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Event:
KAMIKAZE 73: So What?
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rock was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him. #T1#
Watson stands up over Rock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rock wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watson tries to clinch up
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watsons head.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock lands a body punch.
Rock is struggling to control the position.
Watson is struggling to control the position.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watson.#BC#
Rock manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.#CL2#
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Watson blocks a body shot from Rock.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson tries to land a body kick
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Rock is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rock slips under a jab from Watson.#T1#
Watson misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Rock jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lance Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Thomas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Rock misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Rock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rock duly obliges. #T3#
Watson moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Watson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson tries to clinch but Rock is having none of it.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock misses with a jab to the body
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson looks to clinch
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock blocks a jab.
Watson misses the body punch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking. #CL2#
Watson has Rock up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watson prevents a body shot from Rock.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
#T1#
Rock blocking some punches.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock has Watson pressed against the cage.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas Watson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rock is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #BC#
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock connects with a jab.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Watson misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing. #T3#
Watson is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Watson clinches.
Watson prevents Rock from breaking the clinch.
Watson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #T4#
Watson tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson prevents a body shot from Rock.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Thomas Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Watson.
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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
An out of breath Lance Rock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Novoselic throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Rock connects with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock blocks a jab.
Novoselic walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Novoselic throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Rock moves out of range as Novoselic strikes.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock blocks a leg kick.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy body kick from Novoselic
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Rock down.
Novoselic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Novoselic misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Novoselic throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock will feel that in the morning.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
Novoselic misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Novoselic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a left hand
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rock's head.
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 Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Novoselic throws a head kick that Rock semi-blocks.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novoselic lands a head shot.
Novoselic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Rock moved away.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novoselic misses with the body kick
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
A lazy body kick from Novoselic
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novoselic fails to land with a series of punches.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novoselic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novoselic thinking.
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 digs a good body shot into Novoselic's ribs.
Novoselic with a jab.
Novoselic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Novoselic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novoselic throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Rock works Novoselic's body with a nice hook.
Novoselic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Rock misses the body punch
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Novoselic is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rock avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Rock throws out a counter right but Novoselic avoids it with no problem.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novoselic thinking. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Novoselic wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Novoselic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novoselic tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Rock lands a jab to Novoselic's midsection.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
Novoselic moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.
Novoselic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Rock feints a jab promting Novoselic to slip. Rock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Novoselic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Novoselic takes one to the chin there.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Novoselic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick. #CL#
Novoselic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novoselic throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock. #T4#
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Lance Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novoselic's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novoselic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Novoselic!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Novoselic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 57: Faith
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Cook jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cook tries to clinch up
and Rock counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Rock misses the target.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Rock misses its target.
Cook throws a head kick that misses
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Cook misses
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cook throws a head kick that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook throws a head kick that misses
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Cook takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Rock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cook being controlled against the cage.
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cook.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Come on Cook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Cook is pushing Rock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rock is working Cook over against the cage.
Cook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook looking to stall.
Rock stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Cook leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Cook.
Nice body kick from Cook.
Cook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Rock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Cook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cook tries to clinch up
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Cook misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cook falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
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!
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Cook moves into the clinch.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Lance Rock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cook thinking.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook wants to clinch
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cook misses with a shot to the body
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Cook rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock slowing the pace effectively.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage. #T1#
Rock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Cook.
Cook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Cook has closed the distance and engaged Rock in a clinch.
#T2#
Cook gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock dodges an elbow strike from Cook.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from Cook.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from Cook.
The referee calls for Cook to work.
Cook just leaning against Rock, taking a breather.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cook leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock with a hook.
Cook throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Rock is looking for a counter combo.
Cook misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Cook's defenses.
Cook throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cook.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Lance Rock has been cut.
Rock blocks a head kick by Cook.
Rock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
A head kick by Cook misses
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
Cook throws a lazy body kick
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook wants to clinch but Rock slips to the side
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cook misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cook misses with a jab to the body
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cook throws a combination that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Cook gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Cook rushes Rock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Rock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cook tries to clinch but Rock moves away
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Cook throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cook misses with a combination
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cook has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cook tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Cook misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Cook displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook misses with a looping left.
