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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco LeBaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
31 - 14 - 1 |
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215 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco LeBaron!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Lockyer.
LeBaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBaron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lockyer.
LeBaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Lockyer lands the left hand.
Lockyer fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBaron throws a low kick but Lockyer avoids it.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBaron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lockyer drops his hands momentarily and LeBaron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of LeBaron's head but LeBaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBaron looks for the body kick but Lockyer saw that one coming.
Lockyer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lockyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Rocco LeBaron has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBaron.
LeBaron misses with a head kick.
Lockyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBaron lands a front kick.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBaron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBaron lands a nice hook to Lockyer's body. Lockyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeBaron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lockyer.
Lockyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer backing away here, and LeBaron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
LeBaron lands a right hook to the body.
LeBaron throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lockyer is breathing heavily.
LeBaron connects with a leg kick. Lockyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but LeBaron ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of LeBaron's head but LeBaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBaron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lockyer throws a jab when LeBaron was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Lockyer misses
enabling LeBaron to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBaron throws a big shot that misses.
LeBaron closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBaron avoids a wild elbow strike from Lockyer.
LeBaron lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lockyer manages to break the clinch.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
LeBaron lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lockyer will feel that in the morning.
Lockyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBaron can pounce on him.
Lockyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBaron, as that shot connected.
That kick from LeBaron tenderised Lockyer's leg. Lockyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
LeBaron looks for the body kick but Lockyer saw that one coming.
LeBaron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lockyer throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeBaron.
LeBaron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lockyer scores with a push kick.
Lockyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for LeBaron.
Good leg kick by LeBaron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBaron.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. LeBaron does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Lockyer lands with an uppercut that bounces LeBaron off the cage and back into range.
LeBaron tried to score with a low kick but Lockyer checks it.
LeBaron digs a good hook to Lockyer's body.
LeBaron moves out of range of the strikes.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBaron throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeBaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and LeBaron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockyer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
LeBaron throws a hook but Lockyer avoids it easily.
LeBaron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lockyer's calf.
A shot to the liver by Lockyer. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer misses the body punch
and LeBaron counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lockyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lockyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBaron momentarily.
Lockyer misses with a straight right.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lockyer takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by LeBaron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lockyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lockyer throws a nice looking combination but LeBaron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lockyer misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeBaron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBaron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBaron.
LeBaron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco LeBaron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco LeBaron's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lockyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lockyer takes one on the button.
LeBaron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lockyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockyer misses with a looping right.
LeBaron lands a nice hook to Lockyer's body. Lockyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LeBaron tries to land a leg kick but Lockyer saw it coming and moves away.
Rocco LeBaron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lockyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lockyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lockyer moves out of range as LeBaron throws a body kick.
LeBaron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBaron swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeBaron.
LeBaron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer takes one on the button.
Lockyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles LeBaron. LeBaron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBaron lands with a thumping leg kick.
LeBaron swats away the attempt to clinch by Lockyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from LeBaron.
It looked like Lockyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LeBaron throws a sloppy head kick and Lockyer moves out of range easily.
Lockyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lockyer throws a right and a left that LeBaron avoids nicely.
LeBaron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Crunch! LeBaron slams his shin into Lockyer's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBaron cracks Lockyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lockyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lockyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lockyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBaron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBaron lands a big right hand that sends Lockyer crashing to the mat! LeBaron stays standing though and waves Lockyer back to his feet!
Lockyer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer throws a chopping leg kick but LeBaron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LeBaron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Lockyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Lockyer seems to have got his legs back now.
LeBaron checks a leg kick.
LeBaron feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lockyer sprawling to the canvas! Lockyer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can LeBaron finish him?!
LeBaron stuns Lockyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lockyer takes a step back to recover.
LeBaron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lockyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBaron connects with a leg kick. Lockyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lockyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBaron throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBaron is looking to slow Lockyer down with leg kicks.
LeBaron lands with an uppercut that bounces Lockyer off the cage and back into range.
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lockyer throws a hook but LeBaron blocks it.
LeBaron explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LeBaron keeps Lockyer at a distance using the push kick.
LeBaron closes the distance and clinches.
LeBaron drops Lockyer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lockyer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
LeBaron works on Lockyer's body with a couple of short punches.
LeBaron misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeBaron creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lockyer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lockyer drops to his knees and LeBaron pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco LeBaron!
Rocco LeBaron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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