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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mondragon won't allow Rock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Rock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rock is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Rock is defending well.
Rock is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T2#
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rock (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Rock is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Rock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rock keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Rock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Rock is looking for the choke from the back position but Mondragon is controlling his hands well.
Rock is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Rock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon postures up.
#T4#
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (5) Mondragon
Rock regains half guard.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (8) Mondragon#T6#
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon slows the pace down.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rock (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Rock is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon prevents Rock from getting the reversal.
Rock wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Mondragon looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rock is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Rock regains half guard.#T9#
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Rock is in trouble now - Mondragon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (13) Mondragon
Rock stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mondragon prevents Rock from getting the reversal.#T10#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Rock wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Mondragon trying to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Rock is squirming around nicely.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Rock to control.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rock stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rock regains half guard.#T14#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
Rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rock there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (16) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Arias closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.#TD2#
Rock gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arias wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Rock#SUB#
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rock, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Rock regains half guard.
Arias controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Rock defends it. #T2#
Rock is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rock still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rock has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (3) vs (4) Rock#SUB2#
Rock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias wants to control but Rock postures up.
Arias seems a little lost for a moment, as Rock dominates the positioning.#T3#
Rock wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rock is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rock is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arias is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rock is working for a kimura but Arias is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Rock trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
Arias is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
Rock controlling the pace.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rock is working away from the top position though.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away. #T7#
Rock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Arias is defending against the submission attempts here by Rock.
Arias is pressing down on Rock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully. #T8#
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias managing to control the position. #T9#
Rock trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Rock passes into half guard.
Arias wants to get back to full guard but Rock has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (7) Rock
Rock looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away. #T10#
Rock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rock controlling from mount.
Rock trying to control but Arias is having none of it. #T11#
Arias wants to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Rock controlling his opponent.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Rock content just to control the position here. #T12#
Arias working to try and regain half guard.
Arias wants to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Rock content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arias is now in Rock's guard. A big mistake from Rock there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (7) Rock
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rock for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock wins on points by 7 to 5.
After the fight, Will Rock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Rock clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Rock jumps guard.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock looking to control.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.#T2#
Savkov trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Savkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (0) vs (3) Savkov
Rock can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rock is looking for a sweep.
Rock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock wants to get back to full guard but Savkov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (0) vs (6) Savkov#T4#
Savkov looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock has given up his back here. Will Savkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Rock (0) vs (9) Savkov
Rock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rock is really stuck here.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov tries to keep control of the position but Rock is staying busy.#SUB2#
Savkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Savkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB2#
Savkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rock tries to escape but Savkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rock looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rock can't escape the position.
#T6#
Rock prevents Savkov from getting a body triangle.
Rock is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savkov tightening his grip on Rock, looking for the choke.
Rock is trying to break free.
#T7#
Rock trying to control the action but Savkov just sinks the hooks in.
Savkov has the hooks in. Rock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Rock won't enjoy being in this position. Savkov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rock is tapping - it's over boys! Savkov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 227
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dravezesdi.#TD#
Dravezesdi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rock on his heels. He'll look to pass Rock's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Rock
Dravezesdi pushes down on Rock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rock is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi tries to pass to full mount but Rock defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rock avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Rock#T1#
Rock is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a guillotine from mount but Rock frees his head quite easily.
Rock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Rock is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Rock pulls Dravezesdi in to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.#T5#
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Rock pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Rock is adopting a defensive guard.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Dravezesdi pushes down on Rock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Rock looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dravezesdi is defending well. Rock quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dravezesdi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rock celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock!
Will Rock 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:
CWC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murrdock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Murrdock breaks away and moves out of range.
Murrdock shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Murrdock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Murrdock tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Murrdock manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Murrdock drives through and clinches with Rock against the cage.
Murrdock is looking for a takedown.
Will Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Murrdock.#TD#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Murrdock being controlled here momentarily.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murrdock content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rock has locked up a guillotine! Rock's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Murrdock is holding on here and Rock must be using up a lot of energy. Murrdock has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rock gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Will Rock!
Will Rock 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:
CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Rock.#TD2#
Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Rock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Rock
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Rock has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Rock passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Rock
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Rock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
Sanchez tries to bench press Rock off him but Rock keeps the position.
Sanchez is not content to let Rock control the position. #SUB2#
Rock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Sanchez is not content to let Rock control the position. #SUB2#
Rock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanchez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Rock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Rock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is not content to let Rock control the position.
Sanchez looks to move to half guard but instead Rock has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (0) vs (7) Rock#T5#
Rock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchez has a hand on Rock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (10) Rock
Rock wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Rock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Rock slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Rock wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Sanchez pulls Rock in close to his closed guard and prevents Rock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rock wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T10#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez has Rock pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Rock controlling from the top position.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Rock slips nicely into half guard.
Rock wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position. #T12#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rock controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Sanchez is concentrating on defense, preventing Rock from advancing position. #T13#
Rock prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rock is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB2#
Rock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rock trying to work for an americana but Sanchez has managed to regain full guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rock has Sanchez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (10) Rock
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock wins on points by 10 to 2.
Will Rock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC Rock vs Chai
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai prevents Rock from improving his position.#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Rock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (0) vs (3) Chai
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rock is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rock wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai controlling from mount.
Rock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai fails to advance to Rock's back.
Chai trying to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rock is looking to escape.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai trying to control but Rock is having none of it. #T3#
Rock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rock is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rock is looking to escape.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai wants to control the pace but Rock is squirming around nicely.
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Rock has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rock (0) vs (6) Chai
Rock trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Rock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Rock.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (2) vs (6) Chai
Rock wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.#T5#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Chai wants to control the position but Rock says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Rock is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.
Rock prevents Chai from improving his position.#T6#
Chai is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai managing to control the position.
Rock trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Rock wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T7#
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Chai pulls Rock in close to his closed guard and prevents Rock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Chai wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (2) vs (8) Chai
Rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (4) vs (8) Chai
Chai is trying to keep Rock in close.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai looking to control.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Rock being controlled here momentarily.
Rock content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Rock wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai has Rock pulled in close to control his posture.
Chai wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
Rock is stalling in the full guard.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rock trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai has Rock pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Rock's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chai 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.
Rock wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Rock won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Rock controlling from the top position.
Chai looking to control.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13#
Chai controlling the position.
Rock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rock content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (4) vs (10) Chai#T14#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (13) Chai
Chai has knee on belly momentarily but Rock bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Rock defending well.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai prevents Rock from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Rodrizinho Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 204: Sparxx vs Bennett
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee clinches.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rock jumps guard but Lee stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Will Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wutang Lee.#TD2#
Lee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rock (0) vs (2) Lee
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.#T1#
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (2) vs (2) Lee
Lee looking to control.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Rock postures up.
#T2#
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock controlling from the top position. #T3#
Rock wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (2) vs (4) Lee#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rock is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (4) vs (4) Lee
Rock wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Rock trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
Rock is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Rock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Lee trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T7#
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rock (4) vs (8) Lee
Rock is in bad spot here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rock is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Lee is trying to stick to Rock's back but Rock is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (6) vs (8) Lee#T8#
Rock wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Rock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T9#
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Rock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rock.
Rock continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Rock trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T12#
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee working a defensive guard but Rock passes into half guard.
Rock is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13##SUB#
Rock is looking for a kimura here.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Rock passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (9) vs (8) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Will Rock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pavlov.#TD#
Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Rock
Rock looking to control.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle here but Pavlov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T3#
Rock wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Rock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T4#
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rock for as long as he can get away with.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Rock wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pavlov stalling.
Rock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Rock wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rock sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Rock is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Pavlov is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Rock is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Rock is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Rock is working away. #SUB2#
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov prevents Rock from improving his position.#T7#
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Rock recovers full guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Rock trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.#T9#
Pavlov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Rock doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Rock
Rock is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy. #T12#
Rock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Rock trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Rock#T13##SUB#
Pavlov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rock can't escape the position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Rock moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Rock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
Barbosa scores with a hook.#T2#
Rock tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Rock counters with a crisp one two that drops Barbosa! Rock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barbosa to his feet! Barbosa is in big trouble!
Barbosa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rock if he has to take too many more of those.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Rock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa with a hook.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
As Barbosa backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks a jab.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
#T1#
Rock checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Rock throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Rock's head back.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Rock moved away.
Rock moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Rock slips under a jab.#T3#
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock throws a fast counter high kick but Barbosa manages to duck under it in time.
Rock slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rock lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Rock gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rock misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa stalling against the cage.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Rock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Barbosa to the mat.
Barbosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock throws a fast counter high kick but Barbosa manages to duck under it in time.
Rock moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Rock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa pushes Rock away with a front kick.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a leg kick.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rock walks into a jab.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson Bidon Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock throws a fast counter high kick but Barbosa manages to duck under it in time.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa sizes up Rock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a low kick, right behind Barbosa 's knee.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa lands a front kick.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Bidon Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Bidon Barbosa!
A victorious Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
C K throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
C K looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
We've been told by C K's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
C K misses with a wild combination.
C K throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
C K rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock tries a quick counter leg kick but C K is wise to it.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - C K had a free shot at his head there.
C K throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
C K lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K misses with a hook.
C K throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from C K.#T1#
C K throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock walks into a jab.
C K swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
C K rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
C K scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
C K misses with a double jab
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
C K misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
C K falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from C K both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
C K misses with a two punch combination.
C K throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
C K lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
C K misses with the combination.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from C K.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
C K scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
C K misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
C K swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
C K loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
C K lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#C K is rocked!
C K is working the combinations to good effect here.
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
C K throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but C K steps away.
C K is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
C K throws a combination that misses
and Rock counters with a huge left! C K is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rock isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save C K from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 776 Piano vs Barbarian
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Tertelgte throws a body kick that misses.
Rock avoids the head kick by Tertelgte.
A telegraphed right hand from Tertelgte misses the target.
Rock moves out of range as Tertelgte throws a body kick.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Tertelgte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tertelgte avoids the head kick by Rock.
Tertelgte lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte tries to land a body kick
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tertelgte blocks a head kick by Rock.
Tertelgte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a hook but Rock blocks it.#T1#
Tertelgte throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rock misses the target.
Tertelgte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tertelgte.
Rock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rock dodges the punch combination from Tertelgte.
That kick from Tertelgte tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tertelgte blocks a head kick by Rock.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rock misses the target.
Tertelgte scores with a spinning back kick!
Tertelgte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tertelgte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tertelgte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tertelgte scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tertelgte.
Rock avoids the body shot from Tertelgte.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tertelgte can pounce on him.
Tertelgte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock throws out a leg kick but Tertelgte moves out of range and Rock only half commits.
Tertelgte tries to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Tertelgte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tertelgte wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Tertelgte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws a big counter combination but Tertelgte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tertelgte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tertelgte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Rock connects with a high kick.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tertelgte tries to clinch there but Rock circles away.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tertelgte misses with a wild body shot.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick which misses Rock's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock tries to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tertelgte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tertelgte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tertelgte misses the body punch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tertelgte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Rock rushes Tertelgte and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock tries to pull guard but Tertelgte holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock jumps guard but Tertelgte stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tertelgte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock prevents a body shot from Tertelgte.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tertelgte just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock blocks a body shot from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tertelgte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tertelgte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tertelgte thumps Rock with a low kick.
Tertelgte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tertelgte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tertelgte lands with a nice body punch.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tertelgte misses with a double jab.
Tertelgte lands a nice looking body shot.
Tertelgte blocks a jab.
Tertelgte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Rock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tertelgte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock wants to clinch up but Tertelgte keeps it at a distance.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tertelgte jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tertelgte lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##CL2#
Tertelgte moves into the clinch.
Rock 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.
Tertelgte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tertelgte scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Tertelgte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Rock lands an uppercut.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tertelgte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock prevents a body shot from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tertelgte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Tertelgte tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte lands with a light punch inside.
Tertelgte tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Tertelgte back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock tries to pull guard but Tertelgte holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Tertelgte lands with a short shot to the head. #T3##TD#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Rock has Tertelgte pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Rock throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tertelgte escapes and throws Rock's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rock keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tertelgte is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Tertelgte prevents Rock from improving his position.
Rock trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tertelgte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tertelgte tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tertelgte throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Tertelgte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tertelgte tries to clinch but Rock is having none of it.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Tertelgte and move into the clinch.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tertelgte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rock rather than just go for the knockout.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Tertelgte misses the shot to the body.
Tertelgte takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL2#
Tertelgte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tertelgte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tertelgte to keep the fight standing.
Tertelgte misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. #TD#
Rock decides to pull guard.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tertelgte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Tertelgte's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tertelgte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Ernie Tertelgte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tertelgte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tertelgte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tertelgte. Tertelgte obviously looking to wear him down.
Tertelgte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Tertelgte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Tertelgte breaks away and moves out of range.
Tertelgte cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tertelgte.
A slow jab from Tertelgte misses its intended target.
Rock tries to clinch but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tertelgte digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Tertelgte thuds a left hand into Rock's body.
Tertelgte just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tertelgte scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tertelgte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tertelgte tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
Tertelgte scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Tertelgte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tertelgte 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Tertelgte!
A relieved looking Ernie Tertelgte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 769
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod 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.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rhod takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Rhod digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.#CL2#
Rock clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rhod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock prevents Rhod from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock wants to clinch.
Rock lands an overhand right.
Rhod throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Rhod catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rhod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Rock blocks a jab.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rhod fails to land with a series of punches.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rhod throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Rock has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Rhod wants to break free but Rock has control.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Rhod.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod slips a straight right by Rock.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod slips under a jab from Rock.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rhod connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Rock slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock with a jab.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Rock is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Rock down.
Rhod slips a straight right by Rock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rock 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rock throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Rock only half commits.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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. #T3#
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Good leg kick by Rock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Rock down.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock moves out of range as Rhod throws a body kick.
Rhod throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock throws a right hand that Rhod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhod also avoids with ease.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock slips a jab from Rhod.
Rock throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock walks into a jab.
Rock avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a nice strike.
Rock throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rhod lands with a cross.
Rock scores with a jab.
A cross from Rhod lands.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rhod motions for Rock to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
A big left from Rhod misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock misses with a low kick.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod tried to counter with a leg kick but Rock avoided it.
Rhod lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rock.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rhod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Rhod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.
Rock lands the left hand.
Rhod throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well.
A cross from Rock lands.
Rock throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Rock.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Rhod walks into a jab.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rock misses with a hook.
Jab from Rhod.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod checks the leg kick.#T4#
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock lands a jab-cross combination.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rock throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Rudy Rhod.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Rock instigates a clinch.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock jumps guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa tries to land a body kick
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barbosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa misses with the body kick
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa checks the leg kick.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.#T3#
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Rock tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbosa.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.#T4#
Rock moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Rock throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rock misses the target.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa misses with the body kick
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Barbosa scores with a nice body kick.
Barbosa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbosa.
Rock tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.#T3#
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Rock swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Rock blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Rock drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Bidon Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rock rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson Bidon Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa misses with the body kick
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa scores with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Rock.
