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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucciano Becchio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucciano Becchio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 cm
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucciano Becchio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Becchio's half guard. Rock prevents Becchio from standing back up.
Becchio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Rock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becchio has managed to free his arm - good work. Becchio tries to kick Rock off but Rock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rock thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Becchio to regain full guard. Rock wants to pass the guard but Becchio is keeping the position. Rock prevents Becchio from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rock looks to land a combination but Becchio avoids it well. Becchio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becchio wants it to stay on the feet. Rock tries to clinch up but Becchio circles away and keeps his distance. Rock throws a leg kick which misses Becchio's front leg but catches the back leg as Becchio tries to avoid it. Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Becchio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Becchio works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rock prevents Becchio from getting back to his feet. Rock wants to pass the guard but Becchio is keeping the position. Becchio is looking to stand up but Rock isn't so interested in that idea. Rock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Becchio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Rock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rock looks gassed!
That's two 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. Rock is looking to clinch. Rock throws a leg kick but Becchio moved away. Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Becchio tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Becchio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lucciano Becchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock. Becchio is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Becchio slaps away a takedown attempt from Rock, before circling back to the center of the mat. Becchio throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range. Rock is looking to clinch but Becchio is avoiding it.
Becchio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becchio tries to clinch but Rock is having none of it. Danga de danga de dang - Becchio scores with a four punch combination! Becchio looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range. Becchio tries to clinch there but Rock circles away.
Becchio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rock dodges the punch combination from Becchio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Becchio blocks the body kick.
Becchio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively. Becchio's corner calls for a 1-2. Becchio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Becchio tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Becchio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Becchio. Becchio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Becchio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A right-left combo lands from Becchio. Becchio forces Rock back against the cage and clinches. Becchio is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him. Becchio tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position. Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becchio smiles and moves away.
Becchio misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Becchio fails in his attempt to clinch. Becchio checks the leg kick. Becchio looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becchio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rock somewhat. Becchio throws a hook but Rock blocks it. Becchio works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Becchio throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Becchio throws a right and a left that both miss. Becchio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rock is trying to get an arm triangle but Becchio is defending well. Becchio is trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucciano Becchio dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Becchio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Becchio swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Becchio closes the distance but Rock moves to the side and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rock throws a lazy right hand but Becchio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rock scores with a hook to the body. Becchio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Becchio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock. Rock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Becchio. Becchio misses with a double jab
and Rock counters by clinching up. Becchio is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position. Becchio is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage. Rock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Becchio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Becchio pinned against the cage. Becchio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lucciano Becchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock. Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Becchio swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock. A combination from Becchio does no damage. Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Lucciano Becchio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Becchio as he avoids it easily. Rock closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Becchio's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becchio tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage. Becchio breaks from the clinch.
Becchio throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease. Becchio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock. Rock lands with a hook. Becchio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Becchio.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Becchio tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range. Becchio throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Becchio throws a right and a left that both miss. Rock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Becchio works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination. Becchio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock gets a takedown into half guard. Rock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rock stops Becchio from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rock is keen to just control but Becchio is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rock trying to pass the guard but Becchio defending well. Rock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Becchio defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Becchio throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease. Rock misses with a takedown attempt - Becchio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Becchio doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Becchio is fending him off so far but Rock persists. Nope, Becchio circles away and we're back to standing. Becchio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Becchio scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Becchio misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Becchio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becchio thows a body shot but no joy. Becchio tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot. Becchio darts in and clinches Rock up against the cage. Rock successfully pulls guard.
Becchio is looking to stand up but Rock won't let him. Rock pushes Becchio off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rock closes the distance and clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rock can't get the takedown.
Becchio wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Becchio tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position. Becchio is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks. Becchio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Becchio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Becchio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becchio as he jumps to the side. Rock fails to land the takedown. Becchio misses with a few strikes there.
Becchio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Becchio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Rock shoots for a takedown but Becchio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lucciano Becchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock. Nice cross by Becchio. Becchio misses with a few strikes there.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. Becchio didn't expect that. Becchio wants to stand up but Rock is controlling him. Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rock throws and elbow that misses. Becchio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rock's guard. Nice move by Becchio! Rock is working an open guard so Becchio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Rock misses with a takedown attempt - Becchio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rock wants to clinch up but Becchio keeps it at a distance. Becchio works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination. Becchio misses with the combination.
Rock moves into range and clinches up with Becchio. Becchio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rock has him pressed against the cage. Rock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Becchio can't fight it off and eventually Rock manages to take the fight to the floor. Becchio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Becchio wants to stand but Rock is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rock wants to stand but Becchio is controlling his posture from full guard. Becchio wants to stand up but Rock is controlling him. Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Becchio is retaining full guard. Becchio wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it. Rock forces his way into half guard. Rock is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rock is just content to waste time from the top position. Becchio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Becchio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rock stops Becchio from standing up. Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Becchio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Becchio wants to stand up but Rock is controlling him.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rock misses with a takedown attempt - Becchio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Becchio throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease. Rock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Becchio throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease. Becchio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock. Rock fails with a takedown attempt. Becchio misses with a two punch combination.
Becchio throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease. Lucciano Becchio is winning the standup battle so far. Becchio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Becchio tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Becchio looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Rock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
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RATING
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