Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 62: Serve the Servants
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Rockwell gets caught flat footed, as MBaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rockwell working for a triangle but MBaku defends it easily.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but MBaku pushes his legs off easily.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Rockwell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but MBaku defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rockwell has his foot on MBaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MBaku works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
MBaku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but MBaku defends easily.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MBaku passes into half guard.
Rockwell tries to roll over but MBaku keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
MBaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Rockwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Rockwell is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily.
MBaku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MBaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MBaku 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. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Rockwell defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MBaku works his way into full mount!
Rockwell wants to control but MBaku is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MBaku looking to secure an arm triangle but Rockwell defends it well.
MBaku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockwell is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rockwell shoots in and drives through. MBaku sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockwell.
Rockwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell fails to land the takedown.#TD#
MBaku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
MBaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rockwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockwell wants to control but MBaku postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MBaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MBaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?#SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
MBaku controls the position. #SUB#
MBaku tries for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well. #SUB#
MBaku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Madik MBaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MBaku trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rockwell regains half guard.#SUB#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
MBaku is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockwell is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for subs from the bottom but MBaku mounts him!
Rockwell tries to hold on but MBaku postures up.
Rockwell is controlling an arm, preventing MBaku from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
Rockwell tries to hold on but MBaku pushes him away. #SUB#
MBaku has hold of Rockwell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rockwell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rockwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rockwell tries to reverse the position but MBaku maintains control.#SUB#
MBaku is working for a guillotine from mount but Rockwell frees his head quite easily.
Rockwell is squirming around, avoiding MBaku's attempts to control the action.
Rockwell wants to hold on but MBaku pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
MBaku is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rockwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rockwell is looking to get to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MBaku here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MBaku looking to control but Rockwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockwell wants to control but MBaku is having none of it.
MBaku tries to control but Rockwell wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell can't escape the position.
Rockwell regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MBaku enables Rockwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MBaku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell with a nice head shot there.
MBaku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rockwell works over MBaku with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockwell cracks MBaku with a solid left hand.
Rockwell is working MBaku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MBaku has picked Rockwell up and slammed him! Rockwell can't keep hold of the triangle and MBaku manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
MBaku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell is looking to regain half guard here but MBaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MBaku off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Rockwell is persistently looking for the submission but MBaku is defending it well.
MBaku turns into Rockwell and is now in his guard.
MBaku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MBaku advances position into side control!#T2#
MBaku trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MBaku is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rockwell looks calm but he's in trouble here. MBaku gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rockwell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! MBaku lets go of the hold and Rockwell can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Rockwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Rockwell is now in Jones's guard.
Jones 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.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockwell lands a couple of digs.
Rockwell postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Rockwell chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockwell is controlling him.
Rockwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rockwell is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Rockwell won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockwell postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Rockwell throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him. #SUB2#
Rockwell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Rockwell wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Jones postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rockwell to stand up.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Rockwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Rockwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Rockwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Jones lands.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ed Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell looks winded!
Rockwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Rockwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rockwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4##TD2#
Rockwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockwell stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Rockwell throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockwell's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR#
Jones wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Jones stands and steps away. Rockwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell has a takedown stuffed.#KD#
Jones cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockwell to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
Jones Throws a clean left jab. Jones Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Rockwell's chin! Rockwell crumbles to the ground and Jones follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
In his post fight interview, Ed Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Grunge 48: Alice In Chains
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Rockwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Rockwell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rockwell throws a strike but Karhu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell throwing strikes from guard but Karhu blocks nicely.
Rockwell trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Rockwell lands a couple of digs.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Rockwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell won't allow Karhu to sweep him here.
Karhu has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rockwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Karhu has wrist control.#T3#
Rockwell cracks Karhu with a solid left hand.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Karhu has wrist control.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockwell stands up over Karhu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Rockwell with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Karhu controls Rockwell momentarily but Rockwell frees himself.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell throws an elbow that misses. Karhu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockwell's guard. Nice move by Karhu!#REVR##SUB2#
Karhu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Karhu pushes his legs off easily.
Rockwell has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockwell fails with the takedown
and Karhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Karhu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rockwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Rockwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Karhu cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karhu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockwell to stand back up!#ROC#Rockwell is rocked!
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!
Karhu is stalking Rockwell. Rockwell circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Karhu, and it's lights out! Rockwell really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
Our winner, Jesse Karhu, 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.

Event: Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ronaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Rockwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Ronaldo gets tackled into the cage by Rockwell. Rockwell maintains the clinch.
Ronaldo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ronaldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rockwell is defending well.
Lew Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pele Ronaldo.#TD#
Rockwell pulls guard. #SUB#
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ronaldo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ronaldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronaldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Ronaldo pushes his legs off easily.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Rockwell keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ronaldo is working Rockwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rockwell has his foot on Ronaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ronaldo works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rockwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo stands up over Rockwell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwell has wrist control.#SUB#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily. #SUB#
Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockwell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ronaldo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockwell.
Rockwell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ronaldo.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
Rockwell wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo wants to control but Rockwell is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ronaldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.#T3#
Ronaldo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rockwell to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Ronaldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ronaldo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Ronaldo advances nicely into full mount.
Rockwell tries to hold on but Ronaldo pushes him away.
Rockwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockwell tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SUB2#
Ronaldo is working for a guillotine from mount but Rockwell frees his head quite easily.
Rockwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rockwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockwell tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ronaldo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rockwell's thigh. Rockwell counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell pulls Ronaldo in close to his closed guard and prevents Ronaldo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pele Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##CL#
Rockwell drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Rockwell drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo working some strikes from top position.
Ronaldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ronaldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwell has wrist control.#SUB#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily. #SUB#
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ronaldo works over Rockwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Ronaldo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rockwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ronaldo. #T2##SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rockwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo wants to stand but Rockwell is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ronaldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ronaldo has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Rockwell keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.#SUB#
Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronaldo defends it easily.#T4#
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is keeping the position.
Ronaldo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rockwell wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lew Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Rockwell moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rockwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rockwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ronaldo trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo wanted to stand there but Rockwell had control of the position. #SUB#
Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronaldo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ronaldo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rockwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ronaldo but great work by Rockwell.#T1#
Rockwell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ronaldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rockwell working over Ronaldo with some ground and pound. Ronaldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ronaldo has his hands clasped together around Rockwell's back. He's all about the action.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Rockwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rockwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Ronaldo has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Rockwell defends easily.
Ronaldo is trying to keep Rockwell in close. #T2#
Rockwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ronaldo working for a triangle but Rockwell defends it easily.
Rockwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rockwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Ronaldo is rocked!
Rockwell loads up on a big left hand. Ronaldo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rockwell looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ronaldo can't hide his disappointment, as Rockwell celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Grunge 40: In Bloom
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Hirsch keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirsch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hirsch.
The crowd cheers as Hirsch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockwell doesn't seem phased though.
Rockwell checks a leg kick.
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Hirsch.
Hirsch scores with a jab. Rockwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hirsch just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Harry Hirsch has been cut.
Hirsch fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hirsch tries to keep at a distance but Rockwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hirsch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rockwell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rockwell jumps guard but Hirsch stands there with Rockwell around his waist. Rockwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hirsch pulls guard successfully.
Rockwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockwell preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hirsch tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Hirsch has his foot on Rockwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell postures up in Hirsch's guard and throws a big left but Hirsch blocks it. #SUB2#
Hirsch has his foot on Rockwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Hirsch controls Rockwell momentarily but Rockwell frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockwell won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Rockwell distracts Hirsch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockwell won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.
Rockwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hirsch's head.
Rockwell postures up in Hirsch's guard and throws a big left but Hirsch blocks it. #T2##SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell postures up.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell cracks Hirsch with a solid left hand.
Hirsch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirsch lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Rockwell trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up. #T3#
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Rockwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockwell is trying to stand up here but Hirsch is controlling him well.
Hirsch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rockwell!
Rockwell is looking to get to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hirsch working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rockwell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hirsch landing shots from mount.
Hirsch unloading with bombs!
Hirsch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Rockwell to control.
Hirsch looking to finish Rockwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rockwell!
Hirsch controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Rockwell tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Hirsch looking to finish Rockwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rockwell!
Hirsch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Hirsch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rockwell really wants to buck Hirsch off and get back to his feet.
Hirsch unloading with bombs!
Hirsch looking to finish Rockwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rockwell!#ROC2#Rockwell is rocked!
Rockwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirsch prevents Rockwell from getting the reversal.
Hirsch with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Rockwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockwell wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hirsch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Hirsch's cut.
That's time! Rockwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rockwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rockwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirsch.
Hirsch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirsch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell.
Rockwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirsch circles away.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirsch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hirsch throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Rockwell has managed to clinch.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Hirsch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hirsch working aggressively here.
Rockwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hirsch smiles and moves away.
Hirsch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirsch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockwell in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockwell wants to clinch.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Hirsch closes the distance and clinches.
Hirsch tries a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Hirsch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hirsch to keep the fight standing.
Hirsch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockwell avoids the elbow strike from Hirsch, against the cage. #TD#
Rockwell drags the fight down to the ground.
Rockwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirsch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirsch wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hirsch passes into side control!
Hirsch cracks Rockwell with a big right hand but Rockwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rockwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rockwell trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Rockwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hirsch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hirsch is trying to control. Rockwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hirsch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockwell is staying active underneath Hirsch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harry Hirsch has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 taking some punishment here, with Hirsch in his half guard.
Hirsch is nestled in close to Rockwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hirsch wants to free his trapped foot but Rockwell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hirsch passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rockwell wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.#T3#
Rockwell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rockwell is trying to control but Hirsch passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face as Hirsch controls the position.
Hirsch lands an elbow.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Rockwell is working away.
Rockwell tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Hirsch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Hirsch cracks Rockwell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Hirsch lands a few punches from side control.
Hirsch passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rockwell!
The referee warns Rockwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hirsch lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hirsch raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Rockwell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirsch softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rockwell is out cold! Hirsch jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Hirsch!
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 81
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Rockwell wants to clinch up but Kirchen keeps it at a distance.
Rockwell tries to bum rush Kirchen with a series of wild strikes but Kirchen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockwell blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Rockwell moves into the clinch.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Kirchen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Our sources have told us that Rockwell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Kirchen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rockwell jumps guard and drags Kirchen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirchen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirchen wants to stand but Rockwell is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Kirchen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kirchen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirchen has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rockwell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kirchen has picked Rockwell up and slammed him! Rockwell can't keep hold of the triangle and Kirchen manages to pass to side control!#T1##SUB2#
Kirchen tries for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well.
Rockwell tries to bench press Kirchen off him but Kirchen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kirchen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell wants to control but Kirchen postures up.#SUB2#
Kirchen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirchen wants to control but Rockwell is keeping him busy.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kirchen working away.
Rockwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirchen tries to stand but Rockwell is controlling his head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Kirchen working away.#SUB2#
Kirchen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rockwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kirchen but great work by Rockwell.
An elbow from Rockwell crashes against the mat.
Kirchen tries to buck Rockwell off but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell scoring with punches from side control.
Rockwell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rockwell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Check out the look on Rockwell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kirchen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockwell working the ground and pound.
Kirchen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Rockwell there.
Rockwell throws a strike but Kirchen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rockwell is in close to Kirchen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirchen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirchen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockwell postures up in Kirchen's guard and throws a big left but Kirchen blocks it. #SUB2#
Kirchen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockwell passes into half guard.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirchen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirchen tries to roll over but Rockwell keeps him under control.
Rockwell slips a nice elbow through Kirchen's hands, connecting with Kirchen's forehead.
Kirchen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rockwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirchen misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirchen.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirchen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rockwell rushes Kirchen and presses him up against the cage.
Kirchen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirchen working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Rockwell pulls guard effortlessly.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Kirchen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rockwell has an active guard here but Kirchen has managed to pass into half guard.
Rockwell is trying to stand. #T1#
Kirchen wants to stand up but Rockwell has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kirchen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kirchen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rockwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirchen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirchen's back!
Rockwell misses with an elbow to the head.
Rockwell misses with an elbow to the head.
Rockwell struggling to land strikes to the head as Kirchen covers up.
Rockwell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kirchen is looking for a way out.
Kirchen rolls, trying to escape but Rockwell keeps control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Rockwell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rockwell is not going to allow Kirchen to sit and survive in this position.
Kirchen can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kirchen is looking for a way out.
Rockwell throwing sloppy strikes.
Kirchen tries to roll but Rockwell sticks to his back.
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 somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kirchen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kirchen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kirchen trying to control but not successfully.
Rockwell is hanging on to Kirchen's back as he tries to escape.
Rockwell is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rockwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirchen can do to turn this around?
Rockwell is landing big shots and Kirchen is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
A determined Lew Rockwell didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Mountbatten Dillinger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Mountbatten Dillinger lands but Rockwell takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Rockwell clinches up with Mountbatten Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Rockwell letting Mountbatten Dillinger take a breather here.
Rockwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mountbatten Dillinger looking to stall. #TD2#
Rockwell pulls guard.
Mountbatten Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mountbatten Dillinger defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountbatten Dillinger wants to stand but Rockwell is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mountbatten Dillinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Mountbatten Dillinger gets to his feet - Rockwell follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
Rockwell gets a double leg takedown into Mountbatten Dillinger's guard.
Rockwell throwing strikes from guard but Mountbatten Dillinger blocks nicely.
Mountbatten Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mountbatten Dillinger's head.
Rockwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mountbatten Dillinger trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer.
Rockwell stands up over Mountbatten Dillinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockwell is in close to Mountbatten Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockwell passes into half guard.
Rockwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mountbatten Dillinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Mountbatten Dillinger is rocked!
Rockwell creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mountbatten Dillinger is out cold and this one is all over! Rockwell climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
A pretty intense looking Lew Rockwell took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Steel takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.#TD#
Rockwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Steel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rockwell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Steel tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Steel.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Steel. #T1#
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel gets through Rockwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel smiles and moves away.
Rockwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel lands a jab.
Rockwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel leaves Rockwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel throws a big counter head kick but Rockwell avoids it with no problem.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockwell. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Rockwell misses. #TD#
Rockwell looking to score a takedown here. Steel is defending well but Rockwell drives through and ends up in Steel's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell throwing strikes but missing.
Steel has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel wants to stand up but Rockwell is controlling him. #T3#
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockwell wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell 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.
Steel is pulling down on Rockwell's head. It's preventing any offense from Rockwell, at least for the moment.
Rockwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Rockwell won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockwell is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rockwell trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Steel pushes Rockwell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Steel throws a head kick that Rockwell semi-blocks.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockwell throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the body
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell scores with a hook.#CUT#Jack Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Steel.#TD#
Rockwell jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat. #SUB#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Rockwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel'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.#R2#
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel throws a fast counter high kick but Rockwell manages to duck under it in time.
Rockwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell tries to clinch
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rockwell shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Rockwell misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rockwell tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockwell doesn't seem phased though.
Rockwell scores with a jab.
Rockwell misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a solid body kick.
Rockwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Rockwell is predictable there
and Steel counters with a crisp hook 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!
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel digs a good hook to Rockwell's body.
Rockwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockwell scrambles back to his feet.
Rockwell takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell misses the body punch
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockwell in his tracks.
Rockwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockwell.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Steel is looking to slow Rockwell down with leg kicks.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel feints and then cracks Rockwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockwell down.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Steel tenderised Rockwell's leg. Rockwell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel lands a front kick.
Steel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rockwell takes a step back to recover.
Rockwell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him. #CL#
Rockwell closes the distance and clinches.
Rockwell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel thumps Rockwell with a low kick.
Rockwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rockwell lands an overhand right.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Rockwell backing up. Rockwell nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Rockwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rockwell wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rockwell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Rockwell tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Rockwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Steel thumps Rockwell with a low kick.#CL#
Rockwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rockwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel throws a counter combo.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Rockwell.
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rockwell looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockwell on the side of the head.
Rockwell misses the jab.
