Demento throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Demento manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demento is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Demento dominated that second round.
That's time! Demento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rooney throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Demento throws a looping overhand right but Rooney ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Rooney. #CL#
Demento darts in and clinches Rooney up against the cage.#BC2#
Rooney manages to break the clinch.
Rooney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demento.
Rooney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Demento counters with a shoot takedown. Rooney fights it but they end up in guard.
Rooney is pulling down on Demento's head. It's preventing any offense from Demento, at least for the moment.
Rooney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demento controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Demento tries to free his leg and advance position but Rooney is retaining full guard.
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely.
Demento throws a big elbow that misses.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Rooney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Demento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demento throws a big right hand that misses.
Demento wants to pass the guard but Rooney is keeping the position.#T2#
Demento wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demento misses with a leg kick.
Rooney throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Rooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Rooney scores with a push kick.
Demento takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick by Rooney misses #TD#
and Demento counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demento is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Demento from controlling successfully. #T3#
Demento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Demento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demento trying to control the pace.
Demento missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Demento tries to pass to full mount but Rooney defends it.
Demento passes the guard and advances to mount!
Demento looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Demento tries to control but Rooney wriggling away.
Demento lands a couple of good shots and Rooney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Demento cracks Rooney with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rooney from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Demento controls the position.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damien Demento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rooney is trapped and Demento is scoring with shots to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demento, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demento!
Our winner, Damien Demento, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: 7 April prelims
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Conte moves in looking to clinch but Rooney pushes him off.
Rooney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conte avoids it.
Conte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Conte.
Conte lands a jab to the nose.
Rooney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conte misses with a body shot.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
As Rooney backs off Conte throws a huge counter combo but Rooney manages to avoid it all.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rooney throws a counter high kick but Conte was just alert enough to avoid it.
Conte throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Conte.
Conte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rooney.
Conte throws out a loose jab but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conte misses with a double jab
and Rooney counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conte's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conte misses with a hook.#T1#
Rooney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conte throws a hook but Rooney blocks it.
Rooney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rooney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rooney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conte avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Rooney takes one on the button.
Conte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conte misses with a looping right.
Rooney looks to score with a jab to the body but Conte is just out of range.
Conte blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Conte misses the shot to the body.
Rooney throws a counter high kick but Conte was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Conte throws a big shot that misses.
Conte misses with a hook.
Conte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rooney on the side of the head. #T2#
Rooney connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conte throws a lazy right hand but Rooney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conte throws a big shot that misses.
Rooney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conte.
Conte blocks the body kick.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Rooney throws the kick towards the body but Conte avoids it.
Conte 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.#CL2#
Conte moves into range and clinches up with Rooney.
Conte working aggressively here. #BC#
Rooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rooney throws a low kick, looking for Conte's leg but Conte calmly moves out of range.
Conte digs a good hook to Rooney's body.
Rooney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conte throws a hook but Rooney blocks it.#T3#
Conte lands with a cross.
Rooney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rooney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conte avoids it.
Conte throws an overhand right that lands on Rooney's shoulder, as Rooney tries to avoid the shot.
Rooney misses with a body shot.
Rooney walks into a stiff left hand from Conte.
Conte misses with a straight left.
Rooney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conte connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Conte finds it's way through Rooney's defenses. #CL2#
Conte moves into range and clinches up with Rooney.#BC#
Rooney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Conte blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Conte jabs Rooney right on the nose. Rooney blinks but takes it well.
Rooney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Rooney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conte, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Rooney is rocked!
Rooney moves away from the strike by Conte.
The fighters circling - Conte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rooney thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Conte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rooney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rooney is looking to wear down Conte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rooney tries to land a front kick but Conte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Conte.
Conte scores with a jab to the body.
Rooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rooney drops his hands momentarily and Conte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Conte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rooney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Conte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rooney 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.

Adriano Conte dominated that round.
That's time! Rooney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Conte misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rooney.
Rooney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conte misses with a double jab.
And Rooney counters with a quick kick to the body but Conte blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Rooney finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Conte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rooney on the side of the head.
Conte throws a right and a left that Rooney avoids nicely.
