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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rock Jr cracks Hartwell White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartwell White there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Hartwell White is rocked!
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
Oh Hartwell White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartwell White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartwell White seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Hartwell White misses with a looping right.
Hartwell White connects with a right hand. Rock Jr shakes it off.
A head kick by Rock Jr misses
enabling Hartwell White to counter with a crisp jab.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Rock Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock Jr! But no joy.#T1#
Hartwell White swings for the body but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Hartwell White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartwell White down.
Hartwell White sizes up Rock Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartwell White misses with a hook
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rock Jr scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rock Jr darts in and clinches Hartwell White up against the cage.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Hartwell White blocks it.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hartwell White fails to land.
Hartwell White is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hartwell White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hartwell White can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock Jr as Hartwell White tries to tie him up. #T2#
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Hartwell White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Hartwell White misses with the head strike.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartwell White's face.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr digs a right hand underneath Hartwell White's ribcage. Hartwell White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hartwell White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartwell White blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartwell White looking to stall.
Rock Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Jr scores with a shot to the side of Hartwell White's head.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Hartwell White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to stall but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartwell White tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartwell White backwards.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartwell White misses with a body punch.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartwell White is breathing heavily.
Rock Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Hartwell White trying to break out of Rock Jr's Thai clinch. Rock Jr unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Hartwell White to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Rock Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Rock Jr cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rock Jr misses the jab.
Rock Jr scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Rock Jr misses its intended target.
Palhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Rock Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Palhares drives through with a takedown into Rock Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rock Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rock Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palhares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Rock Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rock Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palhares defends well.#T1#
Palhares landing some decent shots from guard.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Rock Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Rock Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Rock Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palhares passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rock Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Palhares.
Rock Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Rock Jr tries to bench press Palhares off him but Palhares keeps the position.
Rock Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Rock Jr is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Palhares is chipping away with strikes.
Rock Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rock Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares lands some shots froms side control.
Palhares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rock Jr down.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
Palhares working the ground and pound.#T4#
Palhares advances to mount.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is in trouble!
Rock Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Rock Jr taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Rock Jr is rocked!
Palhares tries to control but Rock Jr wriggling away.
Oh Rock Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr tries to reverse the position but Palhares maintains control.
Rock Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is in trouble!
Palhares looking to control but Rock Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palhares lands a big elbow - Rock Jr is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Rock Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRock Jr.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick as Margera jumps back.
Rock Jr works over Margera's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Rock Jr instigates a clinch.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Margera.
A left hand lands to the body for Margera.
A head punch on the inside from Rock Jr fails to land.
I was talking to Margera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Margera lands a left hand.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Margera pushes Rock Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera scores with a shot to the side of Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Margera is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock Jr.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Margera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock Jr can turn it around.
Rock Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
A knee to the head by Margera.
#CUT#It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Margera scores a nice knee to the body.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Margera.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock Jr.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Margera cracks Rock Jr with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Rock Jr.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Rock Jr.
Margera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock Jr controls his hands.
Rock Jr avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Margera is breathing heavily.
A short right from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr pushes Margera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Margera lands a body shot.
Margera lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Margera.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land. #T3#
Rock Jr working Margera over with knees to the body.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr blocks an uppercut.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rock Jrs head.
Rock Jr prevents a body shot from Margera.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Rock Jr tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Rock Jr back against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Margera is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Margera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Margera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rock Jr.
Margera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr blocks a body shot from Margera.
Rock Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Margera's face.
Rock Jr lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock Jr.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr prevents a body shot from Margera.
Margera managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Margera blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Margera seems to have got his legs back now.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Margera throws a jab when Rock Jr was well out of range.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Margera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Margera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Margera.
Rock Jr throws out a leg kick but Margera moves out of range and Rock Jr only half commits.
Rock Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Rock Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Rock Jr slips the punch.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Margera moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
Good exchange - Rock Jr coming out on top.#CL2#
Rock Jr moves into the clinch.
Rock Jr prevents a body shot from Margera. #T1#
Margera presses Rock Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Margera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Margera lands with a light punch inside.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Margera.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr working aggressively here.
