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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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195 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerry Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawler wants to clinch.
Rocker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawler can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler tries to strike from the bottom.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocker controls the pace.
Lawler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Bruce Rocker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lawler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocker did well to prevent Lawler getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawler.
Lawler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lawler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lawler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rocker is trying to maintain the position but Lawler is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lawler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocker's head.
Rocker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocker.
Rocker controls Lawler momentarily but Lawler frees himself.
Rocker wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocker being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looking to control.
Rocker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler throws an elbow that misses. Rocker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lawler's guard. Nice move by Rocker!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawler is working an open guard so Rocker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocker is breathing heavily.
Lawler controls Rocker momentarily but Rocker frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
Rocker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lawler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocker is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawler. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawler misses with a combination
and Rocker counters with a nice body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker sneaks back into half guard.
Lawler looks to land a strike but Rocker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rocker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawler landing some decent shots from guard.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Rocker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lawler wants to clinch up but Rocker keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawler.
Lawler prevents Rocker from escaping the position.
Lawler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rocker is avoiding damage well.
Lawler lands a nice forearm strike.
Lawler prevents Rocker from escaping the position.
Rocker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lawler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lawler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rocker taking a bit of punishment here - Lawler scoring with strikes.
Lawler throws a strike aimed at the side of Rocker's head but Rocker avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lawler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawler lands a few punches from side control.
Lawler working the ground and pound.
Lawler landing strikes.
Lawler in side control, throwing shots but Rocker defends.
Rocker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lawler lands an elbow.
Lawler working the ground and pound.
Lawler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rocker to see if he's OK.
Rocker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rocker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler trying to control from Rocker's half guard. Rocker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rocker wants to take a breather but Lawler is having none of it.
Rocker stands up from half guard.
Lawler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lawler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rocker!
Lawler throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rocker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rocker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker working a defensive guard here.
Rocker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rocker passes to full mount!
Rocker tries to control but Lawler wriggling away.
Rocker quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rocker but it's paid off an Lawler is forced to tap! Nice work by Rocker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Rocker!
A relieved looking Bruce Rocker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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G |
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B |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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