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Event:
YL 46: Krause v Devolver
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hitter takes a swing at Rockwell's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell lands a lovely overhand right.
Hitter connects with a body shot.
Rockwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hitter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Hitter's shoulder, as Hitter tries to avoid the shot.
Rockwell is looking to clinch but Hitter is avoiding it.
Rockwell tries to clinch up but Hitter circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Hitter knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockwell walks into a stiff left hand from Hitter.
Rockwell throws out a powerful jab.
Hitter misses the shot to the body.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Hitter moves out of range easily.
Hitter connects with a looping right hand.
Hitter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randy Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell connects with a body shot.
Hitter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell.
The crowd cheers as Hitter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockwell doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Rockwell connects with a leg kick. Hitter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Hitter moves out of range easily.
Hitter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitter looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely.
Hitter lands a jab to the nose.
Rockwell wants to slow Hitter down by chopping away at his legs.
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell wants to slow Hitter down by chopping away at his legs.
Rockwell throws a head kick that Hitter semi-blocks.
Rockwell checks the leg kick.
Hitter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rockwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitter.
Rockwell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rockwell. Rockwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockwell just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitter. Rockwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitter swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
#T2#
Hitter misses with a body shot.
Hitter scores with a jab. Rockwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitter just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Hitter moves out of range.
Hitter throws a hook to the side of Rockwell's head but Rockwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell.
Rockwell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockwell thuds a left hand into Hitter's body.
Hitter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hitter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hitter lands a nice hook to Rockwell's body. Rockwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hitter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rockwell misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitter misses with a hook.
Hitter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockwell.
Hitter takes a swing at Rockwell's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell punishes Hitter's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rockwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hitter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Hitter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitter's head.
Hitter catches Rockwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockwell throws a good cross that connects.
Hitter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockwell blocks the leg kick.
Rockwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rockwell cracks Hitter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitter misses the shot to the body.
Rockwell swings for the body but Hitter moves out of range.
Hitter moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockwell.
Rockwell walks into a stiff left hand from Hitter.
Hitter just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockwell walks into a left hand.
Rockwell scores with a nice right hand.
Hitter throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Hitter throws a series of punches but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Rockwell gets a clinch.
Rockwell missing with knees to the body.
Rockwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitter backwards.
Rockwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hitter's face.
Rockwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitter tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rockwell pushes Hitter back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rockwell tries to work over Hitter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitter misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hitter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hitter looking to slow down the pace here.
Rockwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hitter blocks it with crossed arms.
Hitter dodges an elbow strike from Rockwell.
Hitter throws a head punch that misses.
Hitter scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
Rockwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Hitter.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Hitter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hitter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell digs a right hand underneath Hitter's ribcage. Hitter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockwell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hitter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Hitter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hitter misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rockwell 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.
#R3#
Rockwell drops his hands momentarily and Hitter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Hitter moves into the clinch successfully.
Randy Rockwell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hitter tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Hitter back against the ropes.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell is leaning against Hitter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hitter blocks a body shot from Rockwell.
Hitter struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Rockwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Hitter avoids the damage to the body.
Rockwell trying to land knees to the body.
Hitter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitter misses with some punches.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Hitter is working Rockwell over against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hitter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter working aggressively here.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hitter avoids it.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hitter.
Hitter is stalling here.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Hitter.
Hitter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rockwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitter wants to stall.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Hitter.
Hitter avoiding damage as Rockwell throws knees to the body.
Rockwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockwell tries a body shot but Hitter blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell's elbow. #T2#
Hitter lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Hitter trying to control the position but instead, Rockwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hitter into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockwell.
Rockwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitter avoids a wild elbow strike from Rockwell.
Hitter tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Hitter back against the ropes.
Rockwell missing with knees to the body.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Hitter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitter stalling in the clinch but Rockwell improves position.
Rockwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitter pushes Rockwell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hard Hitter has been cut.
