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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Paunovic (ranked 271 p4p, 35 weight class) and Elliot Rockwell (ranked 225 p4p, 31 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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188 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoran Paunovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Rockwell !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell throws a hook to the side of Paunovic's head but Paunovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paunovic throws out the jab.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Paunovic's shoulder, as Paunovic tries to avoid the shot.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Paunovic saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Paunovic misses the target.
Rockwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Paunovic.
Paunovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Paunovic
and Rockwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Paunovic does it's job there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paunovic.
Paunovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rockwell ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paunovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rockwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Rockwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Paunovic.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Rockwell works Paunovic's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paunovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockwell momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic staying out of range there.
Paunovic misses with the body kick
and Rockwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Rockwell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paunovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paunovic!
Paunovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Paunovic's shoulder, as Paunovic tries to avoid the shot.
Paunovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rockwell moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
Rockwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Paunovic ducked under it nicely.
Rockwell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the body
and Paunovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell lunges at Paunovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paunovic's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell avoids a kick to the body.
Rockwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Paunovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Rockwell sees coming a mile off.
Rockwell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rockwell throws a leg kick which misses Paunovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Paunovic tries to avoid it.
Rockwell lands with a good body shot.
Rockwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paunovic tries to land a body kick
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paunovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body
and Rockwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Paunovic is rocked!
Paunovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockwell .
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Paunovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paunovic moves away.
Paunovic blocks a jab.
Paunovic throws a quick counter head kick but Rockwell was just out of range.
Paunovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockwell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockwell circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Paunovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paunovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockwell .
Paunovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Rockwell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paunovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body
and Paunovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoran Paunovic's cut is getting worse.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses.
Rockwell cracks Paunovic on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Paunovic falls backwards against the cage. Rockwell follows up with more strikes that drop Paunovic to his knees. Rockwell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Paunovic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Rockwell !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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