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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockmuller.
A little feinted left hand from Rockmuller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Rockmuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockmuller throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Jone White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from White does no damage.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rockmuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with a double jab
and Rockmuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
White gets tackled into the ropes by Rockmuller. Rockmuller maintains the clinch.
Rockmuller scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Jone White has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rockmuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockmuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Rockmuller presses White against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rockmuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White looks winded!
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards. #ROC#White is rocked!
White takes a shot to the head.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockmuller finish him?
A right hand to the body from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
Rockmuller cracks White with a big uppercut, right up the middle and White goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! White wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Don Rockmuller!
A relieved looking Don Rockmuller 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:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Nunez throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockmuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller throws a hook to the side of Nunez's head but Nunez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Nunez moves into the clinch.
Nunez tries to work over Rockmuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunez.
Nunez blocking some punches.
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockmuller's elbow.
Nunez lands a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Rockmuller's ribcage. Rockmuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nunez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rockmuller.
Nunez lands a right hand.
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!
Nunez tries to stall but Rockmuller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nunez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by Nunez.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Nunez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockmuller or not.
Rockmuller prevents a body shot from Nunez.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockmuller.
Nunez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
Nunez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockmuller cracks Nunez with a nice body shot.
Nunez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nunez.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunez.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunez controls his hands.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockmuller controls his hands.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunez blocks a body shot from Rockmuller.
Nunez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Nunez lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Nunez slows down the pace here.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nunezs head.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Nunez pushes Rockmuller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nunez misses with a body punch.
Nunez looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez. #T3#
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
Rockmuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunez prevents a body shot from Rockmuller.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunez controls his hands.
Nunez pushes Rockmuller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body.
Rockmuller is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Nunez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockmullers head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunez throws a head punch that misses.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockmuller controls his hands.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nunez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nunez.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nunez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Rockmuller is rocked!
We've been informed that Nunez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by Nunez.
Oh Rockmuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Nunez.
Rockmuller is trying to break the clinch but Nunez has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Nunez.
Nunez works on Rockmuller's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nunez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunez creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Rockmuller crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Rockmuller face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Nunez takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rogelio Nunez! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rockmuller rushes Blood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rockmuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockmuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Rockmuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
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!
Rockmuller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller works on Blood's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Blood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rockmuller prevents Blood from breaking the clinch.
Blood wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockmuller won't allow it.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Blood blocking some punches.
#T1#
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rockmuller drives through and clinches with Blood against the ropes.
Blood tries a body shot but Rockmuller blocks it.
Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockmuller lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Blood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
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!
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockmuller.
Blood tries a body shot but Rockmuller blocks it.
Rockmuller lands a right hand.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Rockmuller blocking some punches.
Rockmuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blood or not. #T2#
A short right from Rockmuller on the inside.
Rockmuller has Blood pressed against the ropes, preventing Blood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood tries to break free but Rockmuller pushes him back against the ropes.
Rockmuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockmuller.
Nice body punch from Rockmuller - that landed with a thud.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blood is breathing heavily.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Rockmuller.
A shot in the inside from Rockmuller. #ROC2#Blood is rocked!
Rockmuller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Blood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Rockmuller.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockmuller. #BC2#
Rockmuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Rockmuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blood seems to have got his legs back now.
Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a jab to Blood's midsection.
Rockmuller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rockmuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blood doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Rockmuller drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Blood onto his butt! Blood pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Young Blood has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller slips a straight right by Blood.#T1##CL2#
Rockmuller closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Blood blocking some punches.
Rockmuller presses Blood against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller lands a body shot.
Rockmuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockmuller.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Rockmuller on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller digs a right hand into Blood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blood's gas tank.
Don Rockmuller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Rockmuller cracks Blood with a nice body shot.
Rockmuller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloods head.
Rockmuller scores with a shot to the side of Blood's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockmuller lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockmuller cracks Blood with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Blood goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Blood wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Don Rockmuller!
