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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Baals gets caught flat footed, as Punk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baals keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
Baals managing to control the position.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck.
Punk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baals can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baals is pulling down on Punk's head. It's preventing any offense from Punk, at least for the moment.
Punk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baals keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baals is pulling down on Punk's head. It's preventing any offense from Punk, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Baals shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Baals was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harry Baals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punk fails with the takedown
and Baals counters with a nice uppercut.
Baals lands a jab.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Punk tries for a takedown but Baals circles away easily
letting Baals counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk misses with a takedown
and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Baals! Punk is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
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Event:
LH7: Strife vs Ottelee
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Punk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza 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.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punk at a distance.
A jab from Souza misses.
Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza throws a jab when Punk was well out of range.
Punk 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.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a body punch but Punk moves out of range.
Punk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Punk shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.#T1#
Souza missing with a left hand there. Punk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punk shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Punk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Punk shakes him off and moves away.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souza.
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
Marcos Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punk.
#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Souza.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Punk.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Punk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punk ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza loads up on a big right hand but Punk slips the punch.
Souza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Souza.#T3#
Punk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punk.
Souza throws the left hand but Punk avoids the punch easily.
Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Punk is breathing heavily.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Punk moves away and avoids it.
Punk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Souza defends well and Punk ends up having to push Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza digs a good body shot into Punk's ribs.
Punk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punk slips a jab from Souza.
Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Punk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Punk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Souza.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Punk's front leg but catches the back leg as Punk tries to avoid it.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza misses with the combination.
Marcos Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Punk dives in and grabs Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.#T2#
Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Souza throws a head kick but Punk moves out of range.
Punk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punk ducks right into an uppercut from Souza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Punk down.
Souza cracks Punk with an open hand slap.
Punk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Punk is just out of range.
Souza misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Punk. Punk gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Punk is out of range.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punk at a distance.
Souza lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Souza throws out a loose jab but Punk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punk tries to counter with a takedown but Souza is quick to defend against it.
Souza throws a hook but Punk blocks it.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Punk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Punk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punk doesn't seem bothered though.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Punk moved out of range nicely.
Punk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Punk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Punk passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza can't escape the position.
Punk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB#
Punk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punk avoids the attempt from Souza to control.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Punk trying to control but Souza is having none of it. #SUB#
Punk wants to finish this one by submission but Souza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Punk. #T2#
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Punk trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Punk 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.
Punk is working hard here to advance position.
Souza trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Punk is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Souza looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Punk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
CM Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Punk's guard.
Souza postures up.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Punk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza wanted to stand there but Punk had control of the position.
Punk 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.
Punk trying to control the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Punk's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
CM Punk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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Event:
Imperial - I
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Beliy misses #TD2#
and Punk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beliy!
Beliy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Punk trying to control but Beliy is having none of it.
Punk wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Punk controlling the position easily from mount.
Beliy has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Punk has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Beliy is defending well but eventually Punk manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Beliy has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CM Punk!
After the fight, CM Punk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Rocci pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Rocci closes the distance and clinches.
Punk takes a shot to the head.
Rocci lands a nice elbow.
Punk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocci smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Rocci moves into the clinch successfully.
Punk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocci to keep the fight standing.
Rocci works on Punk's body with a couple of short punches.
Rocci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punk.
Mike Rocci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CM Punk.
Rocci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocci.
A nice left hand lands by Rocci.
Punk can't get the takedown.
Rocci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Punk looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocci is defending well.
Rocci crunches a lovely knee into Punk's ribcage.
Rocci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punk's defenses. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Rocci as the two fighters clinch.
Rocci unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rocci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punk's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocci.
Rocci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocci connects with a knee to the head.
Rocci with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rocci landing knees to the body.
Rocci lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocci.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocci lands an elbow just above Punk 's eye.
Knees to the body from Rocci.
Rocci scores a nice knee to the body.
Rocci scores with a knee to the head.
Rocci landing knees to the body.
Rocci lands an elbow inside that Punk shrugs off.
A short right from Rocci on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rocci. #T2#
Rocci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
Rocci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Punk wants a takedown but no success here.
Rocci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rocci scores with a knee to the head.
Rocci works on Punk's body with a couple of short punches.
Rocci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rocci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rocci lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocci.
Rocci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rocci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Rocci.
Rocci lands an uppercut.
Rocci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Punk tries to pull guard but Rocci forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Rocci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Punk wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Rocci.
Punk takes a shot to the head.
Rocci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rocci gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rocci with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rocci digs a right hand into Punk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punk's gas tank.
Rocci is leaning against Punk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punk looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Rocci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocci lands with a short shot to the head.
