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Event:
DARE 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of Jeffries backwards.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Jeffries scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeffries misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeffries lands with a right to the head.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeffries backwards.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside that Rokocoko shrugs off. #T1#
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeffries .
Rokocoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeffries controls his hands.
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Jeffries .
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries working aggressively here.
Jeffries lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeffries .
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeffries gets through Rokocoko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeffries misses with the head strike.
Jeffries misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands with a short shot to the head.
Jeffries prevents a body shot from Rokocoko.
Jeffries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeffries is leaning against Rokocoko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Rokocoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffries lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeffries throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Jeffries struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Jeffries .
Jeffries blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jeffries fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Jeffries throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Jeffries 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rokocoko lands an uppercut.
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeffries scores with a shot to the side of Rokocoko's head.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
Jeffries fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jeffries scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jeffries .
Jeffries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
Jeffries lands an elbow just above Rokocoko 's eye.
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jeffries .
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
Rokocoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeffries controls his hands.
#T4#
Rokocoko tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Rokocoko back against the cage.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Jeffries blocking some punches.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Jeffries blocking some punches.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Jeffries tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Jeffries back against the cage.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeffries tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeffries throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Jeffries lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Jeffries .
A short left from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Earl Jeffries 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#
Jeffries moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
and Jeffries counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rokocoko misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Rokocoko misses
letting Jeffries counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokocoko misses the target.
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Rokocoko slips the punch.
Jeffries walks into a jab.
Rokocoko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rokocoko slips under a jab from Jeffries .
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Jeffries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Rokocoko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Jeffries counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jeffries .
Jeffries lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Jeffries presses Rokocoko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rokocoko is breathing heavily.
Jeffries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeffries throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeffries misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries .
Jeffries misses with some punches.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeffries throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Jeffries presses Rokocoko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries lands a shoulder strike.
Jeffries lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Jeffries has a couple of punches blocked by Rokocoko.
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!
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko dodges an elbow strike from Jeffries .
Rokocoko blocks an elbow strike.
Jeffries lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Jeffries misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeffries misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jeffries fails to land.
Jeffries misses with a short punch on the inside.
Earl Jeffries has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jeffries tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeffries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jeffries lands with a right to the head.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko prevents a body shot from Jeffries . #T3#
Jeffries misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
A short uppercut from Jeffries .
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Jeffries - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rokocoko's brow.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Jeffries misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeffries tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Jeffries lands an elbow that stopped Rokocoko in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Jeffries misses with a body punch.
Jeffries scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeffries misses with the head strike.
Jeffries struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Jeffries throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Jeffries lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeffries .
Jeffries blocking some punches.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeffries misses with some punches.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a light punch inside.
Jeffries lands with a left to the head.
Jeffries lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeffries .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Jeffries dominated that second round.
That's time! Jeffries 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jeffries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokocoko moves away.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokocoko throws a series of punches but Jeffries avoids them all with ease.
Rokocoko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeffries lands a glancing blow to the side of Rokocoko's head.
Jeffries moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Jeffries ducked under it nicely.
Rokocoko misses with a straight right.
Rokocoko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rokocoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries .
Joe Rokocoko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeffries swings widly with a right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokocoko connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeffries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rokocoko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries . Rokocoko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rokocoko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokocoko moves out of range as Jeffries strikes.#T1#
Rokocoko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeffries .
Rokocoko blocks a jab.
Rokocoko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Jeffries has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeffries fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeffries misses with a body punch.
Jeffries throws an elbow that misses.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
Rokocoko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jeffries backwards.
Jeffries working aggressively here.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jeffries scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Earl Jeffries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jeffries gets through Rokocoko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Jeffries lands a nice uppercut.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow.
Jeffries lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Jeffries throws an elbow but it misses.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeffries 's elbow.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Rokocoko tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Rokocoko back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Rokocoko tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Rokocoko back against the cage.
Jeffries lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
A shot in the inside from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Jeffries .
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
#T4#
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokocoko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Jeffries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko tries to work over Jeffries 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokocoko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jeffries .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jeffries backwards.
Jeffries blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
Joe Rokocoko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffries tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Rokocoko.
I think Jeffries 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Earl Jeffries !
A very excited looking Earl Jeffries 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:
Carnage 44
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Rokocoko throws a one two combo.
Rokocoko 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.
Reborn misses the jab.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Reborn blocks it.
Reborn takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Rokocoko 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.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut
and Reborn counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Rokocoko catches Reborn right on the button with a cross.
Rokocoko connects with the punch.
Reborn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Rokocoko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reborn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reborn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reborn tries to land a front kick but Rokocoko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reborn looks for the body kick but Rokocoko saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Reborn ducks down to avoid it.
Reborn throws a leg kick
and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rokocoko connects with a right hand. Reborn shakes it off.
Rokocoko misses the shot to the body.
Rokocoko moves out of range of the leg kick from Reborn.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rokocoko. Reborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reborn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Rokocoko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rokocoko checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokocoko! But no joy.
Reborn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokocoko.
Reborn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Reborn stuns Rokocoko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reborn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rokocoko momentarily.
A punch combination from Rokocoko misses.
Rokocoko ducks under a wild hook from Reborn.
Rokocoko avoids a kick to the body.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Reborn avoids it easily.
Rokocoko moves away from the strike by Reborn.
Reborn connects with a looping right hand.
Rokocoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reborn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rokocoko throws a lazy right hand but Reborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Rokocoko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Reborn delivers a nice body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reborn moves away.
Rokocoko defending well as Reborn loads up on a big left hand.
Reborn moves away from the strike by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko doesn't manage to clinch there - Reborn circles away.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Reborn was well out of range.
Rokocoko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rokocoko slips a jab from Reborn.
A punch lands to the side of Rokocoko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rokocoko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reborn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rokocoko finds it's way round the side to connect with Reborn's head.
Rokocoko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reborn to score with a decent uppercut.
Reborn looks for the body kick but Rokocoko saw that one coming.
Rokocoko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Reborn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokocoko takes a swing at Reborn's ribcage but misses.
Reborn cracks Rokocoko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reborn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reborn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rokocoko throws a right hand that misses
and Reborn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rokocoko jabs at Reborn's body.
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but Reborn moved out of range.
Reborn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reborn throws a big shot that misses.
Reborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko throws a jab but it's blocked by Reborn.
Reborn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reborn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko lands a jab.
Rokocoko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reborn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokocoko misses the target.
Rokocoko misses with a straight left.
Reborn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reborn looks to throw the jab but Rokocoko is out of range.
Reborn misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Rokocoko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reborn is trying to force a seperation but Rokocoko has the dominant position.
Reborn tries to break the clinch but Rokocoko is controlling the position.
Reborn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokocoko won't allow it.
Rokocoko tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land. #BC#
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rokocoko looks to throw the jab but Reborn is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reborn looks to land a left hand but Rokocoko moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Rokocoko gets a clinch.
Reborn tries to break the clinch but Rokocoko is controlling the position.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
That's time! Reborn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reborn throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
Rokocoko swings for the body but Reborn moves out of range.
Rokocoko throws a big shot that misses.
Reborn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reborn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reborn's head.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reborn blocks a jab.
Reborn lands a front kick.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reborn cracks Rokocoko with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Reborn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Reborn finds it's target.
Reborn throws a looping overhand right but Rokocoko ducks down to avoid it.
Reborn misses with an uppercut. Rokocoko saw that one coming.
Rokocoko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reborn. Reborn obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Rokocoko throws the left hand but Reborn avoids the punch easily.
Rokocoko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reborn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
Rokocoko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reborn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reborn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reborn lands a right hook to the body.
Rokocoko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rokocoko is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Reborn misses the target.
Rokocoko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reborn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rokocoko if he has to take too many more of those.
Rokocoko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reborn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rokocoko blocks the body kick.