Rock is looking for a counter combo.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Cook tries to clinch but Rock moves away
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Cook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rock counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cook throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Cook throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Rock.
Cook wants to clinch but Rock slips to the side
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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!
Cook throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook tries to clinch up
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock cracks Cook with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Rock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Cook misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Cook darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Cook misses
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cook misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Cook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cook looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Rock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rock stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Cook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cook thuds his right hand into Rock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rock connects with a jab.
Cook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
Rock stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cook moves to clinch but Rock breaks away
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Cook darts in trying to clinch
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
Our winner, Lance Rock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 48: Hard Work
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hadjiev shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a series of strikes. Hadjiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rock works Hadjiev's body with a nice hook.
Hadjiev has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
Hadjiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Hadjiev tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadjiev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hadjiev rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Rock lands a jab to Hadjiev's midsection.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hadjiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Hadjiev fails with the takedown
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadjiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
Hadjiev is breathing heavily.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Rock.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hadjiev shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Rock catches Hadjiev right on the button with a cross.
Rock punishes Hadjiev's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hadjiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rock lands with an overhand left.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock jabs Hadjiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentin Hadjiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadjiev walks into a jab.
Rock scores with a jab.
Rock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hadjiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Hadjiev with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hadjiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Hadjiev backing up. Hadjiev nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Hadjiev is rocked!
Hadjiev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rock lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hadjiev. Rock pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Rock!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Escrima misses the target.
Escrima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Escrima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escrima throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escrima loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks a jab.
Escrima throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock misses the jab.#T1##CL#
Escrima rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
Escrima digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escrima misses with a punch to the body.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escrima misses with some punches.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escrima up against the cage.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Escrima presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Escrima is controlling him.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock is trying to force a seperation but Escrima has the dominant position.
Escrima fails to pull guard.
Rock is struggling to control the position.
Escrima throws a head punch that misses.
Escrima misses with a punch to the body.
Rock blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Rock prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock digs a right hand into Escrima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escrima's gas tank.
Escrima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escrima tries to pull guard but Rock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Escrima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Escrima is controlling him.
Escrima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Escrima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escrima can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
#TD#
Escrima pulls guard effortlessly.
Rock looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Escrima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rock wants to control from the top but Escrima keeps moving. #T4#
Escrima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rock controls the pace.#SUB#
Escrima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Escrima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Escrima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Escrima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Escrima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Escrima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Escrima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Escrima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escrima scoring well with a low kick there.
Escrima misses with a body punch
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escrima throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escrima misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Escrima misses.
Escrima misses with a body punch
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Escrima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escrima misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Escrima cracks Rock with an open hand slap.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escrima.
Escrima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escrima is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Escrima lands with an overhand left.
Escrima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escrima thinking.
Rock moves away from the strike by Escrima.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escrima looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Escrima throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Escrima lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escrima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Escrima throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escrima tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escrima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escrima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Escrima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#T3#
Escrima misses with a looping right.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escrima with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escrima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Escrima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escrima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
Escrima misses with a looping left.#CL#
Escrima gets a clinch. #T4#
Good body shot from Rock.
#TD#
Escrima successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Escrima working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
Rock trying to control but Escrima is working from the bottom.
Rock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escrima keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Escrima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Escrima working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Escrima dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escrima has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escrima can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Escrima.
Escrima throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range. #T1#
Escrima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock takes a swing at Escrima's ribcage but misses.
Escrima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock lands an overhand right.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escrima throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Miguel Escrima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escrima keeps Rock at a distance using the push kick.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escrima.#T2#
Escrima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Escrima.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock lunges at Escrima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escrima's hand.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escrima with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escrima throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escrima missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Escrima slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Miguel Escrima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Escrima tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escrima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escrima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Escrima misses its target.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
As Escrima backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Escrima manages to avoid it all.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Escrima is just out of range.#T4#
A jab from Escrima misses.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Escrima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Escrima.
Escrima stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lance Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Escrima.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escrima.
Escrima is looking to clinch.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Escrima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escrima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Escrima!
Miguel Escrima retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Miguel Escrima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 316 Alves vs Holgersson
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenson misses with a looping right.
Stenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stenson - just one landing.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Stenson misses with a leg kick
and Stenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock throws a hook but Stenson avoids it easily.
Stenson throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Stenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Stenson persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenson lands with a cross.
Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stenson tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Stenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Stenson settles back down.
Rock throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem.
Stenson lands with a right hand.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Stenson misses
and Rock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenson scores with a jab to the head.
Henrik Stenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenson misses with a low kick.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Stenson misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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!
Stenson throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Stenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stenson throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rock throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem.
Stenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rock lands a right hook to the body.
Stenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenson throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenson throws out the jab.
Stenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Stenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock, which made it look bad.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stenson with a body shot.
Stenson misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Stenson is predictable there
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenson misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenson misses with a looping right.
Stenson scores with a leg kick.
Rock digs a good body shot into Stenson's ribs.
Stenson throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stenson.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Stenson settles back down. #T4#
Stenson throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Stenson looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Stenson moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenson tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Stenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rock back to the cage. Stenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenson throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenson wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
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 Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenson misses with a low kick.
Stenson throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Stenson throws a combination that misses
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stenson throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Stenson throws a right hand that misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Rock throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenson.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Stenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Stenson throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Stenson throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stenson misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock is looking for the big counter here.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Stenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Stenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenson throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.#T2#
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Stenson misses.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock moves out of range as Stenson strikes.
Stenson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Stenson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stenson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##ES2#
Rock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stenson throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenson throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stenson.
Stenson throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stenson swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Stenson loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henrik Stenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenson misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Stenson misses with a straight left.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Stenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stenson showed some decent athleticism there.
Rock is trying to stand up here but Stenson is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stenson.
Stenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rock pushes Stenson off looking to stand but Stenson dives back in and keeps control.
Rock is not content to let Stenson control the position.
Stenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stenson stops Rock from getting 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 Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Rock slips under a jab from Stenson.
Stenson thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Stenson. That snapped Rock's head back.
Stenson lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
Stenson works the jab nicely.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenson misses with a hook.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenson.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Stenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Stenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Stenson misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Stenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stenson throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Stenson misses with a hook.
Stenson throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Stenson is predictable there
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenson misses with a jab to the body
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Rock.
Stenson looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Stenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Stenson misses.
Stenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
As Stenson backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Stenson manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Stenson misses with a double jab.
Stenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
That kick from Stenson tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Stenson's head but Stenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenson.
Stenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Stenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Stenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Stenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stenson with a body shot.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenson.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Stenson's belly button to the back.
Stenson is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Stenson connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenson looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock checks a low kick from Stenson.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Stenson does no damage.
Stenson loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stenson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Stenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenson throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Stenson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenson with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Stenson.
Stenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Stenson cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick.
Rock throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem.
Stenson throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Stenson misses with a right hand
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Stenson misses with a straight left.
Stenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stenson throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock takes one to the chin there.
Stenson scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenson.
Stenson throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenson cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenson.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Stenson throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenson thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock scores with the left hand. Stenson knows he should have avoided that one.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenson.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock stuffs the takedown attempt from Stenson. Stenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Stenson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rock!#T3#
Rock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stenson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stenson lands an elbow.
Rock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Rock is pushing Stenson's head away, looking to escape. Stenson manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stenson cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
No luck for Stenson with that takedown attempt.
Stenson wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock slips under a jab from Stenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stenson had his way with Lance Rock in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenson moves away.
Stenson is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Stenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stenson throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Stenson's head but Stenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Stenson misses.
Stenson tries to land a leg kick but Rock saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Stenson.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenson moves away.#T1#
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
Rock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock slips a jab from Stenson.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Stenson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stenson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Rock throws Stenson to one side and escapes!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenson cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Stenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Stenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rock defending well as Stenson loads up on a big left hand.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stenson throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Stenson misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Stenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Stenson scores with a punch to the head.
Stenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenson. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem.
Stenson ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Stenson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Stenson.
Stenson throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stenson.
Rock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Stenson lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
Stenson tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Stenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rock sprawls well. Rock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lance Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
A low kick from Stenson misses
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenson misses with a low kick.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenson.
Henrik Stenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenson.