Hitter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hitter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitter clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hard Hitter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitter throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell lands a leg kick that knocks Hitter off balance momentarily.#CL#
Hitter closes the distance and pushes Rockwell back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hitter tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Hitter back against the ropes.
Hitter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell tries a body shot but Hitter blocks it.
Hitter misses with a body punch.
Hitter takes an elbow to the temple.
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hitter trying to control the position but instead, Rockwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hitter into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Rockwell. #T1#
Hitter can't find room to land a body shot as Rockwell controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hitter misses with a body punch.
Rockwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hitter is defending well for now.
Hitter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hitter.
Hitter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockwell pushes off an throws an elbow but Hitter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hitter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitter avoiding damage as Rockwell throws knees to the body.
Hitter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockwell pushes Hitter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell misses with some punches.
Hitter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitter trying to stall but Rockwell improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rockwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Rockwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Hitter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rockwell obliges.
Hitter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hitter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitter stalling the fight.
Hitter stalling in the clinch but Rockwell improves position.
Hitter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hitter.
Rockwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitter.
Hitter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hitter scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
Rockwell trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitter had his way with Randy Rockwell in that round.
The cut man is working on Hard Hitter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hitter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Randy Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitter.
That kick from Rockwell tenderised Hitter's leg. Hitter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rockwell lands a jab.#CL2#
Rockwell moves into the clinch.
Hitter scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
Rockwell scores with a knee to the head.
Rockwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitter misses with a body punch.
Rockwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Hitter backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitter pushes Rockwell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hitter is defending well for now.
Hitter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockwells head.
Hitter stalling the fight.
Hitter looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Rockwell tries to throw a body punch but Hitter avoids it by throwing Rockwell back against the ropes.
Hitter tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitter lands a nice uppercut.
Rockwell takes a shot to the head.
Rockwell slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hitter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rockwell is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Hitter.
Rockwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Hitter avoids the damage to the body.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hitter.
Rockwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Hitter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitter's elbow.
Hitter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitter misses with a punch to the body.
Hitter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitter misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell throws a head punch that misses.
Hitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell's elbow.
Hard Hitter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitter misses with some punches.
Rockwell is working Hitter over against the ropes.
Rockwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hitter's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Hitter.
Hitter is trying to stall.
Rockwell lands a good knee to the midsection. Hitter won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockwell.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the head but Hitter blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Rockwell.
Well Hitter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hard Hitter!
A less than humble Hard Hitter 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:
YL 39: Bones v Umm
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Dunn lands a body shot.
Rockwell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dunn is out of range.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Rockwell keeps it at a distance.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rockwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockwell throws out a counter right but Dunn avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Dunn has Rockwell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rockwell throws a head punch that misses.
Rockwell tries to work over Dunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell misses with a knee strike.
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunn controls his hands.
Rockwell lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Rockwell working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dunn stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Dunn is trying to break the clinch but Rockwell has him pressed against the ropes.
Dunn tries a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell pushes off an throws an elbow but Dunn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Dunn controls the action.
Dunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockwell won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunn.
Dunn blocks a body shot from Rockwell.
Dunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockwell won't allow it.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the head but Dunn blocks with his arms.
Dunn working hard to break the clinch.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the side of Dunn's head. #T2#
A short right from Rockwell on the inside.
Rockwell missing with knees to the body.
Rockwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rockwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Rockwell tries a body shot but Dunn blocks it.
Dunn is trying to force a seperation but Rockwell has the dominant position.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockwell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rockwell blocks an elbow strike.
Dunn takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Bam Dunn has been cut.
I was talking to Dunn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dunn blocks a body shot from Rockwell.
Rockwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rockwell pushes Dunn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Dunn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rockwell connects with a single shot there.
Dunn drops his guard momentarily, allowing Rockwell to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Dunn! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Rockwell takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Randy Rockwell!
A very excited looking Randy Rockwell 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:
GAMT 53 Young v George
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyfe keeps Rockwell at a distance using the push kick.
Rockwell misses with a straight right.
Lyfe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Rockwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockwell feints and then cracks Lyfe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyfe down.
Rockwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lyfe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Lyfe moves out of range.
Rockwell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lyfe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyfe.
Rockwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lyfe misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyfe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lyfe checks the leg kick.
Rockwell checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockwell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lyfe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Lyfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Lyfe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lyfe scores with a punch to the head.
Rockwell slips under a jab.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Lyfe moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lyfe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyfe's corner calls for a 1-2. Lyfe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockwell 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.
Lyfe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Lyfe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lyfe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rockwell takes one to the side of the head.
Lyfe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockwell. That's going to slow Lyfe down.
Good leg kick by Lyfe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
Manu Lyfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyfe scores with a head kick. Rockwell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lyfe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rockwell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Lyfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyfe throws out the jab.
Lyfe swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Lyfe moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lyfe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lyfe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Rockwell.
Rockwell walks into a left hand.
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell needs to keep his hands up - Lyfe had a free shot at his head there.
Lyfe throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lyfe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lyfe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rockwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyfe.
Lyfe connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rockwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lyfe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lyfe misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lyfe.
Lyfe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Lyfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lyfe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockwell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lyfe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lyfe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell takes a swing at Lyfe's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyfe is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyfe tries a low kick but Rockwell avoids it.
Lyfe with a jab.
Lyfe works Rockwell's body with a nice hook.
Manu Lyfe is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyfe cracks Rockwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lyfe throws a leg kick which misses Rockwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Rockwell tries to avoid it. #T1##CL2#
Lyfe tries to keep at a distance but Rockwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyfe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockwell.
Rockwell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rockwell looking to throw knees to the head but Lyfe is blocking nicely.
A short right from Lyfe.
Rockwell wants to break free but Lyfe has control.
Lyfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockwell avoids the damage to the body.
Lyfe blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Rockwell.
Lyfe tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Lyfe misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Lyfe on the inside.
Rockwell throws an elbow but it misses.
Lyfe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lyfe blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rockwell fails to land. #T2#
Lyfe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Lyfe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyfe lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Lyfe.
#BC2#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
Lyfe throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell throws a wild body kick that Lyfe sees coming a mile off.
Lyfe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Lyfe blocks the low kick.
Lyfe throws a series of punches but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyfe throws out the jab.
Rockwell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rockwell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lyfe throws a jab when Rockwell was well out of range.
Lyfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
That kick from Lyfe tenderised Rockwell's leg. Rockwell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rockwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Rockwell.
Rockwell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyfe throws a leg kick
and Rockwell counters with a series of strikes. Lyfe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rockwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyfe finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockwell's head.
Rockwell tries to clinch there but Lyfe circles away.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyfe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Rockwell. Beautiful body shot.
Lyfe throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Lyfe catches Rockwell right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyfe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lyfe swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lyfe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lyfe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lyfe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockwell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lyfe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyfe throws a leg kick which misses Rockwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Rockwell tries to avoid it.
Rockwell moves away from the strike by Lyfe.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyfe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lyfe misses with a low kick.
Rockwell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lyfe rather than just go for the knockout.
Rockwell throws the left hand but Lyfe avoids the punch easily.
Rockwell misses with a two punch combination.
Lyfe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyfe scores with a jab. Rockwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lyfe misses the jab.
Rockwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rockwell checks a leg kick.
Rockwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lyfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockwell at a distance.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyfe.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyfe.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyfe throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Lyfe scores with a leg kick.
Lyfe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyfe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyfe connects with a leg kick. Rockwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rockwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Rockwell.
Rockwell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Rockwell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lyfe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lyfe lands with an overhand left.
Lyfe wants to land a leg kick but Rockwell is out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyfe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Rockwell blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyfe with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Rockwell. Those never looked like landing.
Rockwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lyfe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lyfe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockwell's calf.
Good leg kick by Rockwell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Rockwell thows a leg kick but Lyfe checks it
and Lyfe counters with a big head kick but Rockwell shrugs it off.
Lyfe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lyfe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
It looked like Lyfe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Lyfe.
