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SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rojas throws a leg kick #CL# and Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body and Hunter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rojas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut. Rojas throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range. Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rojas avoids it. Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter checks the leg kick. Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter. Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rojas avoids it. An inside leg kick lands from Rojas. We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hunter checks the leg kick. Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Rojas lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand. Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily. Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas tries to clinch up and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas. A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
#T2# Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a left to the body. Rojas throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Rojas only half commits. Rojas misses with a low kick.
It appears Hunter was looking to counter with a kick there. Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rojas lands with a shot to the body. Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. This has been an exciting period of action! Hunter avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rojas tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt. Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rojas misses with a low kick. Hunter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas. Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Rojas looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way.#T3# Rojas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Hunter counter with a right hand. Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rojas throws a leg kick #CL# and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch. Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
#BC# Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter is looking to counter the offense by Rojas and move into the clinch. Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target. Hunter checks a leg kick. Rojas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hunter scores with a body shot.
#T4# Rojas throws a body kick that misses. 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!#CL2# Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Hunter breaks the clinch.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. As Rojas looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way. Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Rojas lands a head kick!
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rojas looks winded! Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rojas can pounce on him.
Rojas checks a leg kick. Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Rojas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut. That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter. Rojas blocks a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas wants to clinch and Hunter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Ivan Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rojas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily. Rojas misses with a leg kick and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Rojas. A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ivan Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. It looked like Hunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range. Rojas thumps Hunter with a low kick. Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas. Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Hunter. A head kick by Rojas misses and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand. Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage! Rojas missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rojas throws a head kick that misses. Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2# Rojas closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.#T2##BC# Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rojas is breathing heavily. Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rojas thows a leg kick but Hunter checks it and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Hunter misses. Rojas motions for Hunter to come forward. Rojas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rojas misses with a low kick as Hunter jumps back. Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter checks a low kick from Rojas. Rojas throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it. Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojas. Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target. Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way. Rojas sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hunter moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Rojas tries to work over Hunter's front leg with a kick but Hunter checks it. A low kick from Rojas misses and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Rojas tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range. Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rojas throws a leg kick and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rojas looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range. As Rojas tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt. Hunter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ivan Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunter misses with a body shot.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs. Hunter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hunter takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses. Rojas misses with a low kick. Hunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Hunter will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Rojas tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it. Hunter is looking to wear down Rojas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rojas wants to clinch. A head kick misses from Rojas. It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojas. Hunter lands with a shot to the body. Rojas throws a lazy head kick and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD# Hunter drops Rojas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rojas looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Ivan Rojas has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rojas is looking to land body kicks. Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hunter jabs at Rojas's body. Rojas moves to clinch but Hunter breaks away and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Rojas tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hunter counters with a crisp right that sends Rojas to the canvas! Hunter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunter! Paul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1156 Bollomard vs. Hideki
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin. Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faolin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faolin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rojas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Faolin throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively. Rojas throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target. A big left from Faolin misses. Faolin tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Faolin is looking to clinch. A big right from Faolin misses. Faolin swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Faolin closes the distance and clinches. Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faolin. Faolin tries a knee to the head but Rojas blocks it.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. Rojas tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
#T1# Faolin misses with a knee strike.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin landing knees to the head.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas. Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faolin. Rojas throws a head punch that misses. Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Rojas. Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojas is defending well for now. Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike. Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Rojas blocks with his arms.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it. Rojas working aggressively here.
#T2# Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faolin takes a shot to the head. Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. Rojas lands a body punch. Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it. Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut. Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin. A shot in the inside from Rojas. Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. Rojas pushes Faolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Faolin looks winded! Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas. Rojas is leaning against Faolin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rojas lands a body punch in the clinch. Rojas lands an uppercut. Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas lands with a short head shot on the inside. Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it.#T3# Rojas lands a nice uppercut. Rojas pushes Faolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut. Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards. Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside. Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojas is defending well for now. Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faolin backwards. Rojas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it. Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head. Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rojas is working Faolin over against the cage. Rojas avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Rojas. Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards. A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
#T4# Rojas lands with a light punch inside. Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow. Rojas lands a shoulder strike. Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch. Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Rojas. Rojas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Faolin throws a head punch that misses. Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards. Nice body punch from Rojas - that landed with a thud.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rojas. #ROC#Faolin is rocked! A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Faolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him? Rojas lands with a left to the head. Rojas lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rojas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Faolin with a big uppercut! Faolin tries to clinch up but Rojas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Faolin to the mat! Faolin covers up and Rojas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
SYN 1137 Sitsongrit vs. Khabib
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Stankovic misses with an uppercut. Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stankovic's hands. Rojas throws a front kick aimed at Stankovic's knee but Stankovic avoids it well. Stankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook. A nice leg kick lands there from Rojas. Stankovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively. Stankovic looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range. Stankovic blocks the body kick.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage. Jab, jab by Stankovic - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rojas throws a leg kick but Stankovic sees it coming and moves out of range. Stankovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rojas throws a lazy body kick and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Donk. Stankovic catches Rojas right on the button with a cross.#T1# Rojas tries to score with a low kick but Stankovic moves his leg out of the way. It seemed like Stankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stankovic throws a hook but Rojas blocks it. Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas. Rojas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Stankovic in a clinch.
