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Event:
RFLFN-13 Bartoli vs. Aron II
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Romain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cable manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cable thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cable scores with a leg kick.
Romain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Cable.
Cable jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romain fails to land the takedown.
Cable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cable cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Don Romain has been cut.
Romain throws a combination that misses
and Cable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cable moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Cable throws a nice head kick!
Romain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cable counters with a nice uppercut.
Romain misses with a double jab
letting Cable counter with a right hand.
Cable lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Romain misses
and Cable counters with a nice uppercut.
Romain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cable counters with a stiff right hand.
Romain takes one on the button.
A low kick from Romain misses
and Cable counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Cable has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romain.#T2#
Nice shot by Cable.
Romain has his takedown stuffed
letting Cable counter with a right hand.
Anthony Cable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Romain.
Cable lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cable lands a nice hook to Romain's body. Romain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cable throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cable thuds a left hand into Romain's body.
Romain throws a combination that misses
and Romain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romain looks winded!
Cable lands with a shot to the body.
Cable lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Cable - just one landing.
Don Romain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cable jabs at Romain's body.#T3#
Romain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cable to counter with a crisp jab.
Romain walks into a left hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Cable has knocked Romain down with a huge combo! Cable steps away and waves a wobbly Romain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Romain is rocked!
and Cable counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Romain! He's just covering up as Cable starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Cable!
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Event:
RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinaldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rinaldi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rinaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romain.
Romain swinging wildly here.
Rinaldi misses with a double jab.
Rinaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rinaldi.
A big right from Rinaldi misses.
Romain looks for a takedown but Rinaldi sprawls well.
Romain misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rinaldi pinned against the cage. Rinaldi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Rinaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romain.
Jeff Rinaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Romain.#T1#
Romain misses with an uppercut
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Rinaldi darts in and clinches Romain up against the cage.#BC#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Romain is just out of range.
Rinaldi jabs at Romain's body.
Rinaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romain manages to avoid it.
Romain misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Rinaldi's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Rinaldi.#CL2#
Romain closes the distance and clinches.
Romain tries to pull guard but Rinaldi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Romain throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Rinaldi takes a swing at Romain's ribcage but misses.
Rinaldi throws a solid leg kick but Romain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rinaldi.
Romain shoots and misses
and Romain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Rinaldi there.
Romain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rinaldi defends well and Romain ends up having to push Rinaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rinaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Rinaldi scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Don Romain has been cut.
Romain throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Rinaldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Romain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romain looks winded!
Romain trying to pass the guard but Rinaldi defending well.
Rinaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rinaldi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Romain is pushing down on Rinaldi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rinaldi is fighting to maintain full guard but Romain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Romain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rinaldi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Rinaldi is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Romain has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Rinaldi is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Don Romain!
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Event:
RFLFN-3
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Schwartzmuller pushes Romain up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwartzmuller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romain up against the cage.
Schwartzmuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Romain pulls guard. #SUB#
Romain is looking to cinch up a triangle. Schwartzmuller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Romain's body to avoid the submission. Romain has instead reached around Schwartzmuller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Romain arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Romain!
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Event:
RFL- 47 Carmelo Vs Pascu IV
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Romain or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin, which made it look bad. #TD#
Franklin dives in and scores a takedown into Romain's guard.
Franklin lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Romain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.#SUB2#
Romain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franklin defends it easily.
Franklin stops Romain from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Romain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Romain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Romain is keeping the position.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Franklin gets to his feet. Romain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Don Romain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Romain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Franklin is trying to control Romain's posture but Romain avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romain wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom here.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franklin manages to get back to half guard.
Franklin trying to hold on to Romain's head to control him but Romain postures up.
Romain is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Romain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Romain sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Romain is working for a submission of some sort.
Franklin keeping control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Franklin is trying to maintain the position but Romain is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Franklin rushes Romain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Franklin breaks the clinch.
Romain misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklin as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Franklin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franklin defends well and Romain ends up having to push Franklin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there.
Franklin winds up and cracks Romain with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Romain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Romain's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buddy Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Romain's legs - danger averted.
Romain is breathing heavily.#SU#
Franklin gets to his feet. Romain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franklin stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Romain. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Franklin is taking a breather. Romain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Franklin wants to control but Romain is keeping him busy. #T2#
Franklin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romain can do to turn this around?