Lyfe throws a hook but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rockwell tries to clinch but Lyfe is having none of it.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyfe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lyfe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lyfe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyfe avoids the body shot from Rockwell.
Lyfe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockwell looks to land a left hand but Lyfe moved out of range nicely.
Lyfe scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Rockwell misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rockwell there.
Rockwell feints and then cracks Lyfe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyfe down.
Rockwell misses the jab.
Lyfe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lyfe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rockwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyfe.
Lyfe throws out a leg kick but Rockwell moves out of range and Lyfe only half commits.
Rockwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Lyfe misses.
Lyfe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockwell is looking to chop away at Lyfe's legs.
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyfe misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe had his way with Randy Rockwell in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lyfe scoring well with a low kick there.
Randy Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyfe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rockwell will feel that in the morning.
Lyfe jabs Rockwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lyfe works the jab nicely.
Lyfe tries a low kick but Rockwell avoids it.
Lyfe connects with a leg kick. Rockwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lyfe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Rockwell.
Rockwell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyfe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyfe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lyfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Jab from Lyfe.
Rockwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lyfe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockwell scrambles back to his feet.
Lyfe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lyfe 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 Rockwell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockwell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lyfe scores with a jab to the head.
Lyfe lunges at Rockwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockwell's hand.
Lyfe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockwell throws a lazy head kick
and Lyfe counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lyfe.
Lyfe scores with a nice strike.
Lyfe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
You can see that Rockwell has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Lyfe misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyfe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockwell has time to react.#T2#
Lyfe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lyfe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lyfe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Lyfe moves out of range easily.
Lyfe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rockwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyfe manages to avoid it.
Lyfe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lyfe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lyfe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockwell scores with a leg kick.
Lyfe throws a push kick but Rockwell slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Lyfe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lyfe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Lyfe!
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Event:
GAMT 47 - Curry v Bug
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Weathers finds it's target.
Weathers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weathers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockwell is looking for the big counter here.
Rockwell moves away from the strike by Weathers.
Rockwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weathers looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockwell is just out of range.
Jerome Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell takes a swing at Weathers's ribcage but misses.
Weathers cracks Rockwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Weathers misses with a body kick.
Weathers tries to land a front kick but Rockwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weathers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weathers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Weathers avoids them all with ease.
Weathers misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weathers doesn't seem bothered though.
Weathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weathers throws a nice looking combination but Rockwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weathers throws a right hand that Rockwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockwell also avoids with ease.
Rockwell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weathers misses with a low kick.
Rockwell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rockwell lands a front kick.#T1#
Weathers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockwell.
A swing and a miss from Weathers.
Rockwell throws out a counter right but Weathers avoids it with no problem.
Weathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weathers misses with a double jab
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Weathers clobbers Rockwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Rockwell has Weathers up against the ropes in a clinch.
Weathers crunches a lovely knee into Rockwell's ribcage.
Rockwell lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Rockwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weathers's brow.
Weathers lands with a left to the head.
Weathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell's elbow.
Rockwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Weathers misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
Weathers throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Weathers moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Weathers.#CL2#
Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Weathers.
Weathers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Rockwell to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weathers lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weathers digs a right hand underneath Rockwell's ribcage. Rockwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell prevents Weathers from breaking the clinch.
Rockwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weathers wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weathers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Weathers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Weathers scores with the left hand. Rockwell knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weathers!
#CUT#
It looks like Randy Rockwell has been cut.
Rockwell swings for the body but Weathers moves out of range.
Jerome Weathers is winning the standup battle so far.
Weathers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockwell throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weathers misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weathers. Rockwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weathers jabs Rockwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockwell misses with a low kick as Weathers jumps back.
Weathers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weathers with a jab.
Weathers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
Rockwell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Weathers blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Weathers has been cut.
Rockwell lands with a nice body punch.
Rockwell lands a jab.
Weathers lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Jab from Weathers.
Weathers misses with a double jab
and Rockwell counters with a body kick that stops Weathers in his tracks momentarily.
