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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 119
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Smo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rocca is breathing heavily.
Smo lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rocca - he's out on his feet here! Smo follows up with another monster hook that separates Rocca from consciousness! Rocca falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Smo stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jo Smo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jo Smo made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 108
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocca throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Valmer is trying to work for a kimura but Rocca is defending well.
#SUB#
Valmer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rocca is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Valmer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Smietana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rocca wants to stand but Smietana is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Rocca blocks nicely.
Smietana throws a strike but Rocca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rocca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smietana is adopting a defensive guard.
Rocca preventing the sweep.
Smietana has a closed guard, preventing Rocca from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smietana pushes a forearm under Rocca's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rocca is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piotr Smietana!
As Piotr Smietana got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's been a rough go lately. But I'm glad to get the W here. I want to thank my training partners for getting me ready on short notice. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocca misses with a hook
#TD#
and The Sparbot counters with a shoot takedown. Rocca fights it but they end up in guard.
Rocca is looking to stand back up but The Sparbot counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rocca.
Rocca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Sparbot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
The Sparbot slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rocca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.#SU#
The Sparbot decides to stand up.
The Sparbot slips under a jab from Rocca.
As Rocca tries to get set, The Sparbot tries to push him back and clinch up but Rocca manages to avoid the attempt.
Rocca throws a hook but The Sparbot avoids it easily.
Rocca misses with a double jab
and The Sparbot counters with a left and a right that stings Rocca.
Rocca just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocca looks to land a right hand but The Sparbot moved out of range.
Rocca misses with a hook to the body
and The Sparbot counters with a three punch combo that has Rocca backing up. Rocca nods at The Sparbot to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Rocca throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and The Sparbot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rocca won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocca trying to remain calm as The Sparbot controls from the top position.
The Sparbot landing strikes.
Rocca is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Sparbot is staying tight to Rocca's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The Sparbot prevents Rocca from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from The Sparbot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rocca is being controlled here. #T3#
The Sparbot moves into full mount!
The Sparbot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Sparbot is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rocca can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
The Sparbot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocca can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Sparbot controlling from mount.
The Sparbot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rocca's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Sparbot dominating with strikes here.
Rocca in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC The Sparbot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rocca swings widly with a right hand
and The Sparbot counters with a low kick, right behind Rocca 's knee.
Rocca throws an off balance right hand
and The Sparbot counters with a one-two to the body.
Rocca misses with a right hand
and The Sparbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocca throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rocca falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so The Sparbot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet but The Sparbot passes into half guard.
The Sparbot 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.#REVB#
Rocca pushes The Sparbot off looking to stand but The Sparbot dives back in and keeps control.
The Sparbot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
The Sparbot is nestled in close to Rocca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rocca is looking to escape.
The Sparbot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rocca scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but The Sparbot manages to mount him!
The Sparbot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rocca?
#T2#
The Sparbot controlling from mount.
The Sparbot moves to the back position.
The Sparbot controlling from the back.
The Sparbot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rocca for as long as he can get away with.
JC The Sparbot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
The Sparbot working for the choke. #SUB#
The Sparbot is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rocca defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The Sparbot lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by The Sparbot.
#T4#
Rocca is trying to get back to his feet but The Sparbot has full control of the position and if anything, Rocca has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The Sparbot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocca can do to turn this around?
Can Rocca hold on?! The Sparbot is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
The Sparbot sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rocca taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JC The Sparbot!
JC The Sparbot took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UGD 32:O Donno Vs Wayne
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Rocca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocca lunges at Fist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fist's hand.
Rocca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocca blocks a jab.
Rocca lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Rocca lands a left and a right that send Fist crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocca thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Fifth Fist has been cut.
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!
Rocca ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Rocca throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Rocca misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocca ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Rocca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
Rocca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Rocca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocca throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Rocca has been cut.#T1#
Fist lands a body shot.
Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Rocca's belly button to the back.
Fist moves away from the strike by Rocca.
Fist tests Rocca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocca throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocca was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocca misses with an uppercut.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocca on the side of the head.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Rocca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Rocca misses with a straight right.
Rocca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist lands a nice hook to Rocca's body. Rocca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocca looks winded!#KD#
Fist lands a left and a right that send Rocca crashing to the mat, dazed. Fist thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Rocca is rocked!#T2#
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Rocca gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fist gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rocca is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fifth Fist!
Fifth Fist took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UGD 24:Rocca Vs Fist
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocca.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rocca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fist thuds a left hand into Rocca's body.
