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Event:
Island Brawls 25
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Farley, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes Farley against the cage but Farley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Farley drives through and clinches with Rock against the cage.
Farley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries for a takedown but Farley manages to get underhooks.
Rock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.
Farley lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks a body shot from Farley.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Farley has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Farley digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Farley lands a left hand.
Farley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like John Rock has been cut.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Farley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Farley misses with a punch on the inside.
Farley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #T2#
Rock tries to pull guard but Farley holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Farley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land.
Farley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Farley.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Farley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Farley is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farley down to the mat. Farley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Farley drives through and clinches with Rock against the cage.
Farley misses with the head strike.
Farley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Farley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Farley as the two fighters clinch.
Rock jumps guard but Farley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Farley tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farley.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock prevents a body shot from Farley.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Farley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farley lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock blocks a body shot from Farley.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Farley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Farley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farley tries to clinch up
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Farley.
Rock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farley defends it well.#CL#
Farley clinches with his opponent.
Farley pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Farley misses with a body punch.
Farley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farley is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farley down to the mat. Farley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Farley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farley tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farley with a body shot.
Farley tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Farley rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farley.
Farley misses with a punch on the inside.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith Farley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Farley misses with some punches.
#T2#
Farley misses with the head strike.
Rock prevents a body shot from Farley.
Farley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Farley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farley working aggressively here.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Farley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocks head.
Farley tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Farley back against the cage.
Farley tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farley smiles and moves away.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.
Farley tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range. #CL#
Farley instigates a clinch. #T3#
Farley misses with some punches.
Farley throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Farley.
Farley misses with some punches.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farley fails to land.
Farley tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Farley has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley throws a head punch that misses.
Farley cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Farley misses with a punch to the body.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #T4#
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farley lands a body punch.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farley digs a right hand into Rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rock's gas tank.
Farley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Farley on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farley lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Farley.
Farley tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farley working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Farley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Rock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Farley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farley lands with a left to the head.
Rock goes for a takedown attempt but Farley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Farley has Rock up against the cage in a clinch.
Farley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Farley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Farley is unloading with more strikes now! Rock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Farley!
A relieved looking Keith Farley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Kings 18: Ghost vs Rock
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Rock slips under a jab.
Ghost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Rock has been cut.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghost throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ghost lands a jab to Rock's midsection.#TD2#
Rock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ghost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rock is in Ghost's guard.#T1#
Ghost 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.
Rock stops Ghost from standing up.
Rock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rock slips nicely into half guard.
Ghost is looking to escape.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ghost tries to kick Rock off but Rock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rock controlling the action here.
Ghost wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.
#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.
Well, if Rock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rock passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Rock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ghost is surviving well by controlling Rock's body position as best he can.
Rock controlling from the full mount.
Rock prevents Ghost from getting the reversal.
Ghost is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ghost wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rock content just to control the position here.
It looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rock takes Ghost's back.
Ghost is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rock.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ghost tries to break free.
#T4#
Rock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been informed that Rock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Rock working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Ghost is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rock has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Ghost taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rock!
John Rock is the new heavyweight champion!
John Rock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Kings 13: Rock vs McRay
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from McRay as Rock shoots in.
Rock avoids the body shot from McRay.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. McRay tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McRay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock slips under a jab from McRay.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McRay misses the target.
McRay stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRay misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Rock looks for a takedown but McRay sprawls well.
McRay feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Rock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McRay napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
McRay sneaks out the side door and pushes Rock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McRay's coach down at Prosper Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McRay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott McRay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
McRay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
McRay slaps away a takedown attempt from Rock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McRay with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.#TD#
Rock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McRay's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock stops McRay from standing up.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McRay wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it.
McRay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rock passes McRay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Rock maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McRay could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rock has cracked it and McRay is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Rock!
John Rock took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Kings 8: Winslow vs Rock
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Winslow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock feints the counter takedown.
Winslow is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kurt Winslow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Winslow darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Rock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rock is working for a kimura but Winslow is defending it quite comfortably.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Winslow is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rock is working away from the top position though.
Rock moves into full mount! Winslow won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB2#
Rock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Winslow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winslow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Winslow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winslow tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Rock avoids the attempt from Winslow to control.
Rock controlling from mount.
It looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Rock.#T3##SUB2#
Rock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rock controlling from the full mount.
Winslow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rock on the ground.#SUB2#
Rock working for a submission but Winslow is keeping him at bay.
Rock moves to back control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rock controlling the positon.#T4##SUB2#
Winslow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winslow.#SUB2#
Rock looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Winslow taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rock!
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Event:
Kings 1: Grand Opening
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Rock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alfinski circles away.
Alfinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Good standup being displayed there by Alfinski as he connects with a hook.
Alfinski misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Rock stalls from top position.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Alfinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alfinski is being controlled here.
More stalling from Rock.
It looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rock is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Rock the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rock fails to land the takedown.
Alfinski catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alfinski.
Rock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alfinski defends it well.#TD2#
Rock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alfinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Alfinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alfinski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rock feints and as Alfinski raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rock 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#
Jab, jab by Alfinski - just one landing.
Alfinski throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock with a poor takedown
and Alfinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock tries to clinch
and Alfinski counters with a two punch combo.
Alfinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alfinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Alfinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alfinski lands with a right hand.
Alfinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
#T1#
Alfinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Rock. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
Alfinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.
Rock slips under a jab from Alfinski.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jerry Alfinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Alfinski, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes Alfinski against the cage but Alfinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alfinski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alfinski connects with a single shot there.
Alfinski with a jab.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Alfinski circles away.
Alfinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock tries to move into range but Alfinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alfinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rock is in Alfinski's guard.
Alfinski is looking to stand back up but Rock counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alfinski. #REVR#
Alfinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alfinski tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alfinski trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
#T3#
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rock wants to free his trapped foot but Alfinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.#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.
Alfinski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rock controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Alfinski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Alfinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Alfinski.
Rock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rock fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rock shoots in and drives through. Alfinski sprawls well.
It looked like Alfinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rock.#T1#
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Alfinski had a free shot at his head there.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alfinski but Alfinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rock content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Rock uses his free foot to push down on Alfinski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alfinski.
Rock content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rock avoids the attempt from Alfinski to control.
Rock controlling from mount.
Rock takes Alfinski's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Rock looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Alfinski taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rock!
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