Punk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocci smiles and moves away.
Rocci throws a right hand that Punk ducks under and follows up with a left that Punk also avoids with ease.#T4##CL#
Rocci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocci scores a nice knee to the body.
Rocci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Punk tries to pull guard but Rocci won't allow it.
Rocci lands an elbow inside that Punk shrugs off.
Punk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Rocci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Rocci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocci obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Rocci - that landed with a thud.
Punk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rocci dominated that round.
That's time! Rocci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rocci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Punk in his tracks.
Rocci moves in looking to clinch but Punk pushes him off.
Mike Rocci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocci leaves Punk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rocci misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocci looks to score with a jab to the body but Punk is just out of range.
Punk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rocci defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Rocci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CM Punk.
Rocci's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Rocci wants to clinch.
Punk keeps the fight on the outside.
Punk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rocci swivels and escapes.
Rocci throws a looping overhand right but Punk ducks down to avoid it.
Rocci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Punk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rocci lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocci lands a knee to the body.
Punk is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Rocci as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Punk jumps guard but Rocci stands there with Punk around his waist. Punk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Punk goes for a takedown attempt but Rocci pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Rocci clinches up with Punk and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocci scores with a knee to the head.
Rocci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocci pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mike Rocci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rocci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rocci lands an elbow that stopped Punk in his tracks for a moment.
Rocci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocci lands a shot to the body.
Punk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punk can do to turn this around?#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Rocci.
Punk takes a shot to the head.
Punk is trying to drag Rocci to the mat but Rocci just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocci lands a nice elbow.
Rocci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
Rocci scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocci.
Rocci connects with a knee to the head.
Rocci lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocci obliges.
A right hand to the body from Rocci.
Rocci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punk backwards. #T4#
Rocci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocci.
Punk tries to pull guard but Rocci forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Punk takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Rocci.
Punk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocci lands a nice elbow.
Punk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocci walks away with a smile on his face. Punk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Rocci. #CL#
Punk gets tackled into the cage by Rocci. Rocci maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Rocci.
Rocci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punk is trying to pull guard but Rocci has him pressed against the cage.
Rocci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rocci dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rocci tries to clinch but Punk is having none of it.
Rocci throws a series of punches but Punk avoids them all with ease.
Punk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.
Punk blocks the body kick.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.
Rocci swings for the body but Punk moves out of range.
Punk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocci tries to avoid it but Punk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocci to the ground. Rocci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Rocci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CM Punk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rocci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocci works on Punk's body with a couple of short punches.
Rocci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rocci scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocci.
Punk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rocci lands a shot to the body.
Rocci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punk.
Rocci lands a knee to the body.
Rocci lands a knee to the body.
Rocci digs a right hand underneath Punk's ribcage. Punk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
Rocci working Punk over with knees to the body.
Rocci landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rocci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rocci digs a right hand underneath Punk's ribcage. Punk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Punk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rocci connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punk's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocci landing knees to the head.
Punk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocci pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocci lands a nice knee to the body.
Rocci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Punk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rocci prevents it.
Punk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rocci after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Rocci.
Punk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rocci lands a good knee to the midsection. Punk won't want to take too many of those.
Rocci landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Punk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocci walks away with a smile on his face. Punk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocci looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Punk fails with the takedown.
Rocci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punk's hands.#T3#
Punk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Punk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocci keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass.
Punk trying to control but Rocci is working from the bottom.
Punk passes Rocci's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
CM Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Punk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rocci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punk on the ground.#T4#
Punk with the ground and pound from mount.
Punk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punk is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Punk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rocci can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Punk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Punk lands a couple of good shots and Rocci has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocci wants to get back to his feet.
Punk punches Rocci on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rocci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocci, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rocci!
A very excited looking Mike Rocci 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dios's waist but Dios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
Punk shoots in but Dios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dios throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Dios tenderised Punk's leg. Punk is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dios.
Dios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punk. That did some damage!
Dios throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dios enables Punk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dios manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Punk drops back looking for a leg! Dios is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dios manages to kick Punk off! Punk jumps back into Dios's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Punk staying calm.
Dios is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Punk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Punk works to advance to full mount. Dios defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Punk looking to isolate an arm here. Dios doesn't see it coming and as Punk extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Punk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CM Punk!
A less than humble CM Punk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jedrzejczyk looks to land a combination. Punk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Punk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Punk is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Punk has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jedrzejczyk defend it? Punk steps over the head and cranks it - Jedrzejczyk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Punk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CM Punk!
The defeated Karolina Jedrzejczyk had this to say: 'I will be back strongly!'.
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