Don Rockmuller thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rockmuller walks into a jab.
Robillard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockmuller under the eye.#CL2#
Robillard clinches.
Robillard scores with a hook to the body.
Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Rockmuller's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Rockmuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller scores with a shot to the side of Robillard's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockmuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller tries a body shot but Robillard blocks it.
Robillard lands with a left to the head.
Robillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard digs a right hand underneath Rockmuller's ribcage. Rockmuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockmuller tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robillard lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockmuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Robillard.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Robillard.
Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robillard lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robillard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Rockmuller's head.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robillard prevents a body shot from Rockmuller.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robillard lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Robillard gets through Rockmuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robillard misses with a body punch.
Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller blocks a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard scores with a shoulder strike.
Robillard digs a right hand into Rockmuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockmuller's gas tank.
Rockmuller is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Robillard - that landed with a thud.
Robillard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rockmuller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robillard can turn it around.
Robillard lands a nice uppercut.
Robillard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robillard lands a shot to the body.
Robillard lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robillard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Robillard. #ROC2#Rockmuller is rocked!
Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Robillard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Robillard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robillard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robillard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockmuller throws a right hand that Robillard ducks under and follows up with a left that Robillard also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Robillard.
Robillard lands a nice shot to the body.
Robillard wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Robillard there.
Don Rockmuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Rockmuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robillard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Rockmuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robillard, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Robillard is working Rockmuller over against the ropes.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Robillard blocks an uppercut.
Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller working aggressively here.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Robillard on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Rockmuller working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Robillard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robillard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Robillard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Rockmuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Rockmuller prevents a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Robillard.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Robillard.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller takes a shot to the head.
Robillard creates a bit of distance and cracks Rockmuller with a big uppercut! Rockmuller goes down! The referee pushes Robillard away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Rockmuller make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Robillard takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michel Robillard! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hung Young Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Rockmuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang seems keen to control Rockmuller's posture.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockmuller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang wants to sweep but Rockmuller has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T1#
Wang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rockmuller passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Wang
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rockmuller moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rockmuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Rockmuller working away.#T3#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rockmuller easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockmuller (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Rockmuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockmuller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (13) vs (0) Wang#T4#
Wang wants to escape the position.
Rockmuller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Rockmuller has good solid back control here.
Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
Wang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Rockmuller.#T6#
Wang is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wang wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang tries to break free.
Rockmuller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wang trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is trying to break free.
Rockmuller has good solid back control here. #T8#
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Rockmuller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang tries to escape but Rockmuller has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Wang turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (13) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (15) vs (2) Wang
Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Rockmuller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Wang is trying to keep Rockmuller in close.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rockmuller has passed into half guard.
Wang has a hand on Rockmuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rockmuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (18) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Rockmuller controlling the pace for now.
Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller postures up.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller pushes him away.
Rockmuller manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (21) vs (2) Wang
Rockmuller is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Our winner, Don Rockmuller, 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jacek Siuta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siuta (0) vs (4) Rockmuller
Siuta is trying to improve his position.
Siuta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siuta tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Siuta is working hard here to advance position.
Siuta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockmuller jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (0) vs (7) Rockmuller
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Siuta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rockmuller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siuta (0) vs (9) Rockmuller
Siuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockmuller looking to control but Siuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockmuller is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Siuta is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Siuta (0) vs (12) Rockmuller
Siuta can't escape the position.
#T2#
Rockmuller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Siuta is in bad spot here.
Siuta turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (2) vs (12) Rockmuller
Siuta trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Siuta looking to pass the guard.
Siuta being controlled here momentarily.
Siuta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siuta looking to pass the guard.
Siuta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Siuta wants to control from the top but Rockmuller keeps moving.
Siuta looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (2) vs (14) Rockmuller
Rockmuller wants to control from the top but Siuta keeps moving.
Siuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Siuta, not yet.