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Romain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Franklin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Romain actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franklin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Franklin decides to stand up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Don Romain has been cut.#TD#
Franklin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romain is trying to escape the position but Franklin is controlling the position. #SUB#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franklin controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romain is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Franklin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Romain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Franklin 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.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Romain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Romain is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Romain keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Romain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franklin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Romain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franklin defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Romain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin is pushing down on Romain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romain is fighting to maintain full guard but Franklin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romain sees it coming and defends easily.
Franklin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Franklin is keen to just control but Romain is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romain wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franklin pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Franklin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Franklin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romain sprawls well initially but Franklin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Romain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franklin is controlling the pace.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
Franklin is nestled in close to Romain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Franklin 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.
#SU#
Franklin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Romain falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Franklin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Romain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franklin is struggling to control the position.
Franklin missing with knees to the body.
Romain fails to pull guard.
Franklin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Franklin gets control of Romain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franklin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Romain postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Romain from controlling successfully.
Franklin wants to stand and escape but Romain is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franklin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Franklin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Romain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Romain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rosen with a hook.
Rosen leaves Romain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Rosen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romain's guard.
Rosen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Romain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rosen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rosen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Romain to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rosen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Romain pulls down on the head and he's put Rosen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Romain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Romain or perhaps it was just good defense by One, which made it look bad.
One connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romain. Romain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
One connects with a crisp jab.
One throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and One counters with a nice uppercut.
Romain ducks right into an uppercut from One.
One connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romain. Romain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Don Romain has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romain tries to bum rush One with a series of wild strikes but One uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. One tries to avoid it but Romain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag One to the ground. One escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
One connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romain momentarily.
Romain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1##CL#
One has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
One works on Romain's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
One gets through Romain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romain looks winded!
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from One.
A hook to the body from One.
One lands a nice uppercut.
One slows down the pace here.
One lands an uppercut.
One lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romain backwards.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romain backwards. #T2#
One pushes Romain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from One on the inside.
One is pushing Romain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
One lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romain or not.
One effectively controlling the action here.
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for One.
A shot in the inside from One.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
One softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. One just stands there and leans against the cage.
Test One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Romain.
One lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from One.
One lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romain.
Romain tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually Romain drops back down to his feet.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romain backwards.
One works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
One is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
One lands a body shot in the clinch.
One pushes Romain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
One gets through Romain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from One.
One is stalling here.
#T4#
One lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
One effectively controlling the action here.
Romain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. One smiles and moves away.
Test One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
One lands a nice hook to Romain's body. Romain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romain takes one to the side of the head.
Romain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One jabs Romain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
One jabs Romain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Romain's cut.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
One lands with a straight right. Romain didn't see that one coming.
One scores with a three punch combo!
One scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romain doesn't seem bothered though.
One comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by One.
Romain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD#
One lands a left and a right that send Romain crashing to the mat, dazed. One thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Romain is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romain walks straight into a right hand from One - that's dropped him! One jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Romain from any more punishment! Romain complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Test One!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Martins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martins controls the position.
Romain is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romain on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Romain is trying to get back to half guard.
Martins trying to control the action but Romain is working from the bottom.
Martins tries to move to mount but Romain blocks the move with his legs.
Martins is looking to take a break and control but Romain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martins is trying to get an arm triangle but Romain is defending well.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romain keeps working. #T1#
Romain is looking to regain half guard here but Martins keeps moving and retains side control.
Martins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Romain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martins looking to control but Romain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martins looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romain regains half guard.
Martins is pressing down on Romain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romain is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Martins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romain is just riding it out for now. Martins eventually gives up the hold.
Martins is pressing down on Romain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romain is holding on for now.
Romain moves into full guard.
#T3#
Martins stands and throws Romain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Romain tries to bench press Martins off him but Martins keeps the position.
Romain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martins scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Romain looks winded!#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Martins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Romain gets caught flat footed, as Martins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins trying to control but Romain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Romain working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
#T4#
Martins pushes down on Romain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martins working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Martins controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romain wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Romain is refusing to be controlled, as Martins sits in half guard.
Martins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Martins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Romain gets caught flat footed, as Martins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joe Martins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Romain has his foot on Martins 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Romain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martins uses it to pass to side control.
