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Event: NYF Fight Night 45     
Date:   Oct 16, 2024
#R1#
Rotiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Rotiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rotiz shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rotiz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rotiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rotiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dean defends it nicely.
Randall Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
Dean scores with a hook to the body. Rotiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz has his takedown stuffed
and Dean counters with a right hand to the body.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from Dean misses its target.#TD2#
Rotiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rotiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Dean wants to control but Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dean struggling a bit here.
Rotiz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rotiz scoring with punches from side control.
Rotiz cracks Dean with a big right hand but Dean just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rotiz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dean takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dean is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rotiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Dean controls the position for a moment.
Dean is looking for a sweep.
Rotiz lands an elbow.
Rotiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Dean trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rotiz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Dean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rotiz.
Rotiz working away.
Check out the look on Rotiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dean can't do much from the bottom here.
Rotiz working the ground and pound from side control.
Rotiz cracks Dean with a big elbow.
Rotiz working away.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rotiz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rotiz.
Rotiz 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.
Rotiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Rotiz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Rotiz lands an elbow.
Dean is trying to control Rotiz's posture but Rotiz avoids it.
Dean is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
Rotiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rotiz wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Rotiz working the ground and pound.
Dean is looking to reverse the position.
Dean is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rotiz connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Dean is rocked!
A big shot lands for Rotiz! That's hurt Dean! Will he recover? Rotiz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II     
Date:   Sep 28, 2024
#R1#
Rotiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frieberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rotiz defends well and Frieberg ends up having to push Rotiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rotiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Rotiz gets caught napping as Frieberg dives in and scores a takedown. Rotiz manages to retain guard.
Frieberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rotiz trying to control here.
Frieberg works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Frieberg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rotiz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rotiz shrugs it off.
Frieberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frieberg looking to finish with strikes here!
Frieberg lands a big elbow.
Rotiz's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rotiz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Frieberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rotiz defends it easily.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Frieberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frieberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz postures up in Frieberg's guard and throws a big left but Frieberg blocks it.
Rotiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rotiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frieberg's head.#SUB2#
Rotiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frieberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Frieberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frieberg looking to control. #T2#
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotiz postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Frieberg has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz with a nice head shot there.
Frieberg wants to sweep here but Rotiz controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Frieberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rotiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frieberg is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Frieberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Frieberg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Frieberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Frieberg looking for a guillotine here but Rotiz defends easily.
Frieberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rotiz is posturing up here but Frieberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rotiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rotiz has to tap! Slick submission there by Frieberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg!
Gregor Frieberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Toti Rotiz was interviewed post fight and said 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 40     
Date:   Sep 04, 2024
#R1#
McNofun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rotiz misses with a combination #CL2#
and McNofun holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McNofun fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from McNofun fails to land.
Rotiz wants to take the fight to the mat but McNofun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rotiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNofun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses.
Rotiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rotiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNofun throws an overhand right that lands on Rotiz's shoulder, as Rotiz tries to avoid the shot.
Rotiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNofun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rotiz or perhaps it was just good defense by McNofun, which made it look bad.
McNofun tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNofun jabs Rotiz right on the nose. Rotiz blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
McNofun misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rotiz shoots in but McNofun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from McNofun as Rotiz shoots in.
Rotiz tries to clinch
and McNofun counters with a nice uppercut.
Rotiz looks to land a right hand but McNofun moved out of range.
Rotiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rotiz takes one to the side of the head.
McNofun digs a good body shot into Rotiz's ribs.
Rotiz slips under a jab.
Rotiz dives in for a single leg takedown but McNofun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McNofun lands with a right to the head.
Rotiz tries to work over McNofun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rotiz trying to stall but McNofun improves his position.
McNofun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rotizs head. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
Rotiz is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rotiz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNofun digs a right hand into Rotiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rotiz's gas tank.
McNofun tries to work over Rotiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rotiz. #BC2#
McNofun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNofun lands a leg kick that knocks Rotiz off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from McNofun. No joy for Rotiz on that attempt.
McNofun throws a body shot but no joy.
Rotiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNofun's waist but McNofun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rotiz off to one side.
McNofun keeps Rotiz at a distance using the push kick.
McNofun clobbers Rotiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
McNofun sends Rotiz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McNofun is motioning to the referee to let Rotiz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rotiz is rocked!#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McNofun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rotiz if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Rotiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNofun throws a quick head kick that knocks Rotiz silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! McNofun is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Killjoy McNofun!
Toti Rotiz was interviewed post fight and said 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 37     
Date:   Aug 14, 2024
#R1#
Gurgel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rotiz circles away.
Gurgel blocks a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rotiz.
Gurgel is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz working the ground and pound from side control.
Rotiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rotiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gurgel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gurgel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel is trying to improve his position.
Rotiz landing strikes. #ROC2#Gurgel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz lands a strong strike to the head of Gurgel. That's dazed him! Rotiz looking to finish here. Gurgel is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rotiz lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 35     
Date:   Jul 17, 2024
#R1#
Rotiz walks into a stiff left hand from McNofun.
McNofun walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Rotiz.
Both fighters circling a little - McNofun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McNofun misses the target.
McNofun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McNofun misses with a leg kick.
Rotiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNofun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun throws a body shot but no joy.
McNofun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rotiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNofun is fending him off so far but Rotiz persists. Nope, McNofun circles away and we're back to standing.
And McNofun responds with a good body kick, but Rotiz manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
McNofun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNofun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McNofun connects with a right hand. Rotiz shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Rotiz shoots and misses
and McNofun counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Rotiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNofun was covering up waiting for the punch and Rotiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McNofun looking for a sweep. Not yet McNofun, not yet.
We've been hearing that Rotiz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McNofun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNofun is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Rotiz won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
McNofun keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz postures up in McNofun's guard and throws a big left but McNofun blocks it.
Rotiz 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.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNofun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
McNofun tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McNofun is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rotiz postures up.
McNofun pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz preventing the sweep.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz distracts McNofun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNofun pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
McNofun trying to control the position.
McNofun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rotiz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McNofun is looking for a sweep. Rotiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McNofun is not content to let Rotiz control the position.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNofun looks like he's trying to stand up.
McNofun gets back to full guard.
Rotiz won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
McNofun wants to stand and escape but Rotiz is having none of it.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotiz prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Killjoy McNofun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNofun's head backwards.#CL2#
McNofun rushes Rotiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McNofun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
McNofun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toti Rotiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Rotiz coming out on top.
Rotiz feints a jab promting McNofun to slip. Rotiz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNofun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNofun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McNofun throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNofun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rotiz will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Rotiz moves away from the strike by McNofun. #TD#
McNofun gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rotiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
McNofun seems keen to control Rotiz's posture.#T2#
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNofun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
McNofun controlling the position.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but McNofun blocks nicely.
McNofun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNofun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
McNofun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McNofun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNofun controlling Rotiz's posture.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
McNofun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rotiz stops McNofun from standing up.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Rotiz works over McNofun with some ground and pound from guard.
McNofun wants to sweep but no luck.
McNofun trying to control the position.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet but Rotiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotiz prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
McNofun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McNofun throws a body kick that misses.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNofun.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Rotiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNofun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
McNofun lands with a light punch inside.
Rotiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNofun can do to turn this around?
McNofun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNofun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rotiz throws a head punch that misses.
Rotiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNofun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rotiz ducks right into an uppercut from McNofun. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McNofun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rotiz tries to pull guard but McNofun won't allow it.
Rotiz jumps guard but McNofun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNofun is struggling to control the position.