Margera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock Jr or not.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
Rock Jr avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Rock Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rock Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Margera blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Margera avoids the damage to the body.
Margera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Margera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Margera is defending well for now.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Margera is blocking nicely.
Margera lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Margera is leaning against Rock Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock Jr is breathing heavily.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margera blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
A right handed body shot lands from Margera.
Margera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rock Jr's face.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Good body shot from Margera.
Rock Jr is working Margera over against the cage.
Rock Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
A short right from Margera.
Margera managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
#T4#
Margera tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Rock Jr.
Margera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Margera lands a body punch.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rock Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Margera misses with a punch to the body.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
Margera lands an uppercut.
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 Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Margera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Margera tries to clinch there but Rock Jr circles away.
Margera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera jabs Rock Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Rock Jr finds it's target.
Margera wants to clinch up but Rock Jr keeps it at a distance.
Rock Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Rock Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Margera scores with the left hand. Rock Jr knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Margera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Rock Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rock Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera looking to throw knees to the head but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock Jr lands an uppercut.
Margera misses with some punches.
Rock Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rock Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr blocks an uppercut.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Margera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock Jr avoids it.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Rock Jr.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Margera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Rock Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Margera tries to work over Rock Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Margera.
Margera works on Rock Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Margera works on Rock Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Margera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Margera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Margera pushes Rock Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock Jr working aggressively here.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
Rock Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Margera blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Margera digs a right hand underneath Rock Jr's ribcage. Rock Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Margera on the inside.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Margera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Boryslav Margera.
I think Margera 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
During a confident post fight interview, Boryslav Margera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
White looks to land a left hand but Rock Jr moved out of range nicely.
Jab by White.#CL#
Rock Jr has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock Jr.
I was talking to Rock Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards. #TD2#
White gets control of Rock Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. White will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock Jr is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
White has his foot on Rock Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
White has his foot on Rock Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Rock Jr tries to stand but White is controlling from the bottom.
Rock Jr won't allow White to sweep him here.
Rock Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock Jr is one step ahead there.
White being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock Jr pinned against the cage. Rock Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Rock Jr misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.#CL#
Rock Jr clinches with his opponent.
Rock Jr prevents a body shot from White.
Rock Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
#CUT#It looks like Bryan White has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White. #T4#
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rock Jr to keep the fight standing.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan White.
A head punch on the inside from Rock Jr fails to land. #TD2#
White has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rock Jr uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rock Jr has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan White'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#
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
#KD#
Rock Jr lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Rock Jr takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#White is rocked!
Rock Jr slips under a jab.
As White looks to move away, Rock Jr throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock Jr finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Rock Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Rock Jr ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking White out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Rock Jr!
Our winner, Will Rock Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rock Jr's waist but Rock Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nerdspoof The 3rd off to one side.
Nerdspoof The 3rd sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it this time.
Rock Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in and drives through. Rock Jr sprawls well.#TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to score a takedown here. Rock Jr is defending well but Nerdspoof The 3rd drives through and ends up in Rock Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Rock Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rock Jr has his foot on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way back into a safe position though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Rock Jr working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rock Jr to the mat! Rock Jr manages to get full guard.
Rock Jr keeping full guard, as Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pass.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rock Jr wants to get back to his feet but Nerdspoof The 3rd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sit in guard and control but Rock Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock Jr trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position here.
Rock Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock Jr trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock Jr's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rock Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nerdspoof The 3rd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nerdspoof The 3rd passes into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rock Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it this time.
Rock Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rock Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerdspoof The 3rd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a double leg takedown into Rock Jr's guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sit in guard and control but Rock Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rock Jr wants to control from the top but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a triangle but Rock Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but instead Rock Jr has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Rock Jr tries to stand and escape but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to hold on to Rock Jr's head to control him but Rock Jr postures up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd managing to control the position. #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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock Jr's guard. #REVR#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rock Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nerdspoof The 3rd defends it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Rock Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. #REVB#
Rock Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nerdspoof The 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to sweep here but Rock Jr controlling him for the moment.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controls Rock Jr momentarily but Rock Jr frees himself.
Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving. #T4#
Rock Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock Jr, not yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rock Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rock Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nerdspoof The 3rd is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range as Rock Jr throws a body kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in and drives through. Rock Jr sprawls well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a double leg but Rock Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock Jr continues to drive forward.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks it with crossed arms.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to pull guard but Rock Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rock Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Rock Jr wants to counter the offense by Nerdspoof The 3rd and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Rock Jr from escaping the position.#T1#
Rock Jr is not content to let Nerdspoof The 3rd control the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position.
Rock Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rock Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerdspoof The 3rd pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Rock Jr from standing back up.
Rock Jr trying to hold on to Nerdspoof The 3rd's head to control him but Nerdspoof The 3rd postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nerdspoof The 3rd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nerdspoof The 3rd lands in his opponent's guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is stalling in the full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Rock Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rock Jr looking for subs off his back but Nerdspoof The 3rd has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rock Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Nerdspoof The 3rd sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock Jr.
I think Rock Jr 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Our winner, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Rock Jr leaves Ragnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rock Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Rock Jr avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Ragnarsson pushes him away.
Rock Jr connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown attempt - Rock Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Rock Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Rock Jr. #ROC2#Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rock Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Ragnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson is looking for a takedown.
Rock Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Ragnarsson with a mighty uppercut! Ragnarsson falls back against the cage and Rock Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ragnarsson 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 - Rock Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Rock Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karry Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rock Jr looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Mountain's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mountain lunges at Rock Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock Jr's hand.
Rock Jr looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Mountain.
#T1#
Mountain blocks a head kick by Rock Jr.
As Rock Jr backs away, Mountain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rock Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain throws a jab when Rock Jr was well out of range.#CL2#
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Rock Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rock Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mountain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short body shot lands from Mountain as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Mountain thumps Rock Jr with a low kick.#CL2#
Rock Jr closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mountain managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mountain avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Come on Mountain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mountain blocks with his arms.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Mountain misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock Jr controls his hands.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rock Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mountain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock Jr.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Rock Jr.
Mountain avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Mountain slows down the pace here.
Rock Jr misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Mountain.
Mountain can't break the clinch.
Rock Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Rock Jr on the inside.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain cracks Rock Jr with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Rock Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Mountain is pushing Rock Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rock Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock Jr working aggressively here.
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karry Mountain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mountain throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rock Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mountain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock Jr.
Mountain misses with a hook. Rock Jr ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Rock Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Rock Jr.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Mountain's leg but Mountain calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Rock Jr tried to score with a low kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock Jr looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Rock Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rock Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karry Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Mountain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock Jr walks into a left hand.
Rock Jr throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mountain blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mountain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Mountain manages to duck under it in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain checks a leg kick.
Rock Jr looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock Jr tries to land a leg kick but Mountain saw it coming and moves away.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Mountain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Rock Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with an inside leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rock Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mountain scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain slips under a jab from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Rock Jr misses with a straight left.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock Jr throws a low kick but Mountain avoids it.#T4#
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Mountain there.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr slips under a jab.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Rock Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock Jr staying out of range there.
Rock Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karry Mountain dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rock Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Rock Jr checks it.
Rock Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain keeps Rock Jr at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rock Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock Jr staying out of range there.
Rock Jr tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.
Rock Jr avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Mountain dips to his left and cracks Rock Jr with an uppercut!
Rock Jr wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Rock Jr has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Mountain stalling against the cage.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mountain is defending well for now.
Mountain pushes Rock Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock Jr can do to turn this around?
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain is struggling to control the 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!
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock Jr controls his hands.
Mountain avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
Mountain tries to stall but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mountain working aggressively here.
#T3#
Mountain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mountain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rock Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mountain gets through Rock Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mountain blocks it with crossed arms.
Mountain avoiding damage.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mountain is defending well for now.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rock Jrs head. #BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Rock Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain checks a low kick from Rock Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Rock Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mountain.
Mountain looking to stall.
Rock Jr tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karry Mountain clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Rock Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mountain throws a push kick but Rock Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock Jr slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr wants to slow Mountain down by chopping away at his legs.