Reborn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rokocoko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reborn.#T2#
Reborn throws a body kick that misses.
Reborn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokocoko.
Reborn is looking to counter punch.
Reborn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reborn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokocoko swings widly with a right hand
and Reborn counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reborn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
Reborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reborn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reborn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rokocoko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rokocoko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rokocoko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reborn.
Reborn slips under a jab.#T3#
Rokocoko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rokocoko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reborn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rokocoko is out of range and Reborn settles back down.
Rokocoko avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Rokocoko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reborn moves out of range of the strikes.
Reborn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reborn misses with a two punch combination.
Reborn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reborn.
Reborn walks into a straight right hand from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reborn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rokocoko throws out a powerful jab.
Rokocoko misses with a double jab
and Reborn counters with a left and a right that stings Rokocoko. #T4#
Reborn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokocoko throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rokocoko checks a leg kick nicely.
Rokocoko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reborn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rokocoko. Reborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Reborn misses its target.
A combination from Reborn does no damage.
Rokocoko connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Reborn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rokocoko moves out of range as Reborn throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Rokocoko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reborn misses the body punch
and Rokocoko counters with a left and a right that stings Reborn.
Reborn digs a good body shot into Rokocoko's ribs.
Reborn throws a looping overhand right but Rokocoko ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokocoko throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reborn.
Reborn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Nice defenses there by Reborn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Rokocoko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reborn throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
Rokocoko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reborn.
Rokocoko scores with a decent looking hook.
Rokocoko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Reborn counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reborn.
Reborn throws a shot to the body.
Reborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokocoko was well out of range. Poor timing from Reborn.
Reborn misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokocoko! But no joy.
Reborn throws an off balance right hand
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko swings for the body but Reborn moves out of range.
Reborn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rokocoko fails to land with a series of punches.
Reborn swings for the body but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Reborn misses with a leg kick
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.#T1#
Reborn thumps Rokocoko with a low kick.
Reborn throws a looping overhand right but Rokocoko ducks down to avoid it.
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.
Reborn misses with a double jab.
Rokocoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Reborn is just out of range.
Rokocoko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reborn.
A little jabbing left from Rokocoko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reborn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reborn throws out a loose jab but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reborn misses with a right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reborn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Reborn throws a body kick that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reborn moves out of range of the strikes.
TheDragon Reborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reborn misses with a body kick.
Rokocoko 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.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reborn.
Rokocoko lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokocoko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reborn is looking to slow Rokocoko down with leg kicks.
Reborn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rokocoko misses with a wild body shot.
Reborn falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
Rokocoko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reborn throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
Rokocoko throws a series of punches but Reborn avoids them all with ease.
Rokocoko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reborn sizes up Rokocoko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reborn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
A big left from Reborn misses.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Reborn was well out of range.
Reborn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rokocoko takes one to the chin there.
Rokocoko throws an overhand right that lands on Reborn's shoulder, as Reborn tries to avoid the shot.
Reborn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rokocoko jabs Reborn right on the nose. Reborn blinks but takes it well.
Reborn misses with a hook. Rokocoko ducked under it nicely.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reborn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rokocoko on the side of the head.
Rokocoko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reborn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokocoko throws a lazy uppercut
and Reborn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rokocoko blocks a leg kick.
Rokocoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Rokocoko moves out of range of the body kick from Reborn.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot
and Reborn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reborn avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Reborn misses the target.
Reborn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reborn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokocoko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rokocoko works Reborn's body with a nice hook.
Rokocoko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rokocoko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reborn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reborn falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Rokocoko.
Well Rokocoko 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
TheDragon Reborn was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better'.
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Event:
Carnage 40
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Rokocoko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rokocoko is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rokocoko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rokocoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rokocoko lands an uppercut.#TD#
Nurmagomedov successfully pulls guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Rokocoko controlling him for the moment.
Rokocoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rokocoko looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rokocoko's head.
Nurmagomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Rokocoko to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rokocoko gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Rokocoko's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rokocoko can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Rokocoko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov distracts Rokocoko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rokocoko.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rokocoko's head.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rokocoko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rokocoko's guard.
Rokocoko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Rokocoko is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Rokocoko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rokocoko is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount!
Rokocoko is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Rokocoko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rokocoko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee warns Rokocoko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Rokocoko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Rokocoko is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rokocoko badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nurmagomedov around the waist but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nurmagomedov is the winner by TKO! Nurmagomedov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
The Island Season 6, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Rokocoko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rokocoko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rokocoko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rokocoko slips a jab from Ho .
Rokocoko throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Ho walks into a stiff left hand from Rokocoko.
Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rokocoko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Rokocoko 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.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokocoko throws a shot to the body.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho .
Ho moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes.
Ho throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Rokocoko moved out of range nicely.
Rokocoko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rokocoko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Rokocoko throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Rokocoko ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Ho lands a body shot.
#T1#
Ho scores with a jab to the head.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokocoko.
Rokocoko looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Ho throwing a counter right hand but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Rokocoko swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ho slips a straight right by Rokocoko.
Ho throws a good cross that connects.
Ho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Ho .
Good exchange - Rokocoko coming out on top.
Ho misses the jab.
Rokocoko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho avoids the body shot from Rokocoko.
Ho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rokocoko.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Rokocoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the side of Ho 's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokocoko misses with a straight right.
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Nice defenses there by Ho .
Rokocoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho .
Rokocoko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Rokocoko ducks down to avoid it.
Rokocoko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho misses with a straight right. #T3#
Ho misses with a straight left.
Rokocoko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Ho . Beautiful body shot.
Rokocoko misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
Rokocoko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rokocoko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rokocoko takes one on the button.
Ho misses with a hook. Rokocoko ducked under it nicely.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the body
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Ho tries to clinch but Rokocoko is having none of it.
Rokocoko misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Rokocoko misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho .
Good shot there by Rokocoko.
Nice shot by Ho .
Rokocoko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Rokocoko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rokocoko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the body
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Ho is looking to clinch.
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 Nam Ho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rokocoko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho throws out a powerful jab.
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.
Nam Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Rokocoko ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Rokocoko sizes up Ho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho .
Ho throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Rokocoko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho dips to his left and cracks Rokocoko with an uppercut!
Ho lands a jab.#T1#
Rokocoko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho .
Rokocoko looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Ho jabs Rokocoko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rokocoko stuns Ho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho cracks a nice hook into Rokocoko's ribs.
Rokocoko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rokocoko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho swings for the body but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Rokocoko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho misses with a hook
and Rokocoko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Rokocoko finds it's target.
Ho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko slips under a jab.
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rokocoko at a distance.
#T2#
Ho misses with a body shot.
Rokocoko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Ho misses. #CL#
Ho darts in and clinches Rokocoko up against the cage.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko has had enough of the clinch but Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Rokocoko.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokocoko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Rokocoko lands a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is leaning against Ho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Rokocoko manages to break the clinch.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho throwing a counter right hand but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokocoko moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho slips a jab from Rokocoko.
Ho connects with a body shot.#T4#
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko stuns Ho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokocoko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokocoko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
Rokocoko 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.
Rokocoko lands with an overhand left.
Ho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ho throws a series of punches but Rokocoko avoids them all with ease.
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
Rokocoko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rokocoko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Rokocoko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokocoko moves away.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Ho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Ho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rokocoko works Ho 's body with a nice hook.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho throws a jab when Rokocoko was well out of range.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho .
Rokocoko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho finds it's way round the side to connect with Rokocoko's head.
Rokocoko digs a good body shot into Ho 's ribs.
Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ho stuns Rokocoko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ho . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho .
Rokocoko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ho .
Ho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rokocoko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho .
Rokocoko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokocoko moves away.
Nice shot lands for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho throws a sloppy body shot
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho .
