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Event:
Skrap Fights 11
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Of Vip cracks Rockhard with an open hand slap.
Rockhard misses with an uppercut
and Of Vip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockhard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Vip.
Of Vip lands an overhand right.
Of Vip lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockhard's sensitive parts.
Rockhard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waste Of Vip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Vip misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockhard avoids the body shot from Of Vip.
Jab, jab by Of Vip - just one landing.
Rockhard fails with a takedown attempt.
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Of Vip connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Vip punishes Rockhard's body with a nice straight punch.
Of Vip lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Of Vip dips to his left and cracks Rockhard with an uppercut!
Of Vip connects with a solid leg kick.
Of Vip scores with a nice right hand.
Of Vip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhard moves away.
Of Vip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockhard has time to react.
Rockhard checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockhard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockhard avoids the body shot from Of Vip.
Of Vip attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Of Vip coming out on top.
Of Vip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rockhard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Of Vip catches Rockhard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Of Vip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockhard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockhard missing with a left hand there. Of Vip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Vip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockhard doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip with a nice cross.
Of Vip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Of Vip finds it's way through Rockhard's defenses.
Rockhard slips a jab and a cross from Of Vip.
Rockhard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Vip sprawls and moves away.
Of Vip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockhard counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Vip scores with a three punch combo!
Of Vip lands a right hook to the body.
Rockhard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Of Vip lands a slapping body shot.
Of Vip connects with a right hand. Rockhard shakes it off.
Of Vip throws a series of strikes that have Rockhard backpedaling.
Of Vip fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockhard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Of Vip. #T3#
Of Vip jabs Rockhard right on the nose. Rockhard blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Of Vip.
A lazy left from Rockhard finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Waste Of Vip has been cut.
Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Vip.
Rockhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Vip moves away.
Rockhard throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Vip.
Of Vip scores with a jab to the head.
Of Vip scores with the left hand. Rockhard knows he should have avoided that one.
Of Vip misses with a body shot.
Rockhard tries to counter with a takedown but Of Vip is quick to defend against it.
Of Vip throws a low kick but Rockhard moves out of range easily.
Rockhard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Of Vip misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Rockhard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Of Vip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockhard scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockhard goes for a double leg but Of Vip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Of Vip continues to drive forward.
Of Vip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockhard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Of Vip connects with a body shot that sends Rockhard's belly button to the back.
Of Vip scores with a hook to the body. Rockhard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rockhard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rockhard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Of Vip.
Of Vip lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Vip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Rockhard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockhard avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waste Of Vip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waste Of Vip's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Of Vip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Of Vip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rockhard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Of Vip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockhard's head.
Of Vip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Vip sprawls and moves away.
Rockhard ducks right into an uppercut from Of Vip.
Rockhard darts in looking for a takedown but Of Vip gets double underhooks and turns Rockhard into the ropes.
Rockhard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Of Vip.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip fails to land with a series of punches.
Of Vip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockhard needs to keep his hands up - Of Vip had a free shot at his head there.
Rockhard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Of Vip 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.
Waste Of Vip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Of Vip - just one landing.
Waste Of Vip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Of Vip lands a right hook to the body.
Of Vip scores with a hook to the body. Rockhard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Of Vip. Beautiful body shot.
Rockhard takes one to the side of the head.
Of Vip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Of Vip scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Of Vip.
Of Vip stuns Rockhard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Vip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Vip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Vip scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Of Vip.
Of Vip throws a nice looking combination but Rockhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Of Vip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockhard's hands.
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Of Vip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Vip.
Of Vip scores with a body shot.
Rockhard moves out of range of the leg kick from Of Vip.
Rockhard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockhard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rockhard lands with a hook. Of Vip tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Of Vip tries to bum rush Rockhard with a series of wild strikes but Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockhard tries to counter with a takedown but Of Vip is quick to defend against it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rockhard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Of Vip tests Rockhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Vip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Rockhard tries to clinch there but Of Vip circles away.
Rockhard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Vip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Of Vip lands with a cross.
Of Vip looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockhard throws a shot from downtown. Of Vip moves away and avoids it.
Rockhard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Of Vip counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Vip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhard moves away.
Rockhard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Of Vip.
Of Vip connects with a body shot.
Of Vip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Vip misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Of Vip.
Of Vip cracks Rockhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Of Vip throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Of Vip.
Of Vip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Of Vip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Of Vip cracks Rockhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Of Vip scores with a nice head shot.