Rock misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barbosa pushes Rock away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Bidon Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Bidon Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Syn Cruz jr vs Zulu
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyrone Jones will feel that in the morning.
Tyrone Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Rock clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Tyrone Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock pushes Tyrone Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones. #T1#
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Rock jumps guard but Tyrone Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyrone Jones pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Tyrone Jones has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.#BC#
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones thuds his right hand into Rock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones cracks Rock with a good jab.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
As Rock tries to get set, Tyrone Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Rock manages to avoid the attempt.
Rock misses with a wild combination.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyrone Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Tyrone Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards. #T4#
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Rock gets control of Tyrone Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet. #SUB2#
Tyrone Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrone Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyrone Jones misses its target.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rock scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Rock moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Rock jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Rock thows a body kick. Tyrone Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Rock staying out of range there.#T1#
Tyrone Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rock on the side of the head.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Rock moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Rock tries to get set, Tyrone Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Rock manages to avoid the attempt.
Tyrone Jones thuds his right hand into Rock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rock slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Rock throws a front kick aimed at Tyrone Jones's knee but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrone Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyrone Jones is able to avoid easily.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Tyrone Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Rock defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Tyrone Jones has closed the distance and engaged Rock in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Tyrone Jones to the mat.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rock.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock throws out a powerful jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones tries to move into range but Rock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Rock tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock. #T1##CL#
Tyrone Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
A hook to the body from Rock.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyrone Jones to keep the fight standing.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyrone Jones smiles and moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Rock staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock. #T2#
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
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!
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Tyrone Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rock.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Rock walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrone Jones.
Rock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Rock tries to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
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.
Tyrone Jones is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rock.
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Rock blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Rock throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Rock.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
A good leg kick by Rock. #T4#
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Syn 722
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the ropes.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turner on the side of the head.
Turner's coach down at Razor Sharp Training Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Turner throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner slips a jab from Rock.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turner throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.#CL#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the ropes.
Turner gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Rock slips a jab from Turner.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.#T2#
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rock.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.#CL2#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the ropes.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries to pull guard but Turner forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner pushes Rock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Turner lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short left from Turner.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to pull guard but Turner holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rock.
Rock jumps guard but Turner stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner lands a head shot.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock swinging wildly here.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Turner pushes Rock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock cracks Turner with a good jab.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Rock punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Rock jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rock.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Rock moves away from the strike by Turner.
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock cracks Turner with a good jab.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner works Rock's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Turner misses.
That kick from Rock tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the ropes.
Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Turner to the mat.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rock.
Turner jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock with a nice cross.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Turner slips under a jab from Rock.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock slips under a jab from Turner.
Rock moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Rock pushes Turner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Rock.
Turner cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock prevents a body shot from Turner.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock connects with a jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock lands the left hand.
Turner cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rock connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Rock misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Rock.
Turner throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Turner lands with a right hand. #T4#
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Rock is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Rock throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Syn 712
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Rock off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
Rock pushes Uesugi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
I was talking to Rock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the ropes.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Uesugi pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Uesugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock is pushing down on Uesugi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uesugi is fighting to maintain full guard but Rock has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rock is looking for a kimura here.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Uesugi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Uesugi defends the submission attempt.
Rock trying to mount his opponent but Uesugi defends it. #SUB#
Rock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Rock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Uesugi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uesugi is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uesugi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Rock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Uesugi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rock controlling well, preventing Uesugi from escaping the position.
Uesugi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rock doesn't have the hooks in and Uesugi manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Uesugi looking to pass the guard.
Uesugi is working Rock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rock can't keep his opponent in guard - Uesugi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rock wants to improve his position but Uesugi is controlling well.
Uesugi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock moves into full guard.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Uesugi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.#CL#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rock misses its target.#T1#
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been informed that Uesugi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Uesugi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
Rock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Rock avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing. #T3#
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Rock walks into a left hand. #KD#
Rock lands a big right hand that sends Uesugi crashing to the mat! Rock stays standing though and waves Uesugi back to his feet!#ROC#Uesugi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kagekatsu Uesugi has been cut.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Uesugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Uesugi seems to have recovered his senses.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Rock forces Uesugi back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Rock tries to pull guard but Uesugi won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kagekatsu Uesugi'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!#R3#
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Rock has managed to clinch.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Rock decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uesugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uesugi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uesugi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uesugi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Uesugi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rock working for a triangle but Uesugi defends it easily.
Rock keeping full guard, as Uesugi tries to pass. #SUB#
Uesugi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rock throws up his legs and catches Uesugi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Uesugi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rock! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Will Rock!
Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Syn 704 Tsoko vs Mfer
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rock misses.
Plutov connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Plutov slips under a jab from Rock.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock sizes up Plutov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing Plutov from standing up.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
Rock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Plutov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plutov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rock is trying to control the position but Plutov postures up. #SUB2#
Plutov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Plutov stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Plutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock walks into a jab.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Rock.
Plutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plutov misses with a looping right.
Plutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Plutov misses.
Jab by Plutov.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
A big right from Plutov misses.
Rock avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plutov.
Plutov slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Plutov misses with a straight right.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock moves away from the strike by Plutov. #CL2#
Rock pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov is trying to break free.
Plutov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Plutov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Plutov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plutov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Plutov wants to break free but Rock has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov is trying to push Rock away but Rock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from Plutov misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Plutov.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Plutov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands.
Plutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rock 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 Plutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Plutov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Plutov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Plutov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Plutov.#CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the cage.
Plutov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock lands a left hand.
Plutov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Plutov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Plutov can't break the clinch.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock 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.#R2#
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plutov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Plutov checks it.
Plutov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wasyl Plutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Plutov throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Plutov. That snapped Rock's head back.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plutov throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Rock slips a straight right by Plutov.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Rock avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
Rock throws a front kick aimed at Plutov's knee but Plutov avoids it well.
Plutov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock misses with a low kick as Plutov jumps back.
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Plutov misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Plutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Plutov misses with a kick to the body.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Plutov shakes him off and moves away.
Plutov swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Plutov and move into the clinch position.
Plutov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Plutov misses its intended target.
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Plutov does no damage. #T2#
Plutov throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Rock throws a wild body kick that Plutov sees coming a mile off.
Plutov misses with an uppercut.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Plutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock takes one to the chin there.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plutov.
Plutov missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plutov checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Plutov walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Plutov down.
Plutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plutov ducks right into an uppercut from Rock.
Plutov throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Plutov checks it.
Rock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plutov checks it well.
Plutov tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Plutov throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Plutov misses the jab.
Rock lands a right hook to the body.
Rock throws a low kick but Plutov avoids it.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Plutov's head.
Rock throws a leg kick but Plutov moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Rock.
A big right from Plutov misses.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Plutov shakes him off and moves away.
Plutov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Plutov is looking to land body kicks.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Plutov shakes him off and moves away.
Plutov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Rock lands with a good body shot.
Rock connects with the punch.
Plutov scores with a jab.
Rock slips under a jab from Plutov.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plutov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plutov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plutov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov ducks right into an uppercut from Rock.
Rock lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Plutov throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Plutov misses with a straight left.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plutov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Plutov off balance momentarily.
Rock looks to land a combination. Plutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Plutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plutov misses with a leg kick.
Plutov throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Plutov lands a right hook to the body.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Plutov pushes him away.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Rock misses with a wild combination.
Plutov throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Plutov.
Plutov clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plutov. That did some damage!
Rock throws a hook to the side of Plutov's head but Plutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
A swing and a miss from Plutov.
Plutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock takes a swing at Plutov's ribcage but misses.
Rock slips under a jab from Plutov.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Plutov shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Plutov misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock catches Plutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Plutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Plutov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock throws a front kick aimed at Plutov's knee but Plutov avoids it well.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Plutov checks it.
Plutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Rock rushes Plutov and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Plutov breaks the clinch.
Plutov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Plutov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Plutov lands with a kick to the temple. Rock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Will Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plutov throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plutov is looking to land body kicks.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutov clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Rock.
Plutov missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov lands with an overhand left.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock lands with a good body shot.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock keeps Plutov at a distance using the push kick.
Rock wants to clinch up but Plutov keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Plutov throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
A big right from Plutov misses.
Plutov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Plutov keeps Rock at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Plutov.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Will Rock!
A less than humble Will Rock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Syn 697 Dog vs Toivonen + GDL
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers takes one to the chin there.
Rock dips to his left and cracks Chambers with an uppercut!
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chambers misses with a looping right.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Chambers and move into the clinch.
Rock cracks Chambers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock throws a hook but Chambers blocks it.
Chambers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Rock pushes Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chambers misses with the head strike.
Rock is working Chambers over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rock.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rock pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Chambers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chambers's hands.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Rock feints and then cracks Chambers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chambers down.
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chambers under the eye.
Chambers tries to clinch but Rock is having none of it.
It looked like Rock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rock cracks Chambers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Chambers.
Chambers looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Chambers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Will Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Chambers misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chambers tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock prevents a body shot from Chambers.
Chambers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Chambers.
Rock lands a body shot.
Chambers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock cracks Chambers with a nice body shot.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock digs a right hand underneath Chambers's ribcage. Chambers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chambers.
Rock misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rock.
Rock digs a right hand into Chambers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chambers's gas tank.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Chambers avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chambers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
A hook to the body from Rock.
#T3#
Chambers wants to stall.
Rock tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock lands a body shot.
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Chambers scores with a hook to the body.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chambers tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Chambers can't get the takedown.
Will Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Chambers.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Chambers is rocked!#T4#
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Rock.
Rock lands a big right hand that drops Chambers! The killer instinct kicks in and Rock finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
Will Rock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Syn 690 Magufuli vs Borjigin
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Hageman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Hageman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock is looking to chop away at Hageman's legs.
Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman lands with a nice body punch.
Rock checks a low kick from Hageman.
Rock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hageman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman connects with a leg kick.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hageman misses the jab.
Rock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Hageman lands with a nice combination. Rock backs away looking to recover.
Rock blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Hageman throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hageman thinking.
Hageman swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hageman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Rock rushes Hageman and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman blocks a body shot from Rock.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Rock.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Hageman.
Hageman working aggressively here.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock lands a left hand.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hageman won't allow it.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock blocking some punches.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hageman lands with a left to the head.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage. #T3#
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Rock.
Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hageman can turn it around.
Rock tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Hageman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
Nice body punch from Rock. #BC2#
Hageman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock half committed to a counter leg kick.
A cross from Rock lands.#T4#
Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hageman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hageman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rock.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Hageman connects with a leg kick.
Hageman looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hageman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rock jabs Hageman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman'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.#R2#
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hageman throws a combination that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Hageman misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. #TD#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.#SUB#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Hageman defends easily.
Hageman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rock is trying to control the position but Hageman postures up. #T1#
Hageman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hageman tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Hageman slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hageman 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.
Hageman trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock trying to control here.
Rock is pressing down on Hageman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Hageman gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws a hook but Hageman blocks it.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Hageman misses with a looping left.
Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hageman throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hageman.
Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Hageman throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Rock catches Hageman right on the button with a cross.
Hageman thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman.
Rock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hageman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#That has opened up Diego Hageman's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman staying out of range there.
Rock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHageman.
Rock is looking to score with low kicks.
Hageman feints a counter leg kick.
Hageman misses with a head kick.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
A head kick misses from Hageman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hageman scores with a hook.
Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hageman catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hageman looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Hageman throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hageman lands a glancing blow to the side of Rock's head.
A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target.
Jab by Rock.
Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it.
Rock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Hageman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman.
Rock staying out of range there.
Hageman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Hageman saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Hageman is rocked!
Hageman connects with a body shot.
Hageman is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hageman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hageman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Hageman.
Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Hageman misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Diego Hageman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Hageman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Rock.#KD#
Rock cracks Hageman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hageman to stand back up!
Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Hageman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.
Hageman seems to have recovered his senses.
Rock stuns Hageman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Hageman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hageman tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Hageman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hageman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#Diego Hageman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hageman throws a body kick that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Hageman.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hageman misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hageman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman.#CL#
Rock moves into range and clinches up with Hageman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.
Rock jumps guard but Hageman stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Hageman.
Rock tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman lands with a light punch inside.
Hageman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman lands a right hand.
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Hageman.#TD#
Rock jumps guard and drags Hageman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Hageman.
I think Hageman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
Syn Supernova X
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Mumu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Mumu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mumu breaks from the clinch.
Mumu lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Mumu scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
Mumu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumu.
Mumu is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
A short right from Mumu on the inside. #T1#
Rock misses with a body punch.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Rock tries a body shot but Mumu blocks it.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Mumu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mumu has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Mumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Mumu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mumu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mumu is fighting to break Rock's control of his arms but Rock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Rock keeping moving, preventing Mumu from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mumu defends well.
Rock trying to control the position here.
Mumu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mumu preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rock keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mumu defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock looking to control.
#SUB2#
Rock has his foot on Mumu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mumu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mumu has passed into half guard!
Rock wants to control but Mumu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mumu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mumu prevents Rock from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock scores with a punch to the head.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Mumu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mumu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mumu throws a head kick that misses
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdel Mumu is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Mumu misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock. #CL2#
Mumu gets tackled into the cage by Rock. Rock maintains the clinch.
Mumu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Mumu breaks the clinch.
Rock moves out of range as Mumu throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mumu lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mumu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu wants to clinch.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu misses with the head strike.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mumu's efforts to push away.
Mumu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mumu working aggressively here.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Mumu fails to land. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mumu fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rock.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abdel Mumu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mumu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock pushes Mumu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mumu.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Mumu avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Mumu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. #BC#
Mumu breaks the clinch.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock wants to clinch up but Mumu keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mumu lands the left hand.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Mumu lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mumu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Mumu clinches.
Mumu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mumu manages to break the clinch.
Rock walks into a jab.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mumu.
Rock slips under a jab.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Mumu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mumu connects with a jab.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Mumu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumu misses with a wild combination.
Mumu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock slips under a jab from Mumu.
Mumu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Mumu moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Rock keeping full guard, as Mumu tries to pass.
Rock looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock is trying to control the position but Mumu postures up. #SUB2#
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mumu cracks the inside of Rock's front leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mumu with a jab.
A head kick misses from Mumu.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mumu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Abdel Mumu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mumu, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu!
Our winner, Abdel Mumu, 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:
Syn 677 Dog vs Borjigin
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
As Phetboonme tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Phetboonme manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Rock clinches.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phetboonme smiles and moves away.
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Phetboonme breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rock.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Rock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock blocking some punches.
#T1#
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phetboonme to keep the fight standing.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Phetboonme has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Rock.
Rock tries to pull guard but Phetboonme holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Rock manages to pull 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.
Rock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phetboonme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phetboonme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phetboonme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phetboonme trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rock working for a triangle but Phetboonme defends it easily.
Phetboonme trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rock looking to control.
Phetboonme wants to stand but Rock is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rock holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phetboonme passes into half guard.
Rock trying to control here.
Phetboonme is controlling the pace.
Rock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rock controls Phetboonme momentarily but Phetboonme frees himself.