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Rokocoko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Rokocoko misses with a wild body shot.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rokocoko takes a swing at Ho 's ribcage but misses.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Ho throws out a loose jab but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the body
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokocoko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rokocoko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokocoko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL#
Ho clinches.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rokocoko can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
#BC#
Ho 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho avoids the body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut
and Ho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Rokocoko saw that one coming.
A jab from Rokocoko does it's job there.
Rokocoko looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rokocoko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ho !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokocoko moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rokocoko misses with a hook
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Rokocoko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
It looked like Ho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Ho .
A big left from Ho misses.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Rokocoko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho . Ho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Nam Ho .
I think Ho 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Nam Ho !
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Joe Rokocoko!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Nam Ho !
Nam Ho wins by split decision!
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Rokocoko throws a hook but Von Mises blocks it.
Von Mises's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Von Mises's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rokocoko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Rokocoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokocoko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Rokocoko finds it's way through Von Mises's defenses.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokocoko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Mises ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Von Mises was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Mises takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Von Mises ducks down to avoid it.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokocoko misses the target.
Rokocoko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Mises thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Misess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rokocoko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rokocoko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Mises with a nice cross.
Rokocoko lands a head shot.
Von Mises misses with a body shot
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
Rokocoko swinging wildly here.
Von Mises doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
Von Mises throws a body punch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Rokocoko dips to his left and cracks Von Mises with an uppercut!
Rokocoko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Mises lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko scores with a nice right hand.
Rokocoko cracks Von Mises with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the body
and Von Mises counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rokocoko staying out of range there.
Rokocoko throws a big shot that misses.
Rokocoko throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rokocoko misses.
Von Mises slips a straight right by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
Von Mises takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Mises slips a straight right by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Rokocoko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Mises misses.
Rokocoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Rokocoko lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Von Mises misses.
Rokocoko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Mises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rokocoko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Mises misses with a left hand
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Mises tries to clinch up
and Rokocoko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Von Mises slips under a jab from Rokocoko.
Von Mises misses with an uppercut
and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rokocoko scores with a jab. Von Mises acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rokocoko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rokocoko misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Von Mises ducked under it nicely.
Von Mises tries to clinch there but Rokocoko circles away.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the body.
Rokocoko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Von Mises misses.
Von Mises wants to clinch.
Von Mises is looking to clinch.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rokocoko throws out a loose jab but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Von Mises on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokocoko throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Rokocoko misses
and Von Mises connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rokocoko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko cracks a nice hook into Von Mises's ribs.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Von Mises looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokocoko throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Von Mises to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokocoko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Rokocoko catches Von Mises right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko lands with a nice body punch.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but Von Mises slips the punch.
Von Mises throws an off balance right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Mises stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Good shot there by Rokocoko.
Von Mises takes one on the button.
Rokocoko scores with a nice strike.
Rokocoko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokocoko works Von Mises's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Rokocoko does it's job there.
Von Mises misses with a hook. Rokocoko ducked under it nicely.
Von Mises slips under a jab from Rokocoko.
Von Mises let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rokocoko lands with a straight right. Von Mises didn't see that one coming.
Von Mises smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rokocoko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.#T2#
Von Mises has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Mises there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rokocoko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a looping left.
Von Mises looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Mises was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko.
Von Mises throws a right hand that misses
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Mises takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Mises shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Von Mises closes the distance and pushes Rokocoko back into the cage.
Rokocoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land. #T3#
Von Mises is struggling to control the position.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises is trying to stall.
Rokocoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rokocoko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokocoko's elbow.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
#T4#
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rokocoko.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Mises can do to turn this around?
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokocoko can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Mises has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rokocoko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rokocoko throws a shot to the body.
Von Mises wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.
Rokocoko throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rokocoko.
Von Mises slips a jab from Rokocoko.
Von Mises throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Mises throws a lazy uppercut
and Rokocoko counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rokocoko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Mises scrambles back to his feet.
Rokocoko digs a good hook to Von Mises's body.
A cross from Rokocoko lands.
A lazy left from Rokocoko finds it's target.#T1#
Rokocoko misses with a wild body shot.
Rokocoko scores with the left hand. Von Mises knows he should have avoided that one.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Von Mises blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Von Mises on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Mises takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokocoko lands a really nice looking cross but Von Mises seems unphased.
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but Von Mises moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
Von Mises ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokocoko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Mises.
#T2#
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokocoko.
It looked like Rokocoko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokocoko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokocoko lands with a right hand.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Von Mises moves away and avoids it.
Von Mises throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokocoko misses with a body shot.
Von Mises now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from Rokocoko.
Von Mises tries to clinch but Rokocoko is having none of it.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Rokocoko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Von Mises darts in and clinches Rokocoko up against the cage.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Mises.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
Rokocoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises trying to control the position but instead, Rokocoko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Mises into the cage.
Rokocoko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Misess head. #T4#
Von Mises tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Mises has a couple of punches blocked by Rokocoko.
Von Mises lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokocoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko lands a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokocoko.
Ludwig Von Mises has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokocoko's elbow.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rokocoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rokocoko 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Joe Rokocoko!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Joe Rokocoko!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Joe Rokocoko 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:
The Island Season 6, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mercurio defending well as Rokocoko loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mercurio 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.
Rokocoko ducks right into an uppercut from Mercurio.
Rokocoko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercurio needs to keep his hands up - Rokocoko had a free shot at his head there.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercurio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rokocoko misses with a double jab
and Mercurio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mercurio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mercurio throws a body punch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rokocoko.
Mercurio misses with a leg kick
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercurio connects with a body shot that sends Rokocoko's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercurio misses with a right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercurio throws a right hand that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a three punch combo that has Mercurio backing up. Mercurio nods at Rokocoko to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Mercurio is rocked!
Mercurio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Rokocoko misses its target.
Mercurio is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokocoko finish him?
Rokocoko fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mercurio square on the jaw! Damn, Mercurio is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Rokocoko!
Our winner, Joe Rokocoko, 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:
The Island Season 6, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rokocoko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rokocoko misses the jab.
El Leakeater tries to clinch
and Rokocoko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent El Leakeater stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokocoko moves away from the strike by El Leakeater.
Rokocoko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Leakeater.
El Leakeater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Leakeater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by El Leakeater.
El Leakeater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokocoko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko with a hook.
Rokocoko slips a jab from El Leakeater.
Rokocoko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rokocoko walks into a stiff left hand from El Leakeater.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Leakeater takes one on the button.
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but El Leakeater moved out of range.#T1#
El Leakeater misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathew El Leakeater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokocoko throws a lazy right hand but El Leakeater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Leakeater tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance.
Rokocoko lands with an overhand left.
Rokocoko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Leakeater throws a jab when Rokocoko was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rokocoko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rokocoko sets himself, and El Leakeater steps forward looking for the clinch! Rokocoko avoids it this time.
Rokocoko lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of El Leakeater 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rokocoko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Leakeater.
A slow jab from Rokocoko misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Leakeater.
El Leakeater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokocoko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Rokocoko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of El Leakeater backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokocoko.
El Leakeater misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rokocoko.
El Leakeater blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a left to the head.
Rokocoko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Leakeater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but El Leakeater uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Leakeater throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Rokocoko is working El Leakeater over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko. #T3#
A short right from Rokocoko.
El Leakeater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Leakeater misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Leakeater presses Rokocoko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
El Leakeater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rokocoko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Leakeaters head.
El Leakeater tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Leakeater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
A right hand to the body from Rokocoko.
A nice left hand lands by Rokocoko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko scores with a hook to the body.
El Leakeater looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokocoko. #T4#
Rokocoko gets through El Leakeater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
El Leakeater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rokocoko presses El Leakeater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rokocoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rokocoko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Leakeaters head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Leakeater.
El Leakeater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
El Leakeater is rocked!