Siuta wants to hit a sweep here but Rockmuller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Siuta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (2) vs (17) Rockmuller
Siuta is trying to reverse the position but instead Rockmuller has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Siuta (2) vs (20) Rockmuller#T5#
Siuta tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Siuta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rockmuller.
Siuta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rockmuller's guard. Nice work there by Siuta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (4) vs (20) Rockmuller
Siuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Siuta wants to control from the top but Rockmuller keeps moving.
Siuta forces his way into half guard.
Rockmuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Siuta wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siuta in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Siuta is keen to just control but Rockmuller is a slippery customer.
Siuta slows the pace down in half guard.
Siuta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Siuta trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Siuta controlling from the top position.
Siuta is looking to pass into half guard but Rockmuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rockmuller is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (4) vs (22) Rockmuller
Siuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Siuta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rockmuller stacks Siuta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rockmuller! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (25) Rockmuller
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siuta sneaks back into half guard.
Rockmuller prevents Siuta from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
Siuta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siuta wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Siuta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockmuller jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (28) Rockmuller
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Siuta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rockmuller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siuta (4) vs (30) Rockmuller
Siuta regains half guard.
Siuta is looking to get back to full guard here but Rockmuller has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (33) Rockmuller
Siuta is looking for a sweep.
Siuta looking for a sweep but Rockmuller has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siuta (4) vs (35) Rockmuller
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Siuta is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Siuta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockmuller jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (38) Rockmuller
Siuta tries to improve position but can't.
Siuta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siuta (8) vs (38) Rockmuller
Will Siuta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Siuta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rockmuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Siuta controls the action.#SUB#
Siuta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rockmuller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rockmuller for a finish. #T12##SUB#
Siuta looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Siuta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siuta tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockmuller pushed the leg off.
Siuta wants to control but Rockmuller manages to buck him off and is now in Siuta's guard! Nice work there by Rockmuller! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (8) vs (40) Rockmuller
Siuta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (10) vs (40) Rockmuller
Siuta won't allow Rockmuller to sweep him here. #T13#
Rockmuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (10) vs (42) Rockmuller
Siuta is trying to get back to full guard.
Siuta trying to get back to full guard but Rockmuller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (10) vs (45) Rockmuller
Rockmuller manages to capitalize on a mistake by Siuta to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siuta (10) vs (48) Rockmuller
Siuta is really stuck here.
Rockmuller doesn't have the hooks in and Siuta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (12) vs (48) Rockmuller
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siuta is looking to pass into half guard but Rockmuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rockmuller is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (12) vs (50) Rockmuller#T14#
Siuta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockmuller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siuta tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Siuta wants to sweep but Rockmuller has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (12) vs (53) Rockmuller
Siuta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siuta manages to get back to half guard.
Siuta is looking to get back to full guard here but Rockmuller has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (12) vs (56) Rockmuller
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 56 to 12.
A victorious Don Rockmuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kenji Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rockmuller misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Matsuda counters by clinching up.
Rockmuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuda just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Rockmuller pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Rockmuller managing to control the position.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Rockmuller pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard. #T2#
Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockmuller has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rockmuller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsuda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Matsuda content to stall in guard here.
Rockmuller pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rockmuller has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rockmuller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuda has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (0) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy. #T8#
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Rockmuller is working away. #T9#
Rockmuller is letting Matsuda control him for a moment.
Rockmuller is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Rockmuller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Rockmuller seems content to control.
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Matsuda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Rockmuller seems content to control.
Matsuda is trying is best to control the position here. #T12#
Matsuda tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Rockmuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rockmuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rockmuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsuda working to try and regain half guard.
Rockmuller content just to control the position here. #T14#
Matsuda can't escape the position.
Rockmuller controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (8) vs (3) Matsuda
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
A victorious Don Rockmuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chukwuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Rockmuller
Chukwuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chukwuma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chukwuma looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
Chukwuma is trying to control the position but Rockmuller postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chukwuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockmuller defends it easily.