McNofun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNofun pushes Rotiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNofun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Rotiz letting McNofun take a breather here.
McNofun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNofun lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McNofun.
McNofun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNofun scores with a shoulder strike.
McNofun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNofun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNofun scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
McNofun lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNofun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNofun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rotiz's elbow.
McNofun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
McNofun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz looks for a takedown but McNofun sprawls well.
McNofun is looking to slow Rotiz down with leg kicks.
McNofun swings for the body but Rotiz moves out of range.
McNofun moves out of range as Rotiz strikes.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Rotiz is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from McNofun misses.
Rotiz slips a straight right by McNofun.
Rotiz throwing a counter right hand but McNofun manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rotiz misses.
McNofun misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Rotiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNofun leaves Rotiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Rotiz 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.

McNofun has his feet on Rotiz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
McNofun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rotiz will feel that in the morning.
Rotiz takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNofun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNofun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rotiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McNofun lands a slapping body shot.
Rotiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McNofun. McNofun obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killjoy McNofun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNofun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Killjoy McNofun!

In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF 71: Lauzier vs White II     
Date:   Jun 22, 2024
#R1#
Rotiz darts in looking for a takedown but Nutz gets double underhooks and turns Rotiz into the cage.
Rotiz is working for takedown but Nutz is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Nutz is trying to trip Rotiz. He has hold of a leg but Rotiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nutz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rotiz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotiz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nutz won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Nutz is fighting to break Rotiz's control of his arms but Rotiz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotiz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Rotiz controlling the position.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Nutz pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Rotiz is stalling in the full guard.
Rotiz trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Rotiz with a nice head shot there.#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.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nutz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rotiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nutz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nutz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rotiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Rotiz, not yet.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is keeping the position.
Rotiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz passes Rotiz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rotiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
Rotiz is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Rotiz wants to get back to full guard.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rotiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rotiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rotiz is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Rotiz.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotiz is keeping the position for now.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz trying to control the action but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Rotiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rotiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutz.
Nutz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Rotiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Whole Nutz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nutz shoots in but no luck this time.
Rotiz is looking to clinch but Nutz is avoiding it.
Whole Nutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Rotiz.
Nutz stuffs the takedown.
Nutz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rotiz attempts a counter takedown but Nutz avoids it well and moves away.
Rotiz shoots in for a double leg but Nutz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rotiz gets caught napping as Nutz dives in and scores a takedown. Rotiz manages to retain guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rotiz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Rotiz controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Rotiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotiz is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Whole Nutz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rotiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nutz defends it easily.
Rotiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotiz is retaining full guard.
Nutz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is keeping the position.
Nutz trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nutz rushes Rotiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rotiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Toti Rotiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whole Nutz.
Rotiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nutz after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Nutz has hold of one of Rotiz's legs. Rotiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Nutz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotiz is retaining full guard.
Nutz trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rotiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nutz wants to control but Rotiz is keeping busy.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Rotiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rotiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rotiz working Nutz over with strikes.
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nutz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rotiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nutz keeping hold of Rotiz's head, controlling as best he can.
Nutz is breathing heavily.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rotiz is trying to control. Nutz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nutz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rotiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Nutz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nutz tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Nutz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rotiz can't fight it off and eventually Nutz manages to take the fight to the floor. Rotiz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rotiz is pulling down on Nutz's head. It's preventing any offense from Nutz, at least for the moment.
Rotiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Rotiz keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Rotiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotiz is retaining full guard.
Rotiz throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Rotiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rotiz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nutz is aware though and is defending well.
Rotiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rotiz is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Rotiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Rotiz lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotiz is retaining full guard.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Nutz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nutz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB2#
Nutz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rotiz gets full guard.
Rotiz wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Rotiz keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nutz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nutz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rotiz is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Rotiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Nutz blocks nicely.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotiz cracks Nutz with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nutz has wrist control.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Nutz blocks nicely.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Whole Nutz.
I think Nutz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whole Nutz!

A very excited looking Whole Nutz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro     
Date:   May 25, 2024
#R1#
Tonioli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tonioli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Rotiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Tonioli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Tonioli misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tonioli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonioli connects with a body shot that sends Rotiz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli digs a good hook to Rotiz's body.
Tonioli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Rotiz tries to keep at a distance but Tonioli has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tonioli cracks Rotiz with a nice body shot.
Tonioli lands with a light punch inside.
Rotiz scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rotiz.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonioli lands a nice uppercut.
Tonioli lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#BC#
Tonioli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonioli throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Tonioli lands a big head kick that sends Rotiz tumbling to the mat! Tonioli takes a step backwards and waves Rotiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonioli misses with a straight left.
Tonioli grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rotiz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tonioli cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinicius Tonioli!
After the big win, Vinicius Tonioli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II     
Date:   Apr 27, 2024
#R1#
Rotiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rotiz.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
A big left from Chase misses.
Chase throws a head kick that half lands.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rotiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rotiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Rotiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chase.
Chase connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rotiz.
Chase misses with a looping right.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chase throws a hook to the side of Rotiz's head but Rotiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rotiz misses with a body kick.
Chase cracks a nice hook into Rotiz's ribs.
Rotiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chase lands a body shot.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotiz goes for a double leg but Chase avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chase continues to drive forward.
Chase can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase misses with a hook
and Rotiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chase digs a good body shot into Rotiz's ribs.
Chase lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2##CL#
Rotiz clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase stops a takedown attempt from Rotiz. #TD#
Rotiz pulls guard successfully.
Chase has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rotiz is proving hard to escape from.
Chase won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Chase is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rotiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chase postures up.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chase manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chase is looking to stand up but Rotiz isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4##ES2#
Chase is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rotiz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Rotiz moves away and avoids it.
Rotiz tries to clinch but Chase moves away
and Chase connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there.
Chase swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rotiz is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chase as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chase manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Chase.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Rotiz moves away and avoids it.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chase lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Chase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chase.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotiz.
Chase misses with an uppercut.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chase works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rotiz avoids the head kick by Chase.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rotiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Chase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase misses with a hook
and Rotiz counters with a left and a right that stings Chase.
Donk. Chase catches Rotiz right on the button with a cross.
Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Chase with a jab.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Rotiz saw that one coming.
Danny Chase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Rotiz moved out of range nicely.
Danny Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rotiz.
Rotiz is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rotiz walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chase misses the target.
Rotiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rotiz misses with a left hand
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
Chase circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rotiz defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotiz counters with a straight right hand.
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rotiz at a distance.
Toti Rotiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Chase misses.
Chase scores with a nice right hand.
Rotiz slips a straight right by Chase.
Nice shot lands for Rotiz.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rotiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Rotiz tries to counter with a takedown but Chase is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Rotiz drives through with a takedown into Chase's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Chase has wrist control.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase wants to stand and escape but Rotiz is having none of it.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase is looking to stand up but Rotiz isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Chase has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rotiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Rotiz is trying to pull guard but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Rotiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
Rotiz wants a takedown.
Chase prevents the takedown attempt.
Rotiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rotiz looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Chase manages to break the clinch.
Chase connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotiz defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase throws a sloppy head kick
and Rotiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chase thinking.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rotiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chase throws a jab when Rotiz was well out of range.
Chase fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rotiz on the side of the head.
Chase lands with an uppercut that bounces Rotiz off the cage and back into range.
Chase misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.

Chase has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rotiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rotiz pulls guard effortlessly.
Rotiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow. #T1#
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chase works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chase working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Chase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully.
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz stops Chase from standing up.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Rotiz 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.
Rotiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chase wants to stand up but Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Rotiz moved out of range.