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
Rock Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Rock Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountain catches Rock Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rock Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.#T2#
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock Jr thinking.
Mountain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock Jr. That did some damage!
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock Jr. Rock Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr misses with a double jab.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Mountain counters with an inside leg kick.
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Rock Jr misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock Jr. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mountain.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Rock Jr moved out of range nicely.
Rock Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mountain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock Jr blocks a jab.
Rock Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mountain stuns Rock Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Rock Jr instigates a clinch.
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Jr tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Rock Jr.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mountain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karry Mountain had his way with Will Rock Jr in that round.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice jab there from Mountain.
Mountain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Mountain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but Mountain moved away.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock Jr missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Mountain misses. #T1#
Rock Jr wants to land a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Mountain's leg but Mountain calmly moves out of range.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Rock Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Rock Jr 's knee.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain with a jab.
Mountain lands with a hook. Rock Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Will Rock Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Mountain cracks Rock Jr with an open hand slap.
Rock Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock Jr.
Mountain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock Jr just manages to avoid it.
Mountain stuns Rock Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock Jr misses the target.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock Jr has time to react.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Mountain lands with an overhand left.
Rock Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Mountain - just one landing.
Mountain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Rock Jr off balance momentarily.
Mountain connects with a body shot.
Mountain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Mountain delivers a nice body kick.
Rock Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain lands with an uppercut that bounces Rock Jr off the cage and back into range.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain feints and then cracks Rock Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock Jr down.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Mountain.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
A low kick lands for Mountain.
Rock Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karry Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mountain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karry Mountain!
Karry Mountain retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Rock Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock Jr misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Sultsina rushes Rock Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Rock Jr blocks a body shot from Sultsina.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sultsina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock Jr avoids it.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Sultsina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock Jr tries to work over Sultsina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sultsina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sultsina prevents a body shot from Rock Jr.
Sultsina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultsina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sultsina. #BC2#
Sultsina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rock Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Sultsina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sultsina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sultsina misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Sultsina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock Jr dodges an elbow strike from Sultsina.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Sultsina.
Sultsina misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Rock Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sultsina.
A short uppercut from Rock Jr.
Sultsina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sultsina tries to circle away but Rock Jr has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock Jr.
Sultsina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock Jr obliges.
Sultsina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sultsina pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sultsina tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sultsina is trying to stall.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sultsina looks winded!
Sultsina lands a body shot.
Sultsina taking a breather.
Rock Jr lands a shot to the body.
Sultsina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sultsina blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock Jr lands a body shot. #T3#
Sultsina takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sultsina.
Rock Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock Jr obliges.
Rock Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Sultsina won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
#CUT#It looks like Lubomir Sultsina has been cut.
Rock Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sultsinas head.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sultsina lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sultsina's face.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sultsina backwards.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sultsina blocks it with crossed arms.
Sultsina takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sultsina avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Sultsina blocks with his arms.
Sultsina avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sultsina lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Sultsina blocks with his arms.
Sultsina tries a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rock Jr lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Sultsina's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rock Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lubomir Sultsina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Rock Jr blocks the leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Sultsina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sultsina throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sultsina takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sultsina has managed to clinch.
Rock Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sultsina misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr crunches a lovely knee into Sultsina's ribcage.
Come on Sultsina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Sultsina won't want to take too many of those.
Will Rock Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sultsina is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sultsina blocks a body shot from Rock Jr. #T1#
Rock Jr prevents Sultsina from breaking the clinch.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sultsina lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Sultsina blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr works on Sultsina's body with a couple of short punches.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sultsina wants to break free but Rock Jr has control.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sultsina in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr scores with a shot to the side of Sultsina's head.
Rock Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sultsina has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sultsina has a couple of punches blocked by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to work over Sultsina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Rock Jr.
Sultsina takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Rock Jr as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Rock Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Sultsina takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr crunches a lovely knee into Sultsina's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Sultsina is rocked!
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sultsina is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock Jr finish him?
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock Jr has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Sultsina - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rock Jr, and another! Sultsina is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Rock Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Rock Jr is out of range.
