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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Melo Rocha (ranked 4906 p4p, 4833 weight class) and Luke Rolland (ranked 457 p4p, 451 weight class). Rolland has chosen Ghetts - Artillery as his entrance music. Felipe Melo Rocha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felipe Melo Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Rolland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolland swinging wildly here.
Rolland shoots in for a takedown but Melo Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melo Rocha is looking to counter the offense by Rolland and move into the clinch.
Melo Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolland.
We've been hearing reports that Melo Rocha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Melo Rocha blocks the leg kick.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rolland as he avoids it easily.
Rolland misses with a combination
so Melo Rocha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Melo Rocha advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is controlling Melo Rocha's trapped leg to prevent Melo Rocha from advancing to side control.
Melo Rocha is controlling the pace.
Rolland tries to get to full guard but Melo Rocha has control of the leg.
Rolland has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo Rocha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolland is not content to let Melo Rocha control the position.
Melo Rocha seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolland trying to control but Melo Rocha postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Melo Rocha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rolland wants to get back to his feet.
Rolland is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolland wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolland is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Melo Rocha is staying active.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Melo Rocha clinches up with Rolland and pushes him back against the cage.
Melo Rocha is looking for a takedown.
Melo Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Rolland misses with a takedown attempt - Melo Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melo Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland misses with a takedown
and Melo Rocha counters with a single leg into guard. Rolland didn't expect that.
Rolland looks winded!
Melo Rocha content to stall in guard here.
Rolland wants to improve his position but instead Melo Rocha has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland gets back to full guard.
Melo Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolland has his feet on Melo Rocha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Melo Rocha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolland, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolland looking for a takedown.
Melo Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melo Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that round.
That's time! Melo Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melo Rocha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolland.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolland but Rolland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melo Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolland tries to avoid it but Melo Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolland to the ground. Rolland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolland goes for a double leg but Melo Rocha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melo Rocha continues to drive forward.
Melo Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rolland.
Melo Rocha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rolland misses with a double jab
and Melo Rocha moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo Rocha prevents the takedown attempt.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Melo Rocha manages to pull guard.
Melo Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolland can do to turn this around?
Rolland is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melo Rocha has Rolland pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolland wants to control from the top but Melo Rocha keeps moving.
Rolland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Felipe Melo Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position but Rolland postures up.
Melo Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolland is one step ahead there.
Melo Rocha pulls Rolland in close to prevent any damage.
Melo Rocha is looking to stand up but Rolland isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Rolland throws a shot from downtown. Melo Rocha moves away and avoids it.
Rolland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melo Rocha pinned against the cage. Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolland throws a series of punches but Melo Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Luke Rolland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rolland misses.
Rolland throws a series of strikes that have Melo Rocha backpedaling.
Melo Rocha checks a low kick from Rolland.
Rolland gets tackled into the cage by Melo Rocha. Melo Rocha maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo Rocha has clasped his hands together around Rolland's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Melo Rocha tries to stand but Rolland is controlling his head.
I wouldn't like to be where Rolland is right now.
Melo Rocha content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolland can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolland is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha postures up.
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha pushes him away.
Rolland working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Melo Rocha scores with a takedown into Rolland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolland is looking to stand up but Melo Rocha isn't so interested in that idea.
Rolland controlling the position.
Melo Rocha trying to control but Rolland is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha is in close to Rolland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is pulling down on Melo Rocha's head to control his posture.
Rolland is trying to keep Melo Rocha in close.
Rolland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland keeping moving, preventing Melo Rocha from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luke Rolland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo Rocha looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Melo Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolland gets full guard.
Rolland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Melo Rocha postures up and lands a big shot to Rolland's brow.
Melo Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolland is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland is looking to sweep but instead, Melo Rocha has passed into half guard.
Rolland trying to control here.
Melo Rocha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melo Rocha prevents Rolland from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rolland is pressing down on Melo Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolland 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.
Rolland keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rolland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melo Rocha passes into side control.
Rolland tries to improve position but can't.
Melo Rocha controlling the position.
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melo Rocha looking to control but Rolland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melo Rocha raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rolland is looking to get to half guard.
Rolland tries to lock up and control but Melo Rocha 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!
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Felipe Melo Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolland takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Melo Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melo Rocha, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Melo Rocha!
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