Rock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henrik Stenson.
Well Stenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Stenson!
Henrik Stenson retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Henrik Stenson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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HFC Challengers 93
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Nakara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rock wants to stand but Nakara is controlling the position.
Rock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock wants to stand and escape but Nakara is having none of it. #ES2#
Rock wriggles free and stands up.
Nakara with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakara thinking.
Nakara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakara is defended easily by Rock.#T1#
Nakara with a poor takedown
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakara shoots in and drives through. Rock sprawls well.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rock sprawls well. Rock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakara gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakara or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock, which made it look bad.
Nakara darts in looking for a takedown but Rock gets double underhooks and turns Nakara into the cage.
Nakara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakara shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Nakara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
Rock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rock!
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Nakara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock pinned against the cage. Rock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Nakara is breathing heavily.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Nakara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nakara shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakara shoots in for a double leg but Rock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakara avoids the body shot from Rock.
Nakara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakara.
Nakara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara fails with the takedown.
Nakara shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Nakara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakara dives in and grabs Rock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes down on Nakara's head and hops out.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock stuns Nakara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakara.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock 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.
#R2#
Nakara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakara was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakara misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara with a poor takedown
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Nakara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Rock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nakara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Nakara's takedown attempt.
Rock is pressed up against the cage. Nakara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rock down to the mat. Rock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tebato Nakara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock digs a good hook to Nakara's body.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakara.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakara misses with a takedown
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakara looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Nakara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rock is trying to buck Nakara off.
Nakara 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.#T2##ES2#
Rock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nakara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock jabs Nakara right on the nose. Nakara blinks but takes it well.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakara looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nakara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nakara fails with the takedown.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rock.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakara with a body shot.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rock as he avoids it easily.
Rock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock digs a good hook to Nakara's body.
Nice body punch from Rock.
Nakara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Rock catches Nakara right on the button with a cross.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rock wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock scores with a jab. Nakara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakara shoots in but Rock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Nakara shoots in looking for a takedown. Rock tries to sprawl out of it but Nakara 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.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakara thinking.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakara fails with the takedown
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nakara misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock scores with a jab.
Nakara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Nakara misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock stuns Nakara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakara somewhat.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakara backs up against the cage.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock works Nakara's body with a nice hook.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nakara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock lands the left hand.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Nakara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rock tries to avoid it but Nakara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rock to the ground. Rock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Rock misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakara darts in looking for a takedown but Rock gets double underhooks and turns Nakara into the cage.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nakara fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rock.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Rock.
Nakara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rock avoids it really well and circles away.
Rock throws out a counter right but Nakara avoids it with no problem.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Nakara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakara fails with the takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
Lance 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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Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Bush tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rock misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rock wants to get back to striking at distance but Bush won't allow it.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Bush's takedown attempt.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Bush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock avoids the head kick by Bush.
#T1#
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Bush is looking to counter the offense by Rock and move into the clinch.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Bush counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bush prevents Rock from standing back up.
Rock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bush is taking a breather. Rock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rock pushes Bush off looking to stand but Bush dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Rock avoids the head kick by Bush.
Bush avoids the body shot from Rock.
Bush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock leaves Bush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bush throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Bush has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Bush backing up. Bush nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Bush.#T3#
Rock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bush throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bush.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Bush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bush looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
A low kick from Bush is predictable there
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Bush misses
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Bush falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Bush misses
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bush misses with a kick to the body
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush lands with a nice body kick.
Bush with a poor takedown
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Bush with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bush shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bush thinking.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush throws a head kick that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Bush thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bush lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock scores with a jab.#T1#
Rock scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bush.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock blocks a head kick by Bush.
Billy Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Bush misses with a wild combination.
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Bush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
As Bush backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Bush manages to avoid it all.
Rock scores with a sloppy right hand. Bush should have avoided that one.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush misses with a head kick.
Bush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bush throws a lazy body kick
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock cracks Bush with an open hand slap.
Bush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Bush fails to land the takedown.
Rock digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
Bush misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Bush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rock's guard.
Rock is looking to stand back up but Bush counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rock.
Bush stops Rock from getting back to his feet.