Rockwell moves away from the strike by Weathers.
Weathers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weathers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rockwell. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Rockwell clinches up against the ropes.
Randy Rockwell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weathers.
Weathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Rockwell missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockwell.
Rockwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weathers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weathers tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
#T2#
Rockwell digs a right hand underneath Weathers's ribcage. Weathers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Weathers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Weathers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockwell.
Rockwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Weathers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weathers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rockwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weathers blocks an elbow strike.
Weathers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell crunches a lovely knee into Weathers's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weathers tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rockwell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell lands an elbow just above Weathers 's eye.
Rockwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Weathers avoids the damage to the body.
Weathers looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Rockwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Rockwell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rockwell tries to clinch but Weathers moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rockwell slips a jab from Weathers.
Weathers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockwell.
Weathers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Weathers.
Rockwell misses the shot to the body.
Weathers throws a lazy body kick
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell tries to clinch there but Weathers circles away.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weathers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers misses with a double jab.
Weathers throws a big shot that misses.
Rockwell is looking for the big counter here.
Rockwell lands a leg kick that knocks Weathers off balance momentarily.
Rockwell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weathers rather than just go for the knockout.
Weathers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weathers misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Weathers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weathers misses with a body shot.
Weathers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weathers momentarily.
Weathers tried to score with a low kick but Rockwell checks it.
As Weathers backs off Rockwell throws a huge counter combo but Weathers manages to avoid it all.
Rockwell moves in looking to clinch but Weathers pushes him off.
Rockwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weathers manages to avoid it.
Weathers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weathers scores with a body shot.
Rockwell lands a body shot.
Rockwell tries a low kick but Weathers avoids it.
Rockwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rockwell walks into a jab.
Weathers tries to bum rush Rockwell with a series of wild strikes but Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weathers misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockwell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Weathers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weathers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Jerome Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockwell scores with a nice body kick.
Weathers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Weathers misses.
Sloppy strikes from Weathers. Those never looked like landing.
Weathers misses with a straight right.
Rockwell digs a good hook to Weathers's body.
Rockwell scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Rockwell.
Rockwell connects with the punch.#CL2#
Rockwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jerome Weathers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rockwell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weathers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weathers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slow jab from Weathers misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Rockwell.
Rockwell wants to clinch up but Weathers keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Weathers misses the target.
Weathers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell.
Weathers looks for the body kick but Rockwell saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Weathers.
Rockwell connects with a body shot that sends Weathers's belly button to the back.
That kick from Rockwell tenderised Weathers's leg. Weathers is trying to keep his angry face on.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers throws a hook but Rockwell blocks it.
Weathers misses with a low kick.
Rockwell flicks out a counter leg kick but Weathers steps away.#T1#
Weathers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Rockwell.#CL2#
Rockwell clinches up against the ropes.
Rockwell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weathers.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell pushes Weathers back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rockwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Weathers avoids the damage to the body.
Weathers misses with a body punch.
Rockwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockwell lands a knee to the head.
Rockwell tries to stall but Weathers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Weathers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weathers prevents a body shot from Rockwell.
Weathers scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Weathers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Rockwell dodges the punch combination from Weathers.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Weathers knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Rockwell. Beautiful body shot.
Rockwell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockwell defending well as Weathers loads up on a big left hand.
Weathers avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
Weathers misses with a body shot.
Weathers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weathers lands with a nice combination. Rockwell backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
Rockwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jerome Weathers will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Weathers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Rockwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Weathers.
Rockwell misses with a knee to the head.
Weathers tries to break the clinch but Rockwell is controlling the position.
Rockwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Weathers avoids the damage to the body.
Weathers missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Weathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weathers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Weathers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Weathers swinging wildly here.
Weathers misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
Rockwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randy Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Weathers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
Rockwell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Weathers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weathers lands a nice looking body kick.
Weathers swinging wildly here.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Weathers.
Nice shot by Rockwell.
A solid body kick from Weathers.
Weathers connects with a body shot.
