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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Rocky (ranked 2143 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 261 p4p, 451 weight class). Billy Riley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Rocky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocky connects with a jab.
Rocky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riley has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Rocky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands a head shot.
Rocky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Rocky crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley wants to control but Rocky postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is holding Rocky down, trying to stall.
Rocky lands some shots froms side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Rocky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
Rocky working away.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking for a sweep but Rocky has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rocky prevents Riley from getting the reversal.
Riley regains half guard.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocky is aware though and is defending well.
Rocky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley wants to improve his position but instead Rocky has moved into half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Rocky has control of the leg.
Riley is controlling Rocky's trapped leg to prevent Rocky from advancing to side control.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocky is working away from the top position though.
Riley tries to roll over but Rocky keeps him under control.
Rocky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though.
Rocky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Rocky eventually gives up the hold.
Rocky is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard.
Riley forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Rocky trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Rocky defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rocky's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Rocky has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Rocky working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Come on Rocky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
Rocky lands with a light punch inside.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocky walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Rocky scores with a four punch combination!
Rocky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Rocky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rocky lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Riley goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Rocky in side control.
Riley is rocked!
It looks like Billy Riley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Rocky finish him?
Rocky tries to advance to mount but Riley denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocky controlling the action here.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Rocky sits in half guard.
Riley is trying to maintain the position but Rocky is very close to passing his half guard.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Rocky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocky pulls his head out easily.
Rocky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Rocky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley gets full guard.
Apollo Rocky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocky has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley is pulling down on Rocky's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocky, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Rocky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Rocky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands with a hook. Riley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocky.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocky obliges.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Rocky jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley wants to control from the top but Rocky keeps moving.
Rocky wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley is pushing down on Rocky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocky is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apollo Rocky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
Rocky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard.
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley advances to half guard.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Rocky actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
My spies in Sprawl N Brawl inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley passes to full mount!
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Riley.
Riley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocky is holding on tight.
Riley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rocky is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Rocky is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Riley trying to control but Rocky is having none of it.
BOOM! Riley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rocky tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Riley tries to control but Rocky wriggling away.
Riley prevents Rocky from getting the reversal.
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley landing strikes from the mount.
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 Apollo Rocky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocky, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Rocky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Apollo Rocky waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'.
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