Conte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rooney scores with a head kick. Conte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rooney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conte throws the left hand but Rooney avoids the punch easily.
Conte throws a right hand that misses
and Rooney counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conte's knee momentarily.
Rooney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conte moves out of range of the body kick from Rooney. #T1#
Rooney keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Conte misses.
Conte throws a hook but Rooney avoids it easily.
Rooney defending well as Conte loads up on a big left hand.
Conte misses with a wild body shot.
Conte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rooney misses with a kick to the body.
Conte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rooney looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Conte looks to clinch
and Rooney counters with a big head kick but Conte shrugs it off.
Conte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rooney.
Conte throws a looping overhand right but Rooney ducks down to avoid it.
Rooney thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rooney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Conte just misses with a punch to the body.
Conte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rooney.#T2#
Conte's corner calls for a 1-2. Conte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rooney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conte finds it's way round the side to connect with Rooney's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conte lands a head shot.
Conte loads up on a big right hand but Rooney slips the punch.
Rooney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conte avoids it.
Conte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rooney takes a swing at Conte's ribcage but misses.
Conte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Conte.
Some wild striking there from Conte.
Rooney is looking to counter with head kicks.
Adriano Conte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conte throws a right and a left that Rooney avoids nicely.
Conte throws a right hand that Rooney ducks under and follows up with a left that Rooney also avoids with ease.
As Conte backs away, Rooney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Conte throws a lazy right hand but Rooney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conte avoids the head kick by Rooney.
A swing and a miss from Conte.
Conte lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Conte blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Conte cracks Rooney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rooney throws a body kick that misses
letting Conte counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Rooney slams his shin into Conte's torso.#CL2#
Conte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conte working aggressively here.
Conte lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Rooney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Conte gets control of Rooney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Conte will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rooney seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rooney postures up.
Conte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rooney manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Conte has gone for a leg lock! Rooney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conte's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conte tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Conte is looking for a triangle but Rooney pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Conte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conte looking for a sweep. Not yet Conte, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Conte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rooney scores with a leg kick.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Conte.
Conte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rooney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conte.
Conte cracks Rooney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Conte lands.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rooney.
Rooney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conte throws a big shot that misses.
Rooney looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte missing with a left hand there. Rooney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conte avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Conte is looking for the big counter here.
Conte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rooney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conte connects with a jab.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Rooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rooney looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rooney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Conte forces Rooney back against the cage and clinches.
Rooney is trying to break free.
Rooney is trying to break the clinch but Conte is controlling him.
Rooney blocking some punches.
Conte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rooney to keep the fight standing.
Conte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rooney walks away with a smile on his face. Conte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rooney drops his hands momentarily and Conte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rooney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rooney walks into a stiff left hand from Conte.
Nice defenses there by Rooney.
Rooney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Conte moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conte throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Rooney.
Rooney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Rooney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rooney tries to land a front kick but Conte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Conte moves into the clinch.
Conte tries to work over Rooney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rooney backwards.
Conte misses with some punches.
Conte swings wildly with an uppercut but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conte fails to pull guard.
Evan Rooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Conte.
Conte has a couple of punches blocked by Rooney.
Conte tries a body shot but Rooney blocks it.
Conte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Rooney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Conte throws a body punch but Rooney moves out of range.
Conte scores with a nice strike.
Conte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rooney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conte tries to clinch but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney keeps Conte at a distance using the push kick.
Conte checks the leg kick.
Adriano Conte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rooney looks for the body kick but Conte saw that one coming.
Conte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rooney's head.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
letting Conte counter with a right hand.
Conte works the jab nicely.
Rooney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Rooney avoids the body shot from Conte.
Rooney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conte.#T4#
Rooney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conte.
Conte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rooney on the side of the head.
Conte lands with an uppercut that bounces Rooney off the cage and back into range.
Rooney moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Conte. That snapped Rooney's head back.
Rooney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conte misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Rooney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conte avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Rooney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conte to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rooney.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conte lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Conte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conte 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Adriano Conte!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Adriano Conte!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Adriano Conte!

