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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between john rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and yago filipex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yago filipex has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, john rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, yago filipex!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
filipex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
filipex 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.
rock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
rock wants to clinch.
rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
filipex changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
filipex misses with a few strikes there.
rock shoots in looking for a takedown. filipex tries to sprawl out of it but rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. filipex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from filipex does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
filipex swings for the body but rock moves out of range.
filipex throws a right and a left that rock avoids nicely.
rock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rock closes the distance and clinches up with filipex, looking for a takedown. rock pushes filipex against the cage but filipex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rock looks to score with a jab to the body but filipex is just out of range.
rock closes the distance and clinches up with filipex, looking for a takedown. rock pushes filipex against the cage but filipex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
rock lands with a kick to the temple. filipex shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like yago filipex has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by filipex!
filipex shoots in looking for a takedown. rock tries to sprawl out of it but filipex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. rock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
filipex looks gassed!
rock shoots in for a double leg but filipex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
yago filipex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
filipex throws a right and a left that both miss.
rock shoots and misses
and filipex counters with a series of strikes. rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
filipex thows a body shot but no joy.
rock tries to close the distance and clinch but filipex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
rock has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
filipex throws out a leg kick but rock moves out of range and filipex only half commits.
filipex swats away the attempt to clinch by rock.
filipex moves into range and clinches up with rock.
rock tries to pull guard but filipex holds him up against the cage and eventually rock drops back down to his feet.
filipex can't break the clinch.
rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. filipex just stands there and leans against the cage.
filipex wants to get back to striking at distance but rock won't allow it.
filipex keeps control of rock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
filipex has had enough of the clinch but rock keeps him there for the moment.
rock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
rock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
filipex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from rock.
rock prevents filipex from breaking the clinch.
filipex is trying to break free.
rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. filipex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
filipex is trying to break the clinch but rock has him pressed against the cage.
filipex wants to break the clinch but can't.
filipex tries to break the clinch but rock is controlling the position.
filipex is trying to break the clinch but rock has him pressed against the cage.
rock keeps control of filipex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four 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.
rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
filipex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
filipex keeps control of rock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
rock prevents filipex from breaking the clinch.
rock jumps guard but filipex stands there with rock around his waist. rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
filipex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
filipex misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as rock checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
filipex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
filipex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
filipex misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that john rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on yago filipex's cut.
That's time! rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
filipex shoots in but no luck this time.
filipex stuffs the takedown attempt from rock. rock gets slowly back to his feet.
rock shoots in looking for a takedown. filipex tries to sprawl out of it but rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. filipex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
rock tries to clinch but filipex moves away
and filipex counters with a nice body shot.
rock fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
filipex lands with a nice body punch.
filipex moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
filipex scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
filipex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
rock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
filipex misses with a combination
and rock counters with a body kick.
No joy there for filipex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
filipex throws a right and a left that rock avoids nicely.
filipex misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from filipex.
A head kick from rock lands but filipex takes it in his stride.
filipex falls off balance throwing a combination
and rock counters with a head kick.
That's two 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 looks to land a right hand but filipex moved out of range.
filipex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and rock counters with a nice leg kick.
filipex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
rock wants to clinch
and filipex counters with a left and a right that stings rock.
No joy there for filipex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
rock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from filipex.
filipex throws a nice looking combination but rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from filipex as rock shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rock tries for a takedown but filipex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
filipex tries to bum rush rock with a series of wild strikes but rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and filipex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
filipex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
filipex misses with a double jab.
rock throws a predictable looking body shot
and filipex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
rock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rock tries to stand and escape but filipex is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
filipex wants to get back to his feet.
rock trying to control from half guard but filipex is working away.
filipex wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that john rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on yago filipex's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to de liver by filipex. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from rock.
rock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but filipex swivels and escapes.
filipex scores with a one two! rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
filipex lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by rock or perhaps it was just good defense by filipex which made him look bad.
filipex throws a right hand that rock ducks under and follows up with a left that rock also avoids with ease.
filipex is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down rock rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
filipex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
filipex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
filipex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
filipex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
rock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting filipex counter with a right hand.
filipex throws a nice looking combination but rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
filipex avoids the head kick by rock.
filipex works the jab nicely.
rock wants to clinch but filipex slips to the side
and filipex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
filipex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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.
filipex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
filipex avoids the head kick by rock.
filipex looks to land a combination. rock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
rock misses with a jab to the body
and filipex counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from filipex both land. Nice combination.
filipex scores with a nice right hand.
filipex scores with the left hand. rock knows he should have avoided that one.
rock has a takedown stuffed.
filipex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
filipex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
rock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
yago filipex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. filipex manages to get himself to full guard.
filipex wants to stand up but rock is controlling him.
rock stands up from filipex's guard - rock perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
filipex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
filipex shoots in but no luck this time.
filipex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
rock shoots in looking for a takedown. filipex tries to sprawl out of it but rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. filipex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and filipex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
john rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
rock throws a sloppy body shot
and filipex counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
yago filipex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think rock 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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