Of Vip connects with a right hand. Rockhard shakes it off.
Of Vip lands a head kick!
Of Vip misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Vip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockhard at a distance.
Of Vip fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockhard checks it well.
Rockhard moves in looking to clinch but Of Vip pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waste Of Vip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Of Vip lands a slapping body shot.
Of Vip thuds a left hand into Rockhard's body.
Rockhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Of Vip.
Of Vip throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockhard.
Of Vip works Rockhard's body with a nice hook.
Of Vip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Of Vip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockhards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Of Vip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Vip lands a nice shot that snaps Rockhard's head back.
Rockhard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Of Vip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockhard's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Of Vip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockhard throws a looping overhand right but Of Vip ducks down to avoid it.
Of Vip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Of Vip. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rockhard checks a low kick from Of Vip.
Rockhard tries to counter with a takedown but Of Vip is quick to defend against it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Of Vip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Of Vip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockhard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Vip scores with a hook to the body. Rockhard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Of Vip.
Of Vip jabs Rockhard right on the nose. Rockhard blinks but takes it well.
Rockhard avoids a kick to the body.
Rockhard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Of Vip tries to land a front kick but Rockhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockhard attempts a counter takedown but Of Vip avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhard blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Of Vip.
Rockhard cracks Of Vip with a good jab.
Rockhard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Of Vip jabs at Rockhard's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rockhard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Of Vip dips to his left and cracks Rockhard with an uppercut!
Rockhard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Of Vip.
Rockhard darts in looking for a takedown but Of Vip gets double underhooks and turns Rockhard into the ropes.
Of Vip moves out of range of the strikes.
Of Vip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Of Vip throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rockhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Of Vip's head.
Of Vip really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Rockhard lands strikes from half guard.
Of Vip tries to get to full guard but Rockhard has control of the leg.
Rockhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Of Vip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Of Vip is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Of Vip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockhard.
Of Vip gets full guard.
Rockhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Of Vip is looking to stand up but Rockhard isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Of Vip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockhard.
Rockhard 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.
Rockhard landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Of Vip can do anything to dispel that myth.
Of Vip pulls Rockhard in close to his closed guard and prevents Rockhard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Of Vip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luke Rockhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Rockhard drops back looking for a leg! Of Vip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Of Vip manages to kick Rockhard off! Rockhard jumps back into Of Vip's guard.
Of Vip seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waste Of Vip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Of Vip 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Waste Of Vip wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 4
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Saiz.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Rockhard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockhard scrambles back to his feet.
Rockhard walks into a straight right hand from Saiz.
Saiz throws a shot from downtown. Rockhard moves away and avoids it.
Saiz throws a body punch but Rockhard moves out of range.
Saiz looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Saiz connects with a single shot there.
Rockhard with a jab.
Saiz throws a nice looking combination but Rockhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saiz misses with a jab to the body
and Saiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhard moves away from the strike by Saiz.
It looked like Rockhard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockhard takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Saiz throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Rockhard lands a stunning uppercut that sends Saiz to the mat! #ROC#
Saiz is rocked!
Saiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockhard.
Saiz controlling the position for now.
Rockhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saiz defending well though.
Rockhard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rockhard throwing shots but Saiz is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockhard throwing shots but Saiz is blocking nicely.
Saiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockhard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockhard unloads with some shots from mount but Saiz bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Rockhard lands a heavy elbow.
Rockhard unloads with some shots from mount but Saiz bucks and avoids them well.
Rockhard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rockhard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saiz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rockhard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saiz blocking the ground and pound.
Saiz gets back to half guard.
Rockhard 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.
Rockhard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saiz defending well though. #T3#
Rockhard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockhard.
Rockhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saiz is still in real trouble! Can Rockhard finish him?
Rockhard misses with a head shot. Saiz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Saiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Saiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockhard postures up in Saiz's guard and throws a big left but Saiz blocks it.
Rockhard throws a strike but Saiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Saiz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rockhard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saiz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rockhard pulls down on the head and he's put Saiz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Rockhard!
Luke Rockhard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 1
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Vonshredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockhard on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vonshredder.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Vonshredder lands with a hook. Rockhard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Vonshredder.#CL2#
Vonshredder moves into the clinch.
Vonshredder lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Vonshredder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonshredder jabs at Rockhard's body.#CL2#
Vonshredder rushes Rockhard and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Vonshredder manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonshredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockhard at a distance.