Adriano Conte wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Adriano Conte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NJMMA March Madness
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Rooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and Hotdog moves out of range easily.
Hotdog avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Hotdog.
Hotdog blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Hotdog throws a hook but Rooney avoids it easily.
Rooney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hotdog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hotdog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rooney lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rooney.
Hotdog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rooney moves away from the strike by Hotdog.
Rooney looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rooney thows a body kick. Hotdog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rooney 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.
Hotdog looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that Hotdog sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Hotdog misses with a looping left.
Hotdog throws a shot from downtown. Rooney moves away and avoids it.
Hotdog moves out of range as Rooney throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Rooney.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Hotdog scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rooney.
Rooney throws a push kick but Hotdog slaps the foot to one side.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rooney throws a lazy body kick
letting Hotdog counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Hotdog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rooney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rooney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Hotdog is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney walks into a stiff left hand from Hotdog.
Hotdog avoids a kick to the body.
Hotdog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rooney has time to react.
Rooney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hotdog connects with a nice looking jab.
Hotdog moves out of range of the body kick from Rooney.
Rooney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hotdog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rooney scrambles back to his feet.
Rooney misses with a kick to the body.
Hotdog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hotdog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hotdog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
Rooney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rooney is looking to land body kicks.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hotdog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Rooney lands but Hotdog takes it in his stride.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Hotdog finds it's target.
Hotdog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rooney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hotdog.
Rooney throws the kick towards the body but Hotdog avoids it.
Rooney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hotdog counters with a nice uppercut.
Hotdog throws a hook but Rooney blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooney throws a push kick but Hotdog slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Hotdog lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Rooney is rocked!
Rooney slips a straight right by Hotdog.
Rooney is still on wobbly legs! Can Hotdog finish him?
The fighters circling - Hotdog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rooney seems to have recovered his senses.
Hotdog jabs at Rooney's body.
Hotdog swings for the body but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hotdog.
Hotdog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hotdog is out of range.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Hotdog moved away.
Hotdog jabs Rooney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Hotdog misses.
Hotdog misses with a body shot.
Rooney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hotdog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Hungarian Hotdog will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rooney scores with a shot to the body.
Hotdog is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hotdog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rooney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rooney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Rooney.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Hotdog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rooney throws a body kick that misses
and Hotdog counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rooney scoring well with a low kick there.
Hungarian Hotdog is winning the standup battle so far.
Rooney misses with a kick to the body
and Hotdog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hotdog blocks the body kick.
Rooney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hotdog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotdog moves out of range of the body kick from Rooney.
Rooney throws the kick towards the body but Hotdog avoids it.#T1#
Hotdog moves out of range of the leg kick from Rooney.
Hotdog clobbers Rooney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hotdog avoids a kick to the body.
Rooney takes one on the button.
Hotdog throws a big shot that misses.
And Rooney responds with a good body kick, but Hotdog manages to step out the way in time.
Hotdog misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
Rooney is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rooney throws a leg kick but Hotdog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hotdog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Hotdog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hotdog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rooney was well out of range. Poor timing from Hotdog.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that Hotdog sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Hotdog misses the target.
Rooney lands a head kick!
Rooney throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hotdog loads up on a big right hand but Rooney slips the punch.
Rooney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hotdog lunges at Rooney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rooney's hand.
Rooney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses
and Hotdog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hotdog throws a poor cross that misses
and Rooney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
and Hotdog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rooney thinking.
Rooney is breathing heavily.
Hotdog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses
and Rooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rooney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rooney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rooney throws a low kick, looking for Hotdog's leg but Hotdog calmly moves out of range.
Hotdog throws the left hand but Rooney avoids the punch easily.
Hotdog connects with the punch.
Rooney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hotdog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Hotdog as he checks the leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rooney might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hotdog has got the better of the exchanges.
Hotdog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rooney was well out of range. Poor timing from Hotdog.
Hotdog blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Rooney throws a leg kick but Hotdog checks it.
Hotdog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hotdog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Rooney misses
enabling Hotdog to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Hotdog looks to score with a jab to the body but Rooney is just out of range.
Hotdog throws a hook but Rooney blocks it.