Phetboonme content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rock holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phetboonme controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phetboonme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phetboonme is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Phetboonme jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock lands with a hook. Phetboonme tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phetboonme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Rock.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Phetboonme counters with an inside leg kick.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phetboonme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Rock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock throws a hook but Phetboonme blocks it.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Rock saw it coming and moves away.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Phetboonme throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Phetboonme only half commits.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phetboonme.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phetboonme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Phetboonme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phetboonme misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phetboonme with a hook.#T2#
Rock slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Rock tries to clinch there but Phetboonme circles away.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Rock.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phetboonme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
A big right from Phetboonme misses.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Phetboonme breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock defending well as Phetboonme loads up on a big left hand.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Phetboonme blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Rock rushes Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Rock lands a left hand.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Phetboonme lands with a light punch inside.
Rock pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock jumps guard but Phetboonme stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow. #TD#
Rock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phetboonme uses from the top position.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phetboonme slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rock pulls Phetboonme in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Phetboonme sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phetboonme trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phetboonme is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Phetboonme defends easily.
Rock is trying to control the position but Phetboonme postures up.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Phetboonme defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phetboonme is looking to score with low kicks.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rock moves to clinch but Phetboonme breaks away
and Phetboonme counters with a good low kick that Rock was not able to check.
Phetboonme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock misses with a hook.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phetboonme throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phetboonme. That did some damage!
Donk. Rock catches Phetboonme right on the button with a cross.
Phetboonme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phetboonme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Rock cracks Phetboonme with a good jab.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Rock clinches up with Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phetboonme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phetboonme works on Rock's body with a couple of short punches.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Rock presses Phetboonme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Rock.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Rock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Phetboonme breaks from the clinch.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock moves out of range as Phetboonme throws a body kick.
#CL#
Rock gets a clinch.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock tries to pull guard but Phetboonme holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow. #T3#
Rock keeps control of Phetboonme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Rock gets control of Phetboonme's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock has control of Phetboonme's left arm, preventing Phetboonme from doing any damage.
Phetboonme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phetboonme is looking to stand up but Rock won't let him. #SUB#
Rock has an active guard here but Phetboonme has managed to pass into half guard.
Rock keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions off his back.
Phetboonme content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Rock trying to hold on to Phetboonme's head to control him but Phetboonme postures up.
#SUB#
Rock looking for submissions off his back.
Phetboonme passes to full mount! #SU2#
Phetboonme stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme misses with a looping right.
Phetboonme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phetboonme throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock lands a nice hook to Phetboonme's body. Phetboonme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kongchai Phetboonme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phetboonme 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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EMP Graves vs Wood
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Hijikata cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hijikata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rock misses with a straight left. #CL#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock presses Hijikata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock is trying to pull guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Rock lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Hijikata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rock looking for subs off his back but Hijikata has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hijikata is thwarting Rock's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Hijikata stands up and beckons Rock to join him on the feet.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Rock moves into the clinch.#T3#
A short right from Rock on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
Hijikata pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hijikata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata. #T4#
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock letting Hijikata take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rock is trying to control the position but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hijikata defends it easily.#SU2#
Hijikata stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Rock throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Rock.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Hijikata finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hijikata throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rock 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Rock forces Hijikata back against the cage and clinches.
Hijikata stalling.
Hijikata lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Rock misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Rock lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
A short left from Rock.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock jumps guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Rock keeping full guard, as Hijikata tries to pass.
Hijikata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Hijikata gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Hijikata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Rock counters by clinching up.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hijikata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata is struggling to control the position.
Hijikata lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rock working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hijikata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Rock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock tries to clinch up but Hijikata circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock misses the jab.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hijikata tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Hijikata manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Hijikata flicks out a counter leg kick but Rock steps away.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Hijikata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily. #T2#
Hijikata thumps Rock with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Rock cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from Rock. #T3#
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab.
Hijikata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Rock's ribs.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Hijikata scores with a nice head shot.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Hijikata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that stops Rock in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Toshi Hijikata just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Rock's torso.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Rock throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Rock slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Hijikata jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rock misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Hijikata misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
Rock slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Rock throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hijikata!
Rock lands with a cross.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a head kick.
Rock works the jab nicely.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Hijikata throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Rock throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
#T4#
Rock moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Hijikata motions for Rock to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rock misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Hijikata 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. #T1#
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata leaning against his opponent.
Hijikata tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rock.
Hijikata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rock being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Rock gets control of Hijikata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Hijikata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hijikata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hijikata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Hijikata sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rock is trying to keep Hijikata in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Rock wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hijikata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Hijikata coming out on top.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Hijikata.
I think Hijikata 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Chavez
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Rock avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Rock counters by clinching up.
Uesugi stalls.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uesugi's efforts to push away.
Uesugi is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.#BC2#
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Rock pulls guard effortlessly.
Rock pulls Uesugi in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uesugi's guard. #REVR#
Rock is fighting to break Uesugi's control of his arms but Uesugi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Uesugi looking to control.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Uesugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uesugi is controlling Rock's posture.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uesugi trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Uesugi keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock wants to clinch up but Uesugi keeps it at a distance.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Rock's ribs.#T3#
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rock rather than just go for the knockout.
Rock throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Rock.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock scores with a sloppy right hand. Uesugi should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Uesugi misses.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Uesugi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Rock.
Uesugi takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uesugi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock staying out of range there.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Rock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Rock avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Rock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi cracks Rock with a good jab.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rock scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Donk. Uesugi catches Rock right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
#T2#
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock scores with a hook.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Uesugi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock slips a jab from Uesugi.
Rock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock slips under a jab.
As Uesugi backs away, Rock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Rock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Rock.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range. #T4#
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a crisp hook 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!
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Rock.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Uesugi throws a combination. Rock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Jab from Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi misses with a body shot
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uesugi. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Uesugi lands a jab.#CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
A short left from Rock.
Uesugi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.#CL#
Rock has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Uesugi to the mat.
#SU2#
Uesugi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rock with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Rock misses.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Rock lands.
Rock with a hook.
Rock wants to clinch.
Rock defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Rock.
#T4#
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Rock.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi blocks a head kick by Rock.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Uesugi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
#CL#
Rock rushes Uesugi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi is trying to break free.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Rock.
Uesugi working hard to break the clinch.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.#T1#
Uesugi stalling in the clinch but Rock improves position.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Uesugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Uesugi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi avoiding damage.
Rock lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.#T3#
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Rock cracks the inside of Uesugi's front leg.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rock forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uesugi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rock misses its target.
Uesugi scores with a nice right hand.
Rock misses the jab.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses #CL#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Will Rock 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rock scores with a shot to the body.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Uesugi misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #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!
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi walks into a jab.
Rock tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it.
Uesugi misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock slips a jab from Uesugi.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi.
Rock throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Rock throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
A jab from Rock misses.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice combination there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Rock lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Rock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rock is looking to clinch but Uesugi is avoiding it.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock lands with an overhand left.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I think Uesugi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EMP Rock vs Beliy
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beliy.
Beliy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beliy keeps Rock at a distance using the push kick.
Rock lands with a right hand.
Beliy lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Beliy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beliy throws a shot to the body.
Beliy walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
A big left from Beliy misses.
Beliy scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Beliy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Rock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beliy connects with a crisp jab.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Beliy avoids the head kick by Rock.
Beliy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.
Beliy misses the jab.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beliy tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Beliy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Beliy misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Beliy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rock throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Beliy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beliy misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Beliy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Beliy blocks the leg kick.
Rock looks to throw the jab but Beliy is out of range.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Beliy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Beliy tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Beliy manages to avoid the attempt.
Beliy takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Beliy is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beliy is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Beliy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rock gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
Will Rock retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Will Rock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Magufuli I V
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Rock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Phetboonme swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Phetboonme and move into the clinch position.
Phetboonme scores with a body shot.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Phetboonme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phetboonme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Rock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phetboonme is looking to land body kicks.
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock lunges at Phetboonme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phetboonme's hand.
Rock thumps Phetboonme with a low kick.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Rock fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body. #T1#
Phetboonme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phetboonme.
Good standup being displayed there by Rock as he connects with a hook.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Phetboonme throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Rock. #TD2#
Rock successfully pulls 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!#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phetboonme has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Rock tries to get to full guard but Phetboonme has control of the leg.
Phetboonme wants to pass the guard but Rock is defending well.
Phetboonme is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Rock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Phetboonme seems content to control.
Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phetboonme is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back.
Phetboonme moves into full mount! Rock won't be happy about that! #T3#
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Phetboonme has a good base and remains in mount.
Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rock can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phetboonme wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Phetboonme controlling his opponent.
Phetboonme is looking to stand but Rock has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#SU#
Phetboonme stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Phetboonme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Phetboonme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phetboonme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phetboonme looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phetboonme is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phetboonme had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Phetboonme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phetboonme tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Phetboonme shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Phetboonme misses with a looping left.
Rock tries to clinch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Phetboonme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phetboonme takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock keeps Phetboonme at a distance using the push kick.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Rock saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Phetboonme is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Phetboonme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phetboonme.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.#CL#
Phetboonme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phetboonme.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phetboonme to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme.
Rock tries to pull guard but Phetboonme won't allow it.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Rock jumps guard but Phetboonme stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock working aggressively here.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phetboonme smiles and moves away.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Rock moves away from the strike by Phetboonme.
Rock moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Rock lands with a straight right. Phetboonme didn't see that one coming.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Phetboonme's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phetboonme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
That kick from Rock tenderised Phetboonme's leg. Phetboonme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme checks a low kick from Rock.
A jab from Rock misses.
Rock feints and then cracks Phetboonme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phetboonme down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phetboonme doesn't seem phased though.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phetboonme wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock throws a low kick but Phetboonme moves out of range easily. #T3#
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Phetboonme throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phetboonme.
Phetboonme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phetboonme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Phetboonme cracks Rock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Phetboonme throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phetboonme.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Phetboonme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 cracks Phetboonme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Phetboonme lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
Phetboonme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phetboonme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Phetboonme ducks down to avoid it.
Phetboonme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phetboonme slips a jab from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses its target.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Phetboonme slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Rock clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Rock misses.
Phetboonme wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Phetboonme throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phetboonme looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rock checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Rock throws out a powerful jab.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Phetboonme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but Phetboonme seems unphased.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phetboonme.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Rock scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Phetboonme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Phetboonme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phetboonme lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock thuds a left hand into Phetboonme's body.
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rock.
Phetboonme delivers a nice body kick.
Phetboonme defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phetboonme slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Rock tries to clinch there but Phetboonme circles away.
#T2#
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phetboonme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock jabs Phetboonme to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phetboonme 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.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Rock throws a body kick that misses.
Phetboonme connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily. #T3#
Rock slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phetboonme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Rock.
Phetboonme throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phetboonme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phetboonme punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Phetboonme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Phetboonme's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Phetboonme scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Phetboonme tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kongchai Phetboonme did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
A little feinted left hand from Phetboonme on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kongchai Phetboonme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phetboonme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phetboonme looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Phetboonme missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phetboonme.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phetboonme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme lands a glancing blow to the side of Rock's head.
Phetboonme tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Phetboonme defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phetboonme's hands.#T1#
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock throws a push kick but Phetboonme slaps the foot to one side.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses its target.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a low kick but Phetboonme moves out of range easily.
Rock slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phetboonme 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.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Phetboonme avoids it this time.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Phetboonme scores with a body shot.
Phetboonme lands with an overhand left.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phetboonme has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phetboonme there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phetboonme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phetboonme looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phetboonme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Rock clinches up with Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
#T3##BC#
Phetboonme breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phetboonme cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phetboonme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phetboonme missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Phetboonme defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phetboonme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Phetboonme and move into the clinch position.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phetboonme throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock moves to clinch but Phetboonme breaks away
letting Phetboonme counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phetboonme - that will leave a mark!
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phetboonme defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock tries to clinch up but Phetboonme circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phetboonme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Phetboonme moved out of range.
Phetboonme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rock motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rock throws a leg kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock moves away from the strike by Phetboonme.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Phetboonme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rock tries to clinch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Rock connects with a right hand. Phetboonme shakes it off.
Rock thumps Phetboonme with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phetboonme sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Phetboonme avoids it this time.
Rock slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Rock slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Phetboonme tries to land a front kick but Rock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phetboonme.#T1#
Rock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phetboonme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Good work by Phetboonme as he checks the leg kick.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phetboonme.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Phetboonme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rock - that will leave a mark!
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Rock misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phetboonme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock throws a hook but Phetboonme avoids it easily.
Phetboonme cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Phetboonme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot.
Phetboonme scores with a hook.
Rock avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phetboonme missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phetboonme's sensitive parts.
Rock scores with a jab to the body.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Phetboonme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock is looking to chop away at Phetboonme's legs.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the head.
Phetboonme lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phetboonme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Phetboonme tries to land a front kick but Rock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Phetboonme shakes him off and moves away.
Phetboonme throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Phetboonme slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Phetboonme throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phetboonme, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phetboonme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rock's sensitive parts.
Rock throws a leg kick but Phetboonme moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Phetboonme lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A jab from Phetboonme finds it's way through Rock's defenses.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Phetboonme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands a jab to the nose.
Phetboonme throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock throws a shot to the body.
Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phetboonme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock wants to slow Phetboonme down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Rock lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Rock clinches.
Phetboonme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
I think Phetboonme 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Will Rock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Yamaguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from Rock.#CL2#
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Rock is working an open guard so Yamaguchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Yamaguchi's belly button to the back.#T1#
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Yamaguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rock.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Yamaguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamaguchi's efforts to push away.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rock prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamaguchi to keep the fight standing.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
#T3#
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing Yamaguchi from standing up. #T4#
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Yamaguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Yamaguchi stands up from Rock's guard - Yamaguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
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 Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rock looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter punch.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Rock thuds a left hand into Yamaguchi's body.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamaguchi.
Rock cracks the inside of Yamaguchi's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi shakes him off and moves away.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rock swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Yamaguchi as he checks the leg kick.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Yamaguchi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Yamaguchi's head back.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi thuds his shin into the meat of Rock's side.
Rock misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock scores with a hook.#T3#
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Yamaguchi tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
Rock throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock motions for Yamaguchi to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamaguchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Yamaguchi's belly button to the back.
Yamaguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Yamaguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamaguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamaguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Rock misses the jab.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamaguchi defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Yamaguchi's head back.
#CL2#
Rock rushes Yamaguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Rock.
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!
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Yamaguchi tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Rock prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai Yamaguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Rock tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi won't allow it.
Yamaguchi cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
Yamaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Rock tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Rock jumps guard and drags Yamaguchi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yamaguchi trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamaguchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but Yamaguchi defends it easily.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Yamaguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Yamaguchi wants to stand but Rock is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Yamaguchi stands up from Rock's guard - Yamaguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi thumps Rock with a low kick.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Rock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamaguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rock scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kai Yamaguchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamaguchi.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Rock cracks Yamaguchi with a good jab.
Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamaguchi. That did some damage!
Yamaguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Yamaguchi blocks the low kick.
Yamaguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down.
