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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocha is looking to clinch but Maloney is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Maloney darts in and clinches Rocha up against the cage.
Maloney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maloney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maloney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha is pressed up against the cage. Maloney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rocha down to the mat. Rocha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maloney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maloney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Roberto Rocha has been cut.#CL2#
Maloney closes the distance and clinches.
Maloney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roberto Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Maloney.#T1##TD2#
Maloney turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Maloney crashes against the mat.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rocha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rocha pushes Maloney away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maloney gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rocha trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Maloney is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
Maloney prevents Rocha from escaping the position.#T2#
Maloney cracks Rocha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maloney working the head and body with strikes. #ES#
Rocha sneaks out the side door and pushes Maloney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it.
Rocha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Maloney moves into range and clinches up with Rocha.
Maloney tries to pull guard but Rocha holds him up against the cage and eventually Maloney drops back down to his feet.
Rocha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maloney.
Maloney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Rocha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maloney tries to pull guard but Rocha holds him up against the cage and eventually Maloney drops back down to his feet.
Maloney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maloney tries to pull guard but Rocha won't allow it.
Maloney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maloney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocha walks away with a smile on his face. Maloney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maloney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Maloney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Maloney rushes Rocha and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Maloney has closed the distance and engaged Rocha in a clinch.
Maloney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maloney is working for takedown but Rocha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maloney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maloney has Rocha pushed against the cage.
Maloney working aggressively here.
Maloney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Maloney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rocha's cut.
That's time! Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Maloney clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Maloney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rocha uses from the top position.
Maloney trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Maloney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rocha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Maloney looking for a triangle here. Rocha is fighting it but it looks tight! Maloney pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rocha is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jordan Maloney!
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Event:
COLISEU 14.12
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocha throws a right hand that Vasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasquez also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Rocha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vasquez to the mat! Vasquez manages to get full guard.
Rocha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasquez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Vasquez is working an open guard so Rocha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocha circles away.
Rocha takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Rocha throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Vasquez moves out of range easily.
Rocha swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Vasquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Rocha tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Vasquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
Rocha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Vasquez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha tries to roll over but Vasquez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Vasquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocha is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vasquez seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vasquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocha is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rocha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocha.#SUB#
Vasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Vasquez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Vasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Vasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasquez wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocha wants to sweep here but Vasquez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for a guillotine here but Vasquez defends easily.
Vasquez stands and throws Rocha's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Vasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocha is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Vasquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well. #SUB#
Vasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Vasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocha struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Vasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rocha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vasquez's best efforts.#T6#
Rocha trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vasquez is working for a kimura but Rocha is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocha trying to control here.
#SUB#
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Rocha moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Vasquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Vasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Rocha.#SUB2#
Vasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Vasquez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Vasquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Vasquez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Vasquez is working for a kimura but Rocha is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocha trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
Rocha is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha trying to control here.
#T9##SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vasquez seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Rocha is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vasquez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rocha is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Vasquez!
Lucas Vasquez is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
WFC FN 3:Donnelly vs Johnson
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Roberto Rocha has been cut.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Rocha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jerry Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Drake forces Rocha back against the cage and clinches.
Drake is pressed up against the cage. Rocha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drake down to the mat. Drake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drake lands a jab.#CL#
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Drake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drake pushes Rocha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Rocha has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake throws a series of punches but Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Rocha feints the counter takedown.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drake scores with a body shot.
Drake scores with the left hand. Rocha knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocha's head.
Drake lands with a nice body punch. #T2##CL#
Drake moves into 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!
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocha can turn it around.#BC#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Drake rushes Rocha and presses him up against the cage.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jerry Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rocha.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
#T3#
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a left hand.
Rocha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drake prevents it.
#BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Drake closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake digs a good hook to Rocha's body.
#CL#
Drake clinches up with Rocha and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Rocha looks winded!#T4##BC#
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Rocha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocha scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Roberto Rocha's cut even more.#CL#
Drake clinches.