Chase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase slips a straight right by Rotiz.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rotiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chase slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Rotiz ducks down to avoid it.
Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotiz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chase counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase looks to land a left hand but Rotiz moved out of range nicely.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rotiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Rotiz is looking for a counter combo.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rotiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Rotiz tries to clinch up.
Rotiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Chase finds it's way through Rotiz's defenses.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz fails with the takedown
letting Chase counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chase scores with a head kick. Rotiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chase scores with a hook to the body. Rotiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chase lands the left hand.
Chase connects with a body shot that sends Rotiz's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chase winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Chase!

A relieved looking Danny Chase thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF 58: Traumen vs Tijhoff     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1#
Zigaro throws a wild body kick that Rotiz sees coming a mile off.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zigaro delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Zigaro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rotiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Zigaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick from Zigaro lands but Rotiz takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#CL2#
Zigaro closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rotiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zigaro jabs Rotiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zigaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zigaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rotiz.#T1#
Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaro 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.
Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Rotiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rotiz is looking to counter the offense by Zigaro and move into the clinch.
Crunch! Zigaro slams his shin into Rotiz's torso.
Rotiz throws a nice looking combination but Zigaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rotiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zigaro to score with a decent uppercut.
Zigaro throws out a loose jab but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
Rotiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zigaro is fending him off so far but Rotiz persists. Nope, Zigaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Zigaro scores with a shot to the body.
Rotiz dips to his left and cracks Zigaro with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zigaro drives through and clinches with Rotiz against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Zigaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses.
Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Zigaro gets caught napping as Rotiz dives in and scores a takedown. Zigaro manages to retain guard.
Zigaro has control of Rotiz's left arm, preventing Rotiz from doing any damage.
Zigaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zigaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz postures up in Zigaro's guard and throws a big left but Zigaro blocks it.
Zigaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zigaro is pulling down on Rotiz's head. It's preventing any offense from Rotiz, at least for the moment.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rotiz postures up in Zigaro's guard and throws a big left but Zigaro blocks it.
Zigaro has Rotiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Rotiz won't allow Zigaro to sweep him here.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Zigaro trying to control the position here. #ES2#
Zigaro pushes Rotiz off and gets back to his feet.
Zigaro misses with a body kick.
It looked like Rotiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zigaro.
A head kick by Zigaro misses
and Rotiz counters with a three punch combo that has Zigaro backing up. Zigaro nods at Rotiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Zigaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rotiz. Rotiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Rotiz misses the shot to the body.
Zigaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zigaro throws a wild body kick that Rotiz sees coming a mile off.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rotiz.
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!
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotiz tries to counter by clinching up but Zigaro breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zigaro.
Zigaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Rotiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zigaro throws an overhand right that lands on Rotiz's shoulder, as Rotiz tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zigaro.
Zigaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Rotiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Rotiz feints and as Zigaro raises his hands in defense, Rotiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Zigaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zigaro lands with a kick to the temple. Rotiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zigaro lands a head kick. Rotiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rotiz slips a straight right by Zigaro.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Zigaro closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Zigaro. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
Zigaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaro lands an uppercut.
Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz.
Rotiz wants a takedown.
Rotiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zigaro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Zigaro prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro scores with a shot to the side of Rotiz's head.
Rotiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zigaro is defending well.
Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zigaro.
Zigaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
A short uppercut from Zigaro.
Zigaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zigaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Zigaro slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zigaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zigaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotiz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Zigaro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Zigaro. #T2#
Zigaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zigaro, as that shot connected. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rotiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rotiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zigaro throws a shot to the body.
Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zigaro scores with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Rotiz tumbling to the mat! Zigaro takes a step backwards and waves Rotiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rotiz is rocked!
Zigaro with the inside leg kick.
Oh Rotiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zigaro lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Toti Rotiz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2#
Zigaro clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz.
Rotiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Rotiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rotiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro.
Rotiz wants a takedown.
Zigaro lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Zigaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Zigaro has Rotiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tristan Zigaro!
Toti Rotiz spoke after the fight, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 23     
Date:   Feb 16, 2024
#R1#
Dayton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotiz.
Rotiz tries to counter by clinching up but Dayton breaks away and moves out of range.
Dayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rotiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Dayton swings for the body but Rotiz moves out of range.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xavier Dayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dayton.
Dayton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dayton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Dayton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dayton throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily.
As Dayton backs away, Rotiz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dayton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rotiz fails with the takedown.
Rotiz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Xavier Dayton has been cut.#T1#
Rotiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Dayton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rotiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dayton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotiz counters with a series of strikes. Dayton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton scores with a jab to the head.
Dayton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dayton throws a lazy head kick
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dayton.
Dayton cracks Rotiz with a good jab.
Dayton with a hook.
Dayton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rotiz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dayton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotiz.
Xavier Dayton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dayton scores with a jab to the body.
Dayton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Dayton catches Rotiz right on the button with a cross.
Dayton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dayton.
Dayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dayton misses with a looping right.
Dayton throws a lazy body kick
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Rotiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dayton.
Dayton throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dayton won't be happy with that.
Dayton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rotiz is controlling him well.
Rotiz misses with the ground and pound.
Rotiz throws a strike aimed at the side of Dayton's head but Dayton avoids it well.#T3#
Dayton parries the strikes from Rotiz easily there. Rotiz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dayton to escape.
Dayton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rotiz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dayton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rotiz.
Rotiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rotiz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rotiz cracks Dayton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Rotiz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rotiz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rotiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dayton wants to get back to his feet.
Rotiz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rotiz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rotiz 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.#T4#
Dayton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rotiz.
Dayton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rotiz.
The ground and pound from Rotiz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dayton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rotiz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rotiz with the ground and pound but Dayton regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dayton is looking to escape.
Dayton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rotiz is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dayton throws a looping overhand right but Rotiz ducks down to avoid it.
Rotiz throws a big counter combination but Dayton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toti Rotiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dayton.
Dayton misses with an uppercut
and Rotiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Dayton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dayton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rotiz eats them both and turns towards Dayton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rotiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dayton lands a big head kick that sends Rotiz tumbling to the mat! Dayton takes a step backwards and waves Rotiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rotiz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rotiz counters with a two punch combo.
Dayton missing with a left hand there. Rotiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Rotiz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Rotiz avoids the body shot from Dayton.
Rotiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dayton sprawls and moves away.
Dayton looks to land a right hand but Rotiz moved out of range.
Rotiz avoids the head kick by Dayton.
Rotiz feinted with a counter takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Dayton. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dayton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rotiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dayton.
Dayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotiz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rotiz with a jab.
Rotiz walks into a jab.
Rotiz slips a straight right by Dayton.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Dayton.
Dayton swinging wildly here.
It looked like Rotiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dayton throws a right hand that misses
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Dayton throws a series of punches but Rotiz moves out of range. #TD#
Rotiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rotiz landing strikes. #ROC#Dayton is rocked!
A big shot lands for Rotiz! That's hurt Dayton! Will he recover? Rotiz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
A very excited looking Toti Rotiz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III     
Date:   Jan 20, 2024
#R1#
Rotiz avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz misses with a leg kick.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotiz moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rotiz! But no joy.
Rotiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Ferguson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rotiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rotiz ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Rotiz is out of range.
Rotiz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotiz. #T1#
Rotiz avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rotiz counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet. #SUB2#
Rotiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rotiz is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Rotiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotiz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferguson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ferguson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Rotiz tries to pass.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rotiz is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Rotiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson pushing down on Rotiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Rotiz is defending the position.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Ferguson tries to pass to full mount but Rotiz defends it.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Rotiz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Ferguson wants to control but Rotiz is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz slips under a jab.