Bush wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bush stops Rock from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rock is trying to stand up here but Bush is controlling him well.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rock's head.
Bush stops Rock from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Bush.
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
Bush throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bush.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bush misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bush misses with a head kick.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Bush misses
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Bush lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rock defending well as Bush loads up on a big left hand.
Bush tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock will feel that in the morning.
Rock sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bush throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock lunges at Bush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bush's hand.
Bush misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Bush drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bush asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Bush thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##ES2#
Rock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bush on the side of the head.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush misses with a shot to the body
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush lands a nice shot that snaps Rock's head back.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Rock as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Bush misses
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rock!
Bush misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
Lance Rock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Bush counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bush wants to pass to mount but Rock is defending the position.
Rock tries to kick Bush off but Bush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Rock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Bush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bush misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bush asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Rock sneaks out the side door and pushes Bush away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Bush goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Rock throws out a counter right but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Billy Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bush swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Bush throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Bush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Bush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rock swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Rock throws a combination. Bush tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rock's coach down at *****POLAR***** was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bush misses with a head kick.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bush doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Bush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Bush shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock takes one on the button.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Rock misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.
Bush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush shoots in looking for a takedown but Rock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock pinned against the cage. Rock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rock is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bush darts in looking for a takedown but Rock gets double underhooks and turns Bush into the cage.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Bush attempts a counter takedown but Rock avoids it well and moves away.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rock as he avoids it easily.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Bush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Bush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Bush throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws out a counter right but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Bush tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Rock throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Rock moves out of range as Bush throws a body kick.
Rock throws out a counter right but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Bush walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Billy Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bush counters with a one-two to the body.
Bush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock lands a nice hook to Bush's body. Bush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Bush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rock's guard.#T4#
Rock wants to stand and escape but Bush is having none of it.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Rock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bush is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock prevents the takedown attempt.
Bush tries for a takedown but Rock manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bush goes for a takedown attempt but Rock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bush has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Bush misses with a straight left.
Rock works Bush's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Bush throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush shoots in and drives through. Rock sprawls well.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Bush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rock avoids the head kick by Bush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Bush takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Bush shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bush thinking.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bush momentarily.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bush looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Bush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bush has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Rock.
Bush with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Bush misses with a body punch
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush misses with the body kick
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bush backs up against the cage.
Bush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Bush throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rock was covering up waiting for the punch and Bush finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bush prevents Rock from getting back to his feet.
Bush with a nice head shot there.
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!
Bush stops Rock from standing up.
Rock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock wants to stand but Bush is controlling the position. #ES2#
Rock pushes Bush off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
An out of breath Lance Rock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FC: Wednesday Night Fights
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Baez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Baez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Baez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baez as Rock tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baez.
Baez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
Baez working aggressively here.
#T1##BC2#
Baez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bryant Baez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Lance Rock has been cut.
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baez's hands.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baez misses with a shot to the body
and Rock counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baez tries to clinch up
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baez looks to clinch
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but Baez seems unphased.
Baez throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Baez clinches with his opponent.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baez closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Baez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Rock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Baez avoids the body shot from Rock.
Baez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baez moves out of range of the body kick.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baez's head.
Baez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Baez misses its intended target.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Baez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Baez settles back down.
Nice shot by Rock.
Baez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baez throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baez needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Baez tries to clinch
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Rock checks a low kick from Baez.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baez can do to turn this around?
Baez throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baez really felt that one!
Baez throws an off balance right hand
and Baez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock lands with a straight right. Baez didn't see that one coming.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baez moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Baez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Baez's belly button to the back.
Baez misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a leg kick.
Baez moves out of range of the strikes.
Baez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Baez's shoulder, as Baez tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Baez closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the ropes.
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!
Baez takes a shot to the head.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baez's elbow.
Rock tries to break free but Baez pushes him back against the ropes.
Baez misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock avoids the body shot from Baez.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Baez.
Baez is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Rock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baez's hands.
Rock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Baez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rock. That one must have hurt.
Baez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baez misses with a body shot.
Lance Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock looks for the body kick but Baez saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baez.
Baez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Baez misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baez doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baez. Rock shrugs it off though.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baez tries to clinch there but Rock circles away.