#T1#
Vonshredder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vonshredder misses with a wild combination.
Rockhard slips a straight right by Vonshredder.
Vonshredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockhard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vonshredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vonshredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vonshredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Vonshredder takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockhard takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vonshredder.
Vonshredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vonshredder scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Vonshredder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vonshredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockhard doesn't seem bothered though.
Vonshredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockhard is breathing heavily.
Rockhard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Rockhard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vonshredder misses with a two punch combination.
Rockhard is looking to counter punch.
Vonshredder lands a two punch combo.
Vonshredder lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rockhard is looking to close the distance but Vonshredder sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rockhard crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rockhard is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pete Vonshredder!
Our winner, Pete Vonshredder, 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:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD4A
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Rockhard blocks the body kick.
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Rockhard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rockhard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sullivan scores with a body shot.
Rockhard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Rockhard ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan with a hook.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhard seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sullivan shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rockhard is backing up but Sullivan catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rockhard covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sullivan Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Sullivan!
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Event:
PSE 7
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Rockhard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockhard finds it's way round the side to connect with Cage's head. #CL#
Cage rushes Rockhard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rockhard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.
#BC#
Cage breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Cage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rockhard on his heels. He'll look to pass Rockhard's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cage wants to stand but Rockhard has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Rockhard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rockhard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cage should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockhard has tightened it up now! Cage should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Rockhard!
An out of breath Luke Rockhard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PSE 3
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Floyd misses with a body shot.
Floyd connects with a body shot.
Floyd jabs Rockhard right on the nose. Rockhard blinks but takes it well.
Rockhard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Floyd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockhard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Floyd darts in and clinches Rockhard up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Floyd lands with a short shot to the head.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Floyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockhard backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Rockhard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Floyd is defending well.
Armel Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rockhard.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Floyd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Floyd.
A short uppercut from Floyd.
A nice left hand lands by Floyd.
Floyd gets through Rockhard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Floyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Floyd digs a right hand into Rockhard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockhard's gas tank.
Rockhard looks winded!
Floyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockhard.
Floyd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Floyd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Floyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd digs a right hand underneath Rockhard's ribcage. Rockhard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Floyd lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Floyd.
Floyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockhard backwards.
Floyd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Floyd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Floyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Floyd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Floyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Floyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Floyd lands with a short shot to the head.
Floyd scores with a shot to the side of Rockhard's head.
Floyd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike.
Floyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockhard backwards. #T3#
Floyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockhard backwards. #ROC#
Rockhard is rocked!
Floyd creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rockhard with a big uppercut! Rockhard tries to clinch up but Floyd pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rockhard to the mat! Rockhard covers up and Floyd unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Armel Floyd!
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Event:
RISE 37
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr scores with a jab. Rockhard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Rockhard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva Jr circles away.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockhard closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Rockhard pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockhard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rockhard.#T1#
Rockhard takes a shot to the head.
Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
Silva Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockhard or not. #KD#
Silva Jr drops Rockhard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockhard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Rockhard is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockhard is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva Jr finish him?
Rockhard looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rockhard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rockhard drops to his knees and Silva Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 36 Slaughter vs Sailcirc
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragardo misses with an uppercut
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo misses with a hook.#TD#
Ragardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockhard!#SU#
Ragardo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockhard or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragardo, which made it look bad.
Ragardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockhard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Rockhard gets caught napping as Ragardo dives in and scores a takedown. Rockhard manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rockhard is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rockhard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rockhard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ragardo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockhard has tightened it up now! Ragardo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Rockhard!
A victorious Luke Rockhard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RISE 33 - Slaughter vs Fiaschi
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rockhard being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Huge lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Rockhard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Huge has passed into half guard!
Huge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Huge seems content to control.
Huge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Huge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockhard defends it well.
Huge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Huge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rockhard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rockhard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Huge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Huge!#SUB#
Huge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rockhard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockhard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Huge's best efforts.#SUB2#
Rockhard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Rockhard looking for submissions off his back.
Rockhard looks winded!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rockhard actively working from the bottom here.
Huge is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Huge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockhard on the ground.#T3#
Huge is nestled in close to Rockhard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Huge decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Huge has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Huge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Huge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rockhard's guard.#SUB2#
Rockhard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Huge throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rockhard's body to avoid the submission. Rockhard has instead reached around Huge's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rockhard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Rockhard!
Luke Rockhard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tony Huge stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey maaann'.