Rock Jr avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Rock Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr working Griffin over with knees to the body.
Griffin avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Will Rock Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Rock Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rock Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Rock Jr clinches with his opponent.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Griffin blocks it.
Rock Jr prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will Rock Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rock Jr blocks the low kick.
Griffin scores with a head kick. Rock Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
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 kick misses from Griffin.
Rock Jr scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Rock Jr moves into the clinch.
Griffin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
Griffin has picked Rock Jr up - he's going for a ride! Griffin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rock Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Griffin passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Griffin swings around for an armbar but Rock Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Griffin's guard.
Rock Jr wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Rock Jr pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rock Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Griffin is controlling Rock Jr's trapped leg to prevent Rock Jr from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Rock Jr is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin is holding on to half guard well.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Rock Jr is controlling him
#ES2#
Griffin pushes Rock Jr off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Rock Jr moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Rock Jr catches Griffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock Jr blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Rock Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Rock Jr with a nice calf kick.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Rock Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rock Jr is looking to clinch.
Rock Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Rock Jr throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin misses with the body kick
and Rock Jr counters with a good low kick that Griffin was not able to check.
Rock Jr throws a wild body kick that Griffin sees coming a mile off.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a body kick.
Griffin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock Jr walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr pushes Griffin away with a front kick.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Rock Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock Jr cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock Jr will feel that in the morning.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Rock Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffin's hands.
Rock Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Griffin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr backing away here, and Griffin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Will Rock Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rock Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Rock Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock Jr.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Rock Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Rock Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Griffin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Griffin throws a front kick aimed at Rock Jr's knee but Rock Jr avoids it well.
As Griffin tries to get set, Rock Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rock Jr tries to land a body kick
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Rock Jr gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Rock Jr lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Griffin jumps guard and drags Rock Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Rock Jr wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rock Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Griffin stands up from Rock Jr's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rock Jr misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rock Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Rock Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock Jr. That's going to slow Griffin down.
Rock Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock Jr can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
#CL#
Rock Jr gets a clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Rock Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Griffin blocking some punches.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Will Rock Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Griffin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rock Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr lands a left hand.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr is working Griffin over against the cage.
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rock Jr pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Rock Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock Jr blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffin jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rock Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Griffin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rock Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Griffin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rock Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.
Chris Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock Jr, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Rock Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Lake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rock Jr won't be happy with that.
Rock Jr regains half guard.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Rock Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lake.
Lake throwing shots but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Lake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr gets back to full guard.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lake wants to pass the guard but Rock Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lake postures up in Rock Jr's guard and throws a big left but Rock Jr blocks it.
Lake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lake won't allow Rock Jr to sweep him here.
Rock Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lake dives into side control.
Rock Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Lake wants to control for a moment but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock Jr keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rock Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rock Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lake throwing shots but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Lake is stalling here. Rock Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rock Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rock Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Rock Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rock Jr wants to stand but Lake is controlling his arm.
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rock Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rock Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lake, who protects the arm well.
Lake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lake pushes Rock Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rock Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lake is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Rock Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr 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##CL2#
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
Rock Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr. #BC2#
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Rock Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole Lake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Rock Jr.
A head kick misses from Rock Jr. #CL2#
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lake throws out the jab.
Rock Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lake or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock Jr, which made it look bad. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rock Jr.
Lake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock Jr pinned against the cage. Rock Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Lake.
Lake avoids a kick to the body.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lake.
Rock Jr cracks Lake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?
Rock Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Will Rock Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lake throws a chopping leg kick but Rock Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Lake managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rock Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Rock Jr thumps Lake with a low kick.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch but Lake is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lake somewhat.
Will Rock Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lake is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Rock Jr.#TD2#
Lake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rock Jr is trying to defend but Lake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rock Jr wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rock Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lake thows a huge punch but Rock Jr dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Rock Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lake lands a nice short elbow.
Rock Jr gets full guard.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rock Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.
Lake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rock Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Lake throwing strikes from guard but Rock Jr blocks nicely.
Lake is stalling in the full guard.
Lake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lake chips away with some ground and pound.