Stankovic is trying to force a seperation but Rojas has the dominant position. Rojas throws a head punch that misses. Stankovic lands a nice uppercut. Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stankovic. Rojas misses with a body punch.
Stankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Stankovic blocks a body shot from Rojas. Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Stankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Stankovic lands an uppercut. Stankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rojas is working Stankovic over against the cage. Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch. Stankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow. Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut. Stankovic blocks a body shot from Rojas. Rojas blocking some punches.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow. Rojas scores with a nice hook to the head. Stankovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stankovic lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. Rojas lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. Rojas blocks a body shot from Stankovic. Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike. #T3# Rojas misses with some punches.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Stankovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rojas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stankovic can turn it around. Stankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic. Stankovic working aggressively here.
Rojas lands a body shot. Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it. Stankovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Rojas gets an underhook and turns Stankovic into the cage. Rojas throws a head punch that misses. Stankovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards. Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
#T4# Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses. Stankovic wants to break free but Rojas has control.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Stankovic is rocked! Stankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Stankovic breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas. Rojas is looking for a counter combo. Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Stankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Stankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stankovic. Stankovic avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic. Stankovic misses with an uppercut. Stankovic thuds a left hand into Rojas's body. Stankovic punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch. Stankovic scores with a punch to the head. Rojas punishes Stankovic's body with a nice straight punch. 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 Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Stankovic throws a big shot that misses. Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Stankovic avoided it. Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Stankovic's legs. Stankovic cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs. Rojas is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
Stankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away. Rojas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stankovic just manages to avoid it. Stankovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rojas slips a jab from Stankovic. Rojas tries to work over Stankovic's front leg with a kick but Stankovic checks it. Rojas with the inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rojas staying out of range there. Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Stankovic checks a leg kick nicely. Stankovic swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Stankovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas. Stankovic scores with a hook.#T1# Stankovic checks a leg kick. Stankovic throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem. Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Stankovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas. #CL# Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Stankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rojas scoring well with a low kick there.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Stankovic's shoulder, as Stankovic tries to avoid the shot. Stankovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Rojas closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Stankovic on the inside. Stankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Stankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan Rojas has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stankovic lands an uppercut. Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow. Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Stankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow. Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic. Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic. Rojas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rojas prevents a body shot from Stankovic. Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow. Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic tries to stall but Rojas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas. Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Stankovic. Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas pushes Stankovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Stankovic'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. Rojas lands with a short shot to the head. Stankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Rojas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Rojas. Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut. Stankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Stankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target. Stankovic moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.#CL# Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Stankovic. Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stankovic. Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic. Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stankovic. Rojas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stankovic just manages to avoid it. Rojas goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Stankovic checks a low kick from Rojas. Rojas throws a front kick aimed at Stankovic's knee but Stankovic avoids it well. Nice body punch from Stankovic. Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic. Stankovic misses with a looping left. Rojas throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stankovic looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well. Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
A head kick misses from Rojas. Stankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Stankovic misses with a hook. Stankovic misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Stankovic connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off. Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stankovic misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming. Stankovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rojas wants to slow Stankovic down by chopping away at his legs. Danga de danga de dang - Rojas scores with a four punch combination! A jab from Stankovic misses. Rojas tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it. Rojas misses with an uppercut. Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stankovic connects with a single shot there.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it. Rojas throws a low kick but Stankovic avoids it. Rojas cracks Stankovic with a good jab. Rojas with a nice cross. Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rojas with a nice calf kick. Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stankovic misses the shot to the body. Stankovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rojas back to the cage. Stankovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Stankovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas. Stankovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stankovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rojas can pounce on him.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Stankovic. #T3# Stankovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head. Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch. Rojas moves out of range of the strikes. Stankovic misses the body punch and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas. The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stankovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stankovic lands a slapping body shot.