Rockwell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockwell wants to clinch.
Rockwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rockwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Rockwell jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rockwell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Rockwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Steel.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the body
and Steel counters with a head kick.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockwell shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockwell backing away here, and Steel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Rockwell looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel scores with a head kick. Rockwell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockwell. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel lands a nice hook to Rockwell's body. Rockwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lew Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell tries to clinch up.
Rockwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockwell's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Rockwell gets the takedown into side control.
Von Ver Huevan is looking for a sweep.
Von Ver Huevan is working hard here to advance position.
Von Ver Huevan's coaches at Vendetta Proving Ground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ver Huevan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rockwell.
Von Ver Huevan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Ver Huevan tries to get out of the position.
Von Ver Huevan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rockwell lands a few punches from side control.
Von Ver Huevan is not content to let Rockwell control the position.
You can see the frustration on Von Ver Huevan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockwell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Von Ver Huevan struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Rockwell are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rockwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockwell scoring with punches from side control.
Von Ver Huevan is trying to control Rockwell's posture but Rockwell avoids it. #T1#
Von Ver Huevan tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ver Huevan is trying to control Rockwell's posture but Rockwell avoids it.
Rockwell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Von Ver Huevan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rockwell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Von Ver Huevan some visible discomfort.
Von Ver Huevan is not content to let Rockwell control the position.
Von Ver Huevan gets back to half guard.
Von Ver Huevan is trying to control but can't.
Rockwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rockwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.#SUB2#
Rockwell seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here.
Von Ver Huevan trying to control here.
Rockwell drops an elbow to the side of Von Ver Huevan's head.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to improve his position.
Rockwell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rockwell 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.
Rockwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Ver Huevan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Ver Huevan trying to control from the bottom.
Von Ver Huevan is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ver Huevan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rockwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Ver Huevan's head. #T3##SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Von Ver Huevan wants to get back to full guard.
Rockwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockwell is nestled in close to Von Ver Huevan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rockwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Ver Huevan defending well though.
Rockwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Ver Huevan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockwell is working away from the top position though.
Rockwell prevents Von Ver Huevan from improving his position.
Rockwell prevents Von Ver Huevan from standing back up.
Rockwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Ver Huevan is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ver Huevan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Von Ver Huevan is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Von Ver Huevan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rockwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Von Ver Huevan is working from the bottom.
Von Ver Huevan tries to get to full guard but Rockwell has control of the leg.
Von Ver Huevan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rockwell lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ver Huevan moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Von Ver Huevan is trying to keep Rockwell in close.
Rockwell connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Von Ver Huevan throws a series of punches but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockwell misses the target.
Von Ver Huevan avoids the body shot from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Von Ver Huevan avoids them all with ease.
Rockwell misses with a wild combination.
Rockwell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Rockwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockwell takes a swing at Von Ver Huevan's ribcage but misses.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a straight right. Rockwell didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan slips a jab from Rockwell.
Von Ver Huevan tests Rockwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell defending well as Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big left hand.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Von Ver Huevan knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Ver Huevan is fending him off so far but Rockwell persists. Nope, Von Ver Huevan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell tries to clinch up but Von Ver Huevan circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Von Ver Huevan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Von Ver Huevan does no damage.
Von Ver Huevan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab to the body.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Rockwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockwell misses the shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Nice straight punches there by Von Ver Huevan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockwell momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockwell.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rockwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Von Ver Huevan coming out on top.#ROC#Rockwell is rocked!#KD#
Von Ver Huevan cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Von Ver Huevan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockwell to stand back up!
Rockwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Ver Huevan finish him?
Rockwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ver Huevan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Rockwell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rockwell falls backwards against the cage. Von Ver Huevan follows up with more strikes that drop Rockwell to his knees. Von Ver Huevan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rockwell! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
After the big win, Magnus Von Ver Huevan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RRFC 59: O'Neil vs Pandens
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Rockwell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jones wants the takedown. Rockwell is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rockwell's guard against the cage.
Rockwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockwell on the ground.
Jones wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Jones is posturing up here but Rockwell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Rockwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RRFC 54: Gunn vs Pandens
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett connects with the punch.
Rockwell tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Rockwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rockwell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bennett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockwell.
Bennett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rockwell!
Rockwell gets back to half guard.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is defending well.
Rockwell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Bennett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rockwell regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Bennett passes to side control.
Rockwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockwell is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
Rockwell trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett wants to pass to mount but Rockwell is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Rockwell defends the submission attempt.
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rockwell has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Bennett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Rockwell clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Rockwell pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett stands and throws Rockwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bennett has control of an arm but Rockwell manages to advance to Bennett's back!
Rockwell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bennett to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bennett to escape the position. #SUB2#
Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rockwell tries to get the hooks in deep but Bennett pushed the leg off. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bennett is trying to break free.
Lew Rockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Rockwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rockwell missing with strikes from the back.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Rockwell lands punches and elbows.
Rockwell missing with strikes.
Rockwell looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rockwell controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Rockwell lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bennett is trying to remain composed but Rockwell is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bennett tries to break free.
Rockwell is punishing Bennett with some ground and pound.
Bennett tries to escape the position. #T2#
Rockwell lands a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Rockwell to control.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell scores with strikes from the back.
Rockwell scores with strikes from the back.
Rockwell has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bennett.
Rockwell has Bennett flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Rockwell missing with strikes.