Lake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lake has managed to get both his arms back between Rock Jr's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rock Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Lake should have avoided that one.
Lake just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Rock Jr clinches up with Lake and pushes him back against the cage.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Lake blocks it.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lake wants a takedown but no success here.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Lake blocks it.
Rock Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lake misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lake can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lake controls the action.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lake blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock Jr.
#T1#
Rock Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr lands a right hand.
Lake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Lake.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the body.
Rock Jr pushes Lake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr has Lake pressed against the cage, preventing Lake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lake is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Rock Jr.
Will Rock Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr digs a right hand into Lake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lake's gas tank. #BC2#
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole Lake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rock Jr moves in looking to clinch but Lake pushes him off.
Rock Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Lake seems unphased.
Cole Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lake misses with a double jab.
Lake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock Jr wants to clinch up but Lake keeps it at a distance.
Rock Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lake's sensitive parts. #CL#
Rock Jr rushes Lake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr. #T3#
Lake trying to control the position but instead, Rock Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lake into the cage.
Lake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lake tries to break free but Rock Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Lake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lake takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lake trying to stall but Rock Jr improves his position.
Lake scores with a shot to the side of Rock Jr's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lake tries to score a body lock takedown but Rock Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Lake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
A shot in the inside from Lake.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lake is defending well for now.
Lake tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Rock Jr misses #TD#
and Cardillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rock Jr's guard.
Rock Jr wants to get back to his feet but Cardillo passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Cardillo trying to control from half guard but Rock Jr is working away.
Cardillo trying to control the pace.
Cardillo wants to take a breather but Rock Jr is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardillo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rock Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rock Jr has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cardillo can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cardillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardillo sneaks back into half guard.
Cardillo wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardillo gets back to full guard.
Cardillo is pulling down on Rock Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Rock Jr, at least for the moment.
Rock Jr postures up.
#SUB#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rock Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Rock Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Cardillo's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Cardillo is looking for a triangle here but Rock Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cardillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardillo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rock Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cardillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rock Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Cardillo defends it well.
Rock Jr avoids the attempt from Cardillo to control.#T4#
Cardillo is trying to escape the mount.
Cardillo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardillo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock Jr passes into side control, despite Cardillo's attempt to control the position.
Rock Jr working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Cardillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rock Jr thows a body kick. Cardillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rock Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Cardillo as he checks the leg kick.
Rock Jr tries to land a leg kick but Cardillo saw it coming and moves away.
Cardillo feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Rock Jr misses.
Cardillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rock Jr sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Rock Jr moves into range and clinches up with Cardillo.#TD#
Cardillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rock Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Rock Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cardillo gets his way!
Rock Jr trying to control the position but Cardillo manages to sink in the hooks. #T1##SUB#
Cardillo tightening his grip on Rock Jr, looking for the choke.
Rock Jr turns into Cardillo and is now in his guard.
Rock Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardillo trying to keep a closed guard but Rock Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Cardillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Cardillo working for submissions but it's allowed Rock Jr to get to half guard.
Rock Jr wants to take a breather but Cardillo is having none of it.
Cardillo gets full guard.#SUB#
Cardillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Cardillo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rock Jr has passed into half guard!
Cardillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rock Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rock Jr's back!#SUB#
Rock Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cardillo's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rock Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Rock Jr fending off the submission attempt from Cardillo. #T4#
Will Cardillo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#ES2#
Rock Jr is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cardillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rock Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rock Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Cardillo moves forwards but Rock Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardillo avoids the damage to the body.
Cardillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but Rock Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Cardillo drops back down to his feet.
Cardillo managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardillo is defending well for now.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Cardillo blocks it.
Cardillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cardillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rock Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Cardillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock Jr takes a swing at Cardillo's ribcage but misses.
Cardillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Rock Jr misses #TD#
and Cardillo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cardillo.
Cardillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Cardillo from controlling successfully.
Cardillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Cardillo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rock Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardillo has Rock Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Rock Jr wants to get up but he can't break Cardillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cardillo is controlling Rock Jr's posture.#SUB#
Rock Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Cardillo controlling Rock Jr's posture.
