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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TIFC 1
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bro takes the fight into the clinch.
Nguyen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bro working aggressively here.
Nguyen wants a takedown.
Nguyen wants a takedown.
Bhutan Bro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tri Nguyen.
Nguyen is trying to drag Bro to the mat but Bro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land.
Bro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Tri Nguyen has been cut.
Nguyen has Bro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
Bro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nguyen tries to stall but Bro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bro lands a damaging elbow.
Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nguyen trying to control the position but instead, Bro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nguyen into the cage.#TD2#
Nguyen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nguyen manages to move to mount!
Bro wants to get back to his feet.
Nguyen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bro is trying to stand up.
Bro is trying to stand but he's just given Nguyen his back.
Bro wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Good control from Nguyen.
Bro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bro doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Bro is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Nguyen on his back. Nguyen looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Bro has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tri Nguyen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ericson throws a combination that misses
and Roll counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Roll closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ericson quickly recovers to half guard.
Ericson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roll controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roll 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.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Roll clinches up with Ericson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ericson is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ericson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roll keeps control of Ericson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ericson breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ericson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roll defends it well.#CL#
Roll has Ericson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ericson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ericson being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Roll has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ericson regains guard immediately.
Ericson keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Ericson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Roll controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ericson trying to control the position.
Roll controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roll is in close to Ericson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ericson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ericson with the inside leg kick.
Ericson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ericson misses with a takedown #TD#
and Roll counters with a single leg into guard. Ericson didn't expect that.
Funky Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatima Ericson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roll cracks Ericson with a solid left hand.
Roll controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Funky Roll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ericson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ericson somewhat.
Ericson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Roll takes the fight into the clinch.
Roll content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ericson is trying to drag Roll to the mat but Roll just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ericson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD#
Roll looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ericson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Roll closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Roll gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ericson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funky Roll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericson tries to roll over but Roll keeps him under control.#T2#
Still in half guard, Roll seems content to control.
Ericson is looking to improve his position.
Ericson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Roll manages to mount him!
Ericson regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Roll working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roll with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roll is thwarting Ericson's attempts to control the position.
Roll looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roll trying to mount his opponent but Ericson defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ericson missing with punches from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Roll there.
Roll seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ericson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roll not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericson won't allow Roll to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Funky Roll dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Roll leaves Ericson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Ericson #TD#
and Roll counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roll works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roll looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roll drops an elbow to the side of Ericson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericson trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
Roll takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Roll.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ericson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fatima Ericson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Roll has Ericson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ericson wants to break free but Roll has control.
Roll content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ericson tries to score a body lock takedown but Roll shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Ericson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funky Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatima Ericson.
Roll presses Ericson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Roll is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ericson can't fight it off and eventually Roll manages to take the fight to the floor. Ericson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ericson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Roll to work.
#TD2#
Ericson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Ericson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roll looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ericson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roll puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fatima Ericson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ericson wants to get back to full guard but Roll has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Funky Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roll 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Funky Roll!
Our winner, Funky Roll, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Porter keeps the fight on the outside.
Nguyen misses with a leg kick.
Nguyen throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Nguyen gets tackled into the cage by Porter. Porter maintains the clinch.
Nguyen blocks a body shot from Porter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to score a body lock takedown but Porter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Nguyen has clasped his hands together around Porter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Porter is looking to regain half guard here but Nguyen keeps moving and retains side control.
Porter seems a little lost for a moment, as Nguyen dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen working the ground and pound but Porter is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Nguyen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nguyen prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Porter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nguyen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nguyen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Porter struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Nguyen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Porter is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nguyen shoots for a double leg takedown but Porter sprawls well. He's pushed Nguyen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Nguyen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nguyen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nguyen happy to just control the position for now.
Porter is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Porter trying to remain calm as Nguyen controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Porter is looking for a sweep.
Nguyen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Porter tries to improve position but can't.
Nguyen taking a breather here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Nguyen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Porter rushes Nguyen and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguyen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Porter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tri Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
Nguyen darts in looking for a takedown but Porter gets double underhooks and turns Nguyen into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nguyen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tri Nguyen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nguyen darts in looking for a takedown but Porter gets double underhooks and turns Nguyen into the cage.
Porter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen prevents a body shot from Porter.
Nguyen blocks a body shot from Porter.
Porter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Porter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nguyen wants to take the fight to the mat but Porter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen blocks an uppercut.
Porter lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Porter manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nguyen moves into the clinch successfully.
Porter cracks Nguyen with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nguyen taking a breather. #BC2#
Porter breaks from the clinch.
Nguyen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Porter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nguyen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tri Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nguyen.
Porter works Nguyen's body with a nice hook.
Porter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Nguyen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
George Porter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Porter connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Porter scores with a decent looking hook.
Porter throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Nguyen gets a takedown into half guard.