Rock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rock stalks Baez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baez's face. Baez staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Baez moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Baez fails to land.
Rock stalling in the clinch.
Baez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Baez avoids it by throwing Rock back against the ropes.
Baez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Baez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock trying to control the position but instead, Baez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rock into the ropes.
Rock tries a body shot but Baez blocks it.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Baez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baez scores with a head kick. Rock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baez moves out of range of the body kick from Rock.
Baez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Baez lands a nice looking body shot.
Baez tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Rock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Baez misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Baez throws a lazy head kick
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baez misses the shot to the body.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Baez moved out of range.
Rock sizes up Baez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Baez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baez throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Bryant Baez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Baez moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Baez tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock blocking some punches.
#BC#
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Baez avoids it.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baez is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Baez darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Baez stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baez tries to clinch
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock checks a low kick from Baez.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baez lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock had his way with Bryant Baez in that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Rock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Baez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baez staying out of range there.
Baez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baez throws a lazy head kick
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Baez is predictable there
and Baez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Baez moved out of range nicely.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Baez.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Baez has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Baez back against the ropes.
Baez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC#
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Baez moves into the clinch.
Baez has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock prevents a body shot from Baez.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baez tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Rock as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Baez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baez misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Rock cracks the inside of Baez's front leg.
Baez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rock counters with a body kick. #T2#
Rock throws a body punch but Baez moves out of range.
Rock throws a jab when Baez was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baez tries to clinch there but Rock circles away.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Baez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Baez blocks the leg kick.
Baez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baez moves away.
Bryant Baez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Rock.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baez swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rock blocks a jab.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Baez manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
Lance Rock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FC: New Years Eve BASH!
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarazen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Sarazen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rock breaks the clinch.
Sarazen lands a head shot.
Rock misses with a right hand
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sarazen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sarazen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarazen. Sarazen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarazen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarazen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Sarazen is predictable there
and Rock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sarazen's knee momentarily.
Sarazen throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Sarazen looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Sarazen looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rock throws a lazy body kick
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sarazen wants to clinch up but Rock keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Sarazen misses its intended target.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarazen.
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarazen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarazen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sarazen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarazen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rock on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but Sarazen seems unphased.
#CL#
Sarazen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarazen throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Gene Sarazen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarazen throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Sarazen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rock's head.
Sarazen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
A punch combination from Rock misses.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sarazen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Sarazen throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sarazen blocks it well.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarazen. Sarazen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sarazen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sarazen doesn't seem phased though.
Sarazen throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarazen throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Sarazen closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the ropes.#T2#
Sarazen tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock digs a right hand underneath Sarazen's ribcage. Sarazen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarazen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Sarazen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Sarazen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Sarazen finds it's way through Rock's defenses.
Sarazen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but Sarazen steps away.
Sarazen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Sarazen throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
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 Gene Sarazen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sarazen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Rock lands a body shot.
Sarazen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sarazen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarazen staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarazen walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
A big right from Rock misses. #T1#
Sarazen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Sarazen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sarazen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarazen on the side of the head.
Rock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sarazen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarazen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sarazen throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sarazen throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarazen needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Sarazen scores with a jab to the head.
Sarazen loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock throws a right and a left that Sarazen avoids nicely.
Sarazen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sarazen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sarazen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Rock digs a good body shot into Sarazen's ribs.
Rock scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Rock.
Rock misses with an uppercut. Sarazen saw that one coming.
It looked like Sarazen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Sarazen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Rock.
Rock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sarazen counters with a thumping low kick.
Sarazen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Sarazen misses.
A big left from Sarazen misses.
Rock misses with the combination.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sarazen.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Nice cross by Rock.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Sarazen's defenses. #T2#
Sarazen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarazen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sarazen darts in and clinches Rock up against the ropes.
Sarazen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sarazen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarazen scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lance Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Sarazen lands a body shot.
Sarazen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Sarazen misses.
Sarazen missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock digs a good hook to Sarazen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sarazen throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Sarazen takes one on the button.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sarazen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rock checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarazen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarazen scores with a nice strike.
Sarazen misses with a shot to the body
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Nice body kick from Rock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarazen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarazen throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarazen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarazen.
