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Event:
Byzantium 21
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Shogun shoots in for a double leg but Rockhold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockhold scores with a nice strike.
Shogun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a two punch combination.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockhold misses with a takedown attempt - Shogun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shogun throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shogun.
Shogun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good exchange - Rockhold coming out on top.
Shogun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shogun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shogun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockhold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shogun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shogun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockhold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockhold lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Shogun has been cut.#T1#
Rockhold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shogun throws a push kick but Rockhold slaps the foot to one side.
As Shogun looks to move away, Rockhold throws a big counter combo but Shogun just gets out of the way.
Shogun shoots for a takedown but Rockhold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.#CL#
Rockhold clinches up against the cage.
Rockhold lands a nice uppercut.
Shogun misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shogun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockhold smiles and moves away.
#KD#
Rockhold drops Shogun with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shogun looks back up at him and smiles so Rockhold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Shogun is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockhold cracks Shogun with a left hook right on the temple and Shogun goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Rockhold lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Shogun is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Rockhold! |
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Event:
Byzantium 15
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold misses the jab.
A left lands for Rockhold.#CUT#It looks like Zimba Zimbawa has been cut.
Rockhold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zimbawa checks a leg kick.
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockhold as he avoids it easily.
Rockhold throws a low kick, looking for Zimbawa's leg but Zimbawa calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Rockhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimbawa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Rockhold drops Zimbawa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zimbawa looks back up at him and smiles so Rockhold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Zimbawa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rockhold has closed the distance and engaged Zimbawa in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but Zimbawa moves out of range.
Zimbawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockhold defends it well.
Zimbawa moves in looking to clinch but Rockhold pushes him off.#T1#
Zimbawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Zimbawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Rockhold misses.
Zimbawa tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Rockhold clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Rockhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockhold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Zimbawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rockhold just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zimbawa can't get the takedown.
Alexander Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimba Zimbawa.#BC#
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Zimbawa wants to counter with a clinch but Rockhold pushes him away.
Rockhold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zimbawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockhold stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimbawa. Zimbawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhold shoots and misses
and Zimbawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zimbawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Zimbawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhold circles away.
Rockhold throws the left hand but Zimbawa avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhold. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Rockhold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockhold lands in his opponent's guard.
Zimbawa wants to sweep here but Rockhold controlling him for the moment.
Rockhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimbawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Zimbawa is working an open guard so Rockhold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from Zimbawa. #CL#
Rockhold has Zimbawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimbawa jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Zimbawa around his waist. Zimbawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rockhold stops a takedown attempt from Zimbawa.
#BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimbawa misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockhold misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rockhold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rockhold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Rockhold.
Zimba Zimbawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimbawa circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rockhold. Zimbawa falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rockhold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Rockhold! |
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Event:
Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rockhold is trying to ground and pound but Man uses the momentary lack of control by Rockhold to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rockhold seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Rockhold is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockhold jumps into side control!#T1#
Rockhold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Man will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rockhold throws an elbow but Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Rockhold is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Rockhold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Rockhold swings around for an armbar but Man sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rockhold's guard.#T2#
Man stops Rockhold from standing up.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
Man prevents Rockhold from getting back to his feet.
Rockhold is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Rockhold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
Rockhold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Man's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Rockhold trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Man showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Rockhold seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Man's chin but Man turns very nicely into Rockhold's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Man.
Rockhold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Rockhold trying to control the position.
Man tries to stand but Rockhold is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rockhold working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Man has passed into half guard!
We've been informed that Rockhold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockhold tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rockhold dominated that round.
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#
Rockhold lands a head kick. Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Rockhold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard.
Rockhold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man pulls Rockhold in close to prevent any damage.
Man keeping full guard, as Rockhold tries to pass.
Rockhold wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rockhold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Rockhold misses with a body kick.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Rockhold moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Rockhold is controlling him.#TD2#
Rockhold jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockhold working a defensive guard but Man passes into half guard.
#SU#
Man stands up from half guard.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockhold tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Rockhold looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Rockhold just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rockhold misses with a wild combination.
Rockhold misses with a combination
and Man counters with a one-two to the body.
Rockhold scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rockhold lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhold is defended easily by Man.#T3#
Rockhold throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Rockhold shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man throws a big counter combination but Rockhold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rockhold closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Rockhold pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ace Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rockhold.
Rockhold wants to clinch
and Man counters with a series of strikes. Rockhold will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rockhold tries to land a body kick
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockhold. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhold is defended easily by Man.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Rockhold has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockhold won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Rockhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rockhold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Rockhold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rockhold punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Rockhold tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Rockhold content just to control the position here.
Rockhold throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rockhold is looking to work his way around to Man's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rockhold tries to control but Man wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rockhold goes for an armbar but Man turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Man.
Rockhold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rockhold is looking for a triangle here but Man uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Man stands up and beckons Rockhold to his feet. #T3#
Rockhold throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with a three punch combo that has Rockhold backing up. Rockhold nods at Man to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Rockhold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rockhold controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Rockhold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Man to his feet.
Man leaves Rockhold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
A jab from Rockhold misses.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rockhold misses with a takedown
and Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ace Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rockhold.
Rockhold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a big counter combination but Rockhold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Rockhold.
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 Ace Man.
I think Rockhold has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Alexander Rockhold wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Byzantium 5
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Rockhold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Rockhold has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Rockhold breaks from the clinch.
Rockhold should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Rockhold moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Rockhold looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Rockhold drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Rockhold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rockhold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Rockhold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent Rockhold getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Rockhold postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Davis to stand up. #KD2#
Rockhold lands a left and a right that send Davis crashing to the mat, dazed. Rockhold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Terrell Davis has been cut.#TD2#
Rockhold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockhold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. #T1#
Well, if Rockhold 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.
Rockhold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2#
Rockhold stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Rockhold drives through with a takedown into Davis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rockhold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockhold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockhold 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. #T2#
Rockhold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Rockhold content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Rockhold 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.
Rockhold is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Rockhold is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Rockhold looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Davis is working an open guard so Rockhold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Rockhold has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Davis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rockhold is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davis to the mat. Davis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rockhold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockhold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rockhold throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockhold is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.#T4#
Rockhold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rockhold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rockhold pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rockhold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Davis'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##TD2#
Rockhold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Rockhold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rockhold is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rockhold to get the leverage.
Rockhold slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.#ROC2#Davis is rocked!
Rockhold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rockhold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rockhold landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rockhold! Davis is hurt baaadly! Rockhold is firing away with more strikes - Davis is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rockhold! |
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