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Event: IFA 30:03     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Ambe throws a jab when Tropper was well out of range.#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Tropper avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Tropper taking a breather. #TD#
Ambe has hold of one of Tropper's legs. Tropper is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tropper is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tropper lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB#
Tropper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ambe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tropper has managed to get both his arms back between Ambe's legs - danger averted.
Tropper content to stall in guard here.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ambe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ambe looking for a guillotine here but Tropper defends easily. #SUB#
Tropper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ambe has his foot on Tropper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tropper works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
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.
Tropper is pushing down on Ambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Tropper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tropper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ambe defending well though.
Ambe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ambe.#SUB#
Ambe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tropper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ambe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tropper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Tropper.#SUB2#
Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tropper is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tropper trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ambe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
Tropper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tropper wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tropper is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tropper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tropper's guard. #REVR#
Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambe advances to half guard.
Ambe is trying to control. Tropper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tropper is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropper avoid being mounted?
Tropper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambe's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe is really stuck here.
Ambe breaks Tropper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tropper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tropper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Tropper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ambe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Ambe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tropper can't fight it off and eventually Ambe manages to take the fight to the floor. Tropper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Tropper has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe postures up.
Tropper throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest. #T1#
Tropper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tropper's head.
Tropper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambe postures up.
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tropper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tropper tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tropper slips under a jab from Ambe.
Tropper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ambe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ambe lands an overhand right.
Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tropper is pressed up against the cage. Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tropper down to the mat. Tropper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ambe slips under a jab from Tropper.
Ambe tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ambe tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ambe.
Tropper feints the counter takedown.
Tropper slips a straight right by Ambe.
And Tropper tries to counter it with a takedown but Ambe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Ambe has picked Tropper up - he's going for a ride! Ambe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tropper is looking to improve his position.
Ambe thows a huge punch but Tropper dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tropper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tropper has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Tropper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe is in close to Tropper's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Ambe trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ambe distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ambe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tropper's guard.
Tropper tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg.
Ambe is controlling the pace.
Ambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tropper's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tropper is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropper trying to control from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ambe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tropper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Tropper misses its intended target.
Ambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Ambe just leaning against Tropper, taking a breather.
Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ambe tries to break the clinch but Tropper is controlling the position.
Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tropper tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Tropper drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.#TD#
Ambe is trying to trip Tropper. He has hold of a leg but Tropper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tropper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ambe stacks Tropper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ambe!
Tropper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ambe controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tropper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe cracks Tropper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tropper taking a bit of punishment here - Ambe scoring with strikes. #T2#
Ambe cracks Tropper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tropper defending against the ground and pound.
Tropper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tropper wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Tropper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ambe's best efforts.
Tropper is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropper avoid being mounted?
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ambe'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.#SUB2#
Tropper looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ambe stalling.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tropper trying to control here.
Ambe trying to control the pace.
Tropper is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Tropper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.
Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Tropper moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Tropper wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tropper is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tropper slowing the pace effectively.
Tino Tropper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tropper wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!

During a confident post fight interview, Scar Ambe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: IFA : 14:03     
Date:   Mar 14, 2019
#R1#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Tropper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tropper misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Tropper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Tropper swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tropper misses its intended target.
Smith slips under a jab from Tropper.
Tropper throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Tropper sprawls well.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tropper tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tropper to the ground. Tropper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tropper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropper misses with a looping left.
Tropper throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Tropper is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tropper misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Tropper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tropper trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tropper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tropper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tropper lands an upkick as Smith stands over him.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Tropper throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tropper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tropper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith stands up over Tropper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith 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.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Tropper wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tropper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tropper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Tropper is rocked!
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tropper is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Tropper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tropper seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Tropper's head. #SUB2#
Tropper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Tropper wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tropper actively working from the bottom here.
Tropper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tropper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith cracks Tropper with a solid left hand.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Tropper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tropper has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Tropper.
Tropper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tropper moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Tropper won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Tropper works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropper has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Tropper has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tropper working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Tropper tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Tropper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Tropper wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tropper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tropper working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tropper trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Tropper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tropper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith cracks Tropper with a solid left hand.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
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!
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Tropper, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tropper felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tropper from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

 