Nguyen stalling.
Tri Nguyen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nguyen wants to pass to mount but Porter is defending the position. #T3#
Porter is trying to maintain the position but Nguyen is very close to passing his half guard.
Nguyen is controlling the pace.
Porter is in trouble now - Nguyen has advanced to mount! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nguyen controlling the position easily from mount.
Porter tries to improve his position but instead Nguyen has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nguyen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Porter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Porter misses with the combination.
Porter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Porter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Porter. Beautiful body shot.
Porter digs a good body shot into Nguyen's ribs.
George Porter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porter jabs at Nguyen's body.
Porter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Porter.
Porter misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Nguyen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nguyen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nguyen pushing down on Porter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nguyen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Porter tries to roll over but Nguyen keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Further stalling from Nguyen.
Nguyen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Porter for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Porter misses with a two punch combination.
Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nguyen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
George Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nguyen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nguyen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Porter gets caught flat footed, as Nguyen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nguyen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Nguyen taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Porter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porter parries the strikes from Nguyen easily there. Nguyen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Porter to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nguyen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Porter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nguyen controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tri Nguyen.
I think Nguyen 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tri Nguyen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Saoki punishes Kochanski's body with a nice straight punch.
Saoki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Kochanski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saoki sprawls well initially but Kochanski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kochanski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saoki.
Kochanski throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saoki is trying to control the position but Kochanski postures up. #SUB#
Saoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kochanski is aware though and is defending well.
Kochanski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Saoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kochanski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Kochanski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saoki, up you get! #TD2#
Kochanski drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kochanski is sitting in close to Saoki's body. Saoki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kochanski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kochanski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saoki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hinya Saoki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Roll digs a good hook to Baskren's body.
Baskren tries for a takedown but Roll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roll changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roll shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baskren but Baskren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baskren is defended easily by Roll.#TD2#
Roll gets a takedown into half guard.
Roll with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll is trying to control the action in half guard but Baskren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baskren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baskren tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Roll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baskren trying to control from the bottom.
Roll seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roll trying to control the pace.
Baskren tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baskren wants to improve his position but Roll is controlling well.
Roll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baskren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Baskren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roll is in close to Baskren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baskren throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Baskren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roll lands a couple of elbows.
Roll won't allow Baskren to sweep him here. #SUB#
Baskren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roll is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Roll postures up and lands a big shot to Baskren's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roll wants to control from the top but Baskren keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Roll shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baskren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roll keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Roll tries to work over Baskren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##TD2#
Roll has Baskren pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roll pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baskren tumbling to the mat - Roll dives into Baskren's guard.
Roll controlling from the top position.
Baskren working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll trying to control but Baskren is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baskren is pulling down on Roll's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Funky Roll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baskren shoots in but no luck this time.
Baskren dives in for a single leg takedown but Roll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baskren struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Baskren looking to slow down the pace here.
Baskren tries to score a body lock takedown but Roll shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for En Baskren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roll avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baskren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Roll shoots in and bounces Baskren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Roll scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Baskren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roll off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
Baskren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baskren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roll shoots in but Baskren avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Roll throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baskren was covering up waiting for the punch and Roll finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roll showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Baskren is adopting a defensive guard.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Baskren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baskren's guard.
Roll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baskren keeps working. #T3#
Baskren controlling the position for now.
Baskren is looking for a sweep. Roll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roll content to control rather than advance.
Roll thows a huge punch but Baskren dodges it nicely.
Baskren punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Roll tries to clinch but Baskren is having none of it. #TD2#
Roll bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roll trying to control the action but Baskren is working from the bottom.
Roll in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roll scoring with punches from side control.
Roll controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Roll are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Funky Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baskren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll wants to land a leg kick but Baskren is out of range.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
En Baskren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baskren checks it well.
Baskren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roll can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roll prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baskren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baskren tries to break free but Roll pushes him back against the cage.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baskren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baskren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Roll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baskren prevents a body shot from Roll.
Baskren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baskren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roll is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baskren working Roll over with knees to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baskren stalling against the cage.
Roll prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for En Baskren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baskren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baskren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roll.
#TD2#
Roll has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baskren uses from the top position.
Roll wants to sweep here but Baskren controlling him for the moment.
Baskren throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Roll wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Funky Roll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baskren stands up over Roll, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roll looking to control.
Roll looking for a sweep. Not yet Roll, not yet.
Baskren wants to control from the top but Roll keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roll has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Baskren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baskren jumps guard but Roll stands there with Baskren around his waist. Baskren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roll drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baskren pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Roll looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roll controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Baskren has his foot on Roll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roll works his way back into a safe position though.
Roll trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baskren manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
En Baskren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Baskren gets to his feet - Roll follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Funky Roll.
I've got Roll winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Funky Roll!
A relieved looking Funky Roll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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