Bennett breaks Rockwell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Bennett isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockwell is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Bennett advances to half guard.
Bennett wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell gets back to full guard. #T4#
Bennett looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett passes into half guard.
Bennett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rockwell is controlling an arm, preventing Bennett from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rockwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockwell tries to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
Rockwell stops Bennett from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Rockwell pushes him off.
Bennett works the jab nicely.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett jabs Rockwell right on the nose. Rockwell blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockwell scrambles back to his feet.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett cracks Rockwell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rockwell falls backwards against the cage. Bennett follows up with more strikes that drop Rockwell to his knees. Bennett keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rockwell! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Bennett waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 40
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rockwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Camara Gracie's guard.
Rockwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Camara Gracie's head.
Rockwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
Rockwell with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Camara Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockwell defends it easily.
Camara Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Camara Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockwell defends well.
Rockwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Camara Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockwell is aware though and is defending well.
Rockwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Camara Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Rockwell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara Gracie wants to control but Rockwell postures up.#T1#
Rockwell scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Camara Gracie is rocked!
Rockwell in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Camara Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rockwell turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
Our winner, Lew Rockwell, 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.

Event: RRFC 45: Bennett vs Haggar III
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockwell.#TD2#
Rockwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hall trying to control but Rockwell postures up.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Rockwell in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall moves into full guard.
Hall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hall tries to get out of the position.
Rockwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Rockwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rockwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall wants to stand up but Rockwell is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Rockwell stops Hall from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Rockwell postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow. #CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lew Rockwell!
Our winner, Lew Rockwell, 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.

Event: RRFC 42: The Kings
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell misses with a straight left.
Rockwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Rockwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett with a hook.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Rockwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockwell throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Rockwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Rockwell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rockwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
Rockwell goes for a double leg but Bennett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennett continues to drive forward.#T1#
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justin Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell looks winded!
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Rockwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell tries to get into range but Bennett steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rockwell! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bennett scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justin Bennett thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RRFC 39: Pandens vs Gunn
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rockwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten lands with a hook. Rockwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutten connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockwell throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Rutten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rockwell throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Rutten misses.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Rockwell.
A left lands for Rutten.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Rutten has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Rutten holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sebastian Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rutten tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Rockwell pulls guard successfully.
Rockwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rutten controls the pace.

Rockwell has his feet on Rutten's thighs here. He's pushed Rutten off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rutten screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lew Rockwell!
A relieved looking Lew Rockwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RRFC 36: Lban vs Molloway
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Webb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockwell.
Webb pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Rockwell cracks Webb with a big right hand and Webb goes down!#ROC2#
Webb is rocked!#SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oh Webb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Webb seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Webb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rockwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Webb, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rockwell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Webb looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rockwell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Webb is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rockwell lets go of the hold and Webb can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC Challengers 31
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Rodolfo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Rodolfo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Rodolfo.
Rodolfo jumps guard but Rockwell stands there with Rodolfo around his waist. Rodolfo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Rodolfo jumps guard and drags Rockwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodolfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rodolfo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Rockwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Rockwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodolfo to the ground. Rockwell is now in Rodolfo's guard.#SUB#
Rodolfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodolfo has a closed guard, preventing Rockwell from standing up. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rodolfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockwell trying to control but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Rodolfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rodolfo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockwell wants to control from the top but Rodolfo keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockwell working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Rockwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodolfo is retaining full guard.
Rockwell is working Rodolfo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell drops back looking for a leg! Rodolfo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodolfo manages to kick Rockwell off! Rockwell jumps back into Rodolfo's guard.
Rodolfo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodolfo is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Rodolfo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockwell defends it easily.
Rodolfo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully.
Rockwell passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodolfo is looking to control Rockwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodolfo avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rockwell 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. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Rodolfo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodolfo trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rockwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rodolfo scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell throws a right and a left that Rodolfo avoids nicely.
Rockwell lands with a good body shot.
Rockwell cracks Rodolfo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Rodolfo has been cut.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodolfo drops his hands momentarily and Rockwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodolfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Miguel Rodolfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Rodolfo saw that one coming.
Rodolfo is looking to clinch.
Rodolfo looks to land a combination. Rockwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodolfo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rockwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodolfo did well to prevent Rockwell getting side control.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending well. #T1#
Rockwell trying to control the action but Rodolfo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodolfo is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending well. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but Rodolfo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rockwell to get the leverage.
Lew Rockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodolfo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodolfo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rockwell 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 is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Rockwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodolfo keeps working. #SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockwell working Rodolfo over with strikes.
Rockwell wants to take a breather but Rodolfo is having none of it.
Rockwell working over Rodolfo with some ground and pound. Rodolfo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rockwell seems to be working for a kimura but Rodolfo defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Rodolfo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodolfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rockwell pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Rockwell get's back to his feet.
Rodolfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rodolfo wants to clinch up but Rockwell keeps it at a distance.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rodolfo tries to counter by clinching up but Rockwell breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
That's time! Rodolfo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodolfo staying out of range there.
Rodolfo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockwell circles away.
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Rodolfo is out of range.
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell throws a hook but Rodolfo blocks it.
A slow jab from Rockwell misses its intended target.
Rodolfo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Rodolfo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodolfo also avoids with ease.
Rockwell scores with a punch to the head.
Lew Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Rockwell misses.
Rodolfo fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo slips under a jab from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Rodolfo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodolfo also avoids with ease.
Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodolfo has time to react.