Rock thinks about the counter body kick.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarazen throws out the jab.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Rock avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Paul avoids the body shot from Rock.
Paul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock slips under a jab from Paul.
Rock punishes Paul's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paul has time to react.
Paul avoids a kick to the body.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Rock.
Paul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paul staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock throws a series of punches but Paul avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paul on the side of the head.
Paul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Paul off balance momentarily.
Rock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paul scores with a jab to the head.
We've been told by Paul's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul misses with a low kick.
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lance Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paul.
Paul throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Paul lands a head shot.
Paul misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Rock.
#T2#
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Paul throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock defending well as Paul loads up on a big left hand.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Paul looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Paul throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rock tries to bum rush Paul with a series of wild strikes but Paul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Paul misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Paul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Rock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Paul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Paul moved away.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul slips a straight right by Rock.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock misses with a wild combination.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Paul's belly button to the back.
Rock misses with a body shot
and Paul counters with a body kick that stops Rock in his tracks momentarily.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Paul with a hook.
Paul throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Rock throws a series of strikes that have Paul backpedaling.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock misses with the combination.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock 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.
#R2#
Paul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paul throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Paul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Paul's head back.
Rock throws a series of strikes that have Paul backpedaling.
Paul loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely. #T1#
Rock throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Paul counter with a right hand.
Lance Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock throws a series of punches but Paul moves out of range.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock misses with the combination.
Rock moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Paul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock connects with the punch.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock swings for the body but Paul moves out of range.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rock slips under a jab from Paul.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Paul throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Rock misses.
Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
Rock connects with the punch.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paul is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock moves away from the strike by Paul.
Rock digs a good body shot into Paul's ribs.
Paul pushes Rock away with a front kick.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Paul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Paul eats them both and turns towards Rock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
Paul throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paul counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Paul misses the target.
Paul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
A big right from Paul misses.
Paul throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Paul.
Rock takes a swing at Paul's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Paul misses the target.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
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!
Paul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rock tries to bum rush Paul with a series of wild strikes but Paul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paul lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Rock blocks a leg kick.
Paul throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paul's knee momentarily.
Paul fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul slips a jab from Rock.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Paul's belly button to the back.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Paul walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Paul misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
Paul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock digs a good hook to Paul's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock lands a lovely overhand right.
Paul throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
A combination from Rock does no damage.
A jab from Paul misses.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Paul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Paul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters with a leg kick.
Paul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Rock cracks Paul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rock.
Rock looks for the body kick but Paul saw that one coming.
Paul looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock lands a two punch combo.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paul.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul cracks Rock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Paul lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rock digs a good body shot into Paul's ribs.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rock throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rock!
Rock throws a combination. Paul tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Paul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lance Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul misses with a looping right.
Rock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paul rather than just go for the knockout.
Rock defending well as Paul loads up on a big left hand.
Paul lands a jab.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paul throws out the jab.
Rock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paul at a distance.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Rock throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paul has time to react.#T3#
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul.
Paul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul.
Rock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Paul misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Paul.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
Rock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rock scrambles back to his feet.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Paul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Paul misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Rock.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Rock staying out of range there.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Paul misses with a hook.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Rock throws a shot to the body.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Paul lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paul doesn't seem phased though.
Rock throws a series of punches but Paul avoids them all with ease.
Paul misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Paul.
A big right from Paul misses.
Paul misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Paul misses.
Rock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock moves out of range as Paul strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
A very excited looking Lance Rock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rock cracks a nice hook into Lei's ribs.
Crunch! Rock slams his shin into Lei's torso.
Rock scores with a jab. Lei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lei's sensitive parts.
Lei misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
Rock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Lei takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lei or not.
Rock is stalling here.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rock.
A short right from Rock.
Rock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock is working Lei over against the cage.
Lei looks winded!
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lei.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leis head.
Lei is trying to maintain a safe position but Rock gets an underhook and turns Lei into the cage.
Rock slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Rock.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lei or not.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Lei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock works on Lei's body with a couple of short punches.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Lei is rocked!
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lei is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lei's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lei drops to his knees and Rock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Rock!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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