Rokocoko lands with a short shot to the head.
El Leakeater is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokocoko finish him?
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokocoko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops El Leakeater to his knees! Rokocoko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Island Wars
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Ho looks to land a left hand but Rokocoko moved out of range nicely.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho lands a jab to Rokocoko's midsection.
Rokocoko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho cracks a nice hook into Rokocoko's ribs.#CL2#
Rokocoko clinches up with Ho and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho .
Rokocoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rokocoko or not. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ho throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A big right from Ho misses.
Rokocoko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rokocoko staying out of range there.
Rokocoko slips a jab from Ho .
Ho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been informed that Rokocoko 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.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokocoko's corner calls for a 1-2. Rokocoko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rokocoko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho .
Sloppy strikes from Rokocoko. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rokocoko misses with a hook
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokocoko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Ho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Rokocoko looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Rokocoko saw that one coming.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho lands a body shot.
Ho throws a shot to the body.
Rokocoko lands a body shot.
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rokocoko stuns Ho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rokocoko misses with a double jab
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rokocoko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ho missing with a left hand there. Rokocoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokocoko sizes up Ho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Rokocoko moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Ho lands a jab to Rokocoko's midsection.
Ho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Rokocoko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rokocoko wants to counter with a clinch but Ho pushes him away.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho scores with a nice head shot.
Rokocoko stuns Ho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ho .
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho misses with a hook
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Ho swings widly with a right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Ho misses.
Rokocoko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rokocoko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rokocoko doesn't seem phased though.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho .
Ho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Rokocoko gets a clinch.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokocoko's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Ho taking a breather.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Nam Ho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ho 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rokocoko throws a big shot that misses.
Rokocoko cracks Ho with a good jab.
Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rokocoko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokocoko throws a one two combo.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot
and Rokocoko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokocoko just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokocoko throws out the jab.
Rokocoko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut
and Rokocoko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Rokocoko lands with a straight right. Ho didn't see that one coming.
Rokocoko throws a right and a left that Ho avoids nicely.
Rokocoko ducks right into an uppercut from Ho .
Ho works the jab nicely.
Rokocoko misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho slips under a jab from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokocoko misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rokocoko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Rokocoko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Rokocoko has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Rokocoko is leaning against Ho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ho lands a body shot.
Ho is working Rokocoko over against the cage.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho misses with some punches.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Rokocoko's head but Rokocoko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokocoko misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho swinging wildly here.
Ho scores with a punch to the head.
Ho throws a right hand that misses
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
Rokocoko throws a combination. Ho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Ho throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho .
Ho looks to throw the jab but Rokocoko is out of range.
Nam Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Rokocoko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Rokocoko throws an overhand right that lands on Ho 's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rokocoko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rokocoko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ho takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokocoko.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokocoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho .
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Ho throws the left hand but Rokocoko avoids the punch easily.
Ho slips under a jab.#T4#
Ho walks into a jab.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokocoko looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Rokocoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rokocoko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho .
Ho misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho .
A swing and a miss from Ho .
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Rokocoko ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho has time to react.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Rokocoko moved out of range nicely.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Rokocoko moves out of range as Ho strikes.
A jab lands there for Ho .
Ho throws a body punch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Rokocoko swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Rokocoko defending well as Ho loads up on a big left hand.
Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho .
Rokocoko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Rokocoko misses.
Ho is looking for a counter combo.
Ho clobbers Rokocoko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Ho throws a right hand that Rokocoko ducks under and follows up with a left that Rokocoko also avoids with ease.
Ho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokocoko misses with a looping left.
Ho takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Rokocoko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokocoko defending well as Ho loads up on a big left hand.
Ho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rokocoko lands with an uppercut that bounces Ho off the cage and back into range.
Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Rokocoko throws an overhand right that lands on Ho 's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ho misses with a straight left.
Rokocoko moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Ho avoids the body shot from Rokocoko.
Ho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho throws a jab when Rokocoko was well out of range.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Ho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rokocoko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Rokocoko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Ho misses with a double jab
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokocoko tries to clinch up.
Rokocoko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ho avoids the body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nam Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is looking to clinch.
Ho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokocoko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rokocoko at a distance.
Rokocoko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Rokocoko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho .
Ho looks to land a right hand but Rokocoko moved out of range.
Rokocoko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rokocoko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho throws a lazy uppercut
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho misses with a hook. Rokocoko ducked under it nicely.
Ho avoids the body shot from Rokocoko.
A jab from Ho misses.
Joe Rokocoko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Ho . Those never looked like landing.
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 Nam Ho .
Well Ho 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nam Ho !
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Event:
Tycoon Typhoon
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Primo moves forwards but Rokocoko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Primo saw that one coming.
Donk. Rokocoko catches Primo right on the button with a cross.
Primo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rokocoko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Primo scrambles back to his feet.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the side of Primo's head but Primo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokocoko throws a lazy right hand but Primo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rokocoko scores with a jab.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Primo.
Rokocoko misses with a left hand
and Primo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Rokocoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Primo, pushing him back against the cage.
Primo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Primo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primo misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Primo misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokocoko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Primo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Primo working aggressively here.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Primo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Primo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Primo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Primo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Primo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Primo working aggressively here.
Primo misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rokocoko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Primo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rokocoko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Primo fails to land.
Primo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Primo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Primo has a couple of punches blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Primo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rokocoko works on Primo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Primo is rocked!
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Primo.
Primo is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokocoko finish him?
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Primo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Primo takes a shot to the head.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Primo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
Primo seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Primo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokocoko gets through Primo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Primo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokocoko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Primo with a big uppercut! Primo tries to clinch up but Rokocoko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Primo to the mat! Primo covers up and Rokocoko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Rokocoko!
After winning the bout, Joe Rokocoko 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:
Red Hot
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Rokocoko connects with a nice looking jab.
Rokocoko lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rokocoko tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rokocoko quickly recovers to half guard.
Rokocoko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rokocoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown passes Rokocoko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rokocoko tries to kick Brown off in order to stand up. Brown Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Rokocoko is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Brown has hold of Rokocoko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rokocoko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Rokocoko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rokocoko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Buck Brown!
Buck Brown retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Buck Brown 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:
zombie Tiki overlord
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Mises tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rokocoko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko stuns Von Mises with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Mises tries to clinch
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Mises defending well as Rokocoko loads up on a big left hand.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Mises 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.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Von Mises blocks it.
Von Mises is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko tries to bum rush Von Mises with a series of wild strikes but Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Von Mises was well out of range.
Rokocoko misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but Von Mises slips the punch.
Rokocoko 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.
Rokocoko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a glancing blow to the side of Rokocoko's head.
Von Mises is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Von Mises throws a jab when Rokocoko was well out of range.
Von Mises fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Mises tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Von Mises misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Rokocoko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.#T2#
Von Mises scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Mises looks to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Von Mises moves away and avoids it.
Von Mises throws a body punch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
It looked like Rokocoko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Mises needs to keep his hands up - Rokocoko had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko lands an overhand right.
Rokocoko throws a nice looking combination but Von Mises bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Mises looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Von Mises misses with a straight right.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Von Mises tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Mises fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokocoko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokocoko sets himself, and Von Mises steps forward looking for the clinch! Rokocoko avoids it this time.
Von Mises tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokocoko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Mises loads up on a big right hand but Rokocoko slips the punch.#CL2#
Von Mises fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rokocoko, pushing him back against the cage.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Von Mises's head. #T4#
A short uppercut from Rokocoko.
Von Mises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Rokocoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokocoko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Mises takes one to the chin there.
Rokocoko moves away from the strike by Von Mises.
Rokocoko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Mises 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!
Rokocoko throws a right and a left that Von Mises avoids nicely.
Rokocoko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokocoko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rokocoko throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Rokocoko throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Von Mises holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Von Mises lands a body punch.
