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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choc Chip Shortbread (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Rockston (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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185 cm
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210 lbs
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193 cm
25
213 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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 Las Vegas, Choc Chip Shortbread! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Rockston! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shortbread closes the distance and pushes Rockston back into the cage. Shortbread lands with a left to the head. Rockston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rockston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shortbread is defending well. Rockston takes a shot to the head. Rockston is looking to take this one to the mat. Choc Chip Shortbread has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rockston. Shortbread pushes Rockston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Shortbread gets through Rockston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shortbread gets through Rockston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shortbread stalling.
Shortbread lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockston backwards. Shortbread lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shortbread lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockston backwards. A nice left hand lands by Shortbread.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shortbread. Rockston takes a shot to the head. Shortbread lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shortbread gets underhooks to prevent Rockston's takedown attempt.
A short right from Shortbread. Shortbread makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Shortbread lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockston tries to score a body lock takedown but Shortbread shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shortbread lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockston backwards. Rockston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shortbread prevents it.
Shortbread lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shortbread pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shortbread scores with a nice hook to the head. Shortbread lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rockston is looking to take this one to the mat. Shortbread working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shortbread gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockston.
Shortbread throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockstons head. Shortbread digs a right hand underneath Rockston's ribcage. Rockston let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shortbread works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shortbread lands a shot to the body. Rockston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shortbread is defending well. Rockston is looking for a takedown. Rockston wants a takedown but no success here.
Shortbread scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Shortbread. Shortbread stops a takedown attempt from Rockston.
Shortbread lands a body punch. Shortbread scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shortbread lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rockston takes a shot to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shortbread. Rockston is looking for a takedown. Rockston tries to score a body lock takedown but Shortbread shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Rockston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shortbread pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rockston shoots in and drives through. Shortbread sprawls well. Shortbread dips to his left and cracks Rockston with an uppercut! Shortbread tries to clinch there but Rockston circles away.
Shortbread closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Shortbread lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Shortbread scores with a shot to the side of Rockston's head. Shortbread lands a body shot. Rockston tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Shortbread. Shortbread lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockston backwards. Shortbread lands a right hand. Rockston can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shortbread creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Shortbread.
Rockston tries to score a body lock takedown but Shortbread shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shortbread prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rockston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shortbread gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Shortbread lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shortbread scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rockston tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shortbread. Rockston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shortbread after a bit of a struggle. Rockston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shortbread pulls him back up using the underhooks. Rockston looks winded! Shortbread prevents the takedown attempt.
Shortbread lands an uppercut. Shortbread effectively controlling the action here. Shortbread working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shortbread lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockston. Shortbread lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shortbread working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rockston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shortbread pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rockston swats away the attempt to clinch by Shortbread. Rockston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shortbread tries to avoid it but Rockston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shortbread to the ground. Shortbread escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rockston shoots in for a takedown but Shortbread shows good takedown defense. Rockston gets a takedown into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rockston connects with a nice short shot to Shortbread's temple. Shortbread is in trouble now - Rockston has advanced to mount! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rockston lands a heavy elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choc Chip Shortbread dominated that round. That's time! Shortbread's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rockston misses with a takedown and Shortbread counters by moving into the clinch. Rockston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shortbread gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Shortbread lands a right hand. Rockston tries for a takedown but Shortbread manages to get underhooks.
Choc Chip Shortbread has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rockston. Shortbread pressing his opponent against the cage. Rockston wants a takedown.
Rockston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shortbread softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shortbread scores with a nice hook to the head. Shortbread lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockston or not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shortbread avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Rockston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shortbread after a bit of a struggle. Shortbread softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shortbread lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockston backwards. Rockston can't get the takedown.
Rockston is working for takedown but Shortbread is calmly controlling the position for now. Rockston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shortbread avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Rockston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockston looking for a takedown. Shortbread lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shortbread works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shortbread gets through Rockston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rockston wants a takedown but no success here.
Shortbread manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shortbread lands a body shot. Shortbread lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockston backwards. Shortbread lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Shortbread.
Rockston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shortbread pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rockston shoots for a takedown but Shortbread saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Shortbread is looking to counter the offense by Rockston and move into the clinch. Rockston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Shortbread stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shortbread wants it to stay on the feet. Rockston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rockston fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rockston gets a double leg takedown into Shortbread's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rockston with a flurry of punches that miss. Rockston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shortbread's head. Rockston working some strikes from top position. Shortbread knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockston on the ground. Rockston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shortbread's head. Rockston throwing strikes but missing. Rockston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rockston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Shortbread has momentary wrist control but Rockston slips an elbow through the middle. Rockston is working Shortbread over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rockston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Shortbread is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockston can do to turn this around? Rockston lands a couple of digs. Rockston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rockston lands a couple of elbows. Rockston arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shortbread's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Rockston!
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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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