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Event:
BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoxha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roughan is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoxha.
Hoxha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roughan.#BC2#
Roughan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roughan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roughan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoxha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
A good leg kick by Hoxha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoxha.
A big left from Hoxha misses.
Roughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoxha sprawls well. He's pushed Roughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Roughan shoots in for a double leg but Hoxha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roughan walks into a left hand. #CL#
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Roughan pulls guard.
Hoxha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Roughan is rocked!
Hoxha landing some decent shots from guard.
Roughan is still in real trouble! Can Hoxha finish him?
Hoxha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoxha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoxha tries to free his leg and advance position but Roughan is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoxha arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Roughan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vasil Hoxha!
After the big win, Vasil Hoxha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Chester and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 7
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Roughan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Montealdo takes a swing at Roughan's ribcage but misses.
Roughan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roughan moves out of range of the strikes.
Roughan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Montealdo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montealdo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roughan sprawls well. Roughan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montealdo gets slowly back to his feet.
Roughan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montealdo jabs at Roughan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montealdo misses with a wild combination.
Montealdo lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Montealdo misses with a combination
#TD#
and Roughan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roughan trying to control but Montealdo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roughan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montealdo's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roughan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roughan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roughan works over Montealdo with some ground and pound from guard.
Roughan landing some decent shots from guard.
Roughan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roughan 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.#SUB2#
Montealdo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roughan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Montealdo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SU#
Roughan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Montealdo scores with a shot to the body.
Roughan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montealdo moves away.
Roughan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Roughan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montealdo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montealdo is trying to control the position but Roughan postures up. #SU#
Roughan stands and steps away. Montealdo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Montealdo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Montealdo looks winded!#T3#
Montealdo scores with a jab to the body.
Javier Montealdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montealdo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montealdo works the jab nicely.
A jab from Montealdo misses.
Roughan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Montealdo tries to sprawl but Roughan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Montealdo wants to stand back up but Roughan manages to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Roughan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Roughan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roughan is looking to take a break and control but Montealdo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Montealdo is trying to improve his position.
Roughan scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Montealdo tries to control but Roughan manages to take his back.
Roughan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Montealdo hold on?!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roughan struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Roughan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Roughan looking for the choke from the back.
Montealdo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roughan's guard. Nice work there by Montealdo.
Montealdo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Roughan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Roughan 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 Josh Roughan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roughan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Montealdo finds it's way through Roughan's defenses.
Montealdo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roughan on the side of the head. #TD#
Roughan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roughan working Montealdo over with strikes.
Montealdo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roughan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roughan's back!#SUB2#
Montealdo working for a choke but Roughan is defending well.
Montealdo doesn't have the hooks in and Roughan manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Montealdo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montealdo wants to stand but Roughan is controlling the position.
Montealdo is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Roughan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montealdo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roughan has managed to get both his arms back between Montealdo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Roughan drops back looking for a leg! Montealdo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montealdo manages to kick Roughan off! Roughan jumps back into Montealdo's guard.
Montealdo keeping moving, preventing Roughan from controlling successfully.
Montealdo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roughan controls the pace.
Montealdo keeping moving, preventing Roughan from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montealdo wants to sweep here but Roughan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Montealdo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roughan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roughan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roughan pushing down on Montealdo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Montealdo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Roughan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Roughan!
Roughan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montealdo keeps working.
Montealdo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roughan lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Roughan landing strikes.
Montealdo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Roughan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montealdo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roughan scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Montealdo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Roughan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roughan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roughan lands a few punches from side control.
Josh Roughan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montealdo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Roughan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montealdo, who protects the arm well.
Roughan trying to control the position but Montealdo is working away.
Montealdo tries to buck Roughan off but Roughan is having none of it.#SUB#
Roughan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montealdo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Roughan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roughan in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roughan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roughan tries to clinch but Montealdo moves out of range.
Montealdo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roughan as he avoids it easily.
Roughan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montealdo misses with a double jab
and Roughan counters with a right hand to the body.
Montealdo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roughan.
Roughan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Montealdo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montealdo looks to land a combination but Roughan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montealdo.
Montealdo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montealdo leaves Roughan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Roughan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montealdo's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Montealdo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Roughan escapes and throws Montealdo's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Roughan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Roughan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montealdo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Roughan tries for a kimura but Montealdo is defending well. #SUB#
Roughan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montealdo, who protects the arm well.
Roughan is looking to take a break and control but Montealdo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Roughan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montealdo tries to buck Roughan off but Roughan is having none of it.
Roughan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Montealdo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Montealdo looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughan moves into full mount! Montealdo won't be happy about that!
Roughan landing shots from mount. #T3#
Roughan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Montealdo is squirming around, avoiding Roughan's attempts to control the action.
Montealdo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Montealdo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Roughan has taken his back!#SUB#
Roughan tightening his grip on Montealdo, looking for the choke.
Montealdo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Montealdo trying to get back to his feet but Roughan is in full control for now.
Montealdo is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Roughan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montealdo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montealdo for a finish.