Rojas is looking to clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas. The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rojas moves away from the strike by Stankovic. Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Stankovic avoided it.#T4# Rojas tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance. It seemed like Stankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stankovic throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease. Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ivan Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rojas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rojas throws a leg kick but Stankovic moved away. Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Rojas darts in and clinches Stankovic up against the cage. Stankovic throws a head punch that misses. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Djordje Stankovic. I think Rojas 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
CCC 82
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Cifaretto feints and as Rojas raises his hands in defense, Cifaretto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rojas controlling Cifaretto's posture. Cifaretto wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position. Cifaretto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cifaretto throws a big elbow that misses. Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving. Cifaretto wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cifaretto is controlling him. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Rojas trying to keep a closed guard but Cifaretto is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Rojas pulls Cifaretto in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cifaretto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2# Cifaretto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rojas to the ground. Cifaretto is now in Rojas's guard. Cifaretto being controlled here momentarily. Cifaretto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cifaretto is one step ahead there. Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving. #T2# Rojas can't keep his opponent in guard - Cifaretto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Rojas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Cifaretto wants to work for an arm triangle but Rojas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rojas is trying to control but can't.
Rojas is staying active underneath Cifaretto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rojas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cifaretto. #SUB2# Cifaretto is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rojas trying to control but Cifaretto postures up.
#T3# Cifaretto wants to pass to mount but Rojas is defending the position. Rojas is looking for a sweep. Cifaretto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cifaretto. #SUB2# Cifaretto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojas sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rojas wants to control but Cifaretto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cifaretto fails with a takedown attempt. Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cifaretto.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Cifaretto. Rojas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Rojas trying to control here.
Rojas desperately trying to maintain half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Cifaretto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rojas defends it well. Cifaretto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rojas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Cifaretto dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target. Cifaretto tries for a takedown but Rojas circles away easily and Rojas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rojas lands a jab to Cifaretto's midsection. Cifaretto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cifaretto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Cifaretto's head. Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side. Cifaretto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rojas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Ivan Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Cifaretto. Cifaretto fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas leaves Cifaretto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rojas lands a lovely overhand right. Cifaretto is breathing heavily. A low kick lands for Rojas.
#T1# Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Cifaretto is rocked!#TD2# Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cifaretto is still in real trouble! Can Rojas finish him? Rojas controlling the position well. Cifaretto seems to have recovered his senses. Ralph Cifaretto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Cifaretto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rojas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cifaretto. Rojas trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Rojas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Cifaretto prevents Rojas from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cifaretto wants to pass to mount but Rojas is defending the position. Rojas is looking to improve his position.
Cifaretto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rojas reverses the position - he's now on top in Cifaretto's guard. #SUB2# Cifaretto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rojas defends it easily.#T3# Rojas wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is keeping the position.#SUB2# Cifaretto is looking for a triangle but Rojas pushes his legs off easily.
Rojas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Cifaretto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rojas defends it easily.#SUB2# Cifaretto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rojas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rojas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rojas slips nicely into half guard. Rojas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Rojas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cifaretto controls his leg. Cifaretto is looking for a sweep. Rojas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rojas wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is defending well. Rojas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Rojas dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Cifaretto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas. Nice takedown defense from Rojas. No joy for Cifaretto on that attempt. Rojas misses with a double jab.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cifaretto can do to turn this around? Cifaretto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas. Cifaretto closes the distance and clinches up with Rojas, looking for a takedown. Cifaretto pushes Rojas against the cage but Rojas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cifaretto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ivan Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Cifaretto's front leg but catches the back leg as Cifaretto tries to avoid it. Rojas throws a big shot that misses. Rojas misses with a looping right. Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet. Ivan Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Cifaretto. Cifaretto tries for a takedown but Rojas circles away easily#KD# and Rojas counters with a nice right hand that sends Cifaretto toppling to the canvas! Cifaretto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rojas finish him?! Cifaretto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Cifaretto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cifaretto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away. Ivan Rojas is winning the standup battle so far. Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Horrible takedown attempt by Cifaretto or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad. Cifaretto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rojas lands with a nice body punch. Rojas closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cifaretto out cold! Cifaretto corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
CCC 64 : Creenshaw vs Pyssy
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1# Rojas throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range. Rojas blocks a jab. Hartford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rojas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas. Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartfords head. Rojas working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hartford misses with a hook from the clinch. Hartford has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Rojas pushes Hartford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rojas lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rojas misses with the head strike.