Event: IFA : 14/02     
Date:   Feb 14, 2019
#R1#
Sharipov throws a shot from downtown. Tropper moves away and avoids it.
Tropper shoots in for a takedown but Sharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharipov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sharipov pushes Tropper up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharipov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sharipov as Tropper tries to tie him up.
Tropper letting Sharipov take a breather here.
Sharipov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sharipov scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper jumps guard but Sharipov stands there with Tropper around his waist. Tropper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharipov is pushing Tropper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sharipov as Tropper tries to tie him up. #T1#
Sharipov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sharipov - that landed with a thud.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but Sharipov has him pressed against the cage.
Zabit Sharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Tropper.
Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Sharipov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage.
Sharipov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropper has had enough of the clinch but Sharipov keeps him there for the moment.
Sharipov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tropper.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharipov.
Tropper is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharipov gets an underhook and turns Tropper into the cage.
The referee calls for Sharipov to work.
Sharipov gets through Tropper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sharipov is working Tropper over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sharipov.
Sharipov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharipov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tropper or not.
Sharipov lands a body shot.
Sharipov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharipov lands with a light punch inside.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Sharipov.
Tropper stalling in the clinch but Sharipov improves position.
Sharipov pushes Tropper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sharipov as Tropper tries to tie him up.
Sharipov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Sharipov lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharipov lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharipov.
Sharipov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharipov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sharipov has Tropper pushed against the cage.
Tropper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sharipov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tropper can turn it around.
Sharipov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharipov.
Sharipov stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharipov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zabit Sharipov.
Sharipov scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Tropper avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Tropper tries to keep at a distance but Sharipov has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharipov.
Tropper working hard to break the clinch.
Tropper is trying to stall.
Sharipov scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharipov.
Sharipov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharipov to keep the fight standing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Sharipov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sharipov swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
Sharipov misses with a body shot.
Tropper with the counter takedown but Sharipov avoids it easily.
Sharipov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tropper misses the target.
As Tropper tries to get set, Sharipov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tropper manages to avoid the attempt.
Tropper throws a lazy right hand but Sharipov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharipov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropper is just out of range.
Tropper missing with a left hand there. Sharipov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharipov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tropper counters with a shoot takedown. Sharipov fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharipov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tropper.
Tropper scoring with some ground and pound.
Tropper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tropper sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Tropper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharipov seems keen to control Tropper's posture.
Sharipov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tropper works over Sharipov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sharipov has momentary wrist control but Tropper slips an elbow through the middle.
Tropper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sharipov controlling the position.
Sharipov is trying to keep Tropper in close. #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.
Tropper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tropper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tropper trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tropper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sharipov defends it well.
Tropper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tropper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sharipov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropper is just out of range.
Tropper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tropper misses with a hook.
Sharipov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tropper swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sharipov wants to clinch up but Tropper keeps it at a distance.
Sharipov staying out of range there.
Sharipov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sharipov misses with a straight right.
Sharipov tries to clinch but Tropper is having none of it.
Sharipov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tropper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tropper circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharipov. Tropper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharipov moves away from the strike by Tropper.
Tropper misses with a takedown attempt - Sharipov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sharipov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Sharipov slips under a jab.
Sharipov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tropper defending well as Sharipov loads up on a big left hand.
Tropper swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharipov.
Tropper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tropper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharipov.
Sharipov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tropper with the counter takedown but Sharipov avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharipov misses with a straight right.
Sharipov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tropper.
Sharipov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around?
Tropper throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharipov.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Tropper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropper dives in and grabs Sharipov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharipov pushes down on Tropper's head and hops out.
Sharipov tries to clinch there but Tropper circles away.
Tropper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tropper throws a shot from downtown. Sharipov moves away and avoids it.
Tropper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharipov.
Tropper feints the counter takedown.
Sharipov is looking to clinch.
Tropper slips under a jab.
Tropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper throws out a loose jab but Sharipov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharipov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tropper throws a body punch but Sharipov moves out of range.
Tropper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabit Sharipov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sharipov misses the shot to the body.
Sharipov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropper moves away.
Sharipov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropper.
Sharipov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sharipov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropper moves away.
Sharipov throws a hook but Tropper blocks it.#CL#
Sharipov has Tropper up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharipov scores with a hook to the body.
Sharipov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but Sharipov has him pressed against the cage.
Sharipov presses Tropper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sharipov is keeping busy.#T2#
Sharipov works on Tropper's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharipov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharipov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tropper's efforts to push away.
Sharipov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tropper is looking to control Sharipov's arms but Sharipov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tropper has his back to the cage.
Tropper is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sharipov has denied him.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharipov to keep the fight standing.
Zabit Sharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Tropper.
Sharipov cracks Tropper with a nice body shot.
Sharipov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tropper jumps guard but Sharipov stands there with Tropper around his waist. Tropper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharipov. #T3#
Sharipov is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharipov.
Sharipov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tropper is looking to control Sharipov's arms but Sharipov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tropper has his back to the cage.
Tropper is trying to break the clinch but Sharipov is controlling him.
Sharipov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharipov lands a body punch.
Tropper taking a breather.
Sharipov presses Tropper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharipov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A body shot lands from Sharipov.
Sharipov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharipov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tropper backwards.
Sharipov lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharipov.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sharipov is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Sharipov.
Sharipov stalling in the clinch.
Tropper being controlled against the cage.
Sharipov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharipov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Sharipov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharipov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Sharipov!

