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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rob rocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and patrick mollica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple 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 Montreal, rob rocks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, patrick mollica!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rocks stuffs the takedown.
mollica throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
mollica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with rocks but rocks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
rocks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
mollica blocks the body kick.
mollica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
mollica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
rob rocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of patrick mollica.
rocks swinging wilding here.
rocks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
rocks tries to land a front kick but mollica steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
rocks rushes mollica and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
rocks breaks from the clinch.
mollica walks forward, straight into a front kick from rocks.
A head kick misses from rocks.
mollica throws a sloppy head kick and rocks moves out of range easily.
rocks throws a sloppy head kick and mollica moves out of range easily.
mollica shoots in for a takedown but rocks shows good takedown defense.
mollica circles away from the clinch attempt.
mollica shoots in for a double leg but rocks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mollica looks gassed!
rocks tries to bum rush mollica with a series of wild strikes but mollica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
rocks misses with an attempted mid kick.
rocks clinches.
rocks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
patrick mollica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
rocks gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mollica tries to pull guard but rocks holds him up against the cage and eventually mollica drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from rocks - that landed with a thud.
rocks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
rocks breaks from the clinch.
rob rocks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
rocks is looking to clinch but mollica is avoiding it.
rocks scores with a punch to the head.
rocks instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from rocks - that landed with a thud.
mollica jumps guard but rocks stands there with mollica around his waist. mollica gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
rocks pushes mollica back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
rocks breaks the clinch.
A combination from rocks does no damage.
rocks tries to clinch there but mollica circles away.
rocks rushes mollica and presses him up against the cage.
rocks lands a body punch in the clinch.
rocks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mollica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
rocks is looking to land body kicks.
mollica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rocks rushes mollica and presses him up against the cage.
mollica fails to pull the fight into his guard.
mollica pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mollica throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mollica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
mollica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
rocks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
mollica is looking for a triangle but rocks pushes his legs off easily.
rocks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for mollica on the ground.
rocks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
rocks wants to stand but mollica has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
rocks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mollica, up you get!
mollica fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mollica fails with the takedown.
mollica keeps the fight on the outside.
mollica avoids the head kick by rocks.
rocks fails with an attempt to clinch.
rocks checks a low kick from mollica.
mollica keeps the fight on the outside.
mollica throws a right and a left that both miss.
rocks wants to clinch up but mollica keeps it at a distance.
mollica misses with a double jab.
rocks misses with a jab, cross combination.
rocks fails with an attempt to clinch.
rocks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
rocks clinches up against the cage.
rocks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
mollica throws a head kick that misses.
rocks tries to clinch but mollica is having none of it.
rocks looks to land a left hand but mollica moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by rocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mollica lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by mollica.
rocks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mollica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
mollica fails with the takedown.
rocks moves in looking to clinch but mollica pushes him off.
mollica scores with a head kick.
mollica goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
mollica closes the distance and clinches up with rocks, looking for a takedown. mollica pushes rocks against the cage but rocks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
mollica moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
rocks throws a head kick that misses.
mollica shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than mollica was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
mollica forces the positional change into back control.
mollica has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
rocks wants to escape the position.
rocks breaks mollica's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
rocks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rob rocks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
rocks blocks a head kick by mollica.
mollica tries to keep at a distance but rocks has taken the fight into the clinch.
rocks manages to break the clinch.
mollica misses with a head kick.
mollica looks for a takedown but rocks sprawls well.
mollica swats away the attempt to clinch by rocks.
rocks throws a head kick but mollica moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
rocks moves into the clinch successfully.
rocks missing with knees to the body.
mollica fails to pull the fight into his guard.
rocks lands a damaging elbow.
rocks manages to break the clinch.
rocks blocks a head kick by mollica.
rocks gets a clinch.
mollica tries to pull guard but rocks holds him up against the cage and eventually mollica drops back down to his feet.
rob rocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of patrick mollica.
rocks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of mollica backwards.
mollica is breathing heavily.
rocks tries to land knees in the clinch but mollica avoids the damage to the body.
rocks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rocks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
rocks fails in his attempt to clinch.
rocks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
rocks tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from rocks lands but mollica takes it in his stride.
rocks clinches up with mollica and pushes him back against the cage.
rocks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
mollica preventing the sweep.
mollica postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! rocks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of mollica, into his guard.
mollica looking for a guillotine here but rocks defends easily.
mollica has his foot on rocks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. rocks works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mollica wants to sweep here but rocks controlling him for the moment.
mollica working for a triangle but rocks defends it easily.
mollica working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from rocks.
rocks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
rocks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
rocks gets to his feet. mollica looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
mollica lands a head kick. rocks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
mollica throws a right and a left that both miss.
rocks tries to clinch up but mollica circles away and keeps his distance.
rocks doesn't manage to clinch there - mollica circles away.
rocks blocks a head kick by mollica.
A head kick misses from rocks.
rocks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mollica.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mollica tries for a takedown but rocks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
rocks throws the left hand but mollica avoids the punch easily.
rocks tries to close the distance and clinch but mollica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
rob rocks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from mollica does no damage.
rocks tries to clinch up.
mollica stalks rocks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into rocks's face. rocks staggers backwards, shaken.
rocks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mollica throws a sloppy head kick and rocks moves out of range easily.
mollica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around rocks's waist but rocks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing mollica off to one side.
No luck for mollica with that takedown attempt.
mollica scores with a takedown into rocks's guard.
rocks keeping full guard, as mollica tries to pass.
mollica stops rocks from standing up.
rocks 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mollica tries to free his leg and advance position but rocks is retaining full guard.
rocks wants to stand but mollica is controlling the position.
rocks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by rocks.
rocks tries to close the distance and clinch up but mollica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
mollica circles away from the clinch attempt.
rocks slips a jab and a cross from mollica.
mollica misses with a series of wild punches.
rocks scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
rocks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
rocks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mollica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rob rocks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
rocks tries to clinch but mollica moves out of range.
rocks stuffs the takedown attempt from mollica. mollica gets slowly back to his feet.
mollica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
mollica scores with a head kick.
rocks moves in looking to clinch but mollica pushes him off.
rocks is looking to clinch but mollica is avoiding it.
mollica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mollica shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has rocks pinned against the cage. rocks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
rob rocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of patrick mollica.
mollica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mollica tries to keep at a distance but rocks has taken the fight into the clinch.
rocks prevents the takedown attempt.
rocks works on mollica's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from rocks.
rocks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
rocks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
patrick mollica has got the better of the ground game so far.
mollica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mollica sneaks back into half guard.
mollica looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
rocks is keen to just control but mollica is a slippery customer.
mollica gets back to full guard.
rocks preventing the sweep.
mollica is looking for a triangle but rocks pushes his legs off easily.
mollica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
mollica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
patrick mollica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mollica has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think rocks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, mollica has tightened it up now! rocks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). patrick mollica!
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energy
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