Rotiz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rotiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson pushes Rotiz away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rotiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
Rotiz fails to land the takedown.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.#T1#
Rotiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rotiz lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rotiz checks the leg kick.
Rotiz connects with a crisp jab.
Rotiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rotiz misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rotiz just manages to avoid it.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotiz can do to turn this around?
Rotiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rotiz's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.
Rotiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Rotiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rotiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson lands with a nice combination. Rotiz backs away looking to recover.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Rotiz's head back. #CUT#The cut above Toti Rotiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Rotiz with a series of wild strikes but Rotiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Rotiz tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
A cross from Ferguson lands.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Rotiz on that attempt.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#Toti Rotiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rotiz tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Rotiz misses.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rotiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rotiz.
Rotiz lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Rotiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rotiz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rotiz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Check out the look on Rotiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ferguson wants to control but Rotiz postures up.
Toti Rotiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rotiz wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rotiz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Rotiz sits in half guard. #T2#
Ferguson is trying to stand.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rotiz working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Rotiz winds up and cracks Ferguson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
Ferguson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Rotiz controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotiz forces his way into half guard.
Rotiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Rotiz keeps him under control.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Rotiz keeps him under control.
Rotiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rotiz works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toti Rotiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!

Niall Ferguson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 18     
Date:   Dec 29, 2023
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Vogels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rotiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogels circles away.
Oscar Vogels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogels stuns Rotiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vogels misses with a left hand
and Rotiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Vogels connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#TD#
Vogels tries to sprawl but Rotiz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vogels taking some punishment here, with Rotiz in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vogels to regain full guard.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Vogels keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Vogels has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotiz with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogels has control of Rotiz's left arm, preventing Rotiz from doing any damage.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Rotiz throws a strike but Vogels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Vogels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rotiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vogels, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vogels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vogels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz postures up. #T2#
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Vogels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Vogels!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogels preventing the sweep.
Vogels trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Vogels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rotiz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vogels uses it to pass to side control.
Vogels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotiz keeps working. #SUB2#
Vogels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rotiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rotiz is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rotiz is working hard here to advance position.
Rotiz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vogels off and has taken his back!
Vogels breaks Rotiz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rotiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogels advances to half guard.
Vogels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vogels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rotiz trying to get back to full guard but Vogels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Rotiz working to try and regain half guard.
Vogels misses with a head shot.
Rotiz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotiz with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Vogels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotiz cracks Vogels with a solid left hand.
Rotiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Vogels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's time! Rotiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vogels throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rotiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vogels's guard.
Vogels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vogels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rotiz stopping the sweep attempt from Vogels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Vogels blocks nicely. #T1#
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Vogels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Vogels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz trying to control but Vogels is working from the bottom.
Rotiz looking to sit in guard and control but Vogels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Vogels from controlling successfully.
Vogels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz controls Vogels momentarily but Vogels frees himself.
Rotiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vogels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rotiz trying to hold on to Vogels's head to control him but Vogels postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rotiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vogels stopping the sweep attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vogels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Vogels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rotiz has gone for a leg lock! Vogels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rotiz's guard.#REVB#
Rotiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogels throwing strikes from guard but Rotiz blocks nicely.
Vogels pushes down on Rotiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vogels throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rotiz to regain full guard. #T4#
Vogels trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Toti Rotiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vogels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rotiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels is looking to advance position but Rotiz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rotiz raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz prevents Vogels from getting the reversal.
Vogels tries to lock up and control but Rotiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rotiz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vogels tries to work over Rotiz's front leg with a kick but Rotiz checks it.
Vogels throws a leg kick which misses Rotiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Rotiz tries to avoid it.
Vogels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vogels throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vogels wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rotiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rotiz lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rotiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vogels's head. #T1#
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vogels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Rotiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vogels gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vogels is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Vogels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Vogels's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vogels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oscar Vogels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rotiz is working Vogels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Vogels is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Vogels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rotiz is looking to stand up but Vogels won't let him.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vogels working for a triangle but Rotiz defends it easily.
Rotiz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vogels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Vogels on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rotiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vogels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vogels misses with a head shot. Rotiz uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Rotiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vogels stopping the sweep attempt from Rotiz.#T4#
Rotiz working a defensive guard but Vogels manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vogels lands some shots froms side control.
Rotiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vogels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rotiz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Vogels tries for a kimura but Rotiz is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toti Rotiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rotiz, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toti Rotiz!

A less than humble Toti Rotiz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Rotiz throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rotiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rotiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotiz misses with a two punch combination.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rotiz tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Rotiz avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones keeps control of Rotiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rotiz's efforts to push away.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotiz wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Rotiz manages to break the clinch.
Rotiz throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Rotiz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
No joy there for Rotiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rotiz.
Jones swings for the body but Rotiz moves out of range.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rotiz throws a one two combo.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Rotiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rotiz lands the left hand.
Rotiz avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Rotiz.
Rotiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones closes the distance but Rotiz moves to the side #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Rotiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Rotiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rotiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rotiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rotiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Rotiz throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #T3#
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rotiz postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotiz advances position into side control!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Rotiz looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rotiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rotiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Rotiz cracks Jones with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rotiz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rotiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1#
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rotiz misses with the combination.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotiz tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Rotiz gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Rotiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rotiz's efforts to push away.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rotiz distracts Lima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rotiz wanted to stand there but Lima had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rotiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rotiz is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Rotiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Rotiz from standing up. #SUB#
Rotiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Rotiz wants to get up but he can't break Lima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rotiz cracks Lima with a solid left hand.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Lima has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Rotiz from standing up.
Rotiz cracks Lima with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Lima is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Rotiz is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Lima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rotiz cracks Lima with a solid left hand.#SU2#
Rotiz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rotiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rotiz is trying to buck Lima off.
Lima throws an elbow but Rotiz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Lima seems to have got his legs back now.
Lima throws an elbow but Rotiz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rotiz is pushing Lima's head away, looking to escape. Lima manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Lima is trying to move to mount but Rotiz reverses beautifully and ends up in Lima's guard.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotiz's guard. #REVR#
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rotiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to take a breather but Rotiz is having none of it. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Rotiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rotiz's head.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Rotiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lima moves out of range of the body kick.
Rotiz misses with a straight left.
Toti Rotiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rotiz defends well and Lima ends up having to push Rotiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rotiz tries to break the clinch but Lima is controlling the position. #TD#
Lima jumps into guard, dragging Rotiz to the mat.
Lima 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.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Rotiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is getting worse.
Rotiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rotiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rotiz is looking to stand up but Lima won't let him. #SUB#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rotiz is aware though and is defending well.
Rotiz tries to stand but Lima is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotiz stands up over Lima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rotiz wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rotiz scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lima taking some punishment here, with Rotiz in his half guard.
Rotiz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lima controls his leg.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#Jeez, Ricardo Lima's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Lima's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: NYF 34: Donal vs Tonioli     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Rotiz thows a leg kick but Praust checks it
and Praust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Praust 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Marshall Praust has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Praust.
Praust shoots in but Rotiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rotiz misses its target.
Praust works Rotiz's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Rotiz catches Praust right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rotiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Praust was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotiz.
Rotiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Praust is out of range.
And Praust tries to counter it with a takedown but Rotiz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Praust has his takedown stuffed
and Rotiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Rotiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rotiz lunges at Praust with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Praust's hand.
A swing and a miss from Rotiz.#T1##CL2#
Praust moves into the clinch.
Rotiz misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rotiz fails to land.
Praust tries to land knees in the clinch but Rotiz avoids the damage to the body.
Rotiz is struggling to control the position.
Rotiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Praust. #BC#
Rotiz breaks from the clinch.
Rotiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Praust manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rotiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rotiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Praust shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Praust was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Praust trying to control the action but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Rotiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Rotiz is trying to control Praust's posture but Praust avoids it.
Praust working the ground and pound but Rotiz is defending the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotiz tries to buck Praust off but Praust is having none of it.
Praust is putting a hurting on Rotiz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rotiz is trying to improve his position.
Rotiz is working hard here to advance position.
An elbow from Praust crashes against the mat.
Praust scores with punches from side control.
Praust scores with punches from side control.
Rotiz is trying to control Praust's posture but Praust avoids it.
Rotiz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Praust. #T3#
Rotiz tries to control but Praust manages to take his back.
Praust lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Rotiz can't escape the position.
Praust trying to control momentarily.
Rotiz wants to escape the position.
Praust wants to control but Rotiz is keeping busy.
Praust has the hooks in. Rotiz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rotiz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rotiz working to try and regain half guard.
Praust misses with a head shot.
Rotiz tries to hold on but Praust postures up.
Praust thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Rotiz is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praust dominating with strikes here.
Rotiz is looking to get to half guard.
Praust working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marshall Praust!
A victorious Marshall Praust thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Toti Rotiz was interviewed post fight and said 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Donal misses with a body shot.
Donal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rotiz checks it well. #CL2#
Rotiz forces Donal back against the cage and clinches.
Donal can't find room to land a body shot as Rotiz controls the action.
Donal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rotizs head.
Rotiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donal smiles and moves away. #KD#
Donal lands a big head kick that sends Rotiz tumbling to the mat! Donal takes a step backwards and waves Rotiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rotiz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Donal points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rotiz wakes up just in time to hear Donal thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Elwyn Donal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 5     
Date:   Jul 21, 2023
#R1#
Rotiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotiz throws a lazy right hand but Brad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Brad.
Rotiz tries to clinch there but Brad circles away.
Rotiz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rotiz throws a series of punches but Brad avoids them all with ease.
Brad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rotiz closes the distance and clinches up with Brad, looking for a takedown. Rotiz pushes Brad against the cage but Brad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rotiz scores with a shot to the body.
Rotiz misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Brad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Brad.
Rotiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brad.
Rotiz connects with a single shot there.
Brad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rotiz. #T1#
Rotiz lands with a straight right. Brad didn't see that one coming.
Brad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Rotiz misses.
Brad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotiz slips a jab from Brad.
Rotiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Brad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rotiz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Rotiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rotiz. #T2#
Rotiz working hard to break the clinch.
Brad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rotiz smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Brad closes the distance and clinches.
Brad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rotiz avoids it.
Rotiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Toti Rotiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfa Brad.
Rotiz has had enough of the clinch but Brad keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Rotiz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Brad is having to fend off submission attempts from Rotiz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rotiz doesn't have the hooks in though and Brad manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Brad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rotiz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brad wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brad won't allow Rotiz to get back to his feet.
Brad trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brad looking to sit in guard and control but Rotiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rotiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rotiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brad's head.#T4#
Brad is trying to keep Rotiz in close.
Rotiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Brad doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brad working a defensive guard here.
Rotiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rotiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brad's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Brad's brow.
Brad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rotiz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brad throws a body shot but no joy.
Rotiz misses with a double jab.
Brad raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rotiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brad can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Rotiz there.#CL#
Rotiz has Brad up against the cage in a clinch.
Rotiz letting Brad take a breather here.
Brad is pushing Rotiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brad holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Brad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alfa Brad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotiz.
Brad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotiz lands with an uppercut that bounces Brad off the cage and back into range.
Brad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rotiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rotiz sets himself, and Brad steps forward looking for the clinch! Rotiz avoids it this time.
A big left from Rotiz misses.
Rotiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rotiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC#
Rotiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brad throws a looping overhand right but Rotiz ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Rotiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brad's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Brad has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rotiz is working Brad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Brad is rocked!
Rotiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brad is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brad covers up, he's hurt! Rotiz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rotiz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rotiz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 4     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Williamson misses with a double jab.
Williamson misses with a wild body shot.
Williamson lands an overhand right.
Rotiz misses with a hook.
Rotiz throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
Williamson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz swinging wildly here.
Williamson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Rotiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rotiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz misses with a looping left.
Williamson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williamson slips a straight right by Rotiz.
Rotiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rotiz misses with a looping right.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Rotiz avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Rotiz misses its target.#T1#
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rotiz scores with a three punch combo!
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Rotiz misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Williamson misses.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Rotiz avoids it well.
Williamson walks into a stiff left hand from Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Williamson unleashes a big counter combination but Rotiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rotiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Rotiz misses. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Rotiz sends Williamson down but not out. Rotiz dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Williamson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rotiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Williamson is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz lands a few punches from side control.
Rotiz working the ground and pound.
Williamson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Williamson trying to mount his opponent but Rotiz defends it. #T2#
Rotiz pushes Williamson off looking to stand but Williamson dives back in and keeps control.
Williamson seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
Williamson decides to stand up. #CL#
Rotiz has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Rotiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williamson.
Rotiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Williamson is just out of range.
Williamson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rotiz misses the body punch
and Rotiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Rotiz avoids nicely.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rotiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Williamson is just out of range.
Williamson throws out a counter right but Rotiz avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Williamson scores with a nice head shot.
Rotiz scores with a jab to the head.
Rotiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williamson slips a jab from Rotiz.
Rotiz lands a jab to the nose.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Rotiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williamson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Rotiz throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Williamson stumbling backwards into the cage! Williamson bounces back off the cage towards Rotiz, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Rotiz lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Rotiz celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toti Rotiz!
In his post fight interview, Toti Rotiz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Rotiz throws a body punch but Black moves out of range. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Rotiz and sends Black crashing to the mat! Rotiz follows him down to the mat - Black regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Rotiz throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rotiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rotiz's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Black looking for the choke from the back.
Black connects with a big shot to the side of Rotiz's head.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up.
Rotiz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Black.
Black trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Black lands punches and elbows.
Rotiz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Black is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rotiz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rotiz is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Rotiz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Black is landing with strikes. Rotiz can't take much more of this.
Black thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Rotiz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Rotiz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Black.
Rotiz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Black looking to break Rotiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rotiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Black will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Rotiz is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Rotiz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rotiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Even with his hooks in, Black manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up.
Black loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rotiz hold on?
Rotiz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rotiz covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black trying to control.
Black is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Black gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Black gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Black apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rotiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Rotiz is quick to defend against it.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Rotiz.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Rotiz avoids it well and moves away.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Black. #TD#
Black 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.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz wants to stand but Black is controlling the position. #ES2#
Rotiz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rotiz tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Rotiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rotiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Black is looking to take a break and control but Rotiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Black has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Black trying to control the position but Rotiz is working away.
Rotiz is pushing Black's head away, looking to escape. Black manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rotiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rotiz!
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Excalam Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz connects with a looping right hand.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Rotiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rotiz.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Rotiz.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Rotiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rotiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rotiz cracks Black with a good jab.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz misses with a looping right.
Rotiz lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Rotiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Rotiz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Rotiz fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Rotiz wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Rotiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Rotiz blocks nicely.
Black lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black advances to half guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is defending well. #SUB#
Rotiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Rotiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black prevents Rotiz from standing back up.
Excalam Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rotiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rotiz is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Black is looking to advance position but Rotiz won't allow it.
Rotiz is looking to escape.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black throwing shots but Rotiz is blocking nicely.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black slips a nice elbow through Rotiz's hands, connecting with Rotiz's forehead.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Ground and pound from Black. #T4#
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black stalling.