Rodolfo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodolfo's 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!#CL2#
Rockwell rushes Rodolfo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodolfo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rockwell walks away with a smile on his face. Rodolfo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##TD#
Rodolfo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodolfo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Rodolfo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodolfo defends well.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodolfo passes Rockwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodolfo slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.#T2#
Rodolfo slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodolfo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura but Rockwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodolfo to get the leverage.
Rodolfo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura here.
Rodolfo 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. #T3#
Rockwell gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rodolfo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodolfo with a nice head shot there.
Rodolfo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodolfo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodolfo advances position into side control!
Rodolfo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell wants to control but Rodolfo postures up.#T4#
Rodolfo trying to control the position but Rockwell is working away.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Rodolfo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Lew Rockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rodolfo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rockwell's legs.
Miguel Rodolfo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodolfo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Rodolfo.
Well Rockwell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lew Rockwell!
A relieved looking Lew Rockwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Cobra gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cobra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rockwell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobra pulls his head out easily.
Cobra tries to stand and escape but Rockwell actually recovers to full guard.
Rockwell keeping full guard, as Cobra tries to pass.
Cobra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Cobra stands up from Rockwell's guard - Cobra perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Cobra pushes Rockwell up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Rockwell drags the fight down to the ground. #T1##SUB#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobra wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rockwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cobra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cobra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockwell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cobra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cobra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cobra is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him. #SUB#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rockwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cobra is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Cobra stands up from Rockwell's guard - Cobra perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Cobra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD#
Rockwell lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cobra sprawling to the canvas. Rockwell follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cobra hang on? #ROC#
Cobra is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Chief Cobra has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell is trying to control. Cobra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rockwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Cobra told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rockwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cobra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rockwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobra is looking to escape.#SUB#
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cobra has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rockwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Rockwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cobra is trying to stand. #SUB#
Rockwell seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cobra has recovered full guard.
Cobra wants to sweep here but Rockwell controlling him for the moment.
Cobra controls Rockwell momentarily but Rockwell frees himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rockwell advances to half guard. #SUB#
Rockwell seems to be working for a kimura but Cobra defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rockwell is working for a kimura but Cobra is defending it quite comfortably.
Cobra regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rockwell.
Cobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Cobra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobra ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell.
Cobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockwell. #KD#
Rockwell steps into range and cracks Cobra with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Cobra flops backwards and Rockwell dives into his guard looking to finish!
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Cobra keeping full guard, as Rockwell tries to pass.
Rockwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rockwell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cobra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rockwell, into his guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Cobra stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rockwell closes the distance and pushes Cobra back into the cage.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobra.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
Rockwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobra smiles and moves away.
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Cobra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobra shoots in but Rockwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cobra tries to clinch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobra moves away.#CL2#
Cobra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cobra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cobra scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rockwell pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cobra wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lew Rockwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobra is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him.
Cobra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cobra throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Cobra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cobra wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cobra trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cobra defends well.#SUB#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Cobra defends it easily. #T3#
Cobra is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him. #SUB#
Cobra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cobra cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Cobra pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Cobra stands and steps away. Rockwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rockwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobra.
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cobra.#CL2#
Cobra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Cobra working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobra.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Rockwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lew Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Cobra.#BC2#
Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cobra moves into the clinch.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike.
Cobra misses with some punches.
Cobra throws a head punch that misses.
Cobra throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobra lands a good knee to the midsection. Rockwell won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Cobra jumps guard and drags Rockwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cobra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockwell is controlling him.
Rockwell trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
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 Lew Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chief Cobra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
Cobra lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobra has Rockwell pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Chief Cobra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Rockwell pulls Cobra into guard.
Cobra tries to stand but Rockwell is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rockwell has his foot on Cobra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cobra works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cobra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rockwell's guard.#SUB#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cobra defends well.#SU2#
Cobra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Cobra wants to clinch.
Cobra dodges the punch combination from Rockwell.
Cobra needs to keep his hands up - Rockwell had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Cobra moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Cobra manages to break the clinch.
Cobra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Cobra rushes Rockwell and presses him up against the cage.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Cobra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.
Cobra throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell. #T2#
Rockwell blocking some punches.
Cobra misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockwell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobra.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobra throws a head punch that misses.
Cobra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobra to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Cobra breaks the clinch.
Rockwell throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Cobra counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rockwell! Cobra lets Rockwell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CL2#
Cobra has closed the distance and engaged Rockwell in a clinch. #T3#
Cobra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Rockwell jumps guard and drags Cobra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cobra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rockwell is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Cobra gets to his feet - Rockwell follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Cobra darts in and clinches Rockwell up against the cage.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Cobra holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Cobra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Cobra breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Cobra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rockwell was covering up waiting for the punch and Cobra finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cobra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Cobra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lew Rockwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chief Cobra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobra takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Cobra.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Cobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockwell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BOTBC The end
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses
and Eric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eric misses with a double jab.
Eric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Eric misses the target.
Eric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Nice body punch from Eric.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Eric counter with a right hand.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Eric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Eric.
A jab from Eric does it's job there.
Eric connects with a single shot there.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell throws a jab when Eric was well out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook but Eric avoids it easily.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
letting Eric counter with a right hand.
Eric throws a good cross that connects.
Rockwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Eric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockwell throws a push kick but Eric slaps the foot to one side.
Rockwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eric throws a sloppy head kick and Rockwell moves out of range easily.
