The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maciel
vs
Lobtov

177 cm
20
165 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

150 cm
26
170 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill
Leviathan Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Maciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrey Lobtov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maciel throws a leg kick

and Lobtov counters with a single leg into guard. Maciel didn't expect that.
Lobtov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lobtov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobtov trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom.
Maciel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lobtov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maciel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Maciel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Lobtov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maciel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maciel manages to get himself to full guard.

Lobtov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Maciel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lobtov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Maciel - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luciano Maciel!
A victorious Luciano Maciel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herminio Herculano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Parlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herminio Herculano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herculano
vs
Parlow

170 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herminio Herculano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Parlow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Herculano has closed the distance and engaged Parlow in a clinch.
Parlow is struggling to control the position.
Herculano blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Herculano.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parlow tries a body shot but Herculano blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
A short right from Parlow on the inside.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Parlow gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano lands a right hand.
Parlow can't find room to land a body shot as Herculano controls the action.
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parlow or not.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herculano misses with some punches.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.

Parlow is rocked!

It looks like Jon Parlow has been cut.
Herculano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parlow's efforts to push away.
Parlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
Parlow seems to have recovered his senses.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Parlow's ribcage. Parlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parlow looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Herculano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano tries a body shot but Parlow blocks it.
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Parlow wants to break free but Herculano has control.
Herculano swings wildly with an uppercut but Parlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Parlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parlow tries to work over Herculano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parlow working aggressively here.
Parlow tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Parlow back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Parlow throws a head punch that misses.
Parlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Parlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parlow's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parlow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Parlow controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlow gets through Herculano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herculano stalls.
Herculano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parlow is working Herculano over against the cage.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
Parlow misses with a body punch.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Parlow prevents a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Parlow fails to land.
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parlow takes a shot to the head.
Parlow trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parlow into the cage.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parlow trying to stall but Herculano improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Herculano controls his hands.
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parlow blocks an uppercut.
Parlow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parlow is trying to break free.
Herculano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Herculano is leaning against Parlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herculano has a couple of punches blocked by Parlow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Parlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parlow or not.
Parlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herculano's elbow.
Parlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Herculano.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parlow.
Parlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parlow is trying to maintain a safe position but Herculano gets an underhook and turns Parlow into the cage.
Parlow tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Parlow back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Parlow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Herculano lands a glancing blow to the side of Parlow's head.
Parlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parlow misses with a hook
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herculano moves out of range of the strikes.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parlow.
Herculano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parlow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Herculano has managed to clinch.
Herculano working aggressively here.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano just leaning against Parlow, taking a breather.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Parlow trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parlow into the cage.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Herculano scores with a shot to the side of Parlow's head.
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herculano cracks Parlow with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herculano backwards.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano lands with a left to the head.
Herculano throws a head punch that misses.
Herculano is looking to control Parlow's arms but Parlow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herculano has his back to the cage.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herculano looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Parlow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parlow can't find room to land a body shot as Herculano controls the action.
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parlow can do to turn this around?
Parlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Parlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Herculano.
Parlow tries to break the clinch but Herculano is controlling the position.
Parlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herculano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow is trying to break free.
Parlow lands with a light punch inside.
Parlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Parlow controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parlow as Herculano tries to tie him up.
Parlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
Parlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herculano backwards.
Parlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herculano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Parlow controls his hands.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Herculano looking to slow down the pace here.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Parlow avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Parlow misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Parlow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Parlow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herculano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parlow stuns Herculano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Herculano digs a good body shot into Parlow's ribs.
Parlow connects with a right hand. Herculano shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parlow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Herculano back to the cage. Parlow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Herculano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herculano slips a jab and a cross from Parlow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Parlow and move into the clinch.
Herculano cracks Parlow with a right hand to the side of the head.

Herculano clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parlow.
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Parlow misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.
Herculano presses Parlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parlows head.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jon Parlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parlow blocking some punches.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Parlow controls the action.
Parlow working hard to break the clinch.
Herculano blocking some punches.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano is leaning against Parlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herculano pushes Parlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herculano pushes Parlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano is leaning against Parlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Parlow avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Parlow misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parlow.
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
Herculano cracks Parlow with a nice body shot.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano lands a big right hand that drops Parlow! The killer instinct kicks in and Herculano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Herculano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Herminio Herculano thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rockwell
vs
Tinto

177 cm
27
159 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

168 cm
26
158 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Leviathan Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chest Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Tinto!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinto misses with a straight right.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
A swing and a miss from Tinto.
Rockwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
Tinto misses with a hook. Rockwell ducked under it nicely.
Rockwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tinto swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinto.
Rockwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tinto throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tinto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rockwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.

It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tinto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tinto.
Tinto advances position into side control!
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.