Rockwell thumps Weathers with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers misses with a combination
and Rockwell counters with a one-two to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Weathers throws an overhand right that lands on Rockwell's shoulder, as Rockwell tries to avoid the shot.
Weathers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rockwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rockwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weathers.
Weathers connects with a nice looking jab.
Jerome Weathers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Weathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weathers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weathers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weathers scores with a sloppy right hand. Rockwell should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockwell.
Decent striking displayed by Weathers there.
Nice defenses there by Weathers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Weathers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weathers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Weathers!
A victorious Jerome Weathers 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:
GAMT 43 - Bug Vs Dagher
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rockwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rockwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockwell walks into a straight right hand from Rection.
Rockwell throws a hook but Rection avoids it easily.
Rockwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockwell slips a straight right by Rection.
Rection uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockwell.
Good leg kick by Rockwell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rection connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rection uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockwell.
Rection throws a right hand that misses
and Rection takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rection manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rection loads up on a big right hand but Rockwell slips the punch.
Rection connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rection.
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Rection. #T1#
Rection throws out a powerful jab.
Rockwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rection avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
Rection swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook but Rection avoids it easily.
Rection ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Rection misses its intended target.
Rockwell tries to clinch up.
Rection throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rockwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rection looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hardie Rection seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell thows a leg kick but Rection checks it
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rection fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rockwell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rockwell misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rockwell throws a head kick but Rection moves out of range.
Rection is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell misses with a hook. Rection ducked under it nicely.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rection misses the jab.
Rection is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rection.
Rockwell throws a big counter head kick but Rection avoids it with no problem.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Rection moves out of range. #CL2#
Rockwell gets a clinch.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Rection throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rection controls his hands.
Rockwell is pushing Rection up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rockwell lands a good knee to the midsection. Rection won't want to take too many of those.
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 Hardie Rection will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rockwell lands with a right hand.
Rection pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rockwell!
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rection blocks a head kick by Rockwell.
Rection feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockwell throws a head kick but Rection moves out of range.
Rection lands a right hook to the body.
Rockwell tries to move into range but Rection moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rection showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockwell.
Rection blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Rection was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rection will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Rection.#T1#
Rection throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockwell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Rection throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
Rection takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rection.
Rockwell avoids the body shot from Rection.
Rockwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
Rection avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
Rection appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rockwell tries to clinch up.
Rection scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rection jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Rection connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell jabs Rection to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rection misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rection is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rection throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockwell.#ROC2#
Rection is rocked!
Rockwell plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Rection swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Rection face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Rockwell!
A victorious Randy Rockwell 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:
GAMT 38 - Olds V Stevens
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Rockwell lands a jab to Samuals's midsection.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samuals moves away.
Samuals appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rockwell throws a hook but Samuals blocks it.
It looked like Samuals wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rockwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockwell throws a push kick but Samuals slaps the foot to one side.
Samuals takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rockwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuals manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throws a nice looking combination but Samuals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samuals fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rockwell blocks a head kick by Samuals.
#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rockwell checks a leg kick.
Rockwell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samuals.
Rockwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samuals. Samuals circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samuals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Samuals takes the fight into the clinch.
Samuals with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samuals throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rockwell blocks it with crossed arms.
Rockwell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Samuals lands an elbow inside that Rockwell shrugs off.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Samuals fails to land.
Samuals putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rockwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rockwell looks winded!
Samuals throws a knee to the head but misses.
Samuals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Samuals throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockwells head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samuals. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Rockwell has been cut.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rockwell managing to block the knees to the body from Samuals.
Samuals looking to slow down the pace here.
Samuals tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockwell avoids it.
Samuals lands an uppercut.
Rockwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Samuals controls the action.
Samuals throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rockwell blocks it with crossed arms.
Samuals trying to land knees to the body.
Rockwell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rockwell tries a body shot but Samuals blocks it.
Rockwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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 Lincon Samuals will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Rockwell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rockwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Rockwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Samuals on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rockwell instigates a clinch.