A leg kick checked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamaguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamaguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock tries to move into range but Yamaguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Yamaguchi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Rock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a leg kick.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock thuds his right hand into Yamaguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch position.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamaguchi blocks the leg kick.
Rock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.#CL2#
Rock pushes Yamaguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamaguchi to keep the fight standing.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
#TD2#
Rock decides to pull guard.
Yamaguchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamaguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamaguchi defends well.
Rock looking to control.
Yamaguchi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Yamaguchi stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamaguchi scores with a leg kick.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
Rock feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Yamaguchi thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses its target.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamaguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamaguchi blocks the leg kick.
Rock scores with a jab to the body.
Rock takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Yamaguchi jabs at Rock's body.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
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 connects with the punch.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi tries to land a leg kick but Rock saw it coming and moves away.
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.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Rock slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.#T3#
Yamaguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock just manages to avoid it.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Rock misses. #CL2#
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #TD2#
Rock pulls guard.
Yamaguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Yamaguchi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Yamaguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi sizes up Rock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamaguchi cracks Rock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Rock misses.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamaguchi punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
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 Kai Yamaguchi.
I think Yamaguchi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Kai Yamaguchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Duranto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rock.
Rock blocks a head kick by Duranto.
Duranto sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Duranto avoids it this time.
Duranto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rock's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Duranto's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
Duranto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duranto lands a head kick. Rock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duranto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duranto throws out the jab.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Duranto.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duranto on the side of the head.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Duranto is looking to counter punch.
Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duranto delivers a nice body kick.
Duranto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rock throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duranto.
Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Duranto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Duranto off the cage and back into range.
Duranto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock cracks Duranto with an open hand slap.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Rock cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Duranto's head back.
Duranto scores with a leg kick.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duranto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Duranto saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duranto 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.
Duranto needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Duranto misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Duranto misses.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duranto misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
It looked like Duranto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duranto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duranto scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Duranto.
Duranto moves away from the strike by Rock.
A good leg kick by Duranto.
Nice uppercut lands for Rock. That snapped Duranto's head back.
Duranto is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Rock.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duranto!
Rock moves away from the strike by Duranto.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duranto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a low kick but Duranto moves out of range easily.
Duranto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duranto moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Duranto misses with a straight right.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock checks a low kick from Duranto.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Nice straight punches there by Duranto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duranto.
Rock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duranto throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duranto 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.
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock throws a solid leg kick but Duranto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duranto.
Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock checks it well. #T4#
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Duranto's head.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Duranto.
Duranto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duranto pushes Rock away with a front kick.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duranto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duranto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Rock.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and Duranto counters with an inside leg kick.
Duranto looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duranto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Duranto off balance momentarily.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Duranto moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Duranto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses.
Rock throws a low kick but Duranto moves out of range easily.
Duranto misses the shot to the body.
Duranto is looking to land body kicks.
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto counters with a solid body kick.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duranto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock just manages to avoid it.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Duranto lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duranto tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Rock works Duranto's body with a nice hook.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duranto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock throws a solid leg kick but Duranto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Duranto.
Rock connects with the punch.
Duranto throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Duranto's head back.
Rock defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duranto.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Duranto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Duranto takes one on the button.
Rock lands with a straight right. Duranto didn't see that one coming.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Duranto catches Rock right on the button with a cross.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duranto's head.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Duranto's head.
A clash of legs there as Duranto blocks the low kick.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Duranto tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Duranto.
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock jabs Duranto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
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. #T3#
Duranto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock at a distance.
#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Duranto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duranto.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Rock thumps Duranto with a low kick.
Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duranto's head.
Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Duranto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock throws a low kick but Duranto moves out of range easily.
Rock checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Rock has Duranto up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duranto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Duranto to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duranto postures up.
#SUB2#
Rock throws his legs up looking for a submission but Duranto uses it to pass to side control.
Duranto cracks Rock with a big elbow.
Rock is trying to control Duranto's posture but Duranto avoids it.
Duranto trying to control the position but Rock is working away.
You can see the frustration on Rock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Duranto throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Duranto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Duranto shakes him off and moves away.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Duranto's front leg but catches the back leg as Duranto tries to avoid it.
Rock misses with a low kick as Duranto jumps back.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Rock throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duranto misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Duranto checks it.
Rock with a jab.
Rock staying out of range there.
Duranto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duranto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duranto.#T1#
Duranto 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.
Duranto sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Duranto avoids it this time.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duranto.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rock checks a low kick from Duranto.
Duranto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rock.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duranto checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duranto.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duranto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duranto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock just manages to avoid it.
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rock thuds his right hand into Duranto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Duranto pushes him away.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Duranto misses with a straight left.
Rock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duranto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rock scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock tries to clinch but Duranto is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duranto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duranto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Rock misses.
Duranto tried to counter with a leg kick but Rock avoided it.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duranto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duranto connects with an inside leg kick.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Rock catches Duranto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duranto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
A low kick from Rock is predictable there
and Duranto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rock's knee momentarily.
Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duranto throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Duranto and move into the clinch position.
Duranto 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.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Duranto keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock connects with the punch.
Duranto scores with a decent looking hook.
Duranto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto lands a head kick. Rock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Duranto.
Rock thuds a left hand into Duranto's body.#T4#
Duranto 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.
Duranto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Rock tries to clinch but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Duranto misses with a head kick.
Rock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
Duranto throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the cage.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Duranto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duranto.
Rock slips a straight right by Duranto.
Rock is looking to slow Duranto down with leg kicks.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Rock connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Will Rock just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Duranto down.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Duranto slips a straight right by Rock.
Duranto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Duranto.
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
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.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duranto 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.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock lands with a nice combination. Duranto backs away looking to recover.
Duranto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duranto tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duranto 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.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Duranto throws a hook but Rock blocks it.#T1#
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duranto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duranto throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
Duranto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duranto is able to avoid easily.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duranto.
Duranto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rock throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duranto.
A clash of legs there as Duranto blocks the low kick.
Duranto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duranto misses with a straight left.
Duranto moves away from the strike by Rock.
Duranto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duranto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.#T2#
Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Duranto checks it.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock motions for Duranto to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
Duranto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock blocks a body shot from Duranto.
Duranto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Rock. #T3#
Duranto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duranto has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Duranto looking to stall.
Duranto is trying to maintain a safe position but Rock gets an underhook and turns Duranto into the cage.
Duranto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duranto takes a shot to the head.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Duranto has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durantos head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duranto smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Duranto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock throws a right hand that misses
and Duranto counters with a leg kick.
Rock lands the left hand.
Rock misses with a shot to the body
and Duranto counters with a good low kick that Rock was not able to check.
A big right from Rock misses.
Duranto misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Duranto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Rock misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto throws a big shot that misses.
Rock misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Duranto misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duranto.
Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duranto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Rock with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
Duranto throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Duranto only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duranto throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock tests Duranto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duranto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Rock is looking to chop away at Duranto's legs.
As Rock backs away, Duranto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Duranto as he checks the leg kick.
Duranto throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Duranto is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Rock misses
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Duranto tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
Duranto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Duranto down.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranto is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock blocks a head kick by Duranto.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duranto doesn't seem phased though.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Rock misses with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a nice leg kick.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Duranto pushes him away.
Duranto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duranto throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Duranto checks it.
Duranto feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock avoids the head kick by Duranto.
Duranto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duranto scrambles back to his feet.
Duranto lands a right hook to the body.
Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duranto staying out of range there.
A big right from Duranto misses.
Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
Duranto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rock moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duranto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duranto drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rock misses with a low kick.
It appears Duranto was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duranto lands a high kick!
Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Duranto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duranto on the side of the head.
Duranto is looking to land body kicks.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Duranto tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Duranto throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Rock! Will Rock retains his lightweight title!
Will Rock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Bathory pushes him off.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Rock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory.
Rock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bathory is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bathory thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock checks a low kick from Bathory.#CL2#
Rock clinches.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bathory's efforts to push away.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Bathory blocking some punches.
#T1#
Bathory blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory has Rock pressed against the cage.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Rock blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Bathory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Rock.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bathory pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Bathory avoids it this time.
Rock slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Rock clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
As Rock looks to move away, Bathory throws a big counter combo but Rock just gets out of the way.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back.
Bathory jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock misses with a body shot
and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs.
A jab from Bathory misses. #CL2#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Rock.
A left hand lands to the body for Rock.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rock is working Bathory over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock tries to pull guard but Bathory won't allow it.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries a body shot but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock presses Bathory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Rock.
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 Arzlan Bathory 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.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Bathory and move into the clinch position.
Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bathory lands with a short shot to the head.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bathory is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage.
A short right from Rock.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Bathory.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bathory just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries to pull guard but Bathory holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. #TD2#
Rock decides to pull guard.
Rock controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself. #SUB2#
Rock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bathory stacks Rock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bathory!
Rock is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rock wants to control but Bathory postures up.
Rock gets back to half guard.
Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bathory is working away from the top position though.
Bathory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bathory's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bathory's back!
Well, with Rock on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bathory is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
Rock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bathory is defending well though. Rock let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Rock is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bathory is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Rock!
Will Rock is the new lightweight champion!
Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet.
Rock throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rock cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
A jab from Bathory misses.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory misses the jab.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Rock blocks it.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock misses with a leg kick
and Bathory finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab. #T2#
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg.
Rock staying out of range there.
Bathory misses with a double jab.
Bathory with a hook.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory blocks the body kick.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.
Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Bathory takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Rock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bathory eats them both and turns towards Rock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Rock drives through and clinches with Bathory against the cage.
Good body shot from Rock.
Bathory leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rock's face.
#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock is trying to control the position but Bathory postures up. #T4#
Rock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bathory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bathory pushing down on Rock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rock is controlling Bathory's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rock checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory takes one to the side of the head.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Rock catches Bathory right on the button with a cross.
Bathory thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bathory connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bathory checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bathory throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory misses with a hook.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory 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.
#T2#
Bathory blocks the body kick.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory connects with a single shot there.
Rock lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Bathory scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory is looking for a counter combo.
Rock scores with a hook.#T3#
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bathory tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bathory.
Rock lands a body shot.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bathory.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory. #BC#
Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut!
Rock moves away from the strike by Bathory.
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Rock scores with a kick to the body.
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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Rock down.
Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Bathory sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Bathory avoids it this time.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries to pull guard but Bathory forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
#T1#
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Bathory lands a body punch.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Bathory.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Bathory.
A short left from Bathory.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bathory lands a nice uppercut.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Arzlan Bathory has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Bathory throws a head punch that misses.
Bathory lands with a right to the head.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bathory blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Rock pulls guard.
Bathory preventing the sweep.
Rock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bathory controls the pace.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Rock misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Rock tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bathory misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Rock catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Bathory and move into the clinch position.
Bathory throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Rock.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock cracks Bathory with an open hand slap.#T1#
Bathory lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Bathory stalks Rock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rock's face. Rock staggers backwards, shaken.
Bathory lands with a shot to the body.
Rock wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on 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 missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Rock lands with a right hand.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rock!
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bathory slips under a jab from Rock.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Bathory lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bathory throws a one two combo.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bathory scores with a push kick.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock motions for Bathory to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Rock moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.#T3#
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bathory misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Bathory shakes him off and moves away.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rock slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Rock moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock staying out of range 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!
Rock misses with a body shot.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bathory with a hook.
Bathory throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Rock slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Rock throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
Bathory misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory slips a straight right by Rock.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory dodges the punch combination from Rock.
#T1#
Rock scores with a hook.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Bathory lands with a cross.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Rock scores with a kick to the body.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Bathory walks into a jab.#CL2#
Rock rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
A body shot lands from Bathory.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. #TD2#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Rock pulls Bathory in to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bathory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bathory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rock working for submissions but it's allowed Bathory to get to half guard.
Rock is in trouble now - Bathory has advanced to mount!
Rock wants to hold on but Bathory pushes him away.
Bathory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
Well Bathory 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Arzlan Bathory retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
St. Georges lands with a thumping leg kick.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
As St. Georges tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but St. Georges manages to avoid the attempt.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock is looking to clinch but St. Georges is avoiding it.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St. Georges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from St. Georges.
St. Georges missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St. Georges misses with a two punch combination.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of St. Georges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by St. Georges and move into the clinch.
St. Georges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
A solid body kick from St. Georges.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St. Georges misses with a series of wild punches.
St. Georges lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
St. Georges looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
St. Georges manages to break the clinch.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St. Georges to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from St. Georges. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
St. Georges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by St. Georges and move into the clinch.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
St. Georges lands a head kick!
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Rock is rocked!
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!
St. Georges throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
St. Georges misses with a looping right.
That kick from Rock tenderised St. Georges's leg. St. Georges is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock cracks the inside of St. Georges's front leg.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but St. Georges pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from St. Georges misses.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
St. Georges fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Rock moves into range and clinches up with St. Georges.#BC2#
St. Georges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St. Georges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
St. Georges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick.
St. Georges misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rock lands with a straight right. St. Georges didn't see that one coming.
St. Georges misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Rock misses.
Rock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSt. Georges.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
Rock checks a low kick from St. Georges.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St. Georges. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
St. Georges looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock delivers a nice body kick.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Rock pushes St. Georges up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
#BC2#
St. Georges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St. Georges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St. Georges shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock pushes St. Georges away with a front kick.
St. Georges throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks St. Georges off balance momentarily.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
As St. Georges tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but St. Georges manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St. Georges looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock tries to clinch but St. Georges moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rock misses with the body kick
and St. Georges counters with a good low kick that Rock was not able to check.
St. Georges lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Rock lands.
St. Georges looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
St. Georges on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
St. Georges misses with a looping right.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
St. Georges loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
St. Georges looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
A head kick misses from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St. Georgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Rock does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Georges takes one on the button.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses St. Georges's sensitive parts.
Rock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St. Georges's head backwards.
Rock swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
No joy there for St. Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
St. Georges misses with a head kick.
St. Georges misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
St. Georges thows a leg kick but Rock checks it #CL#
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock tries to pull guard but St. Georges forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock is trying to pull guard but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses.
St. Georges's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St. Georges creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
St. Georges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St. Georges.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges throws a body kick that misses.
St. Georges misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Rock closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
St. Georges wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
#TD#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging St. Georges to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but St. Georges defends easily.
St. Georges wants to get up but he can't break Rock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St. Georges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St. Georges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
St. Georges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St. Georges has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Georges is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St. Georges wants to get up but he can't break Rock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St. Georges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St. Georges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses St. Georges's front leg but catches the back leg as St. Georges tries to avoid it.
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rock misses with an attempted mid kick.
St. Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
St. Georges checks a leg kick nicely.
St. Georges throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
St. Georges catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St. Georges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but St. Georges saw it coming and moves away.
St. Georges throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St. Georges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges's corner calls for a 1-2. St. Georges obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Rock checks a leg kick.
St. Georges throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
St. Georges misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from St. Georges. Those never looked like landing.
Rock cracks St. Georges with an open hand slap.
St. Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St. Georges on the side of the head.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rock.#CL#
Rock darts in and clinches St. Georges up against the cage.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a body punch.