Black is looking to advance position but Rotiz won't allow it.
Rotiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Rotiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rotiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Excalam Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rotiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotiz takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Rotiz throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Rotiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Black wants to take a breather but Rotiz is having none of it.
Rotiz is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotiz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rotiz is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Rotiz has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black uses his free foot to push down on Rotiz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rotiz.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Rotiz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
Rotiz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotiz can do to turn this around?
Black fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rotiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Rotiz is in trouble! #CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Rotiz is rocked!
Black trying to control but Rotiz is having none of it. #T2#
Black with good strikes from the mount here!
Black looking to finish Rotiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rotiz!
Black looking to ground and pound but Rotiz is blocking nicely.
Black looking to finish Rotiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rotiz!
Rotiz is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?#CUT#The cut above Toti Rotiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Excalam Black!
A relieved looking Excalam Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 2     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Ideaale dodges the punch combination from Rotiz.
Rotiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ideaale manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ideaale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rotiz did well to prevent Ideaale getting side control.
Rotiz is refusing to be controlled, as Ideaale sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz pushes Ideaale off looking to stand but Ideaale dives back in and keeps control.
Ideaale missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Ideaale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ideaale wants to pass to mount but Rotiz is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale stops Rotiz from getting back to his feet.
Rotiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Ideaale is pressing down on Rotiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rotiz is holding on for now.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ideaale wants to control but Rotiz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ideaale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rotiz pinned against the cage. Rotiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ideaale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz lands a body shot.
Rotiz lands with a shot to the body.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ideaale.
A little jabbing left from Rotiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Rotiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ideaale manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Ideaale gets back to full guard.
Ideaale wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ideaale working for a triangle but Rotiz defends it easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ideaale is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Rotiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ideaale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.
Ideaale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet but Ideaale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ideaale trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz keeping full guard, as Ideaale tries to pass.
Ideaale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ideaale prevents Rotiz from getting back to his feet.
Ideaale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ideaale stops Rotiz from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ideaale trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz wants to stand and escape but Ideaale is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ideaale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ideaale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rotiz swings for the body but Ideaale moves out of range.
Ideaale throws a lazy uppercut
and Rotiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rotiz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ideaale is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rotiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rotiz misses with the combination.
Ideaale feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Rotiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ideaale to the mat! Ideaale manages to get full guard.
Ideaale trying to keep a closed guard but Rotiz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ideaale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Ideaale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rotiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ideaale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ideaale wants it to stay on the feet.
Rotiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ideaale moves away from the strike by Rotiz.
Rotiz scores with a nice strike.
Ideaale shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotiz tries to sprawl out of it but Ideaale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rotiz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ideaale. Ideaale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotiz.
Ideaale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rotiz feints and as Ideaale raises his hands in defense, Rotiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ideaale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotiz's guard. #REVR#
Ideaale looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rotiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Rotiz wants to stand up but Ideaale is controlling him.
Ideaale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotiz is keeping the position for now.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet but Ideaale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ideaale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ideaale pushes down on Rotiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ideaale wants to pass the guard but Rotiz is defending well.
Alee Ideaale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ideaale tries to pass to full mount but Rotiz defends it. #ES2#
Rotiz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rotiz slips under a jab from Ideaale.
Toti Rotiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rotiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ideaale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ideaale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rotiz lands with a right hand.
Rotiz throws a combination. Ideaale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rotiz stuffs the takedown.
Rotiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alee Ideaale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ideaale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rotiz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rotiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ideaale.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ideaale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alee Ideaale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rotiz connects with a body shot that sends Ideaale's belly button to the back.
Rotiz stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Rotiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Rotiz prevents Ideaale from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Rotiz.
Rotiz working over Ideaale with some ground and pound. Ideaale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ideaale is looking to improve his position.
Ideaale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Ideaale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Ideaale!#REVR#
Ideaale won't allow Rotiz to get back to his feet.
Ideaale passes into half guard.
Ideaale trying to control the pace.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ideaale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rotiz scores with a shot to the body.
Ideaale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Rotiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rotiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ideaale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rotiz throws a hook but Ideaale blocks it.
Ideaale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rotiz missing with a left hand there. Ideaale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ideaale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ideaale lands in his opponent's guard.
Rotiz wants to stand but Ideaale is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale distracts Rotiz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ideaale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rotiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ideaale is controlling him. #T1#
Ideaale looking to pass the guard.
Ideaale wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Ideaale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ideaale throws a big right hand that misses.
Ideaale won't allow Rotiz to get back to his feet.
Ideaale is looking to work some ground and pound but Rotiz has wrist control.
Rotiz wants to stand but Ideaale is controlling the position.
Ideaale landing some decent shots from guard.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet but Ideaale passes into half guard.
Toti Rotiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ideaale prevents Rotiz from standing back up.
Ideaale drops an elbow to the side of Rotiz's head.
Rotiz is trying to stand.
Rotiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ideaale. #SUB#
Ideaale is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ideaale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rotiz defends it well. #SUB#
Ideaale is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Rotiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ideaale.
Ideaale trying to pass the guard but Rotiz defending well.
Rotiz looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ideaale shoots in looking for a takedown but Rotiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ideaale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ideaale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ideaale looks to throw the jab but Rotiz is out of range.
Rotiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rotiz scores with a three punch combo!
Ideaale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ideaale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alee Ideaale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotiz works the jab nicely.
Ideaale avoids the body shot from Rotiz.
Rotiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ideaale shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotiz tries to sprawl out of it but Ideaale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ideaale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Ideaale's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ideaale takes one on the button.
Alee Ideaale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotiz digs a good hook to Ideaale's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toti Rotiz.
I've got Rotiz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toti Rotiz!

Toti Rotiz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: NYF 14: Ferguson vs Donal     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bulteau as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#TD2#
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bulteau's half guard.
Ground and pound from Rotiz.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bulteau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rotiz on the ground.
Rotiz prevents Bulteau from standing back up.
Rotiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Bulteau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bulteau tries to get out of the position.
Rotiz is looking to take a break and control but Bulteau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bulteau is trying to stand.
Bulteau taking some punishment here, with Rotiz in his half guard.
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rotiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotiz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bulteau! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rotiz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: NYF:Fight Night 1     
Date:   Mar 10, 2023
#R1#
Rotiz thuds a left hand into Gurgel's body.
Gurgel throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotiz.
Rotiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gurgel has time to react.
Gurgel takes one to the chin there.
Rotiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rotiz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gurgel ducks right into an uppercut from Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Rotiz.
A jab from Rotiz does it's job there.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gurgel walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Gurgel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rotiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurgel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rotiz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gurgel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rotiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Gurgel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gurgel trying to keep a closed guard but Rotiz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Gurgel looking for subs off his back but Rotiz has passed one foot through into half 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. Rotiz connects with a nice short shot to Gurgel's temple.
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gurgel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rotiz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Gurgel is looking to control Rotiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gurgel avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rotiz pulls his head out easily.
Rotiz working Gurgel over with strikes.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Gurgel is rocked!
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Gurgel is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?#SU#
Rotiz stands up from half guard.
Rotiz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gurgel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rotiz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Daxton scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Daxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Rotiz avoids a kick to the body.
Rotiz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daxton manages to circle out of the way.
Daxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daxton.
Daxton misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rotiz misses the target.
Daxton misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Rotiz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daxton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daxton lands the left hand.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton tries to bum rush Rotiz with a series of wild strikes but Rotiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daxton misses with the combination. #T1#
Daxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rotiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daxton.
Daxton throws a lazy head kick
and Rotiz counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton scores with a hook to the body. Rotiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotiz avoids a kick to the body.