Eric is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eric throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell catches Eric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Weird Eric has been cut.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eric counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eric counters with a stiff right hand.
Eric scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rockwell misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Eric.
Weird Eric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eric swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.#T2#
Rockwell wants to clinch.
Rockwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eric.
Rockwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Eric sprawls well. He's pushed Rockwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eric counters with a nice body kick.
Eric is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
As Rockwell looks to move away, Eric throws a big counter combo but Rockwell just gets out of the way.
Eric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eric cracks the inside of Rockwell's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Eric.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Eric should have avoided that one. #T3#
Rockwell throws a shot from downtown. Eric moves away and avoids it.
Eric takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eric moves away from the strike by Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a looping overhand right but Eric ducks down to avoid it.
Eric staying out of range there.
It looked like Eric was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a takedown
and Eric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eric.
Eric half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eric misses with the combination.
A low kick from Rockwell is predictable there
and Eric counters with a good low kick that Rockwell was not able to check.
Rockwell misses with a two punch combination. #T4##TD2#
Rockwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Eric wants to get back to his feet but Rockwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockwell passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eric desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Eric is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weird Eric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weird Eric's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Eric swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
Eric tests Rockwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric counters with a nice body shot.
Rockwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eric swivels and escapes.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Eric scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with a hook.
Eric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rockwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Rockwell.
As Rockwell looks to move away, Eric throws a big counter combo but Rockwell just gets out of the way.
A left and a right from Eric both land. Nice combination.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rockwell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Eric pushes Rockwell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell is looking to clinch.
Eric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rockwell works over Eric's head and body with a nice combination.
Weird Eric is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Rockwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockwell misses the body punch
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Eric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eric but Eric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Eric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockwell. Eric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Eric counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the body
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Eric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric blocks a jab.
Eric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Rockwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Rockwell backs away, Eric returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rockwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rockwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eric counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Eric's shoulder, as Eric tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eric.
Rockwell takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eric throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Eric scores with a jab.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Eric saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Eric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eric under the eye.
Eric lands a head shot.
Rockwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockwell tries to clinch up.
Eric dodges the punch combination from Rockwell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Rockwell misses
and Eric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Eric's shoulder, as Eric tries to avoid the shot.
Eric lands a really nice looking cross but Rockwell seems unphased.
Eric lands a head kick. Rockwell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weird Eric dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Weird Eric's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Rockwell looks to move away, Eric throws a big counter combo but Rockwell just gets out of the way.
Eric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eric is looking to counter punch.
Rockwell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eric jabs Rockwell right on the nose. Rockwell blinks but takes it well.
Eric goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Eric slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a straight left.
Eric lunges at Rockwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockwell's hand.
Eric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eric lands with a nice combination. Rockwell backs away looking to recover.#T1#
A head kick misses from Rockwell.
Eric slips a jab from Rockwell.
Danga de danga de dang - Eric scores with a four punch combination!
Rockwell misses with a body kick.
Rockwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eric.
Eric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockwell misses with a double jab
and Eric counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockwell. Eric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockwell misses with the combination.
Eric cracks a nice hook into Rockwell's ribs.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Eric scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eric throws a counter high kick but Rockwell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Eric throws out a powerful jab.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
letting Eric counter with a right hand.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
Eric connects with a solid leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Eric.#BC#
Eric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rockwell looks to land a body kick but Eric moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Eric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Rockwell misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Rockwell misses its intended target.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Eric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Eric.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Eric ducked under it nicely.
Eric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockwell's head.#CL#
Eric clinches up against the cage.
Eric throws a head punch that misses.
Eric tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Eric.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Eric turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eric.#T4#
Eric lands a right hand.
Eric throws a head punch that misses.
Rockwell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eric lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Eric. #BC#
Eric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell throws a combination that misses
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell scores with a nice right hand.
Lew Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric digs a good hook to Rockwell's body.
Rockwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Eric circles away.
Rockwell fails to land the takedown.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Weird Eric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eric, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weird Eric!
During a confident post fight interview, Weird Eric thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD 4
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Rockwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikhasevich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockwell somewhat.
Rockwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
Mikhasevich lands a big head kick that sends Rockwell tumbling to the mat! Mikhasevich takes a step backwards and waves Rockwell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
Rockwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Mikhasevich cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rockwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mikhasevich finish him? #ROC2#
Rockwell is rocked!
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich jabs at Rockwell's body.
Mikhasevich is looking to slow Rockwell down with leg kicks. #KD2#
Mikhasevich lands a big right hand that sends Rockwell crashing to the mat! Mikhasevich stays standing though and waves Rockwell back to his feet!
Oh Rockwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockwell is looking to clinch.
Crack! A monster head kick from Mikhasevich and Rockwell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mikhasevich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gennady Mikhasevich!

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Shakouri dives in and grabs Rockwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockwell pushes down on Shakouri's head and hops out.#TD#
Shakouri shoots in and gets a takedown into Rockwell's guard.
Shakouri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakouri defends well.#SUB2#
Rockwell has an active guard here but Shakouri has managed to pass into half guard.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shakouri 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.
Shakouri working Rockwell over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shakouri connects with a nice short shot to Rockwell's temple. #T1#
Shakouri working over Rockwell with some ground and pound. Rockwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakouri lands a nice short elbow.
Rockwell trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shakouri moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rockwell.
Rockwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shakouri is looking to take a break and control but Rockwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shakouri is working Rockwell over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Shakouri trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
Shakouri controls the position from side control.