Roughan gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4##SUB#
Roughan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Montealdo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roughan is hanging on to Montealdo's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Roughan working for the choke. #SUB#
Roughan working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montealdo is in bad spot here.
Montealdo turns into Roughan and is now in his guard.
Montealdo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Roughan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montealdo pulls his head out easily.
Javier Montealdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Roughan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roughan trying to control but Montealdo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Roughan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roughan, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Roughan!
Josh Roughan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Javier Montealdo had this to say: 'Brasilia!!!! Voltarei como o vencedor...'. |
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Event:
CMMA 62 Carter vs Horse
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Roughan dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Roughan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Roughan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to stand but Roughan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roughan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roughan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Roughan is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Roughan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Roughan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Roughan has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Josh Roughan!
A victorious Josh Roughan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 54 Ivanov vs Hanski
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bowen Jr.#CL2#
Bowen Jr moves into the clinch.
Roughan is trying to break the clinch but Bowen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Roughan fails to pull guard.
Bowen Jr stalling.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Bowen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr is leaning against Roughan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Bowen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Roughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roughan is working for takedown but Bowen Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##TD#
Roughan jumps guard and drags Bowen Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roughan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bowen Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowen Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Roughan's legs - danger averted.
Bowen Jr is looking to stand up but Roughan won't let him.
Roughan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowen Jr defends well.#SUB#
Bowen Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Roughan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowen Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roughan is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Bowen Jr stands and steps away. Roughan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roughan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowen Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Roughan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bowen Jr's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roughan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowen Jr is looking to stand up but Roughan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Roughan content to stall in guard here.
Bowen Jr keeping moving, preventing Roughan from controlling successfully.
Bowen Jr wants to stand up but Roughan is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughan looking to sit in guard and control but Bowen Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bowen Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowen Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Roughan's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bowen Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowen Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Roughan's legs - danger averted.#T4##SU2#
Bowen Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roughan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowen Jr.
Roughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Roughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Bowen Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Bowen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Bowen Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roughan blocks the body kick.
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 Josh Roughan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bowen Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Bowen Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Roughan should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Bowen Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Roughan goes for a takedown attempt but Bowen Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roughan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bowen Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowen Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Roughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roughan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowen Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##CL2#
Bowen Jr closes the distance and pushes Roughan back into the cage.
Roughan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roughan tries to pull guard but Bowen Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Roughan drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bowen Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roughan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bowen Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Roughan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bowen Jr closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Bowen Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bowen Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Bowen Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roughan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roughan is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bowen Jr just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Roughan has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bowen Jr! |
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Event:
CMMA 48 Marius vs Dinapoli
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouyialis lands a body shot.
Kouyialis works the jab nicely.
Kouyialis works Roughan's body with a nice hook.
Kouyialis lands a body shot.
Kouyialis connects with a jab.
Roughan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kouyialis as he avoids it easily.
Kouyialis lands a head shot.
Loukas Kouyialis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Roughan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kouyialis thuds a left hand into Roughan's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roughan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Roughan is rocked!
Kouyialis lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Roughan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kouyialis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loukas Kouyialis!
Our winner, Loukas Kouyialis, 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. |
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Event:
CMMA 36 Nycz vs Pizza
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roughan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice shot by King.
Roughan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan throws a head kick that misses.
Roughan tries to clinch up
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Roughan closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King connects with a right hand. Roughan shakes it off.
Roughan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniel King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Roughan.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King cracks Roughan with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Roughan is rocked!
King flashes Roughan a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Roughan's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Roughan crumples to the floor! He's out cold! King punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel King!
Daniel King thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 27 Blacksea vs Penn
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Roughan.
Roughan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roughan tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Scott wants the takedown. Roughan is fighting it off but Scott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roughan's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Roughan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roughan's guard.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.#SUB2#
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roughan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.#T1#
Scott is in close to Roughan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Roughan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Roughan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Roughan wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott is looking to stand up but Roughan won't let him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roughan trying to control the position.
Scott pushing down on Roughan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roughan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Roughan is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.
Scott trying to control the hands but Roughan won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scott is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roughan gets his way!
Scott rolls, trying to escape but Roughan keeps control of the position.
Scott has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Roughan working for the choke. #T3#
Scott trying to get back to his feet but Roughan is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Scott fending off the submission attempt from Roughan. #SUB2#
Roughan working for the choke. #SUB2#
Roughan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Roughan let's go of the attempt for now.
Roughan gets his hands free as Scott looks to control. #T4##SUB2#
Roughan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scott defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Roughan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Roughan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Roughan let's go of the attempt for now.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott wants to control his opponent's hands but Roughan gets his hands free.
Scott is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott turns into Roughan and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roughan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roughan!
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roughan has worked his arm free - good work by Roughan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott controls the position from side control.
Roughan tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scott easily slips into full mount!
Roughan is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Scott raining down hammerfists from mount.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott'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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Kev Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roughan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott trying to control but Roughan is having none of it.
