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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Rockford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Mobb Deep - Amerikaz Nightmare. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Rockford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockford misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockford tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Rockford shoots in.
Rockford throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Rockford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Rockford tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Rockford wants to break free but Smith has control.
Rockford breaks the clinch.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockford looks to clinch
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Rockford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith just leaning against Rockford, taking a breather.
Rockford can't break the clinch.
Rockford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hank Rockford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockford.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Rockford is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockford counters with a nice body shot.
Rockford tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Rockford backing up. Rockford nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Rockford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockford shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Rockford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockford clinches.
Rockford prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Rockford wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Rockford tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is trying to break free.
Rockford tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Rockford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
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!
Rockford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Rockford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockford lands a couple of elbows.
Rockford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockford trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
Rockford trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith passes Rockford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Rockford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rockford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Rockford wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Rockford.
Smith throws a strike but Rockford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rockford wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to stand up but Rockford isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rockford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockford misses with a two punch combination.
Rockford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith working Rockford over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith winds up and cracks Rockford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockford is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockford trying to control here.
Smith prevents Rockford from improving his position.
Rockford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockford.
Rockford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Rockford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rockford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockford's guard.
Rockford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockford trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control but Rockford is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Rockford is keeping the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith won't allow Rockford to sweep him here.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith throws a strike but Rockford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rockford keeps moving.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rockford looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith won't allow Rockford to sweep him here.
Rockford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockford is keeping the position for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Rockford.
Thiago Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rockford gets full guard.
Smith trying to control but Rockford is working from the bottom.
Rockford working a defensive guard here.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockford is retaining full guard.
Rockford will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rockford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rockford misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Rockford is looking to clinch.
Rockford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockford closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Rockford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rockford counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Smith! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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FIGHT
RATING
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