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Event:
RISE 30 - Aron vs Orndorf
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockhard.
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Rockhard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rockhard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ajax throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rockhard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ajax to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Ajax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ajax throws a hook but Rockhard blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Rockhard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ajax throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Rockhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Ajax pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ajax connects with a body shot.
Ajax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockhard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ajax jabs Rockhard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ajax.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhard with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Ajax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockhard doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Ajax misses with a double jab.
Ajax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Neon's Night Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rockhard dodges the punch combination from Ajax.
No luck for Rockhard with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ajax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ajax throws a hook to the side of Rockhard's head but Rockhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockhard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ajax slips a jab and a cross from Rockhard.
Ajax tries to bum rush Rockhard with a series of wild strikes but Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Good shot there by Ajax.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhard is defended easily by Ajax.
Martin Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rockhard.
Ajax cracks a nice hook into Rockhard's ribs.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockhard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ajax's waist but Ajax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockhard off to one side. #T4#
Ajax misses with a double jab
and Rockhard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ajax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ajax lands with a nice combination. Rockhard backs away looking to recover.
Rockhard avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Rockhard avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Ajax.
Sloppy strikes from Ajax. Those never looked like landing.
Rockhard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rockhard misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Ajax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockhard's cut.
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#
Rockhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ajax.
Ajax fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockhard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ajax eats them both and turns towards Rockhard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rockhard needs to keep his hands up - Ajax had a free shot at his head there.
Martin Ajax is winning the standup battle so far.
Ajax throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockhard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ajax went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockhard manages to avoid it.
Rockhard feints the counter takedown.
Ajax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Ajax throws a right and a left that Rockhard avoids nicely.
Rockhard unleashes a big counter combination but Ajax bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ajax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockhard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhard is looking for the big counter here.
Ajax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockhard circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockhard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ajax is fending him off so far but Rockhard persists. Nope, Ajax circles away and we're back to standing.
Ajax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockhard circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Ajax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockhard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Rockhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rockhard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ajax has got the better of the exchanges.
Ajax misses with an uppercut.
Ajax scores with a nice right hand.
Ajax misses with a hook. Rockhard ducked under it nicely.
Rockhard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ajax scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Luke Rockhard's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Ajax. Those never looked like landing.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Ajax misses with a double jab.
Rockhard throws a counter combo.
Ajax punishes Rockhard's body with a nice straight punch.
Ajax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhard moves away.
Rockhard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ajax lands with a right hand.
Ajax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ajax cracks Rockhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Rockhard is rocked!
Ajax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ajax lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rockhard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ajax dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Ajax!
Martin Ajax thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Dawodu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dawodu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Dawodu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rockhard regains guard.
Dawodu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawodu stays in close to Rockhard's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rockhard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawodu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawodu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawodu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rockhard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawodu defends well.
Dawodu passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rockhard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawodu pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Rockhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawodu content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Rockhard actively working from the bottom here.
Dawodu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawodu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockhard on the ground.#SU#
Dawodu stands up and beckons Rockhard to join him on the feet.
Dawodu with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rockhard counter with a right hand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rockhard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawodu throws a head kick but Rockhard moves out of range.
Rockhard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Dawodu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawodu lands in his opponent's guard.
Dawodu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockhard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dawodu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockhard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawodu has managed to get both his arms back between Rockhard's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rockhard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockhard looks winded!
Dawodu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rockhard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawodu. #T3#
Dawodu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rockhard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rockhard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawodu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawodu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawodu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dawodu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dawodu tries to score with some ground and pound. Rockhard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dawodu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Dawodu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dawodu prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4##SUB#
Dawodu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rockhard tries to buck Dawodu off but Dawodu is having none of it.
Dawodu controlling from side mount.
Rockhard is looking to regain half guard here but Dawodu keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Dawodu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawodu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dawodu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rockhard is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dawodu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dawodu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rockhard's guard.#SUB2#
Rockhard working for a triangle but Dawodu defends it easily.
Dawodu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rockhard working for a triangle but Dawodu defends it easily.
#SU#
Dawodu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockhard, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawodu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1##CL#
Dawodu instigates a clinch.
Dawodu looking to throw knees to the head but Rockhard is blocking nicely.
Dawodu is pressed up against the cage. Rockhard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dawodu down to the mat. Dawodu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rockhard stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Rockhard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawodu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawodu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockhard can do to turn this around?
