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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Christensen (ranked 6919 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rockman (ranked 5318 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrique Christensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enrique Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rockman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christensen tries for a takedown but Rockman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rockman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockman postures up and lands a big shot to Christensen's brow.
Christensen is pulling down on Rockman's head to control his posture.
Rockman throws a strike but Christensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christensen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Christensen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockman is trying to control the position but Christensen postures up.
Christensen is in close to Rockman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christensen preventing the sweep.
Christensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Christensen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockman wants to stand but Christensen is controlling the position.
Christensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rockman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christensen drops back looking for a leg! Rockman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockman manages to kick Christensen off! Christensen jumps back into Rockman's guard.
Christensen lands a couple of elbows.
Christensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
Christensen throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Christensen postures up and lands a big shot to Rockman's brow.
Rockman trying to control the position here.
Rockman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christensen stands up over Rockman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Christensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockman has wrist control.
Christensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rockman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rockman looks winded!
Rockman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christensen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rockman has managed to get both his arms back between Christensen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christensen has his hands on Rockman's head, controlling the position.
Rockman throws a strike but Christensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christensen distracts Rockman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockman's head.
Christensen working some strikes from top position.
Christensen is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockman wants to improve his position but instead Christensen has moved into half guard.
Rockman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christensen is working for a kimura but Rockman is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christensen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Christensen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockman is trying to stand back up but Christensen is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Christensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christensen's half guard.
Christensen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rockman rushes Christensen and presses him up against the cage.
Rockman is trying to trip Christensen. He has hold of a leg but Christensen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rockman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Christensen scrambles and gets back 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!
Rockman is looking to clinch but Christensen is avoiding it.
Christensen closes the distance and pushes Rockman back into the cage.
Rockman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rockman is breathing heavily.
Christensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Christensen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rockman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rockman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christensen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen lands a couple of good shots and Rockman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Christensen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Christensen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rockman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Christensen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rockman. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Christensen tightening his grip on Rockman, looking for the choke.
Christensen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rockman hold on?
Rockman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Christensen's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christensen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rockman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Christensen gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christensen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rockman is defending well but eventually Christensen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rockman has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enrique Christensen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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