St. Georges tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
St. Georges wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock tries to pull guard but St. Georges won't allow it.
St. Georges is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
#T2#
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
St. Georges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock cracks St. Georges with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks St. Georges off balance momentarily.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Georges tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St. Georges throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
St. Georges loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.#CL#
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
St. Georges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Georges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
St. Georges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St. Georges 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.
Rock punishes St. Georges's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rock. That one must have hurt.
St. Georges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Rock sizes up St. Georges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rock connects with the punch.
St. Georges shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
St. Georges has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rock.
Rock clobbers St. Georges with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
St. Georges drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rock. St. Georges shrugs it off though.
Rock clobbers St. Georges with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St. Georges can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rock throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rock looks to land a body kick but St. Georges moved away.
St. Georges misses with a head kick.
Rock cracks St. Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock misses with a body kick.
St. Georges raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
St. Georges throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St. Georges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Rock.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Rock instigates a clinch.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 110 Rock vs Urani
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Urani catches Rock right on the button with a cross.
Urani throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock avoids the body shot from Urani.
#CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Urani up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Urani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards. #BC2#
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Rock avoids the body shot from Urani.
Urani missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Rock forces Urani back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Urani manages to break the clinch.
Rock tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Ephram Urani has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rock in his tracks. #T1#
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Urani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock throws a head kick that half lands.
Urani throws a shot to the body.
Urani lands a jab to the nose.
Rock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Urani checks it.
Urani checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock blocks a body shot from Urani.
Stalling in the clinch from Urani.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Rock. #BC2#
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Rock tries to clinch up but Urani circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
Urani throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urani circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock avoids the body shot from Urani.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Urani throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Rock throws a head kick but Urani moves out of range.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urani lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Urani.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
Rock blocks a jab.
Urani misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rock counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rock pushes Urani up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urani walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rock.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Urani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rock darts in trying to clinch
and Urani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ephram Urani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Urani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
Urani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urani.
A head kick misses from Rock.
Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Urani lands a jab to the nose.
Urani throws a shot to the body.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick
and Urani counters with a stiff right hand.
Urani lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock scores with the left hand. Urani knows he should have avoided that one.
Urani jabs at Rock's body.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urani seems to be stalking Rock here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Rock drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ephram Urani!
Ephram Urani is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Date misses.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Rock lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
Date scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and pushes Date back into the cage.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with a body punch.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #T1#
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Date up against the cage.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Rock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Date uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Date gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Date should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rock has tightened it up now! Date should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Rock!
Will Rock is the new lightweight champion!
Will Rock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 100 The Culmination
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock lands a body shot.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rock clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Rock jumps guard and drags Van Gaal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Gaal defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Van Gaal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rock is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but Van Gaal defends it easily.
Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Gaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Van Gaal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gaal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Gaal throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Van Gaal throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Gaal.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Gaal sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Gaal avoids it this time.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Gaal. Van Gaal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rock duly obliges.
Rock with a jab.#T3#
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gaal's sensitive parts.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Van Gaal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Van Gaal clinches. #TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Van Gaal to the mat.
#SUB2#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Van Gaal defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but Van Gaal defends it easily.
Van Gaal trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Gaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Gaal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rock is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Van Gaal has managed to clinch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rock as the two fighters clinch.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Gaal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Gaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Van Gaal is sitting in close to Rock's body. Rock has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Van Gaal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Van Gaal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Will Rock!
Will Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cholo Van Gaal spoke after the fight, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock jumps guard but Yamaguchi stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Rock blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Rock pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but Yamaguchi defends it easily.
Yamaguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Yamaguchi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Yamaguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Yamaguchi gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Rock gets a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rock.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamaguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamaguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Rock throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock walks into a jab.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Yamaguchi is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks. #T3#
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamaguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Yamaguchi settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock throws a right hand that Yamaguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamaguchi also avoids with ease.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch position.
Rock lands with a right hand.
Rock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Yamaguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi. #CL2#
Rock pushes Yamaguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Rock taking a breather.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock 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#
Rock tries to clinch there but Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rock avoids it.
Rock tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand into Rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rock's gas tank.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock jumps guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Yamaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamaguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamaguchi digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes one to the chin there.
Yamaguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamaguchi throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Rock throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamaguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamaguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rock tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
A short left from Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Rock blocking some punches.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock lands a body punch.
Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamaguchi.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Yamaguchi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yamaguchi lands a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rock pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamaguchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Yamaguchi slips nicely into half guard.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
Rock trying to hold on to Yamaguchi's head to control him but Yamaguchi postures up.
Yamaguchi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will 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!
#R3#
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi motions for Rock to come forward. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamaguchi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Rock blocks a head kick by Yamaguchi.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
Yamaguchi lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamaguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock throws out a powerful jab.
Yamaguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi takes one on the button.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Yamaguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi 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.
Rock defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamaguchi misses with a head kick.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamaguchi.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
Rock blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi is working Rock over against the cage.
Yamaguchi pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamaguchi to keep the fight standing.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamaguchi stalls.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Yamaguchi letting Rock take a breather here.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Will Rock just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Donk. Rock catches Yamaguchi right on the button with a cross.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi connects with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab.#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##TD2#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Yamaguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamaguchi is aware though and is defending well.
Yamaguchi postures up.
Yamaguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yamaguchi wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Yamaguchi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Yamaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.#SUB2#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamaguchi is aware though and is defending well.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock controls Yamaguchi momentarily but Yamaguchi frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
As Rock backs away, Yamaguchi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Yamaguchi had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi. #CL#
Yamaguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rock pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamaguchi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamaguchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Yamaguchi stands up from Rock's guard - Yamaguchi perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Yamaguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection.
Yamaguchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaguchi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Yamaguchi's leg but Yamaguchi calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Yamaguchi wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi 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 moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Rock rushes Yamaguchi and presses him up against the cage.
Rock prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi. #T1#
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamaguchi is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Yamaguchi.
Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Rock lands a left hand.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Yamaguchi to the mat.
#SU#
Yamaguchi stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock scores with a punch to the head.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Rock throws out a counter right but Yamaguchi avoids it with no problem.
Rock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaguchi avoids it this time.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamaguchi sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaguchi avoids it this time.#T3#
Yamaguchi stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamaguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yamaguchi.
Rock avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yamaguchi counters with a good low kick that Rock was not able to check.
Will Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Yamaguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock. #T4#
Rock tries to clinch there but Yamaguchi circles away.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Yamaguchi settles back down.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamaguchi. That's going to slow Rock down.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Rock darts in and clinches Yamaguchi up against the cage.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
Rock misses with a body punch.
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 Kai Yamaguchi.
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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kai Yamaguchi 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:
PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks. #T1#
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.#CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Rock up against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick is working Rock over against the cage.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Rock.
Rock scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Rock tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Rock.
Rock working aggressively here.
#T4#
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Fitzpatrick tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Rock takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick'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.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rock is keeping busy.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick 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#
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
Rock scores with a push kick.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Rock is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Rock fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock works on Fitzpatrick's body with a couple of short punches.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Rock takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land. #T2#
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick works on Rock's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Rock jumps guard and drags Fitzpatrick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle but Fitzpatrick pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Fitzpatrick stands up from Rock's guard - Fitzpatrick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Rock wants to slow Fitzpatrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Rock darts in and clinches Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Rock jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rock.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Rock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzpatrick walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Fitzpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses. #T1#
Rock connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Rock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.#T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Rock thows a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock lands with a cross.
Rock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick shakes him off and moves away.
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab. #T4#
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Rock throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Rock with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Will Rock just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rock misses the jab.
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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Rock feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzpatrick walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rock scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Rock does no damage.
Rock slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fitzpatrick.
Rock tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Fitzpatrick connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzpatrick.#CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzpatrick smiles and moves away.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Fitzpatrick moves in looking to clinch but Rock pushes him off.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Rock cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Rock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. #TD2#
Rock gets control of Fitzpatrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Rock.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick stalling.
#TD2#
Rock pulls Fitzpatrick into guard.
#SU#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Fitzpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
A short left from Rock.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Rock pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rock's brow.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock lands a right hand. #T2#
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Rock blocking some punches.
#T3#
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Will Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Rock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Rock.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick.
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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock! Will Rock retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Rock misses with a straight left.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Rock.
Ortega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock is looking to chop away at Ortega's legs.
Ortega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ortega takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock effectively controlling the action here.
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
I was talking to Ortega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard.
Ortega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Ortega wants to stand and escape but instead Rock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Rock prevents Ortega from getting back to his feet.
Ortega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock stops Ortega from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ortega holds on and takes a little breather.
Rock wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortega off the cage and back into range.
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortega lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock misses with a looping right.
It looked like Ortega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rock.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock blocks a jab.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock. #T3#
Rock lands a jab to Ortega's midsection.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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.
Rock throws a low kick but Ortega moves out of range easily.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Ortega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ortega 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.
Ortega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.#T4#
Rock misses with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ortega.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock blocking some punches.
Ortega lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ortega. #BC#
Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
A big left from Rock misses.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ortega misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Ortega.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock cracks Ortega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Ortega misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Rock moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ortega.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock managing to control the position. #T1#
Ortega wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Ortega gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Ortega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock throws a leg kick but Ortega moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Ortega there.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Rock drives through and clinches with Ortega against the cage.
Ortega lands with a left to the head.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Rock pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Ortega stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
Ortega throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A cross from Rock lands.#CL2#
Rock clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ortega.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Ortega presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortega or not.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rock. #BC#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock walks into a jab.#T4#
A jab from Rock misses.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Ortega's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortega tries to avoid it.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ortega checks a leg kick.
Ortega thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Crunch! Rock slams his shin into Ortega's torso.
Ortega cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Ortega looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock catches Ortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Rock misses.
Ortega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Ortega settles back down.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Rock defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Rock. That snapped Ortega's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega lands a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ortega gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Ortega's head back.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Ortega misses its target.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Ortega shakes him off and moves away.
Rock slips a straight right by Ortega.#T2#
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock cracks Ortega with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range. #CL#
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.
Rock looking to stall.
#TD2#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Ortega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Rock misses.
Ortega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortega's sensitive parts.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.#T4#
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ortega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Rock slams his shin into Ortega's torso.
Rock scores with a hook.
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Good leg kick by Ortega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega scores with a leg kick.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ortega throws a body kick that misses.
Rock slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Rock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Will Rock just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ortega misses with a hook.
Carlos Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Rock.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Ortega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Rock darts in and clinches Ortega up against the cage.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega wants to break free but Rock has control.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Rock pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Ortega's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortega controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Ortega has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rock slips a straight right by Ortega.
Ortega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Ortega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Ortega slips under a jab from Rock.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Rock throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock throws a leg kick but Ortega checks it.
Rock works the jab nicely.#T3#
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Ortega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ortega throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Ortega shakes him off and moves away.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Ortega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Rock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Rock misses with a looping left.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ortegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Ortega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Ortega is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega takes one to the side of the head.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ortega scores with a four punch combination!
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rock lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
Ortega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega blocks a low kick nicely.
Ortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Rock moves forwards but Ortega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Rock.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Ortega lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock lands with a hook. Ortega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Ortega tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Rock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock's head.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock moves out of range as Ortega throws a body kick.
Ortega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortega.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.#T2#
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Ortega and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Rock clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rock pushes a forearm under Ortega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ortega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock!
Will Rock is the new lightweight champion!
Will Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Emelienko checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko throws an off balance right hand
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Emelienko swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Emelienko throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelienko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock thinking.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelienko throws a leg kick
and Rock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Emelienko really felt that one!#T1#
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelienko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock scores with a jab to the head.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Emelienko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Rock. #CL2#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Emelienko's head.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelienko's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Emelienko misses with a body punch.
Rock blocks a body shot from Emelienko. #TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Emelienko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rock trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Emelienko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Emelienko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelienko has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Emelienko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelienko won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Emelienko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Emelienko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rock throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
#T4#
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Emelienko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelienko scores with a jab. Rock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Emelienko throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a good low kick that Emelienko was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelienko connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock throws a front kick aimed at Emelienko's knee but Emelienko avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Emelienko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelienko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Nice body kick from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rock cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
Decent striking displayed by Emelienko there.
Rock misses with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock scores with the left hand. Emelienko knows he should have avoided that one.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a combination. Emelienko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rock staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelienko's hands.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Emelienko punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelienko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelienko should have avoided that one.
Emelienko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.#T1#
Emelienko cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emelienko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Emelienko is predictable there
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Emelienko swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
Rock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelienko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelienko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Emelienko there.
Emelienko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock sizes up Emelienko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelienko misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Emelienko throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelienkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelienko avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.#T3#
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Emelienko down.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock misses the jab.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock jabs Emelienko right on the nose. Emelienko blinks but takes it well.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelienko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Rock misses.
Rock tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Rock connects with a jab.#T4#
Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock misses with a combination
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelienko defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Emelienko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelienko feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Rock looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Emelienko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rock throws a head kick but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Emelienko lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock misses with a kick to the body.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Rock moves away from the strike by Emelienko.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelienko tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelienko misses its target.
Rock throws a head kick that misses
and Emelienko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Rock.#T1#
Emelienko swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Emelienko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rock finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelienko's head.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Emelienko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko is looking to wear down Rock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelienko needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelienko lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Rock scores with a head kick.
Emelienko lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko misses the body punch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.#T2#
Emelienko scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelienko defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits.
Emelienko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Emelienko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelienko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelienko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters with an inside leg kick.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Emelienko moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Emelienko is looking to chop away at Rock's legs. #T3#
Rock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
Emelienko lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the head.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelienko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Emelienko's defenses.
Emelienko swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
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 avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Rock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelienko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Emelienko 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.
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Emelienko.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Rock down.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelienko on the side of the head.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Emelienko misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
After winning the bout, Will Rock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC75 Yamaguchi vs Fitzpatrick
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lester moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Rock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lester is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lester throws a leg kick which misses Rock's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock tries to avoid it.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock blocking some punches.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Lester gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rock cracks Lester with a nice body shot.
Rock tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Rock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lester throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2##CL2#
Rock clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock misses with some punches.
A short right from Lester.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lester walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock lands a nice looking body kick.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.
Rock misses with a body kick.#T3#
Lester 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.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lester looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Lester throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lester throws a body kick that misses.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Lester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Lester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rock.
Rock cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Rock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lester half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Rock lands but Lester takes it in his stride.
Lester blocks the body kick.
Rock looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming.
Lester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lester tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Lester stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Lester misses.
Rock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lester blocks it well.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lester slips a straight right by Rock.
Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rock misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
And Lester counters with a quick kick to the body but Rock blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Lester takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Rock rushes Lester and presses him up against the cage.
Lester cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Rock.
Rock tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Lester prevents a body shot from Rock.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Rock.
Rock cracks Lester with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Rock jumps guard and drags Lester to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lester wanted to stand there but Rock had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Lester defends easily.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing Lester from standing up. #SU#
Lester gets to his feet. Rock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Rock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock lands with a cross.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock lands a jab.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester moves out of range of the strikes.
Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Lester digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock lands a jab.
Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rock to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Rock clinches with his opponent.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lester smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Rock clinches.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Lester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.#BC#
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Lester blocks a jab.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock misses with an uppercut
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Rock.
Rock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lester misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rock. Lester shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rock scores with a hook.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rock!
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Lester looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Lester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lester throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Lester walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Rock tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lester.
Rock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lester scores with a leg kick.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Lester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Rock.
Rock lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.#T2#
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Lester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Rock works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rock counters with a leg kick.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lester takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rock lands a front kick.
Rock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock motions for Lester to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Rock blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
Lester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Rock.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Rock.#T4#
Rock scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock is looking to chop away at Lester's legs.
Rock lands with an overhand left.
Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Lester blocks the leg kick.
Lester scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock throws a head kick but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Marttinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock catches Marttinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock misses with the combination.
Marttinen cracks Rock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock thinks about the counter body kick.
Marttinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marttinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Marttinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rock wants to control but Marttinen is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Marttinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Rock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Marttinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marttinen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Marttinen 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.
#SUB#
Marttinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rock is just riding it out for now. Marttinen eventually gives up the hold.
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marttinen is working away from the top position though.
Marttinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marttinen lands strikes from half guard.
Marttinen 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.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marttinen.
Marttinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marttinen prevents Rock from improving his position.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Marttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Marttinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marttinen has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Marttinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marttinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marttinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Marttinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marttinen thumps Rock with a low kick.
Marttinen lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Marttinen.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Marttinen throws a one two combo.
Marttinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Marttinen misses.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Marttinen avoids it with no problem.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rock enables Marttinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marttinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Rock is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marttinen rolls with it to try and escape but Rock cranks on the arm and Marttinen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock!
Will Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Romano digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rock blocks a head kick by Romano.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Romano pushes him away.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Imperio Romano has been cut.
Rock tests Romano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock wants to clinch.
Romano throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romano.
Romano scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romano lands a head shot.
Rock blocks a head kick by Romano.
#T1#
Rock throws out a loose jab but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano walks into a left hand.
Jab by Romano.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romano's sensitive parts.
Romano throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Rock counters by clinching up.
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock wants to stall.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Romano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Rock.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock blocking some punches.
#BC#
Romano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Rock tenderised Romano's leg. Romano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Romano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Romano misses.
Rock tries to clinch but Romano moves out of range.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Romano pushes him off.
Romano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.#T3#
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Rock as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Imperio Romano's cut is getting worse.
Romano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Romano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock wants to stall.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Romano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Romano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Romano - just one landing.
Romano throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Romano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romano misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Rock connects with a leg kick. Romano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romano scores with a decent looking hook.
Romano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Romano.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romano throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
Romano tried to counter with a leg kick but Rock avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Romano throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rock in his tracks.
Romano misses with an uppercut
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Imperio Romano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano'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.
#R2#
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Romano backing away here, and Rock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romano cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
Romano lands a jab-cross combination.
Romano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Romano lands with a nice body kick.
Romano scores with a push kick.
Romano misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romano lands with a good body shot.
Romano scores with a punch to the head.
Imperio Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
Romano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Rock instigates a clinch.
Romano wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock can turn it around.
Romano prevents a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock lands an uppercut.
Romano working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Rock pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Romano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romano has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romano is aware though and is defending well.
Rock looking to control.
#SU#
Romano stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rock lands with a light punch inside.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano working aggressively here.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A short left from Romano.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Romano breaks from the clinch.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romano circles away quickly and effectively.
Romano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romano lands with a shot to the body.
Rock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Romano lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romano.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rock's head backwards.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Romano misses.
Rock misses with a head kick.
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 Imperio Romano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romano tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
A clash of legs there as Romano blocks the low kick.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock throws a combination that misses
and Romano counters with a two punch combo.
Romano scores with a jab to the body.
Romano scores with a shot to the body.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Romano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Romano settles back down.
Romano sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Romano avoids it this time.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Romano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romano with a body shot.
Romano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Romano.
Romano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Romano pushes him off.#CL2#
Rock moves into range and clinches up with Romano.#BC#
Romano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rock under the eye.
Romano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romano with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano staying out of range there.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romano throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Romano feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Rock's head back.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock slips under a jab from Romano.
Romano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romano duly obliges.
Romano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rock slips under a jab.
Romano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but Romano steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Imperio Romano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Romano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock throws out a counter right but Romano avoids it with no problem.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock blocks a jab.#KD2#
Rock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Romano sprawling to the canvas! Romano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rock finish him?!
#ROC2#
Romano is rocked!
Rock jabs Romano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Romano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Rock does no damage.
Rock darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Romano's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rock before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Rock!
Will 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:
PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rock digs a right hand into Yamaguchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamaguchi's gas tank.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock lands with a light punch inside.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock stalling.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Rock lands with a light punch inside.
Rock jumps guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamaguchi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
#T1#
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock has Yamaguchi pushed against the cage.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamaguchi smiles and moves away.
Yamaguchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but Rock moved away.
Yamaguchi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRock.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamaguchi cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Yamaguchi walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi 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.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch up.
Yamaguchi with a hook.
Yamaguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rock darts in and clinches Yamaguchi up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamaguchi content to stall in guard here.
Yamaguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Yamaguchi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yamaguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock 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#
Crunch! Yamaguchi slams his shin into Rock's torso.
Yamaguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Rock off the cage and back into range.
Yamaguchi tries to land a body kick
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Yamaguchi misses
and Rock counters with an inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi looks to throw a body kick
and Rock counters with a head kick. That will keep Yamaguchi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yamaguchi tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Yamaguchi misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Yamaguchi cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Rock throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Rock lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Yamaguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Yamaguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamaguchi connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
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!
Yamaguchi defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
#CL2#
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Yamaguchi pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns Rock into the cage.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi is trying to push Rock away but Rock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rock tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamaguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamaguchi connects with a jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamaguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Yamaguchi avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Rock misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with the body kick
and Yamaguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Yamaguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi with a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamaguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamaguchi tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yamaguchi blocks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamaguchi lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a head kick!
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamaguchi on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
An inside leg kick from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamaguchi. That's going to slow Rock down. #T2#
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Yamaguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Yamaguchi
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock moves forwards but Yamaguchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamaguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
A jab from Yamaguchi does it's job there.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamaguchi misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a nice body kick.
Rock swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Rock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.#T4#
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi throws a sloppy body shot
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 avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch position.
Yamaguchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamaguchi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Yamaguchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 56 Rock vs Miletich
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock throws a body punch but Miletich moves out of range.
Miletich tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miletich.
Miletich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miletich if he has to take too many more of those.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miletich stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miletich.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Miletich misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miletich - that will leave a mark!
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock lands with a straight right. Miletich didn't see that one coming.
Miletich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miletich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miletich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock misses with a hook.#T1#
Miletich wants to clinch up but Rock keeps it at a distance.
Miletich misses with a low kick.
Rock tried to counter with a leg kick but Miletich avoided it.
Miletich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miletich moves out of range of the body kick from Rock.
Rock feints and then cracks Miletich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miletich down.
Rock swings for the body but Miletich moves out of range.
Miletich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rock lands a jab.
Rock scores with the left hand. Miletich knows he should have avoided that one.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miletich, right into the meat.
Rock motions for Miletich to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miletich staying out of range there.
Miletich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab from Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Miletich down.
Miletich looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock cracks Miletich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miletich jabs at Rock's body.
Miletich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miletich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miletich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock misses with a leg kick
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Rock slams his shin into Miletich's torso.
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Miletich avoids it.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miletich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Miletich misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Miletich.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Miletich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Miletich misses.
Miletich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Miletich connects with a body shot.
Miletich misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miletich.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Miletich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rock lands a front kick.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miletich. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miletich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miletich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Miletich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miletich misses with a hook.
Miletich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Rock scores with a jab to the head.
Rock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock pushes Miletich away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miletich checks a leg kick.
Rock tries to clinch but Miletich moves out of range.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Donk. Rock catches Miletich right on the button with a cross.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miletich throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rock looks to land a right hand but Miletich moved out of range.
Miletich connects with a leg kick. Rock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock wants to slow Miletich down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Miletich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miletich can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Miletich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miletich walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Rock tries to clinch but Miletich moves away
and Miletich counters with a straight right hand.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Miletich's belly button to the back.
Rock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Miletich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miletich moves away from the strike by Rock.
Miletich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Rock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rock 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.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Miletich throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miletich at a distance.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Miletich throws a body kick that misses.
Miletich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Miletich coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Miletich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rock has got the better of the exchanges.
Miletich misses with a body kick.
Miletich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Miletich moves away and avoids it.
Miletich misses with a double jab.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich slips a jab from Rock.
Miletich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock defending well as Miletich loads up on a big left hand.
Miletich lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Miletich moves out of range as Rock throws a body kick.
Miletich throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miletich.
Miletich scores with a jab to the head.
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Miletich avoids a kick to the body.
Miletich moves out of range of the body kick.
Rock defending well as Miletich loads up on a big left hand.
Rock dips to his left and cracks Miletich with an uppercut!#CL2#
Miletich pushes Rock up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miletich.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miletich is looking to control Rock's arms but Rock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miletich has his back to the cage. #T3##TD#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miletich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miletich defends well.
Miletich looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Miletich postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miletich passes into half guard.
Miletich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
Miletich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 Will Rock 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Miletich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miletich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocks head.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock misses with the head strike.
Miletich struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Miletich stalling in the clinch but Rock improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Miletich fails to land.
Rock working aggressively here.
Miletich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich misses with the head strike.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miletich's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miletich's elbow.
Miletich lands an uppercut.
Miletich is trying to pull guard but Rock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miletich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miletich blocking some punches.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Miletich backwards. #T1#
Miletich tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Miletich back against the cage.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock blocking some punches.
Miletich lands with a left to the head.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock jumps guard but Miletich stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Miletich misses with some punches.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitch Miletich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miletich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich throws a head punch that misses.
Miletich lands a shoulder strike.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Miletich fails to land.
Miletich blocks a body shot from Rock.
Miletich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitch Miletich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rock tries a body shot but Miletich blocks it.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock lands an uppercut.
Miletich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Miletich working aggressively here.
Miletich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miletich.
Miletich can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Good body shot from Rock.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miletich blocks an uppercut.
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miletich.
Miletich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miletich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miletich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocks head.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A short left from Miletich.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miletich tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Miletich back against the cage.
Miletich can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Miletich lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miletich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miletich tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Miletich back against the cage.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Miletich fails to pull guard.
Will Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Will Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Miletich.
Miletich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Miletich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miletich takes a shot to the head.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miletich. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miletich.
Rock working aggressively here.
Rock presses Miletich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich misses with a punch on the inside.
Miletich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miletich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Miletich misses with the head strike.
Miletich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miletich backwards.
Miletich misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a body shot from Miletich.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Miletich misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Miletich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
An out of breath Will 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:
PFC 51 Head vs Manuel*
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock lands a body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock slips a jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop from standing up. #T1#
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop defends it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.#SUB#
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to get up but he can't break Rock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Rock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and move into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, as that shot connected.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabs at Rock's body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a nice combination. Rock backs away looking to recover.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick that misses.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock sets himself, and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop steps forward looking for the clinch! Rock avoids it this time.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to circle out of the way.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch.#T4#
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock throws a jab when Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rock.
Rock blocks a head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's shoulder, as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to avoid the shot.
Rock backing away here, and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rock throws a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock defending well as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop had a free shot at his head there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a single shot there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop settles back down. #CL2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A body shot lands from Rock.
#TD#
Rock jumps guard and drags Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wanted to stand there but Rock had control of the position.
Rock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop defends it easily.#SUB#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop defends it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to stand up but Rock won't let him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a high kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is just out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a looping left.
As Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to avoid the attempt.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock misses with a body kick. #T4#
Rock lands a lovely overhand right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock swings for the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Rock avoids the head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That did some damage!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a looping left.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rock lands a nice hook to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
A short body shot lands from Rock as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot to the head.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Rock pulls Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop into guard.
#SUB#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock wants to control but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop passes easily into half guard.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rock controls his leg.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Nice shot lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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.
A little jabbing left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick which misses Rock's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
Rock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Rock.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
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 Will Rock.
I think Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
Our winner, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, 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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PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pĺ Taket slips under a jab.
Rock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Pĺ Taket misses.
Rock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pĺ Taket loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pĺ Taket scores with a body shot.
Pĺ Taket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Pĺ Taket manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pĺ Taket throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pĺ Taket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Pĺ Taket looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pĺ Taket swings widly with a right hand
and Pĺ Taket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock wants to clinch.
Pĺ Taket throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Rock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pĺ Taket counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pĺ Taket looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pĺ Taket moves away.
Pĺ Taket now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
A nice side step and Pĺ Taket releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pĺ Taket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Pĺ Taket lands with a nice body punch.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pĺ Taket swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
It seemed like Pĺ Taket was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rock throws a wild body kick that Pĺ Taket sees coming a mile off.
Pĺ Taket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Pĺ Taket finds it's target.
A big right from Pĺ Taket misses.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Pĺ Taket counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Pĺ Taket misses the jab.
Pĺ Taket on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Rock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pĺ Taket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pĺ Taket thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pĺ Taket connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pĺ Taket throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pĺ Taket swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rock slips under a jab from Pĺ Taket.
Karlsson Pĺ Taket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock cracks Pĺ Taket with a good jab.
Pĺ Taket swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pĺ Taket misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a leg kick.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pĺ Taket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock throws a body kick that misses.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Pĺ Taket let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Pĺ Taket fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rock on the side of the head.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pĺ Taket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Pĺ Taket throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pĺ Taket throws out the jab.
Rock misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pĺ Taket to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Pĺ Taket moved out of range.#T2#
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock walks into a jab.
It looks like Rock has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pĺ Taket looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Pĺ Taket misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock tries to clinch up but Pĺ Taket circles away and keeps his distance.
Pĺ Taket's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Pĺ Taket defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Pĺ Taket takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pĺ Taket looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Pĺ Taket moves forwards but Rock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pĺ Taket might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rock has got the better of the exchanges.
Pĺ Taket throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Pĺ Taket throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock misses with an uppercut
letting Pĺ Taket counter with a right hand.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pĺ Taket.
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Pĺ Taket is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rock! Pĺ Taket is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ortega 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.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.
As Rock backs away, Ortega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rock misses with a kick to the body
letting Ortega counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Ortega misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Rock cracks Ortega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock lands the left hand.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Ortega throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ortega.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Ortega swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Rock.
#T2#
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
A body shot lands from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. #TD2#
Rock pulls Ortega into guard.
Ortega wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortega trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Ortega stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortega wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Ortega takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A big left from Ortega misses.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortega throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Ortega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
Rock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Rock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ortega clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ortega cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
A jab from Ortega does it's job there.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carlos Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
Ortega 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.
A big left from Ortega misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##CL2#
Rock closes the distance and pushes Ortega back into the cage.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Ortega is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega lands a jab to the head.