Roughan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Roughan is squirming around nicely.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roughan is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Roughan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roughan is looking to escape. #T4#
Roughan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roughan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott prevents Roughan from improving his position.#SUB#
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Roughan defends the submission attempt.
Roughan is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott 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.
Kev Scott dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott throws a chopping leg kick but Roughan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roughan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughan off to one side. #TD#
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scott wants to stand but Roughan has his arm trapped.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roughan can do to turn this around?
Roughan is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott working away.
Scott wants to stand but Roughan is controlling his arm.
Roughan being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roughan manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Scott.#SUB2#
Roughan actively working from the bottom here.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Roughan is defending the position.
Roughan is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roughan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Scott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughan on the ground.
Roughan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott wants to stand up but Roughan is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roughan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughan off to one side. #CL#
Scott forces Roughan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roughan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Roughan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Josh Roughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roughan tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Roughan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Roughan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Roughan looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roughan trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roughan!
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roughan taking shots to the head.
Roughan tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Scott! |
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Event:
CMMA 19 Blacksea vs Platt
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Zhao has Roughan up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roughan's elbow.
Roughan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roughan.
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roughan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roughan takes a shot to the head.
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roughan.
Roughan looks winded!
Zhao digs a right hand into Roughan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roughan's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roughan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao is working Roughan over against the cage.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Zhao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhao digs a right hand into Roughan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roughan's gas tank.
Zhao lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roughan backwards.
Good body shot from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Roughan.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roughan backwards. #ROC#Roughan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao pushes Roughan against the cage. Zhao is working some dirty boxing. Zhao pushes off with a quick right hook! Roughan goes down! Roughan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zhao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
An out of breath Jian Zhao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CMMA 12 John vs Beef
Date: Jun 30, 2020 |
Glen Quagmire had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Josh Roughan was cancelled. |
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Event:
CMMA Aviles vs The Mass
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Leao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roughan sprawls well initially but Leao persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Roughan kicks off Leao and gets to his feet.
Leao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roughan.
Roughan lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Roughan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leao is trying to keep Roughan in close.
#SUB2#
Leao looking for a guillotine here but Roughan defends easily.
#SUB2#
Leao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roughan passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Roughan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Leao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Roughan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leao sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Roughan is looking for a kimura but Leao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roughan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Leao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Roughan is trying to work for a kimura but Leao is defending well.
#SUB#
Roughan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leao has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Leao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Leao looking for submissions off his back.
Leao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roughan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roughan's back!
Roughan's coaches at Cozad MMA London 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.
Roughan tries to roll but Leao sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Roughan fending off the submission attempt from Leao. #SUB2#
Leao working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Roughan is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Leao has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Roughan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oswaldo Leao!
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Event:
CMMA Bullion V Baskin
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Van Holt misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Van Holt forces Roughan back against the cage and clinches.
Van Holt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Holt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roughan.
Roughan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Holt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Holt tries to circle away but Roughan has him pinned against the cage.
Van Holt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roughan blocks an elbow strike from Van Holt.
#BC#
Van Holt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Holt looks to land a combination but Roughan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Holt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roughan avoids a kick to the body.
Roughan shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Holt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roughan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Holt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB2#
Roughan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roughan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roughan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Holt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roughan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Holt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Holt pulls Roughan in close to prevent any damage.
Roughan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roughan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roughan wants to control from the top but Van Holt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Roughan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Holt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roughan has Van Holt in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Van Holt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Roughan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Van Holt is looking to defend but Roughan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Van Holt! Roughan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Van Holt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Roughan!
Josh Roughan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Hammer shoots in but Roughan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Roughan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.#SU2#
Roughan stands up from Hammer's guard - Roughan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammer's guard.#ES#
Hammer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roughan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.#ES#
Hammer pushes Roughan off and gets back to his feet.
Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roughan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Roughan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roughan tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Roughan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.#T3##SU2#
Roughan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Roughan forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Roughan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Roughan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Roughan stands and steps away. Hammer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Roughan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roughan tries to clinch
and Roughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Roughan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughan wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammer'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.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roughan as he avoids it easily.
Roughan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer throws a low kick, looking for Roughan's leg but Roughan calmly moves out of range.
Roughan wants to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roughan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Roughan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to control but Roughan is keeping busy.
#T1#
Hammer is not content to let Roughan control the position.#SUB2#
Roughan seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Roughan is trying to work for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
#SUB2#
Roughan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Roughan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Roughan seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roughan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hammer moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Roughan 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.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Roughan drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Roughan off! Roughan jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Roughan wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Roughan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Roughan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Roughan throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hammer won't allow Roughan to sweep him here.
Roughan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roughan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammer is trying to control the position but Roughan postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roughan wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roughan 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##CL2#
Roughan clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Roughan has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Hammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roughan.
#BC2#
Roughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer dives in and grabs Roughan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roughan pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Roughan, which made it look bad.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Roughan sees coming a mile off.
Roughan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Roughan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Roughan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Roughan.
Roughan trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Roughan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hammer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Roughan!
In defeat, Johnny Hammer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.
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