#T1# Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. Rojas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hartford or not. Hartford blocking some punches.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hartford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rojas is keeping busy. A nice left hand lands by Hartford.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hartford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojas. #T2# Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. Rojas lands a nice uppercut. Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hartford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rojas pushes Hartford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rojas digs a right hand underneath Hartford's ribcage. Hartford let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hartford looks winded! Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# Rojas lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Hartford fails to land. Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch. Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartford trying to control the position but instead, Rojas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hartford into the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojas. Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Rojas. A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas. Hartford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Hartford has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rojas lands a right hand. I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rojas throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford. Hartford tries to circle away but Rojas has him pinned against the cage. Hartford throws a head punch that misses. Rojas working aggressively here.
Hartford throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas. Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartford pressing his opponent against the cage. Hartford blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Rojas dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Hartford scores with a push kick. Hartford misses with a leg kick. #CL# Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Hartford in a clinch.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford stalls. Rojas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Hartford's head. Hartford blocks a body shot from Rojas. Hartford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rojas up against the cage. Hartford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rojas working aggressively here.
Ivan Rojas has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hartford's elbow. Hartford is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. Rojas scores with a shoulder strike. Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas.
Nice body punch from Rojas - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Rojas. Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford. Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartford backwards. Hartford prevents a body shot from Rojas. #T2# Rojas tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
Rojas lands with a left to the head. Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rojas up against the cage. Rojas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hartford. Hartford is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short body shot lands from Rojas as the two fighters clinch.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Hartford's head. Rojas lands a body punch. Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford. #T3# Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Rojas pushes Hartford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. Rojas lands an uppercut. Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartford is looking to control Rojas's arms but Rojas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartford has his back to the cage. Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hartford is trying to stall.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartford tries to stall but Rojas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Nice body punch from Rojas - that landed with a thud.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Rojas. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hartford misses with the head strike.
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! Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hartford can't break the clinch.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartford can do to turn this around? Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Rojas 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##CL# Rojas closes the distance and clinches. Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it. Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rojas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rojas up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. Rojas tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
#T1# Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Hartford is trying to stall.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head. Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch. Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hartford taking a breather. Hartford just leaning against Rojas, taking a breather. Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas lands a body shot. Rojas lands an uppercut. Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford blocking some punches.
Rojas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hartford backwards. #T2# Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Good body shot from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartford. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rojas misses with some punches.
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A right handed body shot lands from Rojas.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartfords head. #T3# Hartford throws a head punch that misses. A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Rojas. Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Hartford is rocked! Rojas throws a big uppercut that drops Hartford! More strikes from Rojas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hartford lies dazed against the cage as Rojas celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1# Hillburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hillburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas. Rojas lands a head shot.#KD2# Rojas lands a left and a right that send Hillburn crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hillburn is rocked! BAM! Rojas delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hillburn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
CCC 32 : Kallio vs Helpmann
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1# Dyer throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range. Dyer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Dyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Rojas lands a nice shot to the body. Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Dyer leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Dyer. Dyer is working Rojas over against the cage. Rojas lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rojas misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dyer fails to land. Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Dyer lands with a left to the head. Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head. Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Rojas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer. Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut. Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Dyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas. Dyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Dyer. Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards. Dyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses. Dyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Dyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. Dyer tries to stall but Rojas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rojas lands with a left to the head. Dyer blocking some punches.
Dyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas. Dyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Dyer. Rojas letting Dyer take a breather here. Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rojas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around. Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer scores with a nice hook to the head. Rojas working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Rojas. Dyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dyer scores with a nice short uppercut. Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dyers head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyer. Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. Dyer prevents a body shot from Rojas. #T4# Dyer working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dyer throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyer. Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Dyer blocks a body shot from Rojas. Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. Dyer lands a nice uppercut. Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dyer. Rojas tries to work over Dyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head. Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
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 Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Dyer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Rojas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyer.
Dyer cracks Rojas with an open hand slap. Dyer circles away from the clinch attempt and Dyer counters with a left and a right that stings Rojas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dyer misses with a double jab.
Rojas digs a good hook to Dyer's body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rojas moves away from the strike by Dyer. #T1# Rojas dodges the punch combination from Dyer.
Dyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rojas counters with a series of strikes. Dyer will be more careful next time no doubt. Dyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivan Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big left from Dyer misses. Dyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyer circles away quickly and effectively. Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut. Rojas misses with a wild body shot. Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Dyer slips the punch.#T2# Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dyer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Dyer has Rojas up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyer. Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside. Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dyer throws a big shot that misses. Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stephen Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dyer misses with a double jab
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand. Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyer circles away.