Von Mises softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokocoko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Rokocoko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Mises softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokocoko tries to circle away but Von Mises has him pinned against the cage.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Mises can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises is pushing Rokocoko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Mises or not.
Rokocoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko tries to work over Von Mises's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rokocoko tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Von Mises makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko tries to work over Von Mises's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
Rokocoko tries to circle away but Von Mises has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rokocoko is trying to push Von Mises away but Von Mises has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Mises scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
Rokocoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Mises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko pushes Von Mises back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Von Mises lands a right hand.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Rokocoko lands with a left to the head.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
Rokocoko takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
#T4#
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises looking to slow down the pace here.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises is looking to control Rokocoko's arms but Rokocoko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Mises has his back to the cage.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokocoko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Mises has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Von Mises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Rokocoko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rokocoko scores with a nice head shot.
Rokocoko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Mises takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rokocoko misses with a straight right.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko scores with a nice head shot.
Von Mises staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises dodges the punch combination from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Von Mises tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Mises slips a jab and a cross from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Mises throws out a leg kick but Rokocoko moves out of range and Von Mises only half commits.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Von Mises takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Mises moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Rokocoko lands with a right hand.
A jab from Rokocoko does it's job there.#T2#
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
#CL2#
Von Mises rushes Rokocoko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Rokocoko.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Mises.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko tries to break the clinch but Von Mises is controlling the position.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko presses Von Mises against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rokocoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Rokocoko tries to work over Von Mises's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokocoko pushes Von Mises back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Von Mises takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Rokocoko lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Rokocoko lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko tries to throw a body punch but Von Mises avoids it by throwing Rokocoko back against the cage.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rokocoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rokocoko 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rokocoko!
A very excited looking Joe Rokocoko 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:
wild n out
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rokocoko counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Rokocoko.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown 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.
Rokocoko throws a shot to the body.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rokocoko swivels and escapes.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rokocoko 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.#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rokocoko sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Rokocoko trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Brown looking to control but Rokocoko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Rokocoko has left one of his arms exposed and Brown doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rokocoko screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buck Brown!
Buck Brown is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Buck Brown 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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Rev Island
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Rokocoko throws out a loose jab but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harmbe tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away
and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand.
Rokocoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harmbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko jabs Harmbe right on the nose. Harmbe blinks but takes it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harmbe 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.
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Harmbe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokocoko.#CL2#
Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch.
Rokocoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks.
Harmbe keeps control of Rokocoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harmbe has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokocoko lands a really nice looking cross but Harmbe seems unphased.
Harmbe shoots for a takedown but Rokocoko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Harmbe manages to avoid it.
Harmbe with a poor takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe.#T2#
Rokocoko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harmbe shoots in for a takedown but Rokocoko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harmbe moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes.
Harmbe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokocoko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Rokocoko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokocoko misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokocoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Harmbe moves into the clinch.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko.
Harmbe is stalling here.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Rokocoko blocks it.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Harmbe shoots in looking for a takedown. Rokocoko tries to sprawl out of it but Harmbe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rokocoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Harmbe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rokocoko was covering up waiting for the punch and Harmbe finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Rokocoko looking for a sweep. Not yet Rokocoko, not yet.
Harmbe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rokocoko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harmbe on the ground.
Rokocoko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokocoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rokocoko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harmbe passes Rokocoko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rokocoko tries to get to full guard but Harmbe has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko 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#
A slow jab from Rokocoko misses its intended target.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Harmbe ducks down to avoid it.
Harmbe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rokocoko lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand.
Harmbe moves away from the strike by Rokocoko.
Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Harmbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Rokocoko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harmbe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmbe can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe fails with the takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Rokocoko.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Harmbe.
Harmbe throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko working hard to break the clinch.
Harmbe wants to stall.
#BC2#
Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokocoko lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand.
Harmbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Rokocoko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harmbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokocoko misses the target.#T2#
Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokocoko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rokocoko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it.
Harmbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Harmbe manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Harmbe defending well as Rokocoko loads up on a big left hand.
Rokocoko lands a jab to the head.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harmbe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokocoko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Rokocoko. That snapped Harmbe's head back.
Good shot there by Rokocoko.
Harmbe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rokocoko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harmbe throws the kick towards the body but Rokocoko avoids it.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.#T4##CL2#
Harmbe gets a clinch.
Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harmbe misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Rokocoko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rokocoko breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Rokocoko finds it's target.
Harmbe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rokocoko misses the jab.
Harmbe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harmbe tries to clinch up
and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harmbe thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko 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.
#R3#
Harmbe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rokocoko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Harmbe has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokocoko.
A frustrated look appears on Rokocoko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokocoko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harmbe on the side of the head.
Harmbe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Harmbe.
Harmbe darts in trying to clinch
and Rokocoko 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.
Harmbe tries to clinch up.#T1#
Harmbe throws a sloppy head kick and Rokocoko moves out of range easily.
Rokocoko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Joe Rokocoko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe.
Harmbe with a poor takedown
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harmbe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harmbe misses with a takedown
and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harmbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rokocoko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Harmbe slips under a jab.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it.
Harmbe wants to counter with a clinch but Rokocoko pushes him away.
Harmbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Rokocoko circles away.
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rokocoko.
A shot to the liver by Rokocoko. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Harmbe closes the distance and clinches up with Rokocoko, looking for a takedown. Harmbe pushes Rokocoko against the cage but Rokocoko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe.
Rokocoko connects with a jab.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
Harmbe wants to clinch but Rokocoko slips to the side
and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away
and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Harmbe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Harmbe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokocoko to the mat! Rokocoko manages to get full 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!
Harmbe stops Rokocoko from standing up. #SUB2#
Harmbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harmbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rokocoko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokocoko wants to stand and escape but Harmbe is having none of it. #SUB#
Rokocoko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harmbe passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko 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#
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Harmbe saw that one coming.
Harmbe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Rokocoko gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Rokocoko blocks it.
Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land. #BC2#
Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away
and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harmbe thinking.
Harmbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokocoko connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Harmbe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rokocoko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rokocoko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rokocoko swings for the body but Harmbe moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harmbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harmbe wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.
Rokocoko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harmbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rokocoko defends it nicely.
Rokocoko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe.
Harmbe walks into a jab.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Despite the aggression on Harmbe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Rokocoko misses.
Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away
and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand.
Rokocoko scores with a decent looking hook.
Harmbe takes one to the side of the head.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Harmbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Harmbe moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes.
Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harmbe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rokocoko with a body shot.
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokocoko dips to his left and cracks Harmbe with an uppercut!
Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harmbe.
Harmbe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko had his way with Harold Harmbe in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Harmbe wants to clinch but Rokocoko slips to the side
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
Harmbe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Rokocoko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko is having none of it.
Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harmbe! But no joy.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokocoko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.
Rokocoko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harmbe moves away.
Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Harmbe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harmbe tries to clinch
and Rokocoko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rokocoko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Rokocoko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harmbe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rokocoko defends well and Harmbe ends up having to push Rokocoko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rokocoko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rokocoko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely.
Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rokocoko enables Harmbe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rokocoko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rokocoko being controlled here, momentarily.
Rokocoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Harmbe preventing the sweep.
Rokocoko wants to stand and escape but Harmbe is having none of it.
Harmbe 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.
Harmbe trying to control but Rokocoko is working from the bottom.
Rokocoko is looking to stand back up but Harmbe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rokocoko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmbe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harmbe prevents Rokocoko from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harmbe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rokocoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rokocoko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:44
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko retains his middleweight title!
Joe Rokocoko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back again and again till i win'.
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Event:
Super-Saturday
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Rokocoko takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.
Rokocoko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rokocoko checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Esposito 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 Rokocoko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rokocoko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rokocoko scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Rokocoko clinches with his opponent.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Rokocoko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko works on Esposito 's body with a couple of short punches.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko. #T1#
Rokocoko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esposito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko 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.