Rock Jr postures up.
Cardillo has a closed guard, preventing Rock Jr from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rock Jr pushes Cardillo away with a front kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Rock Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardillo. Cardillo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Rock Jr clinches up against the cage.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Cardillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Rock Jr has closed the distance and engaged Cardillo in a clinch.
Cardillo effectively controlling the action here.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Cardillo blocks a body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cardillo avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardillo is trying to stall.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardillo is looking for a takedown.
Rock Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardillo goes for a takedown attempt but Rock Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Rock Jr clinches up with Cardillo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Rock Jr being controlled against the cage.
Cardillo tries for a takedown but Rock Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rock Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardillo looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock Jr is working Cardillo over against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Cardillo won't want to take too many of those.
Rock Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Rock Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cardillo avoids it by throwing Rock Jr back against the cage.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Cardillo around his waist. Cardillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardillo avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rock Jr to keep the fight standing.
Rock Jr pushes Cardillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rock Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rock Jr gets a clinch.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardillo controls his hands.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Cardillo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.
Cardillo fails to pull guard.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Cardillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardillo's elbow.
A short left from Rock Jr.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Cardillo around his waist. Cardillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
#ROC2#Cardillo is rocked!
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardillo backwards.
Oh Cardillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock Jr working the clinch nicely. Cardillo is working for position but Rock Jr cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cardillo crumples up against the cage and Rock Jr lands two more shots before the ref can save Cardillo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Will Rock Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Rock Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsymbalyuk lands a head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsymbalyuk.
Rock Jr moves away from the strike by Tsymbalyuk.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsymbalyuk throws a one two combo.
Tsymbalyuk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsymbalyuk swings widly with a right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tsymbalyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsymbalyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsymbalyuk. That snapped Rock Jr's head back.
Tsymbalyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsymbalyuk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Rock Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Tsymbalyuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock Jr has double underhooks.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Tsymbalyuk is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr working Tsymbalyuk over with knees to the body.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsymbalyuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr lands a knee to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsymbalyuk takes a knee to the side of the body. #KD2#
Rock Jr drops Tsymbalyuk with a big knee straight up the middle! Tsymbalyuk is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Tsymbalyuk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dmytro Tsymbalyuk has been cut.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Tsymbalyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsymbalyuk throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Rock Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tsymbalyuk seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsymbalyuk won't want to take too many of those.
Tsymbalyuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Tsymbalyuk blocks it.
Rock Jr working Tsymbalyuk over with knees to the body.
Tsymbalyuk can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tsymbalyuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsymbalyuk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Rock Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsymbalyuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tsymbalyuk's face.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tsymbalyuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr has Tsymbalyuk pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Tsymbalyuk is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rock Jr - that's hurt Tsymbalyuk badly! Oh, another knee lands and Tsymbalyuk is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Tsymbalyuk doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KOP
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Mehamedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rock Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mehamedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mehamedov.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr has control of Mehamedov's left arm, preventing Mehamedov from doing any damage.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mehamedov 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.
Mehamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Mehamedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mehamedov won't allow Rock Jr to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock Jr pulls Mehamedov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock Jr can pounce on him.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Rock Jr tries to keep at a distance but Mehamedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mehamedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rock Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mehamedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mehamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Mehamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock Jr's elbow.
Mehamedov stalling.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov is stalling here.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
Mehamedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov can't get the takedown.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Mehamedov.
Rock Jr being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov just leaning against Rock Jr, taking a breather.
Mehamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr blocks a body shot from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov stalling in the clinch.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mehamedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown but Rock Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Mehamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mehamedov is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Rock Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov'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#
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mehamedov checks it #CL2#
and Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Mehamedov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock Jr obliges.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr 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.#T1#
Rock Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Mehamedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rock Jr won't allow Mehamedov to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to pass the guard.
Rock Jr passes into half guard. #T2#
Rock Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mehamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock Jr prevents Mehamedov from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mehamedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Rock Jr content to control rather than advance.
Rock Jr trying to control the action but Mehamedov is working from the bottom.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rock Jr stalling.