A relieved looking Zabit Sharipov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: IFL : Throwdown     
Date:   Jan 23, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Man Savage misses.
Man Savage looks to land a combination. Tropper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tropper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tropper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Savage.
Man Savage lands the left hand.
Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tropper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man Savage defends it well.
Tropper moves out of range of the strikes.
Tropper swings for the body but Man Savage moves out of range.
Man Savage misses with an uppercut.
Tropper drops his hands momentarily and Man Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Savage loads up on a big right hand but Tropper slips the punch.#CL#
Tropper tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tropper stalling in the clinch but Man Savage improves position. #T1#
Man Savage digs a right hand into Tropper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tropper's gas tank.
Man Savage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man Savage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tropper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tropper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Savage.
Man Savage dips to his left and cracks Tropper with an uppercut!
Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropper moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Savage.
Man Savage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man Savage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tropper defending well as Man Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Man Savage swinging wildly here. #T2#
Man Savage throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tropper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man Savage won't be happy with that.
Tropper trying to control the action but Man Savage is working from the bottom.
Man Savage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tropper.
Man Savage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tropper controlling the position easily from mount.
Man Savage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tropper.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropper looking to control but Man Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Man Savage wants to control but Tropper is having none of it.
Tropper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man Savage is looking to escape.
Man Savage blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Tropper.
Poor strikes thrown by Tropper there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Man Savage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Man Savage wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tropper.
Tropper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Tropper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB2#
Tropper looking to secure an arm triangle but Man Savage defends it well.
Tropper unloads with some shots from mount but Man Savage bucks and avoids them well.
Tropper thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tropper wants to control the pace but Man Savage is squirming around nicely.
Tropper controlling from mount. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tropper wants to finish this one by submission but Man Savage is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tropper.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Man Savage tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man Savage blocks a jab.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Savage swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
We've been informed that Tropper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Man Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man Savage as Tropper tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage.
A short uppercut from Man Savage.
Tropper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Tropper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tropper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Man Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tropper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Tropper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tropper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropper trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tropper drops back looking for a leg! Man Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man Savage manages to kick Tropper off! Tropper jumps back into Man Savage's guard. #T1#
Man Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tropper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tropper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tropper working some strikes from top position.
Tropper won't allow Man Savage to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tropper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tropper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man Savage keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
Tropper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man Savage tries to get out of the position.
Tropper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tropper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tropper trying to control but Man Savage is working from the bottom.
Man Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tropper on the ground.
Tropper passes Man Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tropper lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Tropper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tropper is looking to advance position but Man Savage won't allow it.
Man Savage trying to control here.
Tropper 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.
Tropper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tropper trying to control from half guard but Man Savage is working away.
Tropper trying to advance position but Man Savage counters by regaining guard.
Tropper throwing strikes from guard but Man Savage blocks nicely. #T4#
Man Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tropper.
Man Savage keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
Man Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tropper controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Macho Man Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Tropper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tropper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Tropper. Tropper gets slowly back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Macho Man Savage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Man Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Tropper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man Savage won't be happy with that.
Tropper trying to control the position but Man Savage is working away.
Tropper tries to score with some ground and pound. Man Savage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tropper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tropper grinds an elbow into Man Savage's temple.
Tropper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tropper taking a breather here.
Tropper is looking to take a break and control but Man Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Tropper wants to control but Man Savage is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tropper lands some shots froms side control.
Tropper lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Tropper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tropper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tropper scoring with punches from side control.
Tropper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man Savage keeps working. #T2#
Man Savage is trying to control Tropper's posture but Tropper avoids it.
Tropper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tropper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Tropper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tropper tries to move to mount but Man Savage blocks the move with his legs.
Tropper is looking to take a break and control but Man Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tropper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Tropper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tropper taking a breather here.
Macho Man Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man Savage parries the strikes from Tropper easily there. Tropper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Savage to escape.
Tropper throws a strike aimed at the side of Man Savage's head but Man Savage avoids it well.#SUB2#
Tropper has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Man Savage is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tropper yanks on the arm and Man Savage is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tropper.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tino Tropper!
A victorious Tino Tropper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Macho Man Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ohhh, yeaahhh!'.

