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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judge LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge LaCrosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCrosse gets a clinch.
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it misses.
Rock has dropped down and is working for a takedown. LaCrosse is trying to keep an underhook but Rock manages to get the takedown into half guard.
LaCrosse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaCrosse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rock.
Rock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rock content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock winds up and cracks LaCrosse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rock lands a nice short elbow.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ground and pound from Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaCrosse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rock.
Rock is controlling the pace.
LaCrosse is looking to improve his position.
Rock controlling the action here.
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.
Rock is thwarting LaCrosse's attempts to control the position.
Rock controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LaCrosse moves into the clinch.
Rock digs a right hand into LaCrosse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaCrosse's gas tank.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
LaCrosse pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaCrosse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rock taking a breather.
Rock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LaCrosse regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches.
LaCrosse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Rock is stalling here.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaCrosse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rock's brow.
LaCrosse lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye.
Rock wants to take the fight to the mat but LaCrosse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaCrosse's elbow.
Rock stalling in the clinch.
Rock has LaCrosse pressed against the cage.
LaCrosse lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye.
Rock works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rock is standing up over LaCrosse. LaCrosse looks to escape but Rock dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse is trying to get back to half guard.
LaCrosse is working hard here to advance position.
Rock is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rock is continuing to stall.
LaCrosse tries to control but Rock manages to take his back.
Well, with Rock on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before LaCrosse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse trying to control the hands but Rock breaks the grip.
Rock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for LaCrosse.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for LaCrosse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes here.
LaCrosse trying to get back to his feet but Rock is in full control for now.
Rock keeps control of the position easily here as LaCrosse tries to buck him off.
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.
LaCrosse is trying to remain composed but Rock is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rock throwing damaging strikes from the back! LaCrosse could be in trouble here!
Rock gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rock lands punches and elbows.
Rock controlling the position well here. LaCrosse rolled but Rock kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rock is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften LaCrosse up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCrosse trying to control the position but Rock manages to sink in the hooks.
LaCrosse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rock on the ground.
LaCrosse wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Rock finds it's way through LaCrosse's defenses.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaCrosse darts in and clinches Rock up against the cage.
Rock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rock's defenses.
LaCrosse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rock dodges an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Rock blocking some punches.
LaCrosse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse throws an elbow that misses.
Rock controlling the action here for a moment.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
LaCrosse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCrosses head.
Rock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaCrosse blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock has LaCrosse pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending LaCrosse tumbling to the mat - Rock dives into LaCrosse's guard.
Rock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rock lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Rock seems content to control.
Rock passes to full mount!
Rock lands a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a couple of good shots and LaCrosse has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rock controls the position.
Rock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rock has the hooks in. LaCrosse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rock trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure LaCrosse doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. LaCrosse is defending well but eventually Rock manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! LaCrosse has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Rock!
After winning the bout, Abu Rock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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RATING
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