Rockwell is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Shakouri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rockwell tries to buck Shakouri off but Shakouri is having none of it.
Shakouri grinds an elbow into Rockwell's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakouri working the ground and pound.
Shakouri cracks Rockwell with a big right hand but Rockwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shakouri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Shakouri landing a few strikes.
Shakouri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rockwell down.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shakouri landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Shakouri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rockwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shakouri lands a few punches from side control.
Shakouri lands some shots froms side control.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shakouri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shakouri takes a little break here. Rockwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Shakouri is working Rockwell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell tries to bench press Shakouri off him but Shakouri keeps the position.
Rockwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockwell sneaks back into half guard.
Shakouri drops an elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Shakouri working over Rockwell with some ground and pound. Rockwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shakouri slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
Shakouri wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Shakouri working Rockwell over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohsen Shakouri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rockwell lands a nice shot that snaps Shakouri's head back.
Shakouri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockwell.
Shakouri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Rockwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rockwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockwell lands a jab to the head.
Rockwell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shakouri goes for a double leg but Rockwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rockwell continues to drive forward.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Shakouri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shakouri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shakouri lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rockwell has his foot on Shakouri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakouri works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakouri defends it easily.
Shakouri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shakouri landing some decent shots from guard.
Shakouri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Shakouri defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakouri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shakouri cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
Mohsen Shakouri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle here but Shakouri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shakouri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shakouri working away.
Rockwell is not content to let Shakouri control the position.
Shakouri landing a few strikes. #T2#
Rockwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shakouri is nestled in close to Rockwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakouri pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shakouri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shakouri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockwell trying to hold on to Shakouri's head to control him but Shakouri postures up.
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!
Shakouri wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Shakouri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shakouri connects with a nice short shot to Rockwell's temple.
Rockwell has hold of Shakouri's hands but Shakouri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep. Shakouri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockwell is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Shakouri is nestled in close to Rockwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri 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.
Shakouri working the head and body with strikes.
Shakouri drops an elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Shakouri slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.
Shakouri content to control rather than advance.
Shakouri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shakouri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet.
Shakouri is pressing down on Rockwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockwell is holding on for now.
Shakouri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohsen Shakouri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shakouri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakouri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Rockwell - just one landing.
Rockwell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakouri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Shakouri misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Shakouri looking to score a takedown here. Rockwell is defending well but Shakouri drives through and ends up in Rockwell's guard.
Shakouri landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Shakouri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shakouri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakouri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Rockwell has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shakouri should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockwell has tightened it up now! Shakouri 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 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lew Rockwell!
A very excited looking Lew 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.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2A
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Mylanta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Mylanta throws a shot from downtown. Rockwell moves away and avoids it.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Mylanta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mylanta.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut.
Mylanta connects with a nice looking jab.
Mylanta throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Rockwell misses.
Rockwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Rockwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Mylanta is trying to break the clinch but Rockwell has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Rockwell pulls Mylanta into guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell has his foot on Mylanta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mylanta works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mylanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mylanta defends well.#T1#
Mylanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mylanta throws a big elbow that misses.
Mylanta throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mylanta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mylanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Rockwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mylanta doesn't defend quickly enough and Rockwell has managed to lock this one up! Can Mylanta escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rockwell on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lew Rockwell!
Our winner, Lew Rockwell, 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.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1A
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Nokka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockwell's head backwards.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockwell.
Nokka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nokka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockwell with a hook.
Rockwell misses with a hook #CL2#
and Nokka moves into the clinch.
Rockwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Nokka won't allow it.
Nokka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rockwell up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nokka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nokka on the inside.
Nokka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rockwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nokka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Nokka has double underhooks.
Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nokka lands with a left to the head.
Nokka digs a right hand underneath Rockwell's ribcage. Rockwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Nokka digs a right hand into Rockwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockwell's gas tank.
Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nokka.
Nokka effectively controlling the action here.
Nokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards. #T2#
Nokka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Nokka.
Nokka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rockwell is trying to push Nokka away but Nokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka won't allow it.
Rockwell working hard to break the clinch.
Rockwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka won't allow it.
Nokka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nokka lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage.
Rockwell can't break the clinch. #T3#
Nokka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD2#
Nokka drops Rockwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rockwell is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Nokka.
Oh Rockwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockwell being controlled against the cage.
Rockwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nokka to keep the fight standing.
Nokka digs a right hand into Rockwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockwell's gas tank.
Nokka scores with a shoulder strike.
Nokka lands with a light punch inside.
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 Nokka on the inside.
Nokka lands a right hand.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Nokka is working Rockwell over against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Nokka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nokka.
Nokka is pushing Rockwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nokka stalling against the cage.
Rockwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage.
Rockwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nokka smiles and moves away.
Nokka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockwell on the side of the head. #CL2#
Nokka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nachi Nokka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rockwell misses the target.
Nokka scores with a body shot.
Nokka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nokka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Nokka tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Nokka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Nokka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nachi Nokka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nokka scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
Nokka pushes Rockwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nokka is leaning against Rockwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokka pushes Rockwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nokka lands with a left to the head. #KD2#
Nokka drops Rockwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!#KD2#
Nokka drops Rockwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokka lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nokka.
Nokka dips a shoulder and cracks Rockwell with a mighty uppercut! Rockwell falls back against the cage and Nokka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rockwell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nokka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nachi Nokka!

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