Dawodu throws the kick towards the body but Rockhard avoids it.
Rockhard tries to clinch up but Dawodu circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Dawodu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dawodu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Rockhard with the active half guard here but Dawodu passes nicely into side control.
Rockhard is letting Dawodu control him for a moment. #SU#
Dawodu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Donk. Rockhard catches Dawodu right on the button with a cross.
Dawodu throws a sloppy head kick
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockhard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Dawodu fails with the takedown
enabling Rockhard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockhard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawodu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rockhard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockhard shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawodu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rockhard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dawodu misses with a takedown
and Rockhard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dawodu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Dawodu fails with the takedown
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockhard's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockhard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Dawodu drives through and clinches with Rockhard against the cage.
#TD#
Dawodu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dawodu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rockhard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rockhard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawodu takes a little break here. Rockhard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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 John Dawodu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dawodu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Dawodu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockhard finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawodu's head.
Rockhard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawodu but Dawodu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Dawodu misses
enabling Rockhard to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawodu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Dawodu closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD#
Dawodu gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rockhard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockhard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockhard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawodu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rockhard!
John Dawodu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockhard is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Rockhard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dawodu.
Rockhard can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Dawodu working for a guillotine from mount but Rockhard is in no mood to give up.
Dawodu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dawodu'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.#T3#
Rockhard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU#
Dawodu decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Dawodu clinches. #TD#
Dawodu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rockhard is trying to keep an underhook but Dawodu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rockhard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockhard.#SU#
Dawodu gets to his feet. Rockhard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dawodu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rockhard counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Dawodu has his takedown stuffed
letting Rockhard counter with a right hand. #CL#
Dawodu darts in and clinches Rockhard up against the cage.
Luke Rockhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Dawodu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rockhard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockhard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawodu pulls his head out easily.
Dawodu trying to mount his opponent but Rockhard defends it. #SU#
Dawodu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rockhard to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dawodu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawodu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dawodu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Goats gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockhard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goats is defending well.
Rockhard prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Goats pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Goats clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Goats escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockhard cracks Goats with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Goats gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goats wants to take the fight to the mat but Rockhard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Goats's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Goats clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Rockhard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goats gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Goats breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travis Goats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goats closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhard circles away.
Rockhard unleashes a big counter combination but Goats bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Goats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goats has his takedown stuffed
and Rockhard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goats misses with a takedown
and Rockhard counters with a nice body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goats or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockhard, which made it look bad.
Rockhard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Goats fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goats is breathing heavily.
Goats fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Rockhard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goats wants to clinch
and Rockhard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goats fails to land the takedown.
Rockhard has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Goats gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
Goats pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhard throws a sloppy head kick and Goats moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhard. Those never looked like landing.
Goats looks to land a body kick but Rockhard moved away.
Goats fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Goats backs off Rockhard throws a huge counter combo but Goats manages to avoid it all.
Goats misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Goats misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rockhard tries to work over Goats's front leg with a kick but Goats checks it.
Rockhard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goats defends it nicely.
Goats tries to clinch up but Rockhard circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockhard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Goats has managed to clinch.
Goats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rockhard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Travis Goats will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goats misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockhard with the counter takedown but Goats avoids it easily.#CL#
Goats darts in and clinches Rockhard up against the cage.
Rockhard tries for a takedown but Goats manages to get underhooks.
Goats is stalling here.
Goats will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rockhard up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goats misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockhard.
#T1#
Goats is stalling here.
#TD#
Goats drags the fight down to the ground.
Rockhard with a nice head shot there.
Goats wants to stand up but Rockhard is controlling him.
Rockhard lands a couple of elbows.
Rockhard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rockhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockhard distracts Goats with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockhard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockhard is in close to Goats's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Goats is rocked!#T2#
Rockhard arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Goats's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Rockhard!
Our winner, Luke Rockhard, 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: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Rockhard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harvey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harvey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockhard's waist but Rockhard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harvey off to one side.
Luke Rockhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.#CL2#
Harvey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rockhard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harvey gets a clinch. #BC2#
Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rockhard gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch. #T1#
Harvey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Harvey manages to pull guard.
Rockhard cracks Harvey with a solid left hand.
Harvey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockhard scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockhard throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockhard cracks Harvey with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Harvey is rocked!
Rockhard arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Harvey's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Rockhard!
Kan Harvey spoke after the fight, saying 'That was tough but I will return strong.'.
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