#T3# No joy there for Dyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas tries to clinch but Dyer is having none of it. Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rojas works the jab nicely. Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
#CL# Dyer gets tackled into the cage by Rojas. Rojas maintains the clinch. Dyer blocks a body shot from Rojas. Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dyer lands a body punch in the clinch. Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer. Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Dyer breaks the clinch.
Dyer misses with a few strikes there.
Rojas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Dyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dyer misses with the combination.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas throws a right and a left that both miss. Dyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rojas misses with a shot to the body and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL# Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Stephen Dyer's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Rojas clobbers Dyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range. Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
#CL# Rojas clinches up against the cage. Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Dyer tries to circle away but Rojas has him pinned against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas. Rojas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Dyer controls the action.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside. Dyer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer taking a breather. A short right from Dyer on the inside. #T1# Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dyers head. Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Rojas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dyer backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyer. #BC2# Dyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas. Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Rojas will be more careful next time no doubt. Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rojas misses with a looping left. Dyer catches Rojas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas. Dyer swings widly with a right hand
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyer circles away.
#T2# Dyer misses with an uppercut. Dyer lands with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rojas counters with a left to the body. Rojas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Rojas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dyer gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch. Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas cracks Dyer with a nice body shot. Rojas blocks a body shot from Dyer. #T3# Dyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rojas as the two fighters clinch.
Dyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rojas tries to work over Dyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch. Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
Rojas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer. Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Rojas.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer. Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer prevents a body shot from Rojas. Rojas lands with a light punch inside. Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer. Rojas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rojas lands a body punch. Dyer blocks a body shot from Rojas. Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyer's elbow. Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards. Dyer throws a head punch that misses. Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer looking to stall.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the 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! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Rojas lands with a right to the head. Rojas misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rojas. A short right from Rojas. Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Rojas tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside. Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Dyer pushes Rojas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivan Rojas showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rojas 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Rojas throws a hook to the side of Jaska's head but Jaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rojas swings for the body but Jaska moves out of range.
Jaska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A jab from Rojas does it's job there. Ivan Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rojas digs a good body shot into Jaska's ribs. Jaska slips under a jab from Rojas. Jaska seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jaska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1##KD2# Rojas lands a left and a right that send Jaska crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jaska is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Taistelu Jaska has been cut. Rojas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jaska takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rojas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jaska bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Rojas! Taistelu Jaska spoke after the fight, saying 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'. |
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Event:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Rojas misses with a hook to the body
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Erkkila looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! A cross from Rojas lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jorma Erkkila has been cut. Rojas throws a body punch but Erkkila moves out of range. Rojas lands with a nice body punch. Erkkila 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. Erkkila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rojas clobbers Erkkila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rojas throws a body shot but no joy. Erkkila throws a big counter combination but Rojas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rojas throws an overhand right that drops Erkkila like a sack of potatoes! Rojas dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1# Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bobby Hillburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hillburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hillburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hillburn looks to land a combination. Rojas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hillburn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hillburn thows a left - swing and a miss! Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Hillburn throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rojas throws out a counter right but Hillburn avoids it with no problem. Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hillburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hillburn thinking. Hillburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Hillburn throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it. Hillburn throws a poor cross that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hillburn is breathing heavily. Hillburn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas jabs Hillburn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rojas punishes Hillburn's body with a nice straight punch. Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rojas connects with a jab. Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2# Rojas drops Hillburn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hillburn looks back up at him and smiles so Rojas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Hillburn is rocked!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hillburn shoots and misses and Rojas scores with a counter punch that sends Hillburn to the canvas! Rojas smells blood - he's punishing Hillburn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hillburn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1# Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Rojas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rojas staying out of range there. It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rojas throws a sloppy body shot
and Slice counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Rojas misses. Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rojas is looking to counter punch. Slice throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range. Slice tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot. Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut. Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slice misses with a hook. Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.#T1# Slice misses with a wild body shot. Slice misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely. A big left from Slice misses. Slice looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range. Slice throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet. Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away. Slice throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target. Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it. Rojas moves away from the strike by Slice. #T2# Rojas moves out of range of the strikes. Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice. Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Slice missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Slice looks winded! Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses. Rojas misses with an uppercut
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab. Rojas swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Rojas misses its target.#T3# Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Rojas needs to keep his hands up - Slice had a free shot at his head there.#KD# Rojas sends Slice crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rojas is motioning to the referee to let Slice up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Slice is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut. Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it. Slice thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target. Slice throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it. Slice throws an off balance right hand
#KD# and Rojas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slice! Rojas lets Slice back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Slice is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slice throws a hook but Rojas blocks it. Rojas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Slice ducks into an uppercut from Rojas and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Rojas! |
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