 

Event: ROTI-22     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1##CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Tropper avoids the damage to the body.
Ambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe taking a breather.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropper.
Tropper looking to slow down the pace here.
Tropper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropper is trying to maintain a safe position but Ambe gets an underhook and turns Tropper into the cage.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper.
Tropper looking to stall.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropper uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Tropper being controlled against the cage.
Tropper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tropper blocks an uppercut.
Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper. #T2#
Ambe has Tropper pushed against the cage.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tropper stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position.
Tropper taking a breather.
Tropper looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tino Tropper.
Tropper leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tropper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe. #CL#
Ambe rushes Tropper and presses him up against the cage.
Tropper tries to stall but Ambe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ambe taking a breather.
Ambe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tropper up against the cage.#T3#
Ambe slows down the pace here.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tropper tries to stall but Ambe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage.
Tropper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropper blocks an uppercut.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Tropper.
We've been informed that Tropper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tropper stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Tropper.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tropper is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tropper tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tropper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Tropper blocking some punches.
Tropper blocking some punches.
Ambe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tropper is trying to maintain a safe position but Ambe gets an underhook and turns Tropper into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tropper blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Tropper avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Tropper.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
Tropper stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position.
Tropper looking to slow down the pace here.
Tropper is trying to stall.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe is stalling here.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tropper trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tropper blocks an uppercut.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Tropper.
Ambe misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tropper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tropper taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper. #T3#
Tropper managing to block the knees to the body from Ambe.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ambe is keeping busy.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropper wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tropper is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ambe prevents Tropper from improving his position.
Tropper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ambe is nestled in close to Tropper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tropper gets full guard.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Tropper is keeping the position.
Ambe scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Ambe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tropper looking to control but Ambe passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall.
Ambe lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropper is trying to control but can't.
Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tropper defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Ambe.
Ambe prevents Tropper from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropper misses with a looping left.
Ambe tries to land a front kick but Tropper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tropper is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tropper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ambe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tropper gets full guard.
Tropper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ambe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tropper is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard.
Tropper trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Tropper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Ambe lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tropper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tropper trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ambe trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Tropper controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself.
Ambe is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tropper trying to control the position.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tropper's head.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ambe 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.
Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tropper is keeping the position for now.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Tropper has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe looking to pass the guard.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ambe postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tropper moves out of range of the strikes.
Tropper feints the counter takedown.
Ambe tries to clinch but Tropper moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Ambe has Tropper up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Tropper wants to stall.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ambe prevents Tropper from breaking the clinch.
Ambe stalling against the cage.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Ambe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe advances position into side control!
Ambe wants to control but Tropper is keeping him busy.
Tino Tropper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tropper tries to buck Ambe off but Ambe is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!