Rokocoko digs a right hand into Esposito 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esposito 's gas tank.
Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko gets through Esposito 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Esposito 's head.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito . #T2#
Rokocoko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokocoko lands with a left to the head.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Rokocoko.
A right handed body shot lands from Rokocoko.
Esposito looks winded!
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko cracks Esposito with a nice body shot.
Esposito tries to pull guard but Rokocoko holds him up against the cage and eventually Esposito drops back down to his feet.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baked Ziti Esposito .
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
A short left from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko lands a right hand. #T3#
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko lands an uppercut.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko is leaning against Esposito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko prevents the takedown attempt.
Esposito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Esposito 's head. #ROC#
Esposito is rocked!
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokocoko finish him?
Rokocoko lands an uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a shot to the body.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rokocoko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokocoko dips a shoulder and cracks Esposito with a mighty uppercut! Esposito falls back against the cage and Rokocoko unloads with a barrage of strikes! Esposito is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rokocoko screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko is the new middleweight champion!
Joe Rokocoko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.
Rokocoko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rokocoko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rokocoko scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Mises dodges the punch combination from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a straight right.
Von Mises swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rokocoko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.#CL#
Von Mises darts in and clinches Rokocoko up against the cage.
Von Mises lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Mises makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Von Mises avoiding damage.
Rokocoko lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Von Mises throws a head punch that misses.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
A hook to the body from Von Mises.
Von Mises definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
A short left from Rokocoko.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Rokocoko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko lands a shot to the body.
Von Mises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises looking to stall.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko can't find room to land a body shot as Von Mises controls the action.
Rokocoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
A short body shot lands from Von Mises as the two fighters clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
Rokocoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Mises misses with some punches.
Rokocoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Rokocoko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Von Mises jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Mises wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.
Rokocoko cracks Von Mises with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Mises walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Mises tries to clinch up.
Rokocoko lands a jab to Von Mises's midsection.
Rokocoko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Mises throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Mises takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokocoko was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokocoko.
A lazy left from Rokocoko finds it's target.
Von Mises keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.#T1#
Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Von Mises tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away
and Rokocoko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokocoko throws out the jab.
Von Mises throws a right hand that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.
Von Mises is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokocoko throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokocoko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Mises steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.#T2#
Von Mises walks into a straight right hand from Rokocoko.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Von Mises throws a sloppy body shot
and Rokocoko counters with a left and a right that stings Von Mises.
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Mises tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko cracks Von Mises with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Von Mises is rocked!
Von Mises is looking to wear down Rokocoko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot that snaps Von Mises's head back.
Oh Von Mises is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Mises tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rokocoko scores with a counter punch that sends Von Mises to the canvas! Rokocoko smells blood - he's punishing Von Mises with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Von Mises has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rokocoko!
A victorious Joe Rokocoko 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:
Valley Of Violence
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rokocoko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacReady.
MacReady connects with a jab.#CL2#
MacReady has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacReady working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko is looking to break free of the clinch but MacReady has double underhooks.
MacReady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rokocoko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
MacReady breaks the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a really nice looking cross but MacReady seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokocoko swings for the body but MacReady moves out of range.
Rokocoko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rokocoko cracks a nice hook into MacReady's ribs.
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rokocoko throws a body shot but no joy.
MacReady tries to clinch but Rokocoko is having none of it.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but MacReady ducks down to avoid it.
MacReady goes for a double leg but Rokocoko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rokocoko continues to drive forward.
No joy there for MacReady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacReady misses with a double jab
and Rokocoko counters with a one-two to the body.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by MacReady.
A little feinted left hand from Rokocoko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacReady swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
MacReady takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
MacReady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacReady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacReady with a poor takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
MacReady on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
MacReady gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacReady throws a right hand that Rokocoko ducks under and follows up with a left that Rokocoko also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokocoko, as that shot connected.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but MacReady slips the punch.
MacReady wants to counter the offense by Rokocoko and move into the clinch position.
MacReady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacReady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rokocoko circles away quickly and effectively.
MacReady throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
A combination from Rokocoko does no damage.
MacReady swings for the body but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Joe Rokocoko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokocoko 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.
#T3#
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacReady misses with a two punch combination.
MacReady lands a nice hook to Rokocoko's body. Rokocoko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacReady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacReady fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacReady slips under a jab from Rokocoko.
MacReady appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
MacReady drives through and clinches with Rokocoko against the cage.
MacReady lands a left hand.
MacReady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko lands with a light punch inside.
Rokocoko digs a right hand into MacReady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacReady's gas tank.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from MacReady.
MacReady misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
MacReady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko can't find room to land a body shot as MacReady controls the action.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Rokocoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
MacReady misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko can't break the clinch.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko. #BC2#
MacReady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RJ MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokocoko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rokocoko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by Rokocoko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rokocoko.
MacReady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rokocoko slips a jab and a cross from MacReady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut.
That's time! Rokocoko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rokocoko defending well as MacReady loads up on a big left hand.
Rokocoko lands with a hook. MacReady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rokocoko moves away from the strike by MacReady.
Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far.
MacReady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacReady wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
MacReady clinches.
Rokocoko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of MacReady's head.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacReady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacReady blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacReady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from MacReady. #T1#
MacReady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacReady tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko prevents a body shot from MacReady.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacReady.
MacReady tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
MacReady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacReady tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
MacReady blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacReady has him pressed against the cage.
Rokocoko is trying to break the clinch but MacReady has him pressed against the cage.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.
RJ MacReady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rokocoko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacReady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
#T2#
Rokocoko working hard to break the clinch.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
MacReady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacReady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacReady lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacReady wants to clinch.
RJ MacReady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacReady throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
MacReady is looking to clinch.
Rokocoko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rokocoko misses the shot to the body.
Rokocoko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
MacReady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rokocoko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rokocoko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rokocoko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacReady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacReady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokocoko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacReady. Rokocoko does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacReady looks to clinch
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of MacReady 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacReady moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from MacReady misses.
Rokocoko slips a jab from MacReady.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by MacReady.#T4#
MacReady looks to land a combination but Rokocoko avoids it well.
MacReady misses with a combination
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacReady throws a poor cross that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacReady thinking. #CL2#
MacReady moves into range and clinches up with Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacReady backwards.
MacReady missing with knees to the body.
MacReady prevents Rokocoko from breaking the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Rokocoko lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
MacReady is rocked!
MacReady misses with the head strike.
MacReady is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokocoko finish him?
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady seems to have recovered his senses.
Rokocoko lands a shot to the body.
MacReady is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rokocoko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on RJ MacReady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
MacReady has managed to clinch.
MacReady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacReady throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by MacReady.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Rokocoko back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by MacReady.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
MacReady manages to break the clinch.
Rokocoko scores with a jab. MacReady acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacReady throws a shot from downtown. Rokocoko moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Rokocoko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacReady doesn't seem bothered though.
Rokocoko lands a nice hook to MacReady's body. MacReady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacReady throws a jab when Rokocoko was well out of range.
MacReady misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko slips a jab and a cross from MacReady.
MacReady misses with a straight right.
Rokocoko circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacReady is looking to clinch but Rokocoko is avoiding it.
MacReady tries to clinch there but Rokocoko circles away.
MacReady has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacReady throws a series of punches but Rokocoko avoids them all with ease.
Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but MacReady ducks down to avoid it.
MacReady misses with a jab to the body
and Rokocoko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacReady fails with the takedown
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
RJ MacReady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacReady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
MacReady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rokocoko.
MacReady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokocoko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacReady drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacReady walks into a left hand. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Rokocoko and MacReady goes tumbling to the canvas! Rokocoko follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Rokocoko wants to stand but MacReady has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rokocoko wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacReady keeps working.