Drake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rocha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Drake jabs Rocha right on the nose. Rocha blinks but takes it well.
Drake works Rocha's body with a nice hook.
Drake scores with a hook.#CL#
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drake taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drake stalling in the clinch.
Drake gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Drake. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Drake has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
Drake stalls.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.#BC#
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Drake lands a jab to Rocha's midsection.#T2#
Rocha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drake digs a good hook to Rocha's body.
Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Drake darts in and clinches Rocha up against the cage.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Drake lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocha backwards.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake has Rocha pressed against the cage.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake pushes Rocha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Drake digs a right hand underneath Rocha's ribcage. Rocha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake taking a breather.#BC#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Drake has Rocha pressed against the cage.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake gets through Rocha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rocha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Drake pushes Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake digs a right hand into Rocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocha's gas tank.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
Jerry Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rocha being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake cracks Rocha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jerry Drake is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
The cut above Roberto Rocha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Drake breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Drake rushes Rocha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake works on Rocha's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Drake clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Drake has Rocha pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Drake rushes Rocha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocha being controlled against the cage.
Drake lands a shoulder strike. #T3##BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Drake forces Rocha back against the cage and clinches.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake is stalling here.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Drake. #CUT#
Roberto Rocha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Drake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rocha up against the cage.#BC#
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Rocha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerry Drake!
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Event:
WFC FN2:Iceberg vs Emelianenko
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocha fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Oliveira Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliveira Jr has Rocha pressed against the cage.
Rocha has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oliveira Jr after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Oliveira Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Oliveira Jr.
Nice shot lands for Oliveira Jr.
Oliveira Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Oliveira Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocha, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Oliveira Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Theo Oliveira Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rocha.#BC#
Oliveira Jr breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Oliveira Jr.#TD2#
Rocha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira Jr did well to prevent Rocha getting side control.
Rocha passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rocha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Oliveira Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rocha unloads with some shots from mount but Oliveira Jr bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Rocha won't let Oliveira Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rocha unloads with some shots from mount but Oliveira Jr bucks and avoids them well.
Rocha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira Jr?
#CUT2#
It looks like Theo Oliveira Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha misses with a head shot.
Oliveira Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rocha.
You get the feeling that Oliveira Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rocha is landing with some decent strikes but Oliveira Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#
Theo Oliveira Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rocha wants to control the pace but Oliveira Jr is squirming around nicely.
Oliveira Jr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rocha landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Oliveira Jr is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Theo Oliveira Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Theo Oliveira Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Rocha!
Roberto Rocha very nearly forgot to thank AfterLife Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Rocha misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blake enables Rocha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Rocha postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Blake pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rocha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocha being controlled here momentarily.
Rocha trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Rocha postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Blake is controlling Rocha's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocha trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Rocha moves into the clinch.
Blake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocha is defending well.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Blake has clasped his hands together around Rocha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rocha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blake has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rocha tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Blake looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Rocha is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blake missing with strikes from the back.
Blake gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Blake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rocha knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rocha for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Rocha as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blake!
#T4##ES2#
Rocha manages to escape to his feet.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but Rocha gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage. #CL2#
Rocha rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rocha decides to pull guard.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake postures up in Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Rocha blocks it.
Blake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blake throws a sloppy strike and Rocha has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blake is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Rocha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Rocha!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Joseph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocha looking to stall.
#BC#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberto Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.#TD2#
Joseph gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocha trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Rocha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joseph haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Rocha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Joseph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocha throwing strikes from guard but Joseph blocks nicely.
Joseph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Rocha stands up and waves to Joseph to follow him. #TD2#
Rocha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Joseph is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Rocha decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocha tries to score with a low kick but Joseph moves his leg out of the way.
Rocha with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dylan Joseph has been cut.
Joseph really is a fat lump.
Rocha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Rocha drops Joseph with a naaaaasty hook - Joseph is in real trouble here! Rocha dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Rocha!
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