Hotdog moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRooney.
Hotdog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hotdog misses the shot to the body.
Hotdog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rooney moves away.
Rooney is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hotdog throws a jab but it's blocked by Rooney.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rooney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotdog scores with a nice right hand.
Hotdog throws a shot from downtown. Rooney moves away and avoids it.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and Hotdog moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hungarian Hotdog dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
and Hotdog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hotdog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rooney can pounce on him.
Hotdog with a nice cross.
Rooney throws a leg kick
and Hotdog counters with a big right hand! Oh Rooney is in trouble here! Hotdog follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hungarian Hotdog!
An out of breath Hungarian Hotdog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NJMMA #35: Rooney v Mechanic
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and Mechanic moves out of range easily.
Rooney tries to land a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
Rooney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rooney throws a front kick aimed at Mechanic's knee but Mechanic avoids it well.
Mechanic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rooney throws a lazy head kick
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mechanic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rooney throws a head kick but Mechanic moves out of range.
Rooney tries to land a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Good standup being displayed there by Mechanic as he connects with a hook.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mechanic just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mechanic misses with a looping left.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but Rooney is out of range.
Rooney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mechanic just manages to avoid it.
Rooney throws a leg kick
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooney looks for the body kick but Mechanic saw that one coming.
Rooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mechanic wants to counter the offense by Rooney and move into the clinch position.
Rooney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mechanic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rooney in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Rooney misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rooney thinking.
Mechanic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rooney. Rooney obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Rooney lands but Mechanic takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Mechanic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rooney is just out of range.
Rooney misses with a kick to the body
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mechanic blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rooney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney fakes the leg kick and cracks Mechanic in the body.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mechanic misses with a looping left.
Mechanic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rooney sprawls well. He's pushed Mechanic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
Rooney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mechanic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rooney with a body shot.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Mechanic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Mechanic lands with a shot to the body.
Rooney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mechanic throws out the jab.
Rooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rooney is looking to land body kicks.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Mechanic takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Rooney is predictable there
and Mechanic counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Rooney sets himself, and Mechanic steps forward looking for the clinch! Rooney avoids it this time.
Rooney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rooney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mechanic throws out the jab.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mechanic.#T4#
Mechanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mechanic lands a head shot.
Mechanic misses with a double jab.
Mechanic connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rooney moves away.
Mechanic blocks the body kick.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries to land a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
Mechanic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rooney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
Rooney throws a leg kick which misses Mechanic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mechanic tries to avoid it.
Rooney throws a body kick that misses
and Rooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mechanic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyreke Mechanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mechanic, as that shot connected.
Mechanic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
Rooney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mechanic just manages to avoid it.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Mechanic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rooney looks for the body kick but Mechanic saw that one coming.
Mechanic checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rooney.
Mechanic throws a hook to the side of Rooney's head but Rooney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rooney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mechanic avoids it.
Rooney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rooney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rooney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rooney is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Rooney attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries to land a leg kick but Mechanic saw it coming and moves away.
Rooney misses with a kick to the body
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic misses with a jab to the body
and Rooney counters with a right hand to the body.
Mechanic avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Mechanic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mechanic scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rooney.
Mechanic throws a big shot that misses.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooney throws a body kick that misses
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rooney was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.#T2#
A head kick misses from Rooney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rooney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot by Mechanic.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Rooney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic jabs Rooney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Mechanic.
Rooney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Mechanic wants to counter the offense by Rooney and move into the clinch position.
Mechanic scores with a hook to the body. Rooney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rooney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rooney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mechanic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRooney.
Rooney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mechanic. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mechanic misses the target.
Rooney misses with a leg kick
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evan Rooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mechanic finds it's way round the side to connect with Rooney's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rooney!
Mechanic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rooney at a distance.
Rooney digs a good body shot into Mechanic's ribs.
Mechanic connects with a crisp jab.
Mechanic moves out of range of the body kick from Rooney.
Mechanic blocks a head kick by Rooney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney lands a nice looking body kick.
Rooney is looking to wear down Mechanic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mechanic shoots in and drives through. Rooney sprawls well.#T4#
Rooney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mechanic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mechanic scores with a shot to the body.