Romain is looking for a sweep.
Martins wants to control but Romain is keeping him busy.
Martins tries to advance to mount but Romain denies him.
Romain tries to buck Martins off but Martins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins taking a breather here.
Martins working the ground and pound.
Martins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Romain!
Romain is breathing heavily.#T1#
Martins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romain is looking to escape.
Romain is looking to improve his position but Martins isn't that keen on the idea.
Martins breaks from Romain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Romain is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Martins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Romain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Romain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martins is staying tight to Romain's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Martins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Martins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martins 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Martins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Martins !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Martins !
Joe Martins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Romain tries to sprawl but Austin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romain on the ground.#SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Austin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Austin 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#
Romain looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin controlling the pace. #T1#
Austin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Romain actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Romain!
Romain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Austin controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Austin wants to stand but Romain is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Austin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romain can't escape the position.
Austin controlling from mount.
Romain is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Austin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Romain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Austin lands with some strikes.
Romain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romain is squirming around, avoiding Austin's attempts to control the action.
Austin controlling from the full mount.
Romain is desperately trying to improve his position but Austin has a good base and remains in mount.
Romain is still trying to improve position.
Austin looking to control but Romain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Austin lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Austin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Austin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Austin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Romain turns into him and now he's in Austin's guard.
Austin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Romain has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Austin holds on to Romain's head and controls the position momentarily.
Romain is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that round.
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##TD#
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Austin wants to control but Romain is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Austin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Romain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Austin but great work by Romain.#SUB2#
Romain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steve Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Romain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Austin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Romain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Austin's legs. #T1#
Austin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Romain is working for a submission of some sort.
Romain working Austin over with strikes.
Romain controlling the action here.
Austin tries to get to full guard but Romain has control of the leg.
Romain is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romain passes to full mount!
Romain tries to control but Austin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Romain is working for a guillotine from mount but Austin frees his head quite easily.
Romain looking to control but Austin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Austin wants to hold on but Romain pushes him away.#T3#
Austin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Romain wants to take his opponent's back but Austin doesn't allow it.
Austin can't escape the position.
Austin is squirming around, avoiding Romain's attempts to control the action.
Romain works his way to his opponent's back.
Austin wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Romain has managed to slip his arm under Austin's chin. This could be all over... yep, Austin is tapping out! Submission win for Romain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Romain!
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Event:
KFC: 330K 2!
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
White throws a series of punches but Romain avoids them all with ease.
White throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Romain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romain forces his way into half guard.
White is looking for a sweep. Romain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romain trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romain wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Romain not doing much here.
White tries to roll over but Romain keeps him under control.#T1#
Romain stalling.
Romain throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White manages to get to full guard.
Romain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romain stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Romain trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Romain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White trying to control but Romain postures up.
Romain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
White is trying to stand back up but Romain is controlling him
White is controlling Romain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
White tries to get to full guard but Romain has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Romain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Romain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White 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#
Romain is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Romain is breathing heavily.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SU2#
White decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A head kick misses from White. #TD2#
White closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Romain is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
Romain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Romain working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romain manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shannon White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romain manages to avoid it.#TD2#
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
White stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Romain to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
White gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Romain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Romain is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SU2#
White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Romain to his feet. #CL2#
White darts in and clinches Romain up against the cage.#TD2#
White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romain keeps working.
Romain manages to get back to half guard.
Romain blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romain tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Romain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romain is looking to improve his position.
White slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Romain is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Romain is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Romain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. White is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romain.
Romain is not content to let White control the position. #SUB2#
White is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Romain looks calm but he's in trouble here. White gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Romain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! White lets go of the hold and Romain can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shannon White!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 836 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jenkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romain's guard.#SUB#
Romain working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romain's head.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Romain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Romain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Romain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Romain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Romain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins works over Romain with some ground and pound from guard.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Romain looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Romain can't keep his opponent in guard - Jenkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Jenkins 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins controlling the pace. #T2#
Jenkins working Romain over with strikes.
Jenkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Romain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Romain is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Romain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Romain is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Romain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jenkins landing strikes from the mount.
Jenkins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jenkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Jenkins with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Romain is rocked!
Romain is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Romain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins landing shots from mount.
Jenkins postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Romain out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jenkins goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trent Jenkins!
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