Rokocoko wants to stand up but MacReady manages to regain full guard. #T3#
Rokocoko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rokocoko throwing strikes but missing.
Rokocoko trying to move into half guard but instead MacReady has managed to sweep!#REVB#
MacReady preventing the sweep.
Rokocoko is looking to sweep but instead, MacReady has passed into half guard.
Rokocoko is trying to escape back to his feet but MacReady uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rokocoko is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The referee asks MacReady politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacReady prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacReady can do to turn this around?
Rokocoko tries to improve position but can't.
Rokocoko is working hard here to advance position.
Rokocoko wants to control but MacReady postures up.
You can see the frustration on Rokocoko's face as MacReady controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rokocoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rokocoko, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rokocoko!
After winning the bout, Joe Rokocoko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
RJ MacReady was interviewed post fight and said 'It's gettin' cold in here, and I haven't slept for two days.'.
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Event:
Theater of Madness
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Cunha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cunha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cunha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cunha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rokocoko finds it's way round the side to connect with Cunha's head.
Cunha ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cunha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Rokocoko misses its intended target.
Chico Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cunha walks into a straight right hand from Rokocoko.
Cunha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokocoko.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Cunha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
#CL#
Rokocoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunha, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunha prevents a body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cunha backwards.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Cunha's head. #T1#
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Cunha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunha lands a right hand.
Rokocoko lands a shot to the body.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha lands a body shot.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Cunha working aggressively here.
Cunha misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunha backwards.
Cunha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cunha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cunha gets through Rokocoko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cunha blocking some punches.
Cunha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunha misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Cunha.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko can't find room to land a body shot as Cunha controls the action.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Cunha.
Cunha lands an uppercut.
Cunha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunha works on Rokocoko's body with a couple of short punches.
Cunha blocking some punches.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Cunha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cunha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunha.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Cunha is working Rokocoko over against the cage.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rokocoko lands a body shot.
Cunha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cunha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Cunha.
Cunha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunha lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Rokocoko 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#
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Cunha moves away and avoids it.
Rokocoko throws an overhand right that lands on Cunha's shoulder, as Cunha tries to avoid the shot.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Cunha saw that one coming.
Cunha looks to land a right hand but Rokocoko moved out of range.
Cunha lands a jab to Rokocoko's midsection.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunha.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Cunha ducked under it nicely.
Rokocoko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cunha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rokocoko swings for the body but Cunha moves out of range.
Rokocoko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rokocoko moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rokocoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunha, pushing him back against the cage.
Joe Rokocoko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Cunha.
Cunha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cunha blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Cunha.
A head punch on the inside from Cunha fails to land.
Cunha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunha backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cunha.
Cunha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cunha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rokocoko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Cunha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cunha.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rokocoko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko lands a right hand. #T2#
Cunha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
Cunha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rokocoko tries to work over Cunha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunha lands with a right to the head.
Cunha tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunha lands with a right to the head.
Cunha working aggressively here.
Cunha blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cunha fails to land. #T3#
Cunha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Cunha.
Cunha lands with a left to the head.
Cunha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Cunha prevents a body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Cunha's head.
Cunha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Cunha lands a right hand.
Cunha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Cunha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunha lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cunha.
A right hand to the body from Cunha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Cunha lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cunha.
Cunha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cunha as the two fighters clinch.
Cunha misses with a punch to the body.
Cunha lands a shoulder strike.
Cunha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunha lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Cunha.
Cunha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Cunha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rokocoko misses with the combination.
Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Rokocoko moves away from the strike by Cunha.
Cunha misses with an uppercut.
Cunha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rokocoko slips a jab from Cunha.
Rokocoko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cunha missing with a left hand there. Rokocoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunha blocks a jab.
Cunha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Cunha punishes Rokocoko's body with a nice straight punch.
Cunha throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha moves out of range of the strikes.
Cunha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokocoko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunha.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Cunha stuns Rokocoko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Cunha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cunha swings widly with a right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunha misses the shot to the body.
Rokocoko connects with a single shot there.
Cunha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rokocoko lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokocoko walks into a left hand.
Cunha throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Cunha throws a body shot but no joy.
Cunha connects with a single shot there.
Cunha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokocoko moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Rokocoko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunha connects with a right hand. Rokocoko shakes it off.#T2#
A slow jab from Cunha misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokocoko misses the target.
Rokocoko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rokocoko missing with a left hand there. Cunha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cunha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko.
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Nice body punch from Cunha.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Cunha throws the left hand but Rokocoko avoids the punch easily.
Rokocoko misses the shot to the body.
Cunha misses the shot to the body.
Rokocoko tries to clinch there but Cunha circles away.
Rokocoko stuns Cunha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
A nice combination there by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunha manages to avoid it.
Cunha misses with a body punch
and Rokocoko counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Cunha connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cunha.
Cunha misses with a straight left.
Cunha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rokocoko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cunha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
and Cunha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Cunha throws a hook but Rokocoko blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but Cunha moved out of range.
Cunha slips under a jab.
Cunha looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokocoko misses the target.
Cunha works the jab nicely.
Cunha throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
Rokocoko misses the jab.
Rokocoko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rokocoko backs off Cunha throws a huge counter combo but Rokocoko manages to avoid it all.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunha is looking for the big counter here.
Rokocoko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rokocoko moves out of range as Cunha strikes.
Cunha missing with a left hand there. Rokocoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Cunha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cunha 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Cunha!
Our winner, Chico Cunha, 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:
Let's Bang 2
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Daddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rokocoko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daddy swings widly with a right hand
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rokocoko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko scores with a jab to the body.
Rokocoko digs a good body shot into Daddy's ribs.
Rokocoko ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
A little jabbing left from Rokocoko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daddy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rokocoko works the jab nicely.
Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Rokocoko slips the punch.
Rokocoko jabs at Daddy's body.
Daddy walks into a stiff left hand from Rokocoko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rokocoko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Rokocoko finds it's way through Daddy's defenses. #T1#
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rokocoko misses its intended target.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Daddy blocks it.
Daddy tries to counter with a takedown but Rokocoko is quick to defend against it.
Daddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rokocoko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daddy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rokocoko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daddy eats them both and turns towards Rokocoko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokocoko misses with a straight right.
Rokocoko blocks a jab.#T2#
Rokocoko swings for the body but Daddy moves out of range.
Rokocoko scores with a nice right hand.
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rokocoko scores with a hook to the body. Daddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokocoko defending well as Daddy loads up on a big left hand.
Daddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko. #CL2#
Rokocoko instigates a clinch.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Daddy is working Rokocoko over against the cage.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Daddy misses with some punches.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Daddy has a couple of punches blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands with a left to the head.
Rokocoko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Daddy jumps guard but Rokocoko stands there with Daddy around his waist. Daddy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
Daddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daddy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dab Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rokocoko.
Daddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daddy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rokocoko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
Daddy has Rokocoko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rokocoko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Daddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rokocoko just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rokocoko.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Daddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Rokocoko. #ROC2#
Daddy is rocked!
Daddy trying to control the position but instead, Rokocoko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daddy into the cage.
Oh Daddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rokocoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokocoko gets through Daddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands with a right to the head.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokocoko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Daddy to his knees! Rokocoko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rokocoko!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Rokocoko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tumulak.
Tumulak wants to counter with a clinch but Rokocoko pushes him away.
Rokocoko closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Tumulak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tumulak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rokocoko wants to get back to his feet but Tumulak is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rokocoko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tumulak 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 Rokocoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko tries to escape but Tumulak is in control.
Tumulak controls the position.#T1##SU2#
Tumulak stands up and beckons Rokocoko to his feet.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Tumulak ducked under it nicely.
Joe Rokocoko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokocoko takes a swing at Tumulak's ribcage but misses.
Tumulak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokocoko misses the target.