Tinto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rockwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto throws an elbow but Rockwell slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell parries the strikes from Tinto easily there. Tinto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rockwell to escape.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Rockwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tinto looking to control but instead Rockwell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tinto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinto is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Tinto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rockwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockwell tries to get out of the position.
Tinto wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tinto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rockwell kicks off Tinto and gets to his feet.
Rockwell tries to clinch there but Tinto circles away.
And Tinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Rockwell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tinto throws an overhand right that lands on Rockwell's shoulder, as Rockwell tries to avoid the shot.
Tinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Rockwell is predictable there

and Tinto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rockwell!
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinto prevents Rockwell from escaping the position.
Tinto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rockwell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep. Tinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tinto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockwell defends it well.
Tinto controlling the action here.
Rockwell pushes Tinto off looking to stand but Tinto dives back in and keeps control.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell is trying to stand back up but Tinto is controlling him
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tinto misses with a hook. Rockwell ducked under it nicely.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body

and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rockwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tinto stays in close to Rockwell's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tinto stays in close to Rockwell's body and controls the position.
Rockwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinto is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tinto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Tinto isn't so interested in that idea.
Tinto sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tinto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Tinto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tinto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination

so Tinto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing.
Rockwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinto on the ground.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tinto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tinto cracks Rockwell with a big right hand but Rockwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tinto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Tinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tinto throws a strike aimed at the side of Rockwell's head but Rockwell avoids it well.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Tinto throws a strike aimed at the side of Rockwell's head but Rockwell avoids it well.
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!

Tinto decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockwell.
Tinto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rockwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rockwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockwell tries to bum rush Tinto with a series of wild strikes but Tinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chest Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chest Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockwell throws a combination. Tinto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tinto closes the distance and clinches up with Rockwell, looking for a takedown. Tinto pushes Rockwell against the cage but Rockwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Tinto backs away, Rockwell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a leg kick

and Tinto counters with a single leg into guard. Rockwell didn't expect that.
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!

Rockwell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tinto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell gets underhooks to prevent Tinto's takedown attempt.
Tinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell throws a head punch that misses.
Rockwell misses with some punches.
Tinto blocks a body shot from Rockwell.
Rockwell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chest Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Tinto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockwell as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Rockwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chest Rockwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Tinto's head.
The fighters circling - Tinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Tinto with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tinto looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinto looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range.
Rockwell lands a nice shot that snaps Tinto's head back.
Tinto swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell is looking to counter punch.
Tinto throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockwell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tinto's knee momentarily.
Tinto missing with a left hand there. Rockwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tinto darts in looking for a takedown but Rockwell gets double underhooks and turns Tinto into the cage.
It looks like Rockwell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chest Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Rockwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tinto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockwell counters with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rockwell.
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto shoots in and drives through. Rockwell sprawls well.
Good exchange - Rockwell coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinto is defended easily by Rockwell.
Tinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell counters with a two punch combo.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That has opened up Daniel Tinto's cut even more.
Rockwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Tinto is rocked!
Rockwell lands with a shot to the body.
Tinto misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell punishes Tinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Tinto shoots in for a double leg but Rockwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tinto throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell tries to score with a low kick but Tinto moves his leg out of the way.
Rockwell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockwell.
Tinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockwell finish him?
Nice cross by Rockwell.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tinto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rockwell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tinto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Rockwell!
A very excited looking Chest Rockwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Meese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Roussow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Meese
vs
Roussow

180 cm
24
160 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

173 cm
27
168 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Meese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Roussow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussow moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Roussow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roussow tries to work over Meese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Meese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roussow throws a punch but it's blocked by Meese.
Come on Roussow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roussow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meese's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meese is looking to break free of the clinch but Roussow has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Roussow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meese.
A short uppercut from Roussow.
Roussow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meese's elbow.
Roussow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meese is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roussow prevents Meese from breaking the clinch.
Roussow works on Meese's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussow.
Roussow lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Roussow.
We've been informed that Roussow has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Roussow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roussow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roussow tries to work over Meese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meese wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roussow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow pushes Meese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roussow leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Roussow.
Roussow is stalling here.

Roussow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roussow manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meese keeps working.
Meese parries the strikes from Roussow easily there. Roussow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meese to escape.
Meese on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meese tries to get out of the position.
Meese takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Roussow trying to control the position but Meese is working away.
Roussow landing strikes.
Roussow working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Meese is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Meese is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roussow is controlling him well.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meese keeps working.
Roussow prevents Meese from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roussow lands some shots froms side control.
Meese defending against the ground and pound.
Roussow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meese some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Roussow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Meese stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meese wants it to stay on the feet.
Roussow takes one to the chin there.
Meese throws a hook to the side of Roussow's head but Roussow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roussow shoots in looking for a takedown but Meese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roussow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Roussow pushes Meese up against the cage in a clinch.
Meese tries to break the clinch but Roussow is controlling the position.
A short right from Roussow.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Meese.
Roussow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Roussow.
Roussow prevents Meese from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meese letting Roussow take a breather here.
Roussow gets through Meese's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussow prevents Meese from breaking the clinch.
Roussow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meese is defending well.
Georges Meese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Roussow.
Meese wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roussow tries to work over Meese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meese is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A frustrated look appears on Meese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roussow pushes Meese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Roussow.
Roussow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meese backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Roussow fails to land.
Meese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Roussow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roussow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meese.
Nice cross by Meese.

It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Meese.

Meese lands a left and a right that send Roussow crashing to the mat, dazed. Meese thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Roussow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meese cracks Roussow with a hook to the temple - Roussow is on wobbly legs here! Meese swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Roussow falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Meese wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Georges Meese!
An out of breath and clearly excited Georges Meese thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).