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Rock.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega works the jab nicely.#T2#
Ortega catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Rock lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ortega misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ortega cracks the inside of Rock's front leg. #T3#
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Ortega jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortega. That did some damage!#CL2#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock has Ortega pressed against the cage, preventing Ortega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
A short left from Rock.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortega smiles and moves away.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.#T4#
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortega.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
Ortega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rock walks into a jab.
Ortega misses with a leg kick.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ortega is able to avoid easily.
Ortega tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ortega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock walks into a left hand.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Rock counters with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
Ortega punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortega walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Ortega throws a good cross that connects.
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!#KD2#
Rock cracks Ortega with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ortega to stand back up!#ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
A low kick from Ortega misses
and Rock scores with a counter punch that sends Ortega to the canvas! Rock smells blood - he's punishing Ortega with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ortega has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
A victorious Will Rock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC 32 Stone vs House
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Clifton blocks a jab.
Clifton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clifton lands with a good body shot.
Clifton swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Clifton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock moves away from the strike by Clifton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Clifton shakes him off and moves away.
Clifton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clifton blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Clifton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock jumps guard but Clifton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rock lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rock.
Rock misses with some punches.
#BC#
Clifton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Clifton's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clifton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Clifton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clifton finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock's head. #T2#
Rock misses with a right hand
and Clifton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock moves away from the strike by Clifton.
Clifton tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Clifton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Clifton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clifton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Clifton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clifton throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clifton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clifton lands a slapping body shot.
Clifton clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clifton connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
The fighters circling - Clifton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clifton throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock checks a leg kick nicely.
Clifton takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Clifton just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Clifton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clifton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Clifton lands a slapping body shot.
Clifton scores with a leg kick.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clifton throws a shot to the body.
Rock blocks a head kick by Clifton.
#T4#
Rock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clifton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and Clifton counters with a nice uppercut.
Clifton looks to land a body kick but Rock moved away.
Clifton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 lands a head kick. Clifton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rock swings for the body but Clifton moves out of range.
Clifton cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clifton lands a jab to the nose.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clifton.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clifton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clifton throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Rock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clifton throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock tries a quick counter leg kick but Clifton is wise to it.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Clifton's ribs.
Clifton misses with a straight right.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clifton is out of range.
Clifton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rock avoids it.
Clifton looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Clifton loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Clifton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Clifton throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Clifton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Clifton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Clifton avoids the body shot from Rock.
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 tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clifton counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Clifton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Oh Clifton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clifton lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clifton at a distance.
Clifton seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Clifton throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clifton misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Clifton. #CL2#
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock jumps guard but Clifton stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Clifton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land. #T3#
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock working aggressively here.
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Clifton breaks from the clinch.
Clifton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Clifton throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clifton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Clifton misses with a left hand
and Clifton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Clifton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clifton throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Rock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Clifton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Clifton breaks from the clinch.
Clifton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Rock tenderised Clifton's leg. Clifton is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clifton.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clifton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock throws a right hand that misses
and Clifton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tony Clifton is winning the standup battle so far.
Clifton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock checks it well.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock throws a head kick but Clifton moves out of range.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD2#
Rock cracks Clifton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clifton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rock finish him?
Clifton misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Clifton misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Clifton throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a huge head kick that drops Clifton! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
A very excited looking Will 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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Event:
PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Rock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but Rock moved away.
Yamaguchi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRock.
Yamaguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock blocks a jab.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into Rock's body.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
As Yamaguchi tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamaguchi manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamaguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into Rock's body.
A shot to the liver by Yamaguchi. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Yamaguchi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi.
Rock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamaguchi manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Rock walks into a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Yamaguchi settles back down.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rock blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamaguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body
and Rock counters with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Yamaguchi.
Rock throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Rock misses the target.#T4#
Rock defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Rock lands a nice hook to Yamaguchi's body. Yamaguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamaguchi.
Rock slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Yamaguchi only half commits.
Nice body kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Yamaguchi as he checks the leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamaguchi. That one must have hurt.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi connects with a crisp jab.
Rock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Rock misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamaguchi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Rock clinches up with Yamaguchi and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Good body shot from Rock.
#BC2#
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yamaguchi.
Both fighters circling a little - Yamaguchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it well.
Rock staying out of range there.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Rock.
Yamaguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Rock off the cage and back into range.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Rock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamaguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Rock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Rock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Rock quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamaguchi under the eye.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range. #T4#
Yamaguchi misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi pushes Rock away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamaguchi - that will leave a mark!
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yamaguchi is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CUT#
It looks like Kai Yamaguchi has been cut.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi's cut.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Yamaguchi throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Rock.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Rock working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamaguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamaguchi connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamaguchi tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi.#T3#
Rock takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range nicely.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamaguchi delivers a nice body kick.
Rock lands with a cross.
Yamaguchi with a nice cross.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy body kick
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi.#T4#
Rock lands with a cross.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab. Rock acknowledges it with a nod 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 moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Rock throws a quick counter head kick but Yamaguchi was just out of range.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a good low kick that Rock was not able to check.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Will Rock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Yamaguchi misses.
Rock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rock defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi lands a slapping body shot.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Rock throws out a leg kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range and Rock only half commits.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Yamaguchi throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamaguchi.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yamaguchi drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Yamaguchi misses
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Rock throwing a counter right hand but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but Rock moved away.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamaguchi manages to circle out of the way.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target. #T2#
The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a right hand.
Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamaguchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock 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##CL#
Yamaguchi tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yamaguchi as the two fighters clinch.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamaguchi.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamaguchi or not.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Yamaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Rock is looking to clinch but Yamaguchi is avoiding it.
#T1#
Yamaguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi connects with the punch.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rock blocks a jab.#T3#
Jab from Yamaguchi.
Nice jab there from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi looks to throw a body kick
and Rock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamaguchi's knee momentarily.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi works Rock's body with a nice hook.
Yamaguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4##CL#
Rock gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamaguchi smiles and moves away.
Yamaguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rock's sensitive parts.
Yamaguchi wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock is looking to counter punch.
Rock throws a low kick but Yamaguchi avoids it.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamaguchi 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi! Kai Yamaguchi retains his lightweight title!
Kai Yamaguchi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Pĺ Taket looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pĺ Taket 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.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Pĺ Taket moves out of range easily.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pĺ Taket. Pĺ Taket circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pĺ Taket.
Rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pĺ Taket 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.
Pĺ Taket walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pĺ Taket takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock works the jab nicely.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pĺ Taket.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock swings for the body but Pĺ Taket moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pĺ Taket misses the target.
Pĺ Taket connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Pĺ Taket misses with an uppercut.
Pĺ Taket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pĺ Taket swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pĺ Taket.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pĺ Taket has time to react.
Pĺ Taket throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a good low kick that Pĺ Taket was not able to check.
Pĺ Taket misses with an uppercut.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Pĺ Taket takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Pĺ Taket connects with a single shot there.
Pĺ Taket blocks the body kick.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Rock moves out of range as Pĺ Taket strikes.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock is looking to clinch but Pĺ Taket is avoiding it.
Pĺ Taket throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock looks to throw the jab but Pĺ Taket is out of range. #T4#
Pĺ Taket throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Pĺ Taket blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pĺ Taket.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
Pĺ Taket fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock checks it well.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pĺ Taket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pĺ Taket throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Karlsson Pĺ Taket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
A big left from Pĺ Taket misses.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Pĺ Taket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Pĺ Taket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pĺ Taket misses the target.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Pĺ Taket.
A left lands for Rock.
Rock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Rock connects with a leg kick. Pĺ Taket looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pĺ Taket moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Rock circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pĺ Taket drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rock follows Pĺ Taket to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
After winning the bout, Will Rock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Stanfield scores with a jab. Rock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stanfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stanfield throws out a powerful jab.
Stanfield moves out of range of the strikes.
As Rock looks to move away, Stanfield throws a big counter combo but Rock just gets out of the way.
Stanfield misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stanfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanfield counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Stanfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
Stanfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stanfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Stanfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice jab there from Stanfield.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Stanfield forces Rock back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Rock is leaning against Stanfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield blocking some punches.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Stanfield avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock misses with some punches.
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Rock lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Rock!
A victorious Will Rock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Marlo Stanfield had this to say: 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'.
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Event:
PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
Rock blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Rock pulls Nystrom into guard.
Nystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nystrom is looking to stand up but Rock won't let him.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Nystrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Nice straight punches there by Nystrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nystrom.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Nystrom throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nystrom drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rock thumps Nystrom with a low kick.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Nystrom tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock slips under a jab from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Nystrom misses the jab.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nystrom scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nystrom misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nystrom throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.#T2#
Nystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nystrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
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.
Nystrom tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Nystrom counters with a nice body shot.
Nystrom catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock throws a body punch but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nystrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Rock closes the distance and pushes Nystrom back into the cage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom blocking some punches.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nystrom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. #T4#
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nystrom lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock working aggressively here.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock blocking some punches.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Rock tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
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 Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nystrom scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Nystrom misses.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Nystrom misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nystrom.
Nystrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock blocks a jab.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Nystrom shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nystrom takes one to the chin there.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nystrom cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Nystrom's head but Nystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nystrom swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Nystrom coming out on top.
Nystrom misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nystrom's knee momentarily.
Rock moves out of range as Nystrom strikes.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut.
Nystrom looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Nystrom avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock lands with a cross.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nystrom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nystrom scores with a body shot.
Nystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nystrom throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Nystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock dodges the punch combination from Nystrom.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Nystrom.
Rock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nystrom drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab.
Nystrom 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.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
A big right from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nystrom swings widly with a right hand
and Rock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nystrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nystrom misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Nystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nystrom throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nystrom lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock staying out of range there.
Nystrom misses with a straight right.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nystrom misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nystrom scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!#T1#
A slow jab from Nystrom misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nystrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Nystrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Nystrom coming out on top.
Rock takes one on the button.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nystrom darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nystrom instigates a clinch.
Nystrom seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Nystrom.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rock is defending well for now.
Nystrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rock throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Nystrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rock's guard.
Rock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rock wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Rock stops Nystrom from standing up.
Rock passes Nystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Nystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nystrom wants to get back to his feet.
Nystrom regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Rock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nystrom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rock holds on and takes a little breather.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rock pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Nystrom from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Noam Nystrom had this to say: 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
LaRusso misses with a straight right.
As LaRusso backs away, Rock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock slips a straight right by LaRusso.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
Rock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaRusso looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from LaRusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaRusso misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from LaRusso misses #CL#
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
LaRusso lands a left hand.
Rock lands a body shot.
LaRusso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock gets through LaRusso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock misses with some punches.
LaRusso misses with some punches.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
LaRusso is rocked!
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
LaRusso is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Rock works on LaRusso's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Rock throws a big uppercut that drops LaRusso! More strikes from Rock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! LaRusso lies dazed against the cage as Rock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
Will 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:
PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
James swinging wildly here.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rock throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
James shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rock eats them both and turns towards James to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
James misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Rock lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Rock stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from James misses.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
James feints a jab promting Rock to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Rock catches James right on the button with a cross.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
James shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James swinging wildly here.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Will Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James misses with a double jab
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from James does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
James walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from James.
A combination from James does no damage.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rock to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Rock lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Rock takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James dodges the punch combination from Rock.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock. #T4#
Rock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James misses with a jab to the body
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from James.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock dodges the punch combination from James.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Rock sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rock is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock avoids the body shot from James.
James throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from James.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rock did well to prevent James getting side control.
James is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rock keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Rock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. James is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rock.#T2#
Rock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James taking a break here but Rock is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock.#T3#
James stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.#SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
#SUB#
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rock! #REVB#
Rock wants to stand but James is controlling his arm.#T4#
James trying to remain calm as Rock controls from the top position.
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rock takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a double jab.
Rock catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is looking to wear down Rock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Rock lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Rock waves James back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from James misses.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rock Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! James is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Rock!
Will Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Rock thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Rock wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rock clinches up against the ropes.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rock. #T1#
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Rock tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Rock.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Rock jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
A body shot lands from Rock.
A short right from Rock.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rock jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov pushes Rock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock can turn it around.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuznetsov smiles and moves away.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Rock lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Rock.#T4#
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rock!
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock tries to land a body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock blocks a jab.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Rock throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuznetsov cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Rock moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Rock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Rock.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Rock circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Rock's defenses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Rock.
#T1#
Rock moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the ropes by Rock. Rock maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Rock slows down the pace here.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
#T2#
Rock blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Rock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rock lands a right hand.
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!
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Rock lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov presses Rock against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Rock is trying to stall.
Rock works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Rock jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetsov's calf.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Rock and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
A short right from Rock.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Rock lands with a nice combination. Kuznetsov backs away looking to recover.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuznetsov throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Kuznetsov only half commits.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
Rock throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab. #CL2#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards. #T2#
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock wants to stall.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov works on Rock's body with a couple of short punches.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Rock trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rock into the ropes.
Rock lands with a light punch inside.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock tries to stall but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock is looking to clinch but Lange is avoiding it.
Lange paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lange misses the shot to the body.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lange looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Lange misses.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Lange.
Rock avoids the body shot from Lange.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Rock.
Lange walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rock scores with a jab.
Lange tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lange throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lange swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lange steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rock. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lange throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Lange off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Lange throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Lange just misses with a punch to the body.
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock connects with a right hand. Lange shakes it off.
Rock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lange counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock thinking.
Lange throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lange throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Lange moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Lange avoids the body shot from Rock.
Lange attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Lange's shoulder, as Lange tries to avoid the shot.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Lange misses.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lange! But no joy.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Lange saw it coming and moves away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Lange up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Lange as the two fighters clinch.
Lange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
Lange struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock trying to stall but Lange improves his position.
Lange lands with a right to the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
Lange misses with some punches.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Lange has him pressed against the ropes.
Lange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Lange can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Lange fails to land.
Lange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lange walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Lange.#T4#
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lange.
Rock tries to work over Lange's front leg with a kick but Lange checks it.
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lange.
Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lange takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Lange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lange connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lange swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heinrich Lange will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Heinrich Lange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Lange pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Lange settles back down.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Lange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Lange throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lange misses with a hook
and Rock counters with an outside leg kick.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Rock slips a jab from Lange.
Lange misses with a body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rock.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lange.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Rock takes a swing at Lange's ribcage but misses.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Rock.
Heinrich Lange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rock checks a leg kick. #CL#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lange, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Lange throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lange lands with a light punch inside.
Rock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lange swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lange blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lange lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock tries to stall but Lange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a body shot from Lange.
Lange is working Rock over against the ropes.
Lange scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lange.
Lange tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Lange back against the ropes.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Lange.
Lange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Lange fails to land.
Lange gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Lange blocks a body shot from Rock.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock prevents a body shot from Lange.
Lange misses with some punches.
Rock is trying to maintain a safe position but Lange gets an underhook and turns Rock into the ropes.
Lange misses with the head strike.
Lange lands an uppercut.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langes head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lange lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lange as Rock tries to tie him up.
