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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Children Of Bodom - Living Dead Beat. Henry Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Rock!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock scores a takedown into full mount!
Araya wants to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araya is in a horrible position here. Rock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araya wants to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rock content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henry Rock just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rock just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya is looking for a sweep.
Rock taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Araya is looking to regain half guard here but Rock keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henry Rock just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Araya sprawls well initially but Rock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Araya is breathing heavily.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Araya is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
I looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rock trying to pass the guard but Araya defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Rock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Araya throws a nice head kick!
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Araya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rock showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Rock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Araya trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henry Rock just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araya lands a head kick!
Rock looks for a takedown but Araya sprawls well.
Araya throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Araya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tom Araya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rock not doing much here.
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 Araya from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rock prevents Araya from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Rock seems content to control.
Araya missing with punches from the bottom.
Rock prevents Araya from standing back up.
Araya is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araya avoid being mounted?
Rock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Araya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Araya as Rock shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Araya lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Araya throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rock controlling from mount.
Araya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock lands a big shot there that rocks Araya but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock avoids the attempt from Araya to control.
Rock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henry Rock just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araya works Rock's body with a nice hook.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Araya as he jumps to the side.
Tom Araya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rock.
Araya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Araya's guard.
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tom Araya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya has his foot on Rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock works his way back into a safe position though.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Araya is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Rock throws a strike but Araya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Araya is fighting to break Rock's control of his arms but Rock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Araya trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Rock wants to sweep here but Araya controlling him for the moment.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Henry Rock just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araya works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination.
Araya throws a head kick that misses.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rock 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Rock!
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RATING
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