Chukwuma wants to sweep here but Rockmuller controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Chukwuma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rockmuller stacks Chukwuma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rockmuller! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (5) Rockmuller
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Chukwuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rockmuller working away.#T2#
Chukwuma tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma tries to improve position but can't.
Rockmuller working away.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (5) Rockmuller
Chukwuma trying to control.#T4#
Chukwuma is really struggling to control Rockmuller but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chukwuma.
What can Rockmuller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5##SUB#
Rockmuller fending off the submission attempt from Chukwuma. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the choke from the back.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chukwuma.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rockmuller fending off the submission attempt from Chukwuma. #T6##SUB#
Chukwuma tightening his grip on Rockmuller, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Rockmuller showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chukwuma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7#
Rockmuller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
What can Rockmuller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Rockmuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Chukwuma working for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for the choke from the back position but Rockmuller is controlling his hands well.
Chukwuma trying to control.#SUB#
Chukwuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rockmuller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9##SUB#
Chukwuma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Good control from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockmuller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Chukwuma is persistently looking for the submission but Rockmuller is defending it well.
#T10#
Chukwuma tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockmuller pushed the leg off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Rockmuller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chukwuma. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the RNC.
Chukwuma is trying to stick to Rockmuller's back but Rockmuller is turning into Chukwuma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chukwuma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rockmuller. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (7) Rockmuller#SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle here but Rockmuller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (10) Rockmuller#T11#
Rockmuller controlling the position from side mount.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Chukwuma wants to control but Rockmuller postures up.
Rockmuller wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Chukwuma tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Rockmuller working away.
Chukwuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockmuller working away.#T13#
Rockmuller controlling from side mount.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Rockmuller tries to move to mount but Chukwuma blocks the move with his legs.
Rockmuller gets to mount! Chukwuma was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwuma (6) vs (12) Rockmuller
Chukwuma is working to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma tries to lock up and control but Rockmuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chukwuma can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 12 to 6.
Don Rockmuller thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Caique Lima!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rockmuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima tries to clinch up but Rockmuller circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Rockmuller gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to control but Rockmuller postures up.
Rockmuller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Lima#T1#
Lima can't escape the position.
Rockmuller avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rockmuller controlling from mount.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockmuller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lima wants to control but Rockmuller is having none of it.#T4#
Rockmuller controlling his opponent.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Lima tries to hold on but Rockmuller pushes him away.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Rockmuller isn't that keen on the idea.
Rockmuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Rockmuller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockmuller avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Rockmuller fails to take his opponent's back.
Rockmuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima tries to hold on but Rockmuller postures up.#T7#
Rockmuller controlling the pace for now.
Rockmuller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T8#
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Rockmuller not doing much here.
Rockmuller is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Rockmuller controlling the action here. #T10##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Lima
Lima tries to control the position but Rockmuller now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (11) vs (0) Lima#T11#
Rockmuller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Rockmuller won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rockmuller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Rockmuller biding his time, controlling Lima.
Lima just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Lima is in bad spot here.
Rockmuller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lima.#T14#
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rockmuller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Don Rockmuller 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Rockmuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockmuller pulls his head out easily.
Rockmuller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Rockmuller's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Rockmuller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#T2#
Rockmuller has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands and throws Rockmuller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Rockmuller
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Brown controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but Rockmuller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Rockmuller
Brown working a defensive guard but Rockmuller passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockmuller passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (7) Rockmuller#T5#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown keeping his opponent close.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
What's Brown going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Rockmuller laying and praying for a moment but Brown takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Brown is looking to control Rockmuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockmuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T8#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Rockmuller is proving a slippery customer.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown 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.#T9##SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Rockmuller to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockmuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockmuller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (9) vs (7) Rockmuller#T10##SUB#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Rockmuller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms. #SUB#
Brown has got his arm under Rockmuller's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rockmuller has spun round into Brown's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (9) vs (9) Rockmuller
Brown keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T11#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Rockmuller pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.#T12#
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Rockmuller has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (12) Rockmuller
Brown tries to lock up and control but Rockmuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Rockmuller has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (9) vs (15) Rockmuller
Rockmuller controls the action.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rockmuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Brown is trying to break free.