Rock lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Lange lands a right hand.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Heinrich Lange seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Lange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Lange lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lange is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Rock cracks Lange with a nice body shot.
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Lange tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A hook to the body from Rock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock.
Lange working aggressively here.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rock misses with a body kick.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock thuds a left hand into Lange's body.
Lange tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lange.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Lange misses its intended target.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lange manages to circle out of the way.
Lange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Lange.
Rock lands a head kick!
Lange throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lange tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Lange saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Rock checks a low kick from Lange.
Lange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and Lange counters with a nice uppercut.
Lange misses the jab.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lange takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Lange takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Lange misses.
Lange lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rock's sensitive parts.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Rock throws a push kick but Lange slaps the foot to one side.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Lange misses with a looping right.
Lange wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Lange 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.
Rock cracks Lange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lange looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lange takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Lange throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lange.
Lange throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lange scoring well with a low kick there.
Lange throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Lange throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lange will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Lange moved out of range nicely.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Rock.
Rock catches Lange with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock connects with a leg kick. Lange looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Rock.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lange on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lange checks the leg kick.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lange, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lange.
Lange throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Lange avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Lange doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lange thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Will Rock!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Will Rock!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Will Rock!
Will Rock wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock moves forwards but Lange connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Lange there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lange scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
Lange misses with a body shot.
Lange looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lange throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock moves out of range as Lange strikes.
Lange lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange scores with a nice head shot.
Rock scores with a kick to the body.
Lange scores with a hook.
Lange misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Lange both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Lange throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lange misses with a right hand
and Rock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lange really felt that one!
Lange lands with a nice body punch.
Lange connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Rock lands a jab to Lange's midsection.
Rock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Lange counter with a right hand.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Lange moved away.
Lange throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rock moves out of range as Lange strikes.
Rock looks to land a combination but Lange avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lange.
#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
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 blocks a body shot from Lange. #TD2#
Rock jumps guard.
Lange stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lange wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lange wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Lange is working hard here to advance position.
Lange wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock moves forwards but Lange connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lange shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rock eats them both and turns towards Lange to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lange connects with a single shot there.
Lange connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands.
Lange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Lange swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lange tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Lange connects with a leg kick. Rock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Lange fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heinrich Lange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lange.
Lange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Lange lands a jab.
Lange throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Lange slips the punch.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Lange had a free shot at his head there.
Lange dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock misses the jab.
Rock takes one on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rock - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Lange's front leg but catches the back leg as Lange tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
Lange throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Lange dominated 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.
#R2#
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lange lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock wants to clinch.
Lange moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lange lands a jab to the head.
Lange jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lange slips under a jab from Rock.#T1#
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Lange.
Lange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Lange misses its intended target.
Lange walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Lange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rock. That snapped Lange's head back.
Rock throws a nice head kick!
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Lange moves away and avoids it.
Lange looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock lands a front kick.
Lange misses the jab.
Lange will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lange throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a solid body kick.
Lange tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Lange was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rock does it's job there.
Rock throws a leg kick but Lange checks it.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lange misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Lange backing up. Lange nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lange finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock's head.
Lange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lange moves out of range of the body kick from Rock.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Rock scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Lange chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Heinrich Lange is winning the standup battle so far.
Lange misses with a hook.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Nice cross by Rock.
Rock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lange feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rock throws a body kick that misses.
Rock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Lange had a free shot at his head there.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lange feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.#T4#
Rock throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lange checks a leg kick nicely.
Lange takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range.
A low kick from Rock misses
and Lange counters with a straight right hand.
Lange misses with a body shot.
Lange lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
As Rock backs away, Lange returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lange feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
Rock slips under a jab from Lange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lange throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Lange had a free shot at his head there.
Lange misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Lange misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
Lange misses with a straight left.
Lange fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lange throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange is looking to score with low kicks.
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but Lange steps away.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lange misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters with an inside leg kick.
Lange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Lange throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a good, hard body kick but Lange shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rock throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Lange throws a big shot that misses.
Lange shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock tries to score with a low kick but Lange moves his leg out of the way.
Lange throws a big shot that misses.
Lange throws a big shot that misses.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick.
Lange lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lange steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lange moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock checks a low kick from Lange.
Rock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock cracks Lange with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Lange throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Rock throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Lange wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock slips under a jab.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Lange's defenses.
Rock stuns Lange with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lange throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with an inside leg kick.
Rock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lange is out of range.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock moves away from the strike by Lange.
Lange thumps Rock with a low kick.#T3#
Lange looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lange misses with a body shot
and Rock counters with a series of strikes. Lange will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Lange misses the body punch
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Lange tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lange looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lange is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lange.
Lange slips under a jab.
Rock jabs Lange to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 throws a solid leg kick but Lange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Lange works Rock's body with a nice hook.
Rock misses with the combination.
Lange moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Lange is predictable there
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Lange throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Lange misses.
Lange loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Will Rock!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Heinrich Lange!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Will Rock and Osvaldo Martinez. Rock comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Rock. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Osvaldo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rock gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Martinez holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Martinez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rock keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Martinez is still trying to improve position.
Rock is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rock's guard.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rock still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rock has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rock (4) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martinez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rock but great work by Martinez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rock (4) vs (4) Martinez
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Rock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (7) Martinez
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rock is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rock turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Martinez off and cradles Rock's limp body as Martinez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Osvaldo Martinez!
A less than humble Osvaldo Martinez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lotusflower gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rock jumps guard.
Lotusflower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lotusflower trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lotusflower is sitting in close to Rock's body. Rock has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lotusflower is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lotusflower is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Will Rock!
A very excited looking Will 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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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 51
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Palentine pushes him off.
A punch combination from Palentine misses.
Rock tries to clinch
and Rock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palentine digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock misses with a left hand
and Rock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Rock.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palentine misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock looks to land a right hand but Palentine moved out of range.
It looked like Palentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rock.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
enabling Palentine to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Palentine backwards.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palentine walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rock tries to clinch up but Palentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Palentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock misses with a leg kick
and Palentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
#T2#
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Palentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Palentine's head but Palentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palentine counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palentine misses with a body shot.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Palentine works Rock's body with a nice hook.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Palentine looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Rock throws a right hand that misses
letting Palentine counter with a right hand.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Palentine cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Palentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rock closes the distance but Palentine moves to the side
and Palentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
#T4#
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Palentine is out of range.
Palentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Palentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Rock misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock catches Palentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palentine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Palentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rock counters with an inside leg kick.
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 Bobby Palentine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rock misses with a body punch
and Palentine counters with a three punch combo that has Rock backing up. Rock nods at Palentine to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Palentine counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Palentine misses
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick.
Palentine throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Rock walks into a stiff left hand from Palentine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Palentine takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock misses with a left hand
and Palentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Palentine misses with the combination.
Rock pushes Palentine away with a front kick.
Palentine drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Palentine counters with a right hand to the body.
Palentine blocks a jab.
Rock tries to clinch but Palentine moves out of range.
Palentine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Palentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Palentine scores with a jab to the head.
Palentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Palentine.
Palentine slips under a jab from Rock.
Palentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palentine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bobby Palentine is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palentine counters with a left to the body.
Palentine thuds a left hand into Rock's body.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Palentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Palentine saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Rock.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Palentine's ribs.
Palentine misses with the combination.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Rock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rock lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock misses with a hook
and Palentine counters with a nice body shot.
Palentine blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock connects with a jab.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palentine misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Palentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Palentine misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palentine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Palentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Palentine's head.
Palentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
Palentine throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palentine.
Palentine loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock has Palentine pushed against the cage.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Palentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palentine blocking some punches.
Palentine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palentine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Palentine controls his hands.
Palentine blocking some punches.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Palentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock tries a body shot but Palentine blocks it.
Rock tries to work over Palentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Palentine.
Rock leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Rock's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rock stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Will Rock.
Palentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palentine is looking to wear down Rock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rock takes a swing at Palentine's ribcage but misses.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palentine's calf.#T4#
Palentine swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palentine.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Palentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Palentine throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharpe throws out the jab.
Sharpe just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharpe.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharpe punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcus Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharpe swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sharpe throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharpe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sharpe swinging wildly here.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharpe wants to counter with a clinch but Rock pushes him away.#T1#
Rock scores with a one two! Sharpe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Marcus Sharpe has been cut.
Rock sizes up Sharpe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sharpe throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
A jab from Rock does it's job there.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharpe throws out the jab.
Sharpe scores with a decent looking hook.
Sharpe cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
A jab from Sharpe misses.
Sharpe swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharpe manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rock clinches.
Sharpe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Sharpe misses with the head strike.
Rock pushes Sharpe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Sharpe is rocked!
I was talking to Rock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Rock.
Sharpe is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?#T2#
Rock slows down the pace here.
Sharpe working aggressively here.
Sharpe seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Rock as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe lands a jab to the nose.
Sharpe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rock circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sharpe to the canvas! Sharpe doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rock keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
After winning the bout, Will Rock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 17
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Teller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teller 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.
Teller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rock with a body shot.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock dips to his left and cracks Teller with an uppercut!
Rock throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Teller's ribs.
Good shot there by Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Teller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Teller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teller's hands.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Teller walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Teller's head but Teller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Rock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
It looks like Rock has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Teller counters with a nice body shot.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Teller.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Teller drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Teller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage!
Rock looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Rock throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Teller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock looks for the body kick but Teller saw that one coming.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller moves in looking to clinch but Rock pushes him off.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Teller moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock motions for Teller to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teller blocks a leg kick.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Teller cracks Rock with a good jab.
Rock misses the jab.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teller scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teller on the side of the head. #T1#
Rock scores with a sloppy right hand. Teller should have avoided that one.
Teller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock throws a jab when Teller was well out of range.
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but Teller seems unphased.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Teller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Rock misses
and Teller counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller blocks the body kick.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick.
Teller is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rock 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.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller walks into a left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Rock avoids the body shot from Teller.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller moves in looking to clinch but Rock pushes him off.
Teller slips a jab from Rock.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Rock throws a hook but Teller blocks it.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Rock works over Teller's head and body with a nice combination.
Teller tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teller catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teller slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.#T4#
Rock slips a straight right by Teller.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock fakes the leg kick and cracks Teller in the body.
Teller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teller scrambles back to his feet.
Rock tests Teller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Teller's defenses.
Teller slips a jab from Rock.
Rock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Rock lands with a right hand.
Rock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Teller slips a jab from Rock.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller moves away from the strike by Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock catches Teller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Teller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teller.#T1#
Rock misses with a combination
and Teller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock cracks Teller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock throws a hook but Teller avoids it easily.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teller.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
A left and a right from Rock both land. Nice combination.
Teller slips a straight right by Rock.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock cracks Teller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Teller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Teller lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
The referee calls for Rock to work.
Teller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Teller breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Teller looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
A big left from Rock misses.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Teller misses.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Teller avoids a kick to the body.
Teller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teller takes a step back to recover.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Rock.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Teller.
Rock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Rock tenderised Teller's leg. Teller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
Teller is rocked!
Rock drops Teller with a huge uppercut! Teller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rock is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
After winning the bout, Will Rock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Henry Teller stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's a tough dude. I'm obviously disappointed but I'll definitely come back stronger than ever. Can't wait to get back in the gym Monday morning.'.
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#R1#
Zeus misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zeus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zeus cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeus blocking some punches.
Zeus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zeus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Zeus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock jumps guard but Zeus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Zeus avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Zeus blocks an uppercut.
Zeus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rock. #T1#
Rock tries a body shot but Zeus blocks it.
Zeus tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock lands a left hand.
Rock jumps guard but Zeus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Zeus tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock pushes Zeus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeus.
Zeus blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Zeus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Rock motions for Zeus to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Zeus coming out on top.
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 throws a push kick but Zeus slaps the foot to one side.
Zeus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Zeus.
Zeus cracks Rock with a good jab.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Zeus's head but Zeus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Zeus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Zeus.#T3#
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Zeus blocks the body kick.
Zeus is looking to counter punch.
Zeus throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Zeus misses.
Rock thows a leg kick but Zeus checks it
enabling Zeus to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Zeus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock tries to clinch up but Zeus circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Zeus misses with a hook.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Zeus and move into the clinch position.
Rock moves to clinch but Zeus breaks away
and Zeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock throws a front kick that sends Zeus stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock tries to clinch but Zeus is having none of it.
Zeus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zeus lands the left hand.
Zeus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock thumps Zeus with a low kick.
Zeus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeus throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Zeus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zeus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zeus keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Rock tenderised Zeus's leg. Zeus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Zeus misses its target.
Rock is looking to chop away at Zeus's legs.
Rock misses with a combination
and Zeus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Rock is predictable there
and Zeus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock staying out of range there.
Zeus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Rock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zeus cracks Rock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Zeus cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Zeus misses its intended target.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Rock slips a jab from Zeus.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeus.
Nice defenses there by Zeus.
Zeus lands with a shot to the body.
Rock lands a nice looking body kick.
Zeus stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zeus moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
Zeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Zeus pushes him away.#T2#
Rock looks to land a body kick but Zeus moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Zeus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock tries to clinch there but Zeus circles away.
Zeus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeus.
Dredman Zeus is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeus.
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but Zeus steps away.
Rock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock slips under a jab from Zeus.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Zeus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock tries to land a body kick
and Zeus counters with a left and a right that stings Rock. #T3#
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rock misses with a left hand
and Zeus counters with a straight right hand.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Zeus with a nice cross.
Will Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeus looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Zeus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeus.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeus tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Zeus moves out of range easily.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zeus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zeus cracks Rock with a good jab.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zeus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zeus misses with a looping right.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Zeus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Zeus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zeus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock throws out a counter right but Zeus avoids it with no problem.
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Zeus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rock tries a low kick but Zeus avoids it.
As Rock looks to move away, Zeus throws a big counter combo but Rock just gets out of the way.
Zeus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock wants to clinch up but Zeus keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dredman Zeus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock scores with a nice body kick.
Zeus throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Zeus moves out of range as Rock throws a body kick.
Zeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zeus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock thinking.
Zeus works Rock's body with a nice hook.
Zeus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus connects with a crisp jab.
Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock tries a quick counter leg kick but Zeus is wise to it.#T1#
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zeus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zeus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeus throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock misses with a hook to the body
and Zeus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock takes one to the chin there.
Zeus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zeus.
Zeus circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Rock slips a jab from Zeus.
Zeus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeus throws a one two combo.
Rock keeps Zeus at a distance using the push kick.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Zeus is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Zeus blocks a body shot from Rock.
Zeus working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeus working hard to break the clinch.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Zeus tries to tie him up.
Zeus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Zeus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Zeus blocks an uppercut.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock presses Zeus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Zeus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zeus throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeus can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard.
Zeus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zeus wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Zeus stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
Rock throws a sloppy body shot
and Zeus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Zeus checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Dredman Zeus.
I think Zeus 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dredman Zeus!
A very excited looking Dredman Zeus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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