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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Rowland (ranked 2894 p4p, 4064 weight class) and Hector Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Rowland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Rowland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Stockton!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowland scores with a hook to the body. Stockton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stockton lands a glancing blow to the side of Rowland's head.
Stockton looks to land a right hand but Rowland moved out of range.
Rowland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stockton.
Stockton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rowland's head backwards.
Rowland takes the fight into the clinch.
Stockton goes for a takedown attempt but Rowland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rowland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stockton, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rowland.
Stockton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rowland is leaning against Stockton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rowland scores with a shoulder strike.
Rowland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stockton backwards.
Rowland blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stockton looking to stall.
Rowland is leaning against Stockton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Rowland.
A left hand lands to the body for Rowland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rowland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rowland as the two fighters clinch.
Stockton looks winded!
Stockton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowland lands with a short shot to the head.
Rowland scores with a shot to the side of Stockton's head.
Rowland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stocktons head.
Rowland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rowland lands a body punch.
Rowland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rowland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rowland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rowland lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stockton is rocked!
Rowland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stockton is still on wobbly legs! Can Rowland finish him?
Rowland cracks Stockton with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stockton seems to have recovered his senses.
Rowland lands a nice uppercut.
Rowland lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Rowland.
Rowland lands with a light punch inside.
Rowland is working Stockton over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rowland.
Rowland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rowland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Rowland.
Rowland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stockton looking for submissions off his back.
Rowland stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowland continues to stall.
Rowland'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.
Stockton gets back to full guard.
Rowland wants to pass the guard but Stockton is keeping the position.
Stockton has his foot on Rowland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rowland works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rowland stays in close to Stockton's body and controls the position.
Stockton has his foot on Rowland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rowland works his way back into a safe position though.
Rowland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rowland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stockton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rowland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Rowland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stockton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rowland manages to avoid it.
As Stockton tries to get set, Rowland tries to push him back and clinch up but Stockton manages to avoid the attempt.
Rowland gets a clinch.
Rowland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Rowland.
Rowland scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Rowland.
A body shot lands from Rowland.
Rowland lands a body shot.
Martin Rowland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rowland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stockton is trying to keep an underhook but Rowland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rowland tries to pass to full mount but Stockton defends it.
Rowland is working hard here to advance position.
Stockton is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowland content to control rather than advance.
Stockton trying to hold on to Rowland's head to control him but Rowland postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rowland is pressing down on Stockton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stockton is holding on for now.
Rowland slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stockton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stockton is looking to improve his position.
Stockton is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stockton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stockton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martin Rowland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton is looking for a sweep. Rowland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stockton throws a body shot but no joy.
Rowland walks into a straight right hand from Stockton.
Stockton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rowland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stockton lands with a nice body punch.
Stockton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rowland throws out a powerful jab.
Rowland moves into range and clinches up with Stockton.
Rowland lands a nice shot to the body.
Stockton lands a body punch.
Stockton wants to stall.
Rowland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rowland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Rowland.
Rowland lands a body punch.
Rowland lands a shoulder strike.
Stockton is trying to break free.
Rowland pushes Stockton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rowland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stockton backwards.
Rowland scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Rowland - that landed with a thud.
Rowland works on Stockton's body with a couple of short punches.
Rowland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rowland scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rowland.
Rowland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stockton backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rowland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Rowland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rowland drives through and clinches with Stockton against the cage.
Rowland has hold of one of Stockton's legs. Stockton is fighting the takedown attempt but Rowland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rowland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stockton looking for a guillotine here but Rowland defends easily.
Rowland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stockton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rowland defends it easily.
Stockton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rowland defends it easily.
Rowland content to stall in guard here.
Rowland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stockton can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rowland is posturing up here but Stockton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rowland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rowland has to tap! Slick submission there by Stockton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Stockton!
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energy
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hype
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