Rock Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mehamedov clinches up with Rock Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Mehamedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rock Jr is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Rock Jr is controlling Mehamedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rock Jr wants to improve his position but Mehamedov is controlling well.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mehamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rock Jr is trying to control but can't.
Aziz Mehamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mehamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock Jr keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's time! Rock Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mehamedov drives through and clinches with Rock Jr against the cage.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehamedov stalling.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mehamedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr letting Mehamedov take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
#T1#
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov lands an uppercut.
Mehamedov is struggling to control the position.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Mehamedov has picked Rock Jr up - he's going for a ride! Mehamedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Mehamedov 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.
Mehamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rock Jr is not content to let Mehamedov control the position.
Rock Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mehamedov passes Rock Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rock Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mehamedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rock Jr is looking for a sweep. Mehamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock Jr trying to control but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov stalling. #T3#
Rock Jr keeping hold of Mehamedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rock Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock Jr.
Mehamedov trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Rock Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mehamedov's guard. #REVR#
Mehamedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Rock Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mehamedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mehamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Mehamedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr working a defensive guard but Mehamedov passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aziz Mehamedov.
I think Mehamedov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
Aziz Mehamedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Tiny closes the distance and clinches.
Reckling stalls.
Reckling leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Tiny - that landed with a thud.
Reckling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tiny breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Tiny feints and as Reckling raises his hands in defense, Tiny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reckling controlling Tiny's posture.
Tiny won't allow Reckling to sweep him here.
Tiny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Tiny decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reckling, up you get!
Tiny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Tiny moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD#
Tiny has clasped his hands together around Reckling's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tiny postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reckling is trying to get back to half guard.
Reckling parries the strikes from Tiny easily there. Tiny is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reckling to escape.
Tiny landing strikes. #SUB#
Tiny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reckling, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reckling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiny trying to control the action but Reckling is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Reckling wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Tiny seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Reckling is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Nasirr Tiny!
Nasirr Tiny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Poli stalks Reckling and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reckling's face. Reckling staggers backwards, shaken.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poli.#CL2#
Poli gets tackled into the cage by Reckling. Reckling maintains the clinch.
Poli jumps guard but Reckling turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reckling gets underhooks to prevent Poli's takedown attempt.
Poli avoiding damage as Reckling throws knees to the body.
Reckling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli taking a breather.
Reckling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reckling unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reckling putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Poli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reckling utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reckling with a knee to the head.
Poli is looking to break free of the clinch but Reckling has double underhooks. #T1##KD2#
Reckling drops Poli with a big knee straight up the middle! Poli is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Poli is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Luka Poli has been cut.#CL2#
Reckling has Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reckling obliges.
Reckling has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Poli - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Reckling, and another! Poli is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wilbur Reckling!
A relieved looking Wilbur Reckling 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:
CFC 390k Testie 4
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Falula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Reckling instigates a clinch.
Falula missing with knees to the body.
Reckling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falula avoids it.
Reckling unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falula lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falula tries to land a knee to the head but Reckling blocks with his arms.
Reckling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falula managing to block the knees to the body from Reckling.
Reckling managing to block the knees to the body from Falula.
Falula trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reckling lands a knee to the body.
Reckling tries to land a knee to the head but Falula blocks with his arms.
Reckling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reckling trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Falula tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reckling avoids it.
Falula missing with knees to the body.
Falula misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reckling.
Reckling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falula with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Wilbur Reckling has been cut.
Reckling is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falula is defending well for now.
Reckling scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Falula.
Falula misses with a knee strike.
Falula throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reckling blocks it with crossed arms.
Reckling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falula misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reckling.
#T2#
Falula avoiding damage as Reckling throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reckling obliges.
Reckling landing knees to the body.
Reckling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falula.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falula takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Valosh Falula has been cut.
Reckling is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falula is defending well for now.
Reckling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falula trying to land knees to the body.
Reckling misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Falula.
Reckling trying to land knees to the body.
Falula tries a knee to the head but Reckling blocks it.
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 Wilbur Reckling.
I think Reckling 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Reckling!
Wilbur Reckling thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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