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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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195 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paris misses with a takedown
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch.
Paris wants to take the fight to the mat but Rock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Paris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock effectively controlling the action here.
Paris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rock is struggling to control the position.
Paris is looking for a takedown.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks a head kick by Paris.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
Rock throws out a leg kick but Paris moves out of range and Rock only half commits.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as Paris shoots in.
Paris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Craig Paris has been cut.
Paris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paris to the mat! Paris manages to get full guard.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rock throws a big right hand that misses.
Rock with a nice head shot there.
Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
Rock is stalling in the full guard.
Paris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paris looking for a guillotine here but Rock defends easily.
Rock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Paris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Paris is retaining full guard.
Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Paris is keeping the position.
Rock is stalling in the full guard.
Paris working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
Rock is in close to Paris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris looking for a guillotine here but Rock defends easily.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Paris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paris fails with the takedown.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Paris blocks the low kick.
Paris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craig Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Paris.
Paris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paris somewhat.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paris. Paris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Rock catches Paris right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Craig Paris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paris shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Paris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Paris and move into the clinch position.
Paris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Paris jumps guard but Rock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Paris's head.
Rock stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock digs a right hand underneath Paris's ribcage. Paris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Rock to work.
Paris jumps guard but Rock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rock prevents it.
Rock tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Rock stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Paris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paris throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rock.
Paris is rocked!
Paris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rock defends it nicely.
Oh Paris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abu Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Paris takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rock sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Paris bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abu Rock!
A victorious Abu Rock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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