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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey James (ranked 1455 p4p, 153 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 2261 p4p, 235 weight class). Rock has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Will Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
James swinging wildly here.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rock throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
James shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rock eats them both and turns towards James to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
James misses with a looping left.
Rock lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Rock stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!
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!
A punch combination from James misses.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James feints a jab promting Rock to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Rock catches James right on the button with a cross.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
James shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James swinging wildly here.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Will Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James misses with a double jab
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James is rocked!
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from James does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from James.
A combination from James does no damage.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rock to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Rock takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James dodges the punch combination from Rock.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James misses with a jab to the body
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from James.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock dodges the punch combination from James.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rock sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rock is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock avoids the body shot from James.
James throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from James.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rock did well to prevent James getting side control.
James is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rock keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. James is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James taking a break here but Rock is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Rock working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rock!
Rock wants to stand but James is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to remain calm as Rock controls from the top position.
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rock takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
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 Joey James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James misses with a double jab.
Rock catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is looking to wear down Rock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rock lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Rock waves James back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from James misses.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rock Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! James is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Rock!
Will Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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