Daxton misses with the body kick#TD#
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Rotiz is keen to just control but Daxton is a slippery customer.
Rotiz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daxton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rotiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotiz looks to land a strike but Daxton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rotiz trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Rotiz 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.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Daxton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz is in close to Daxton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Daxton blocks nicely.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daxton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz. #T4#
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daxton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Daxton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Daxton!#REVB#
Rotiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rotiz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daxton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daxton misses with a few strikes there.
Rotiz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses
and Rotiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daxton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daxton works over Rotiz's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Daxton misses.
Rotiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daxton.
Rotiz attempts a counter takedown but Daxton avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Daxton jabs Rotiz right on the nose. Rotiz blinks but takes it well.
Daxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rotiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daxton looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Rotiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Daxton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Daxton
and Rotiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daxton connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton throws a head kick that misses.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses.
Rotiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Daxton misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Rotiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Daxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toti Rotiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotiz throws a strike but Daxton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rotiz trying to control the position.
Rotiz is adopting a defensive guard.
Daxton won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here. #T3#
Rotiz has his hands on Daxton's head, controlling the position.
Rotiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz has his hands on Daxton's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rotiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daxton is one step ahead there.
Rotiz is pulling down on Daxton's head. It's preventing any offense from Daxton, at least for the moment.
Daxton wants to stand but Rotiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Euan Daxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Daxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rotiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Daxton.
Euan Daxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daxton misses with a straight right.
Daxton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Rotiz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Daxton scores with a body shot.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rotiz misses the target.
Rotiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daxton throws out the jab.
Daxton throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a strike but Daxton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rotiz is trying to keep Daxton in close.
Daxton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Rotiz pulls Daxton in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Daxton gets to his feet. Rotiz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Daxton lands a right hook to the body.
Daxton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rotiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daxton looks to land a body kick but Rotiz moved away.#T3#
Daxton lands a head kick. Rotiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rotiz is looking to counter punch.
Euan Daxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotiz avoids a kick to the body.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotiz tries to counter by clinching up but Daxton breaks away and moves out of range.
Daxton misses with a few strikes there.
Rotiz attempts a counter takedown but Daxton avoids it well and moves away.
Rotiz moves out of range of the body kick from Daxton.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daxton misses with a low kick as Rotiz jumps back.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daxton throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily. #T4#
Daxton lands a head kick! #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
Daxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daxton throws a leg kick
and Rotiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Daxton misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Daxton misses #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rotiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotiz misses with a head shot. Daxton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Daxton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Daxton!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Euan Daxton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daxton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euan Daxton!

After the big win, Euan Daxton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: NYF 5     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Rotiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Ferguson throws a hook but Rotiz blocks it.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rotiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rotiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a combination. Rotiz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rotiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rotiz.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rotiz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rotiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rotiz backs up against the cage.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rotiz momentarily. #CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Rotiz throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Rotiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Rotiz slips the punch.
Rotiz throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson lands a jab to Rotiz's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotiz ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rotiz. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Ferguson lands a left and a right that send Rotiz crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rotiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rotiz's head.#CUT2#Toti Rotiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Ferguson throws a hook but Rotiz blocks it.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rotiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Toti Rotiz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niall Ferguson!
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: Money - Additional - #9     
Date:   Dec 16, 2022
#R1#
Rotiz throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Rotiz throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rotiz's guard.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan looking to sit in guard and control but Rotiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.
Rotiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rotiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hogan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rotiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rotiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hogan looking to control. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rotiz is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Hogan's brow.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Rotiz is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rotiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rotiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rotiz is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SUB2#
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Rotiz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Rotiz is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Rotiz controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rotiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rotiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Hogan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Rotiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hogan is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hogan's head.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rotiz loads up on a big left hand. Hogan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rotiz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hogan can't hide his disappointment, as Rotiz celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Gillespie vs Dover - Money #23     
Date:   Nov 07, 2022
#R1#
Pemberton takes a swing at Rotiz's ribcage but misses.
Pemberton digs a good hook to Rotiz's body.
Pemberton punishes Rotiz's body with a nice straight punch.
Pemberton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rotiz's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Pemberton lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotiz's head.
Nice body punch from Pemberton.
Rotiz walks into a jab.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz throws a hook to the side of Pemberton's head but Pemberton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pemberton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rotiz has time to react.
Rotiz avoids the body shot from Pemberton.
Rotiz is looking for the big counter here.
Pemberton cracks Rotiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotiz ducks right into an uppercut from Pemberton. #T1#
Rotiz blocks a jab.
Rotiz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pemberton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pemberton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Pemberton.
Pemberton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rotiz takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.
Pemberton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Pemberton. Beautiful body shot.
Rotiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rotiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pemberton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rotiz.#TD2#
Pemberton gets caught flat footed, as Rotiz shoots in with a quick takedown into 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!
Pemberton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Pemberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rotiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pemberton wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Pemberton is really struggling to control Rotiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Rotiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pemberton trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Rotiz trying to keep a closed guard but Pemberton is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB2#
Rotiz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pemberton is defending well. Rotiz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pemberton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rotiz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toti Rotiz!
After the fight, Toti Rotiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Rotiz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee 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.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Rotiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rotiz working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rotiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rotiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee has Rotiz pressed against the cage.
Rotiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Rotiz wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Rotiz controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rotiz.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands an elbow just above Rotiz 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Rotiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rotiz wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Rotiz's head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Rotiz's ribcage. Rotiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotiz is defending well for now.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rotiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Rotiz avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rotiz tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lee forces Rotiz back against the cage and clinches.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Rotiz is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotiz can do to turn this around?
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee keeps control of Rotiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rotiz is trying to break free.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee pushes Rotiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rotiz is trying to break free.
Lee misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Rotiz avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Rotiz blocking some punches.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rotiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee presses Rotiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Rotiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Rotiz backpedaling.
Lee is looking to clinch but Rotiz is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rotiz throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Lee jabs Rotiz right on the nose. Rotiz blinks but takes it well.
Michael Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee wants to clinch up but Rotiz keeps it at a distance.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Rotiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Rotiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee wants to clinch but Rotiz slips to the side#TD2#
and Rotiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotiz. #T1#
Lee controlling the position.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotiz is one step ahead there.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rotiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Rotiz wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Rotiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee controlling the action here.
Rotiz trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Lee moves to take his opponent's back.
Rotiz trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Rotiz is really stuck here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lee has the hooks in. Rotiz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rotiz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Lee!

An out of breath Michael Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: Daan vs Fran - Money # 19     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Rotiz shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
As Rotiz tries to get set, Torres tries to push him back and clinch up but Rotiz manages to avoid the attempt.
Rotiz lands with a right hand.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotiz looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Rotiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Rotiz seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Torres connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rotiz to the floor! Torres dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rotiz punching from the bottom. #T1#
Well, if Torres 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.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Torres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Torres stands up and beckons Rotiz to join him on the feet.
Rotiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Rotiz shoots in.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.#KD#
Torres moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rotiz goes down! Can Torres finish him!?#ROC#Rotiz is rocked!
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres is looking to stand up but Rotiz won't let him.
Rotiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torres tries to stand but Rotiz is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres continues to stall.
Rotiz working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rotiz closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Rotiz pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rotiz misses with a wild body shot.
Rotiz misses the shot to the body.
As Rotiz backs away, Torres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rotiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rotiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#The cut above Toti Rotiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for Rotiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miguel Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz lands a nice hook to Torres's body. Torres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rotiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Torres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rotiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rotiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres counters with an inside leg kick.
Torres catches Rotiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#Toti Rotiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Torres lands with a cross.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Torres!