Rooney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rooney misses with the body kick
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
Rooney misses with the body kick
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Mechanic misses.
Mechanic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rooney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mechanic.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyreke Mechanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
That's time! Rooney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mechanic swinging wildly here.
Mechanic loads up on a big right hand but Rooney slips the punch.
Rooney throws a front kick that sends Mechanic stumbling back into the cage.
Mechanic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mechanic misses.
Rooney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rooney connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Mechanic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mechanic lands in his opponent's 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!#SU2#
Mechanic gets to his feet. Rooney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rooney was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.#TD2#
Mechanic shoots in and gets a takedown into Rooney's guard.
Rooney is pulling down on Mechanic's head to control his posture.
Mechanic looking to sit in guard and control but Rooney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Rooney stands up and waves to Mechanic to follow him. #T2#
Mechanic moves out of range as Rooney throws a body kick.
Mechanic looks to land a left hand but Rooney moved out of range nicely.
Rooney throws a counter high kick but Mechanic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mechanic blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Rooney lands with a kick to the temple. Mechanic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Tyreke Mechanic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mechanic misses with a left hand
and Rooney counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooney misses with the body kick
and Mechanic counters with a series of strikes. Rooney will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanic moves out of range as Rooney throws a body kick.
Rooney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mechanic scores with a sloppy right hand. Rooney should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Mechanic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rooney is trying to stand back up but Mechanic is controlling him #T3#
Rooney trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rooney wants to control but Mechanic is having none of it.
Rooney is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mechanic controlling his opponent.
Rooney wants to control but Mechanic is having none of it.
Mechanic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rooney trying desperately to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyreke Mechanic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mechanic 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyreke Mechanic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyreke Mechanic waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NJMMA #26: Title Night
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
Rooney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rooney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rooney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rooney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rooney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Rooney misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##TD#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rooney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and MacGowan dives into side control. #REVB#
MacGowan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan throws a strike aimed at the side of Rooney's head but Rooney avoids it well.
Rooney pushes MacGowan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacGowan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rooney has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rooney tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rooney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from escaping the position.#T2#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan works to advance to full mount. Rooney defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan working Rooney over with strikes here.
Rooney wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan throws some wild stikes that Rooney manages to avoid easily.
MacGowan lands a couple of good shots and Rooney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a choke. Rooney gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rooney manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing Rooney from standing up.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rooney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rooney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Rooney has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacGowan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacGowan tries to get out of the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Rooney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Rooney controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacGowan 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#
Rooney fakes the leg kick and cracks MacGowan in the body.
Rooney lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Rooney throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Rooney lands but MacGowan takes it in his stride.
MacGowan cracks Rooney with an open hand slap.#TD#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rooney was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing.
Rooney has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rooney wants to stand and escape but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rooney can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rooney's head.
Rooney is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard.
MacGowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacGowan wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacGowan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rooney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rooney wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rooney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
Rooney is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rooney avoid being mounted?
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooney defending well though.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooney defending well though. #T3#
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rooney tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Rooney counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
Rooney is trying to buck MacGowan off.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooney keeps working. #T4#
Rooney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
MacGowan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacGowan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rooney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rooney manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacGowan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
MacGowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacGowan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rooney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rooney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rooney misses with a body shot
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooney misses with the body kick
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rooney defends it nicely.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacGowan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Rooney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacGowan takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Rooney is out of range.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
Rooney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rooney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and MacGowan moves out of range easily.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rooney.#T2#
Rooney throws a head kick that half lands.
MacGowan misses the jab.
Evan Rooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rooney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooney dodges the ground and pound from MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rooney is defending well.
MacGowan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rooney sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rooney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rooney prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
MacGowan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rooney parries the strikes from MacGowan easily there. MacGowan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rooney to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rooney prevents MacGowan from moving into mount. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
The ground and pound from MacGowan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rooney managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan working the strikes but Rooney uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacGowan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacGowan thows a huge punch but Rooney dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rooney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shane MacGowan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
MacGowan lands a right hook to the body.
