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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasey Rocha has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
18
222 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kasey Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Dick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rocha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dick uses from the top position.
Dick trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dick's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocha throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Rocha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Dick trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Rocha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dick wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocha gets tackled into the cage by Dick. Dick maintains the clinch.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Dick drives through and clinches with Rocha against the cage.
Rocha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dick has Rocha in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha is stalling in the full guard.
Dick wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Rocha trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Dick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocha pushing down on Dick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocha is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position.
Dick should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick moves into full guard.
Rocha throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Rocha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dick with a poor takedown
and Rocha counters with a three punch combo that has Dick backing up. Dick nods at Rocha to acknowledge the strikes.
Dick misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dick is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dick fails with the takedown
and Rocha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocha.
Kasey Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Dick.
Rocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocha has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.
Rocha trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick looking to control.
Dick wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch.
Rocha decides to pull guard.
Dick trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dick wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around?
Kasey Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rocha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocha stuffs the takedown.
Dick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha.
Dick misses with an elbow strike.
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dick looks for a takedown but Rocha sprawls well.
Dick shoots and misses
and Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dick is trying to break the clinch but Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dick darts in and clinches Rocha up against the cage.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocha pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Rocha dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rocha decides to pull guard.
Rocha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dick looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rocha stopping the sweep attempt from Dick.
Dick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Dick tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dick wants to control for a moment but Rocha uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Rocha wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Dick wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocha is pressing down on Dick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocha breaks the clinch.
Dick moves into the clinch.
Rocha jumps guard but Dick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dick trying to control the position but instead, Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dick into the cage.
Fred Dick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rocha managing to block the knees to the body from Dick.
Rocha pulls Dick into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Dick.
I think Rocha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Rocha!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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