Our winner, Miguel Torres, 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.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: Adams va Simbolon - Money # 16     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
Rotiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell cracks Rotiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Rotiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Rotiz ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Rotiz saw that one coming.
Campbell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Campbell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Rotiz is just out of range.
Rotiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell with a hook.
Rotiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but Rotiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rotiz's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Rotiz misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Campbell misses the target.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Rotiz's shoulder, as Rotiz tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Campbell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rotiz sprawling to the canvas! Rotiz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Campbell finish him?! #ROC#Rotiz is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Rotiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Rotiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Rotiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Rotiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.#T1#
Rotiz moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Rotiz misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Rotiz ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell throws the left hand but Rotiz avoids the punch easily.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khabib Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
Rotiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Rotiz.
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Rotiz slips the punch.
Campbell scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Toti Rotiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rotiz is defended easily by Campbell.
Campbell ducks right into an uppercut from Rotiz.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Rotiz moves out of range.
Rotiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell is looking to counter punch.
Rotiz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campbell rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Rotiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Rotiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rotiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell moves out of range as Rotiz strikes.
Rotiz shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rotiz swinging wildly here.
Rotiz digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Rotiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but Rotiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rotiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Rotiz saw that one coming.
Campbell throws a big shot that misses.
Rotiz feints the counter takedown.
Rotiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#Toti Rotiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rotiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Campbell scores with a jab. Rotiz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khabib Campbell!
A less than humble Khabib Campbell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Toti Rotiz spoke after the fight, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: Money - Additional - #8     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotiz.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rotiz.
Lee throws a right and a left that Rotiz avoids nicely. #TD#
Rotiz gets the takedown into side control.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Rotiz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rotiz throws an elbow but Lee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rotiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rotiz trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Rotiz taking a break here but Lee is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1##SUB#
Rotiz is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz trying to control from Lee's half guard. Lee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is pulling down on Rotiz's head to control his posture. #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.
Rotiz won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Lee!#REVB#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee stops Rotiz from standing up. #T3#
Rotiz keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Rotiz pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rotiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Rotiz's legs - danger averted.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Lee clinches up with Rotiz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Rotiz back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee keeps control of Rotiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee keeps control of Rotiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rotiz's efforts to push away.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Rotiz controls the action.
Rotiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Rotiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee pushes Rotiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rotiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rotiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rotiz is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rotiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Rotiz gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Rotiz pushes him off.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotiz.
Michael Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Rotiz.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rotiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rotiz is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rotiz or not. #T2#
Lee prevents Rotiz from breaking the clinch.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Rotiz wants to break free but Lee has control.
Michael Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rotiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee digs a right hand into Rotiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rotiz's gas tank.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee is leaning against Rotiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rotiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rotiz up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Rotiz tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Rotiz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Rotiz.#BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a head kick but Rotiz moves out of range.
Rotiz attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rotizs head. #TD#
Rotiz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotiz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Rotiz wants to control but Lee manages to buck him off and is now in Rotiz's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Rotiz trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee passes into half guard.
Rotiz tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rotiz misses with a straight left.
A cross from Lee lands.
Rotiz swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Rotiz on that attempt. #CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rotiz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rotiz tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee is controlling Rotiz's posture.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rotiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Lee!#REVB#
Rotiz working a defensive guard here.
Rotiz wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rotiz is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rotiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rotiz tries to get out of the position.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Lee content just to control the position here. #T3#
Lee moves to take his opponent's back.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening. #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.
Rotiz can't escape the position.
Lee biding his time, controlling Rotiz.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Lee!

After winning the bout, Michael Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Toti Rotiz spoke after the fight, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: Money - Additional - #7     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
Cipriani avoids the body shot from Rotiz. #TD#
Rotiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cipriani's guard.
Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz stands up over Cipriani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rotiz trying to control but Cipriani is working from the bottom.
Rotiz prevents Cipriani from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cipriani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Cipriani's legs - danger averted.
Rotiz cracks Cipriani with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz is pushing down on Cipriani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cipriani is fighting to maintain full guard but Rotiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cipriani is defending against the submission attempts here by Rotiz.
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. Rotiz connects with a nice short shot to Cipriani's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cipriani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cipriani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rotiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cipriani is just riding it out for now. Rotiz eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz working the head and body with strikes.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Cipriani trying to hold on to Rotiz's head to control him but Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz 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.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rotiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cipriani is looking for a sweep. Rotiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriani is pressing down on Rotiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rotiz is in close to Cipriani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Cipriani keeps moving. #SUB#
Rotiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cipriani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rotiz has Cipriani in his guard.#REVB#
Cipriani looking to sit in guard and control but Rotiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipriani has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cipriani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.#T3#
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cipriani looking for a guillotine here but Rotiz defends easily.
Rotiz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cipriani looks winded!
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz controlling from the top position.
Rotiz stopping the sweep attempt from Cipriani.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz is working Cipriani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Cipriani has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz stays in close to Cipriani's body and controls the position. #T4#
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Cipriani is rocked!
Rotiz slips nicely into half guard.
Cipriani is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz trying to control the pace.
Cipriani seems to have recovered his senses.
Cipriani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rotiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Rotiz not doing much here.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rotiz is nestled in close to Cipriani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cipriani dodges the punch combination from Rotiz. #TD#
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cipriani's half guard.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rotiz is thwarting Cipriani's attempts to control the position.
Rotiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Rotiz is trying to work for a kimura but Cipriani is defending well.
Ground and pound from Rotiz. #T1#
Rotiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cipriani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rotiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cipriani defends it well.
Cipriani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotiz is working away from the top position though.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cipriani trying to control from the bottom.
Rotiz uses his free foot to push down on Cipriani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cipriani.
Cipriani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cipriani is breathing heavily.#T2#
A big strike lands for Rotiz! That's really hurt Cipriani and he's turned his back - Rotiz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rotiz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Rotiz blocks a head kick by LoLos Braddah.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rotiz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to LoLos Braddah's brow.
Rotiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but LoLos Braddah is retaining full guard.
Rotiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LoLos Braddah wants to stand and escape but Rotiz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rotiz is working LoLos Braddah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rotiz distracts LoLos Braddah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rotiz landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
LoLos Braddah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LoLos Braddah is breathing heavily.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but LoLos Braddah is retaining full guard.
Rotiz stands up over LoLos Braddah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LoLos Braddah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rotiz on the ground.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but LoLos Braddah blocks nicely.
Rotiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LoLos Braddah is looking to stand up but Rotiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rotiz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rotiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to LoLos Braddah's brow. #T2#
Rotiz is working LoLos Braddah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rotiz passes LoLos Braddah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rotiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LoLos Braddah taking some punishment here, with Rotiz in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz working the head and body with strikes.
Rotiz is keen to just control but LoLos Braddah is a slippery customer.
Rotiz lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#LoLos Braddah is rocked!
Rotiz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt LoLos Braddah quite badly. LoLos Braddah pulls Rotiz in close trying to recover. Rotiz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put LoLos Braddah on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but LoLos Braddah doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Money - Additional - #4     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Rotiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotiz misses with a combination
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins scores with a jab. Rotiz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rotiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotiz ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
Rotiz shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
Collins sends Rotiz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Collins is motioning to the referee to let Rotiz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rotiz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Rotiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Phill Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rotiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Rotiz walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rotiz limp body while Collins jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phill Collins!
A very excited looking Phill Collins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 08, 2022
#R1##TD#
Rotiz feints and as Monster raises his hands in defense, Rotiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monster has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Monster is rocked!
Rotiz loads up on a big left hand. Monster felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rotiz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Monster can't hide his disappointment, as Rotiz celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

 
 
 
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