MacGowan misses with a looping left.
Rooney looks to throw a body kick
and MacGowan counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
MacGowan gets a double leg takedown into Rooney's guard.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Rooney managing to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacGowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rooney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacGowan works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by MacGowan as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rooney. #T2#
Rooney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rooney can do to turn this around?
MacGowan misses with a straight left.
Rooney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Rooney slams his shin into MacGowan's torso.
Evan Rooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan throws a big counter combination but Rooney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacGowan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rooney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
Rooney defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Rooney scores with a head kick. MacGowan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacGowan 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.
Rooney is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MacGowan postures up and lands a big shot to Rooney's brow.
MacGowan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacGowan controls the pace.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from getting back to his feet.
Rooney keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #T4#
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely.
Rooney wants to get back to his feet but MacGowan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rooney thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacGowan if he has to take too many more of those.
Rooney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
Rooney tries to work over MacGowan's front leg with a kick but MacGowan checks it. #TD#
Rooney gets caught flat footed, as MacGowan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacGowan had his way with Evan Rooney in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
MacGowan takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rooney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries to land a front kick but MacGowan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Rooney misses
and MacGowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacGowan connects with a crisp jab.
MacGowan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooney momentarily.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Rooney counters with a low kick, right behind MacGowan 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacGowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGowan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rooney looks for the body kick but MacGowan saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Rooney shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Rooney throws a head kick that misses
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rooney is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rooney.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
MacGowan drops Rooney with a left right combo! MacGowan follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#
Rooney is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Rooney is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
MacGowan misses with the ground and pound.
MacGowan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rooney seems to have recovered his senses.
Rooney can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooney keeps working.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan controlling from side mount.
Rooney struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to score with some ground and pound. Rooney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling the position.
Rooney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the body from MacGowan misses
and Rooney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #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.
MacGowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rooney lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacGowan will feel that in the morning.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney scores with a kick to the body.
MacGowan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacGowan misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rooney.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGowan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Dickens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rooney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rooney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Jc Dickens has been cut.
Rooney thows a body kick. Dickens tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rooney digs a good body shot into Dickens's ribs.
Rooney connects with a high kick.
Dickens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dickens looks winded!
Whack! Rooney lands a heavy head kick that drops Dickens. The ref tackles Rooney to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dickens was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Evan Rooney!

Event: NJMMA #9: Lloyd v Barnett
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Good work by Rooney as he checks the leg kick.
Rooney throws a leg kick but Perkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rooney.
Rooney moves out of range as Perkins throws a body kick.
Perkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkins throws a wild body kick that Rooney sees coming a mile off.
Rooney throws a big counter head kick but Perkins avoids it with no problem.
Rooney avoids a kick to the body.
Rooney thinks about the counter body kick.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and Perkins moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Rooney looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rooney doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perkins wants to clinch up but Rooney keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Rooney scores with a head kick. Perkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Bill Perkins has been cut.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perkins.
Rooney fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkins in the body.
Rooney cracks a nice hook into Perkins's ribs.
Rooney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rooney throws out a leg kick but Perkins moves out of range and Rooney only half commits.
Rooney takes a swing at Perkins's ribcage but misses.
Perkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rooney tries to land a front kick but Perkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkins blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Perkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rooney thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perkins if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Perkins misses.
Perkins moves out of range as Rooney throws a body kick.
Perkins wants to stay close but Rooney steps back to make room for something. Perkins seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Rooney and Perkins drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Rooney!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Rooney bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rooney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ray looks for a takedown but Rooney sprawls well.
Rooney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ray throws a low kick but Rooney moves out of range easily.
Ray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rooney defends well and Ray ends up having to push Rooney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rooney raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rooney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Rooney lands a big head kick that sends Ray tumbling to the mat! Rooney takes a step backwards and waves Ray back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Ray has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rooney scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rooney.
The fighters circle, before Rooney throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ray's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rooney lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Evan Rooney!
In defeat, Ross Ray stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rooney.
Look low, kick high! Rooney uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lupei tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rooney is absolutely delighted - when Lupei wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Rooney!

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