Rockmuller is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Rockmuller is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Rockmuller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rockmuller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (15) Rockmuller
Brown stays in close to Rockmuller's body and controls the position.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (17) Rockmuller
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (17) Rockmuller
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 17 to 13.
Don Rockmuller 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macho Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockmuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Macho Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller fails with the takedown.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Rockmuller.
Nice sprawl there from Macho Man as Rockmuller shoots in.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rockmuller manages to circle out of the way.
Rockmuller with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Macho Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockmuller can't get the takedown.
Rockmuller fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macho Man just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rockmuller is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Macho Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Macho Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockmuller.
Macho Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Man is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rockmuller jumps guard.
#T2#
Rockmuller pulls Macho Man in close to prevent any damage.
Rockmuller being controlled here, momentarily.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macho Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Rockmuller trying to control the position.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rockmuller holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Rockmuller working a defensive guard but Macho Man manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (3) vs (0) Rockmuller#T4#
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
Rockmuller is trying to control Macho Man's posture but Macho Man avoids it.
Macho Man trying to control the position but Rockmuller is working away.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Macho Man tries to advance to mount but Rockmuller denies him.
Rockmuller is not content to let Macho Man control the position.
Macho Man controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Macho Man stalls from top position.#SUB#
Macho Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockmuller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Rockmuller is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Macho Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macho Man trying to control the action but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller prevents Macho Man from moving into mount. #T9#
Macho Man is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller being controlled for a moment.
Macho Man has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (5) vs (0) Rockmuller#T10#
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macho Man controlling from the full mount.
Macho Man continues to stall.#T11#
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockmuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Macho Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockmuller is looking to improve his position but Macho Man isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockmuller tries to lock up and control but Macho Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockmuller holds of for dear life.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Rockmuller is squirming around, avoiding Macho Man's attempts to control the action.
Rockmuller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macho Man controlling his opponent. #T14#
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macho Man trying to control but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (8) vs (0) Rockmuller
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Super Macho Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kona tries to clinch there but Rockmuller circles away.
Kona tries to clinch but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rockmuller gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kona (0) vs (4) Rockmuller
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Kona is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Kona tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Kona is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller tries to move to mount but Kona blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Kona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kona (4) vs (4) Rockmuller#SUB#
Kona tightening his grip on Rockmuller, looking for the choke.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kona.
#T3##SUB#
Kona looking to break Rockmuller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rockmuller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kona will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Kona looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rockmuller showing good submission defense here.
Rockmuller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Rockmuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB#
Rockmuller 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 Kona gets his way!
#SUB#
Kona is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rockmuller reverses the position brilliantly into Kona's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (4) vs (6) Rockmuller
Rockmuller trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB#
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona trying to keep a closed guard but Rockmuller is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Rockmuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rockmuller is posturing up here but Kona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rockmuller tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rockmuller has to tap! Slick submission there by Kona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Kona!
A very excited looking Ted Kona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Don Rockmuller throws a right hand that Van Rockmuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rockmuller also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don Rockmuller misses with a double jab.
Van Rockmuller is looking for the big counter here.
Van Rockmuller fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Don Rockmuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Don Rockmuller misses with a wild combination.
Van Rockmuller throws a counter combo.
A combination from Van Rockmuller does no damage.
Van Rockmuller misses with a two punch combination.
Don Rockmuller is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Rockmuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Don Rockmuller looks to land a combination but Van Rockmuller avoids it well.
Van Rockmuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Don Rockmuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Don Rockmuller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Rockmuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Don Rockmuller.
Don Rockmuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Rockmuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Rockmuller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Rockmuller! |
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