Tumulak shoots in for a takedown but Rokocoko shows good takedown defense.
Rokocoko throws out a powerful jab.
Rokocoko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tumulak circles away.
Tumulak ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Tumulak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.
Tumulak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Tumulak slips a straight right by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot.
Rokocoko throws a big shot that misses.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tumulak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt
and Rokocoko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Rokocoko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tumulak to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Tumulak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rokocoko 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.
Rokocoko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Tumulak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rokocoko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tumulak on the ground.
Tumulak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tumulak stops Rokocoko from standing up. #SU2#
Tumulak stands up from Rokocoko's guard - Tumulak perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but Tumulak moved out of range.
Rokocoko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumulak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt - Rokocoko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titing Tumulak.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tumulak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rokocoko works over Tumulak's head and body with a nice combination.
Tumulak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Tumulak moves away and avoids it.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rokocoko rushes Tumulak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rokocoko lands with a right to the head.
Rokocoko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tumulak.
Rokocoko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tumulak has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rokocoko counters by moving into the clinch.
Tumulak tries for a takedown but Rokocoko manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
Tumulak is trying to break free.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
Tumulak jumps guard but Rokocoko stands there with Tumulak around his waist. Tumulak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titing Tumulak.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumulak can do to turn this around?
Rokocoko is pressed up against the cage. Tumulak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rokocoko down to the mat. Rokocoko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tumulak fails with the takedown
and Rokocoko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tumulak with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
Rokocoko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tumulak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Rokocoko lands.
Tumulak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tumulak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tumulak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tumulak or perhaps it was just good defense by Rokocoko, which made it look bad.
Rokocoko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Rokocoko tests Tumulak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt - Rokocoko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rokocoko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tumulak.
Tumulak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tumulak shoots in and drives through. Rokocoko sprawls well.
Rokocoko connects with a single shot there.
Tumulak moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Rokocoko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tumulak counters with a body kick.
Tumulak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Rokocoko gets a clinch.
Rokocoko is leaning against Tumulak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Rokocoko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Tumulak is breathing heavily.
Rokocoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tumulak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tumulak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Tumulak's head.
A short right from Rokocoko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Tumulak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rokocoko lands an uppercut.
Tumulak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joe Rokocoko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rokocoko lands with a right to the head.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Good body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Tumulak is trying to pull guard but Rokocoko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
A body shot lands from Rokocoko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko 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#
Rokocoko lands a really nice looking cross but Tumulak seems unphased.
#ROC#
Tumulak is rocked!
Rokocoko drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tumulak right on the button. Tumulak goes down! Rokocoko follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rokocoko gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonagh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonagh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rokocoko lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rokocoko. That snapped McDonagh's head back.
Rokocoko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
McDonagh forces Rokocoko back against the cage and clinches.
McDonagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonagh misses with a punch to the body.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonagh backwards.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
McDonagh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonagh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy McDonagh.#BC2#
McDonagh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
McDonagh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rokocoko's waist but Rokocoko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonagh off to one side.
Rokocoko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rokocoko throws a body punch but McDonagh moves out of range.
Rokocoko jabs at McDonagh's body.
McDonagh walks into a jab.
Rokocoko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonagh is looking to score with low kicks.
Rokocoko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonagh.
McDonagh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rokocoko scores with a decent looking hook.
Rokocoko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
McDonagh has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Rokocoko throws out a loose jab but McDonagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokocoko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rokocoko connects with a body shot that sends McDonagh's belly button to the back.
McDonagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonagh misses with a straight right.
McDonagh drops his hands momentarily and Rokocoko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonagh throws a low kick but Rokocoko avoids it.
Nice body punch from McDonagh.
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonagh has time to react.
A jab from Rokocoko misses.
A combination from McDonagh does no damage.
McDonagh misses with a hook.
McDonagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Rokocoko circles away.
#T3#
Rokocoko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonagh looks to land a combination but Rokocoko avoids it well. #CL2#
McDonagh closes the distance and clinches.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonagh jumps guard but Rokocoko stands there with McDonagh around his waist. McDonagh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonagh throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
McDonagh breaks the clinch.
McDonagh fails to land with a series of punches.
Rokocoko misses with a straight left.
Rokocoko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonagh dives in for a single leg takedown but Rokocoko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rokocoko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonagh looks winded!
Rokocoko lands the left hand.
McDonagh throws a nice looking combination but Rokocoko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
McDonagh shoots in for a takedown but Rokocoko shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Rokocoko finds it's way through McDonagh's defenses.
McDonagh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rokocoko punishes McDonagh's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
McDonagh shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokocoko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonagh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rokocoko connects with a body shot that sends McDonagh's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokocoko, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko 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#
Rokocoko dips to his left and cracks McDonagh with an uppercut!
Rokocoko throws a series of punches but McDonagh avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - McDonagh coming out on top.
Rokocoko misses with a straight left.
McDonagh is looking to clinch but Rokocoko is avoiding it.
Rokocoko with a nice cross.
McDonagh thuds a left hand into Rokocoko's body.
Rokocoko cracks McDonagh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rokocoko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonagh. Rokocoko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paddy McDonagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonagh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonagh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rokocoko rather than just go for the knockout.
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the head.
Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokocoko slips a straight right by McDonagh.#T1#
Rokocoko works McDonagh's body with a nice hook.
McDonagh lands with a good body shot.
Rokocoko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonagh can do to turn this around?
McDonagh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokocoko misses the target.
McDonagh throws a combination that misses
and McDonagh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonagh dodges the punch combination from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonagh.
Rokocoko lands with a straight right. McDonagh didn't see that one coming.
Rokocoko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonagh's head.
McDonagh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonagh tries to clinch but Rokocoko is having none of it.
McDonagh misses with a double jab.
Paddy McDonagh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonagh moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonagh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokocoko cracks McDonagh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rokocoko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McDonagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokocoko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonagh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rokocoko tries to avoid it but McDonagh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rokocoko to the ground. Rokocoko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonagh is breathing heavily.
Rokocoko cracks McDonagh with a good jab.
McDonagh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonagh throws a wild body kick that Rokocoko sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokocoko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonagh ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rokocoko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rokocoko throws a shot to the body.
Rokocoko connects with a single shot there.
McDonagh throws out a powerful jab.
Rokocoko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
McDonagh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Rokocoko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McDonagh tries to bum rush Rokocoko with a series of wild strikes but Rokocoko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonagh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonagh misses with a wild combination.
Rokocoko lands with an overhand left.
Rokocoko lands a nice hook to McDonagh's body. McDonagh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rokocoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonagh.
McDonagh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonagh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonagh thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rokocoko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDonagh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonagh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rokocoko lands with a shot to the body.
McDonagh swinging wildly here.
McDonagh misses with a double jab
and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonagh lands a really nice looking cross but Rokocoko seems unphased.
McDonagh throws a nice looking combination but Rokocoko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonagh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonagh misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
McDonagh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rokocoko sprawls well initially but McDonagh persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
McDonagh wants to work for an arm triangle but Rokocoko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rokocoko pushes McDonagh off looking to stand but McDonagh dives back in and keeps control.
Rokocoko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rokocoko tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, McDonagh seems content to control.
McDonagh wants to pass to mount but Rokocoko is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokocoko is trying to maintain the position but McDonagh is very close to passing his half guard.
Rokocoko is looking for a sweep. McDonagh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonagh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Rokocoko is looking to control McDonagh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rokocoko avoid being mounted?
Rokocoko wants to get back to full guard.
McDonagh wants to take a breather but Rokocoko is having none of it.
McDonagh slips a nice elbow through Rokocoko's hands, connecting with Rokocoko's forehead.
McDonagh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from McDonagh there.
McDonagh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonagh uses his free foot to push down on Rokocoko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
McDonagh has isolated one of Rokocoko's arms. Rokocoko looking to fight him off but McDonagh twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy McDonagh!
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