Lincon Samuals has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samuals connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rockwell's face.
Samuals trying to stall but Rockwell improves his position.
Rockwell lands an elbow inside that Samuals shrugs off.
Rockwell avoids the elbow strike from Samuals, against the ropes.
Rockwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Samuals has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuals avoiding damage as Rockwell throws knees to the body.
Rockwell blocks an elbow strike from Samuals.
Samuals pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Samuals throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rockwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Samuals connects with a knee to the head.
Rockwell tries to work over Samuals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Rockwell.
Samuals looking to throw knees to the head but Rockwell is blocking nicely.
Rockwell lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samuals in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Samuals landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rockwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Samuals is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samuals tries to land a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks with his arms.
Samuals's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Samuals throws an elbow but misses.
Rockwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samuals is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell avoids the elbow strike from Samuals, against the ropes.
Samuals blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC2#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Rockwell misses.
Samuals takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samuals fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockwell checks it well.
Rockwell blocks a head kick by Samuals.
Rockwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Rockwell gets a clinch.
Samuals tries a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Samuals just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockwell's brow.
Samuals misses with a knee strike.
Rockwell working Samuals over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Rockwell'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.
#R3#
Samuals takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Samuals blocks the body kick.
As Rockwell backs away, Samuals returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick by Samuals misses
and Rockwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell works Samuals's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Rockwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samuals pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Rockwell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samuals lands a left hand.
Rockwell just leaning against Samuals, taking a breather.
Samuals has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
Samuals tries a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samuals's elbow. #T1#
Rockwell lands a good knee to the midsection. Samuals won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Samuals looking to throw knees to the head but Rockwell is blocking nicely.
Rockwell effectively controlling the action here.
Rockwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samuals misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Rockwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samuals rather than just go for the knockout.
Rockwell moves out of range of the body kick from Samuals.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samuals.
Randy Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samuals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell scores with a hook to the body. Samuals takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Samuals takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockwell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell moves out of range as Samuals throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Rockwell moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Rockwell - that landed with a thud.
Samuals throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rockwell with a knee to the head.
Rockwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samuals blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rockwell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Rockwell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Samuals takes one on the button.
Randy Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rockwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samuals takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Rockwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samuals, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rockwell presses Samuals against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Samuals avoids a wild elbow strike from Rockwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Samuals connects with a knee to the head.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Samuals.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rockwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samuals backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Samuals throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Samuals tries to land a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Samuals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockwell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rockwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samuals throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockwell.
A shot in the inside from Rockwell.
Samuals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samuals has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
Samuals misses with a punch on the inside.
Samuals throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rockwell working Samuals over with knees to the body.
Rockwell lands a good knee to the midsection. Samuals won't want to take too many of those.
Rockwell is looking to control Samuals's arms but Samuals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rockwell has his back to the ropes.
Rockwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rockwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samuals missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Rockwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samuals misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockwell with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rockwell.
Samuals missing with knees to the body.
Rockwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Samuals throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Samuals tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samuals looking to throw knees to the head but Rockwell is blocking nicely.
Rockwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockwell pushes Samuals back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rockwell scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rockwell obliges.
A right hand to the body from Rockwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rockwell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Randy Rockwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rockwell cracks Samuals with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randy Rockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the body.
Rockwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samuals.
Rockwell lands a really nice looking cross but Samuals seems unphased.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Rockwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samuals.
Samuals lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rockwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samuals or not. #T1#
Rockwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samuals in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Samuals should have avoided that one.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Samuals moves out of range.
Samuals throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuals's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rockwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samuals scrambles back to his feet.
Rockwell jabs at Samuals's body.
Rockwell tests Samuals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
Samuals is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Samuals avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samuals swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Samuals thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rockwell cracks Samuals with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockwell swings for the body but Samuals moves out of range.
Rockwell scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Rockwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samuals misses with a knee strike.
Rockwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samuals gets through Rockwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lincon Samuals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuals swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Rockwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockwell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Rockwell!
A victorious Randy Rockwell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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