After winning the bout, Scar Ambe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ROTI-18     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Tropper misses with a hook #TD2#
and Orozco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tropper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Orozco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tropper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Orozco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tropper postures up in Orozco's guard and throws a big left but Orozco blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper postures up.
Tropper throws an elbow that misses. Orozco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tropper's guard. Nice move by Orozco!#REVB#
Orozco connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Orozco is working Tropper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tropper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tropper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tropper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Orozco is looking to work some ground and pound but Tropper has wrist control.
Tropper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tropper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tropper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tropper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orozco controls Tropper momentarily but Tropper frees himself.
Tropper wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Tropper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Orozco managing to control the position.
Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orozco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tropper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tropper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orozco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco chips away with some ground and pound.
Orozco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tropper's head.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Tropper.#SUB#
Tropper is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Tropper controls Orozco momentarily but Orozco frees himself.
Tropper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orozco lands a couple of digs.
Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orozco's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Tropper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tropper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orozco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Tropper actively working from the bottom here.
Tropper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tropper tries to get out of the position.
Tropper has hold of Orozco's hands but Orozco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tropper taking some punishment here, with Orozco in his half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Orozco there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orozco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orozco's back!
Tropper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Orozco.
Tropper is controlling the position but Orozco somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Tropper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
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!
Tropper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Daryl Orozco dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Orozco takes a swing at Tropper's ribcage but misses.
Tropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orozco misses with a wild body shot.
Tropper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orozco sprawls and moves away.
Orozco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orozco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropper.
A big left from Tropper misses.
Orozco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropper.
Tropper throws a body shot but no joy.
Orozco swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Tropper swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Orozco counters with a takedown into side control.
Tropper regains half guard.
Tropper is trying to get back to full guard.
Tropper trying to control here.
Orozco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daryl Orozco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orozco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tropper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Orozco defends easily.
Tropper keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tropper is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Orozco trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tropper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orozco distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving.
Orozco throws a big elbow that misses.
Tropper looking for a sweep. Not yet Tropper, not yet.
Tropper is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up.
Orozco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tropper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orozco connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Orozco lands a couple of elbows.
Orozco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Orozco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orozco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orozco works over Tropper with some ground and pound from guard.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving.
Orozco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orozco landing some decent shots from guard.
Orozco chips away with some ground and pound.
Orozco stands up over Tropper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB#
Tropper is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Orozco frees his head nicely. Oh but Tropper has switched to an armbar! Orozco is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tino Tropper!
Our winner, Tino Tropper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ROTI-13     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Man Savage misses with a looping left.
Man Savage scores with a jab to the head.
Man Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropper is just out of range.
A left lands for Man Savage.
No luck for Tropper with that takedown attempt.
Tropper missing with a left hand there. Man Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man Savage throws a hook to the side of Tropper's head but Tropper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tropper moves out of range as Man Savage strikes.
Man Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tropper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tropper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Tropper gets tackled into the cage by Man Savage. Man Savage maintains the clinch.
Man Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tropper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropper takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Man Savage works on Tropper's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Man Savage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage.
Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Man Savage.
Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Man Savage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage.
Nice body punch from Man Savage.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage. #T2#
Tropper is trying to maintain a safe position but Man Savage gets an underhook and turns Tropper into the cage.#BC#
Man Savage manages to break the clinch.
Man Savage throws a shot to the body.
Man Savage throws a shot to the body.
Tropper staying out of range there.
Tropper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tropper throws a jab when Man Savage was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Man Savage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Tropper's head.
Man Savage lands a jab to the head.
Man Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tropper has time to react.
Tropper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Savage.
Tropper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Tropper.
A jab from Man Savage misses.
Tropper with the counter takedown but Man Savage avoids it easily.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Savage lands with a right hand. #T3#
Man Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Man Savage scores with a nice right hand.
Tropper misses with a looping left.
Man Savage misses the jab.
Man Savage scores with a hook to the body. Tropper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Tropper misses.
Man Savage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Man Savage lands.
Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tropper at a distance. #T4##CL#
Tropper gets tackled into the cage by Man Savage. Man Savage maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tropper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Savage tests Tropper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Tropper.
Man Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Tropper with the counter takedown but Man Savage avoids it easily.
Man Savage throws a hook but Tropper avoids it easily.
Man Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man Savage takes a swing at Tropper's ribcage but misses.
Man Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tropper has time to react.
Man Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Tropper off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Savage with a jab.
Man Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Savage misses with an uppercut. Tropper saw that one coming.
Man Savage closes the distance but Tropper moves to the side #TD2#
and Tropper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Savage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Man Savage looks to land a combination. Tropper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Man Savage misses with a straight right.
Tropper feints the counter takedown.
Tropper walks into a straight right hand from Man Savage.
Tropper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tropper scrambles back to his feet.
Man Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropper.
Tropper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Savage.
And Tropper tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Savage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man Savage tries to clinch but Tropper moves out of range.
Tropper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man Savage swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tropper misses with a wild body shot.