Rocca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist digs a good body shot into Rocca's ribs.
Rocca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Rocca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocca misses with a right hand
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocca throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocca is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocca 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 Xavier Rocca has been cut.
Fist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rocca rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
Jab by Fist.#T1#
Rocca ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Rocca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Rocca's head but Rocca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocca misses with a wild body shot.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocca in his tracks.
Rocca thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
Rocca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Rocca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rocca misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Fist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocca misses with a wild body shot.
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rocca misses with a looping left.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rocca at a distance.
Rocca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocca. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist digs a good body shot into Rocca's ribs.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fist moves out of range as Rocca strikes.
Fist connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Rocca is rocked!
Rocca throws a combination that misses
and Fist counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fifth Fist!
Fifth Fist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
UGD 15:KaSolomon Vs Richmond
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rocca misses with a right hand
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Jansson has been cut.
Rocca falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jansson counter with a right hand.
A big right from Rocca misses.
Jansson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocca misses with a hook to the body
letting Jansson counter with a right hand.
Rocca digs a good hook to Jansson's body.
Jansson looks winded!
Rocca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jansson wants to counter with a clinch but Rocca pushes him away.
Rocca cracks Jansson with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Rocca closes the distance and clinches.
Jansson tries to work over Rocca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jansson. #T1#
Jansson tries a body shot but Rocca blocks it.
Jansson misses with some punches.
Jansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Jansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jansson keeps control of Rocca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jansson fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jansson.
Rocca can't break the clinch.
Jansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jansson has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Jansson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Rocca has had enough of the clinch but Jansson keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Rocca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jansson.
Rocca looking for a takedown.
Jansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocca takes a shot to the head.
Jansson working aggressively here.
Jansson works on Rocca's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jansson.
Jansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jansson lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Jansson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jansson.
Jansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jansson pushes Rocca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Jansson prevents Rocca from breaking the clinch.
Jansson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jansson controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Rocca's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Rocca prevents a body shot from Jansson.
Jansson lands with a left to the head.
Jansson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Rocca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jansson tries to bum rush Rocca with a series of wild strikes but Rocca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jansson's head backwards.
Rocca throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Jansson counters with a left hand that sends Rocca to the canvas! #ROC2#
Rocca is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Rocca has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jansson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jansson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Rocca sends Jansson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rocca is motioning to the referee to let Jansson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Xavier Rocca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocca throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Rocca misses.
Rocca swings widly with a right hand
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocca cracks Jansson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jansson falls to his knees and Rocca doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Rocca!
Xavier Rocca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
UGD 8:Shevchenko Vs Rocca
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Rocca throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.#TD#
Shevchenko gets a double leg takedown into Rocca's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shevchenko prevents Rocca from getting back to his feet.
Rocca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shevchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shevchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocca is looking to stand up but Shevchenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Shevchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shevchenko stops Rocca from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca can't keep his opponent in guard - Shevchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shevchenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Shevchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Rocca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Shevchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shevchenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rocca is looking to escape.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Shevchenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocca sees it coming and defends easily.
Shevchenko stalling.
Shevchenko trying to mount his opponent but Rocca defends it. #T2##SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shevchenko.
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!
Rocca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Shevchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Rocca is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Shevchenko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rocca is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
UGD 5:Maulovski Vs Shevchenko
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Rocca swings for the body but Jansson moves out of range.
Jansson swinging wildly here.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rocca has knocked Jansson down with a huge combo! Rocca steps away and waves a wobbly Jansson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Jansson has been cut.
Rocca plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Jansson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Jansson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Rocca!
In his post fight interview, Xavier Rocca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UGD 1:Gower Vs Rex
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rocca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocca misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mizaki! But no joy.
Mizaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Kazuo Mizaki has been cut.
Rocca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Mizaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocca scores with a sloppy right hand. Mizaki should have avoided that one.
Rocca is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mizaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mizaki throws out a counter right but Rocca avoids it with no problem.
Rocca misses with a double jab.
Rocca throws a right and a left that Mizaki avoids nicely.
Mizaki walks into a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Kazuo Mizaki's cut even more.
Xavier Rocca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Rocca drops Mizaki with a beautiful combination! Mizaki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rocca is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizaki slips a jab and a cross from Rocca.
Mizaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocca.#CUT#
The cut above Kazuo Mizaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mizaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocca throws out the jab.
Rocca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Rocca lands a left and a right that send Mizaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocca thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
Kazuo Mizaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kazuo Mizaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Xavier Rocca!
In his post fight interview, Xavier Rocca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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