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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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187 lbs
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183 cm
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Rocha.
Nice shot lands for Rocha.
Rocha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Field stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocha jabs at Field's body.
Field gets the takedown into side control.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
Field is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
Field is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field swings around for an armbar but Rocha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Field's guard.
Rocha trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Field keeping full guard, as Rocha tries to pass.
Field controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocha stands and steps away. Field gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Field closes the distance and clinches up with Rocha, looking for a takedown. Field pushes Rocha against the cage but Rocha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Field misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rocha to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Field is predictable there
and Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha lands with a slapping head kick.
Rocha scores with a jab to the head.
Field shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rocha counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Field on the side of the head.
Rocha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Field. Field circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rocha. Field shrugs it off though.
Field takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Field lands a right hook to the body.
Demian Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Field misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field is breathing heavily.
Rocha scores with a jab to the body.
Field tries for a takedown but Rocha circles away easily
and Rocha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Field is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocha scores with a push kick.
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Field stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocha throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha throws a head kick that half lands.
Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Field.
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Rocha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rocha throws a head kick but Field moves out of range.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field fails with the takedown
and Rocha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocha throws a nice head kick!
Field closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Field 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Field stops Rocha from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha pushes Field off and gets back to his feet.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rocha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Field is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Field with a poor takedown
and Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnny Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rocha!
Field goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rocha turns into him and now he's in Field's guard.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocha wants to stand and escape but instead Field has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Field advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Field is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Field.
Rocha is trying to stand back up but Field is controlling him
Field is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Field is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Field.
Rocha pushes Field off looking to stand but Field dives back in and keeps control.
Field is working for a kimura but Rocha is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demian Rocha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Field has his takedown stuffed
and Rocha counters with a left to the body.
Field has his takedown stuffed
and Rocha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocha just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Field misses
and Rocha counters with a right hand to the body.
Field takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Field takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnny Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Field misses with a combination
enabling Rocha to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rocha counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Field throws a sloppy head kick
and Rocha counters with a head kick. That will keep Field thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocha.
Rocha connects with a body shot.
Field gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocha counters with a nice body shot.
Rocha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demian Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Field swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Rocha.
Nice body kick from Rocha.
Field with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocha counters with a thumping low kick.
Rocha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Field misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters with a right hand to the body.
Rocha cracks a nice hook into Field's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Rocha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocha.
Field with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocha counters with a thumping low kick.
Rocha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rocha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Field doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Field's head.
A head kick from Rocha lands but Field takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Field misses
and Rocha counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Field takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rocha lands a front kick.
Field with a poor takedown
and Rocha counters with a solid body kick.
Rocha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Field has his takedown stuffed
and Rocha counters with a head kick. That will keep Field thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha lands a head kick. Field smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rocha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnny Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocha lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Rocha!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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