Tropper slips under a jab from Man Savage.
Tropper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man Savage pinned against the cage. Man Savage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Man Savage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Man Savage misses with a body shot.
Man Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropper.
Man Savage lands with an overhand left.
Tropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Man Savage.
A big left from Man Savage misses.
Tropper tries for a takedown but Man Savage circles away easily
and Man Savage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man Savage throws a looping overhand right but Tropper ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Man Savage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropper throws a big shot that misses.
Man Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Savage misses with the combination.
Man Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tropper on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Man Savage.
Man Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Tropper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man Savage throws out a loose jab but Tropper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tropper feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Tropper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Savage.
Tropper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Man Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Man Savage sizes up Tropper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Savage cracks Tropper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropper moves away.
Man Savage swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
Man Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Savage throws a series of punches but Tropper avoids them all with ease.
Man Savage moves out of range as Tropper strikes.
Tropper takes one to the side of the head.
Tropper scores with a hook.
Man Savage throws out a powerful jab.
Tropper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Man Savage clinches up with Tropper and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Tropper taking a breather. #BC2#
Tropper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tropper misses.
Tropper misses with a takedown attempt
and Man Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Tropper.
Man Savage slips a straight right by Tropper.
Tropper misses with a straight left.
Tropper slips a straight right by Man Savage.#CL#
Man Savage clinches up with Tropper and pushes him back against the cage.
Tropper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man Savage walks away with a smile on his face. Tropper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tropper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tropper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Savage throws out the jab.
Man Savage misses with a hook. Tropper ducked under it nicely.
Tropper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tropper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Savage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Man Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tropper manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tropper misses.
Man Savage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tropper in his tracks.
Man Savage throws a looping overhand right but Tropper ducks down to avoid it.
Man Savage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tropper momentarily.
Man Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around?
Man Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Savage misses with a straight left.
Tropper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tropper gets tackled into the cage by Man Savage. Man Savage maintains the clinch.
Tropper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tropper stalling in the clinch but Man Savage improves position. #T1#
Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Man Savage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage.
Tropper tries to pull guard but Man Savage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Man Savage tries to break free but Tropper pushes him back against the cage.
Tropper tries to pull guard but Man Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Tropper drops back down to his feet.
Tropper taking a breather.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Tropper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man Savage lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Man Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tropper, pushing him back against the cage.
Tropper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man Savage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Man Savage.
Man Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man Savage lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Tropper is rocked!
Tropper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tropper is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Savage finish him?
Man Savage lands a right hand.
Tropper is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Man Savage breaks the clinch.
Tropper gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Man Savage gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tropper is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage!
Our winner, Macho Man Savage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ROTI-08     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Lobosco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tropper is looking for a sweep.
Lobosco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tropper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper can't do much from the bottom here.
Tropper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Tropper is controlling Lobosco's trapped leg to prevent Lobosco from advancing to side control.
Tropper trying to control but Lobosco postures up.
Tropper is trying to get back to full guard.
Lobosco trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Tropper wants to sweep but Lobosco has passed to side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tropper is trying to control Lobosco's posture but Lobosco avoids it.
Tropper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lobosco throws an elbow but Tropper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tropper manages to get back to half guard.
Tropper is looking to improve his position.
Tropper is looking to control Lobosco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropper avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lobosco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tropper pinned against the cage. Tropper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropper. Lobosco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobosco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tropper throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Lobosco to counter with a crisp jab.
Lobosco shoots in for a takedown but Tropper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Tropper shoots in and bounces Lobosco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tropper trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobosco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobosco is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Tropper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lobosco keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
Lobosco is trying to keep Tropper in close.
Tropper connects with a couple of short punches.
Tropper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tropper wants to control from the top but Lobosco keeps moving.
Tropper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tropper stops Lobosco from standing up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gianmarco Lobosco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tropper throws a jab when Lobosco was well out of range.
Lobosco avoids the body shot from Tropper.
Tropper throws a hook but Lobosco blocks it.
Lobosco shoots in for a takedown but Tropper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Tropper.
Lobosco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tropper as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Lobosco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Lobosco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tropper is trying to defend but Lobosco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Tropper gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Lobosco defends easily.
Lobosco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tropper wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lobosco is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tropper has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lobosco is looking to defend but Tropper has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lobosco! Tropper pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lobosco taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tino Tropper!
A very excited looking Tino Tropper 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.

 

Event: ROTI-03     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Tropper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denkers closes the distance and clinches up with Tropper, looking for a takedown. Denkers pushes Tropper against the cage but Tropper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denkers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tropper avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Tropper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Denkers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tropper pulls Denkers in close to his closed guard and prevents Denkers from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denkers distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tropper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denkers preventing the sweep.
Tropper is controlling Denkers's posture.#SUB2#
Tropper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denkers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tropper is tightening it up a little... Denkers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Denkers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Denkers taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tropper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tino Tropper!

 

 
 
 
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