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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Your Fear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Rockford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockford has chosen Click Click Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hank Rockford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Your Fear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Rockford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockford.
Fear closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fear lands in his opponent's guard.
Rockford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fear drops back looking for a leg! Rockford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockford manages to kick Fear off! Fear jumps back into Rockford's guard.
Rockford 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.
Fear looking to sit in guard and control but Rockford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockford manages to get himself to full guard.
Rockford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rockford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fear.
Fear stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fear throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fear tries for a takedown but Rockford circles away easily
and Rockford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fear is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fear is breathing heavily.
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!
Rockford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fear.
Rockford tries to roll over but Fear keeps him under control.
Fear is pressing down on Rockford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockford is holding on for now.
Rockford is trying to get back to full guard.
Fear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockford's head.
Rockford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rockford stalks Fear and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fear's face. Fear staggers backwards, shaken.
Your Fear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockford scores with a body shot.
Fear with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fear blocks a head kick by Rockford.
Rockford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rockford.
Rockford throws a head kick that misses.
Rockford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fear misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockford counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Fear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rockford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fear throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockfords head.
Fear tries for a takedown but Rockford manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rockford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fear manages to get back to half guard.
Fear tries to roll over but Rockford keeps him under control.
Fear won't allow Rockford to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fear punching from the bottom.
Fear tries to kick Rockford off but Rockford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Rockford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rockford throws a series of punches but Fear avoids them all with ease.
Rockford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fear gets back to half guard.
Fear manages to get to full guard.
Rockford won't allow Fear to sweep him here.
Fear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fear has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear is pulling down on Rockford's head to control his posture.
Fear wants to get back to his feet but Rockford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fear is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fear wants to sweep here but Rockford controlling him for the moment.
Fear keeping moving, preventing Rockford from controlling successfully.
Fear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rockford tries to free his leg and advance position but Fear is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fear avoids the head kick by Rockford.
Fear misses with a takedown
and Rockford counters with a one-two to the body.
Fear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rockford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rockford.
Rockford preventing the sweep.
Fear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford is looking to control Fear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockford avoid being mounted?
Hank Rockford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockford is looking to improve his position.
Rockford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fear moves into full mount! Rockford won't be happy about that!
Rockford working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fear scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rockford?
Rockford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fear with the ground and pound from mount.
Fear wants to finish this one by submission but Rockford is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fear.
Fear working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Rockford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fear throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fear shoots in but Rockford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fear takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fear thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fear wants to control but Rockford is having none of it.
Rockford lands a big shot there that rocks Fear but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fear is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fear tries to lock up and control but Rockford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear is trying to escape the mount.
Fear is squirming around, avoiding Rockford's attempts to control the action.
Fear slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fear won't allow Rockford to pass to mount.
Rockford wants to control but Fear is keeping him busy.
Fear looking for submissions off his back.
Rockford has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fear gets back to half guard.
Fear regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fear is trying to keep Rockford in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fear seems keen to control Rockford's posture.
Fear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fear is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fear prevents Rockford from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fear is looking to take a break and control but Rockford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockford gets back to full guard.
Fear trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rockford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rockford trying to control the position from guard on top but Fear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hank Rockford.
Well Rockford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Rockford!
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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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