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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rockman takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Rockman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rockman prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Rockman is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockman wants to stand but Hughes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rockman drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Rockman off! Rockman jumps back into Hughes's guard.
Hughes is trying to keep Rockman in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockman wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Rockman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rockman won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Rockman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rockman preventing the sweep.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Rockman isn't so interested in that idea.
Rockman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Rockman looks winded!
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockman's guard. #REVR#
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Rockman has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockman's head.
Hughes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rockman's guard.
Hughes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##SUB2#
Rockman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes tries to stand but Rockman is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Rockman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes postures up in Rockman's guard and throws a big left but Rockman blocks it. #SUB2#
Rockman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hughes taking a breather here.
Hughes trying to control the position but Rockman is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rockman shoots in and gets a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Hughes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockman stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughes manages to get back to half guard.
Hughes is looking to escape.
Rockman prevents Hughes from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Rockman sits in half guard. #ES#
Hughes has one foot on Rockman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mack Rockman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rockman's guard.
Hughes is standing up over Rockman. Rockman looks to escape but Hughes dives into side control.
Rockman is breathing heavily.#T1##REVB##SU#
Hughes stands up. #TD2#
Rockman shoots in and bounces Hughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rockman preventing the sweep.
Rockman stops Hughes from standing up.
Rockman wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes controls Rockman momentarily but Rockman frees himself. #ES#
Hughes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockman sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Rockman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockman's back!
Hughes is hanging on to Rockman's back as he tries to escape.
Hughes keeps control of the position easily here as Rockman tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Hughes is persistently looking for the submission but Rockman is defending it well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
Hughes connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rockman to escape the position.
Hughes scores with punches to the body.
Hughes is punishing Rockman with some ground and pound.
Rockman is trapped and Hughes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rafael Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rockman takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hughes lands shots from the back. #T4#
Rockman is trying to stand back up.
Hughes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hughes.
Hughes controlling from the back.
Rockman is trying to break free.
Can Rockman hold on?! Hughes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hughes.
Hughes scores with punches and elbows.
Hughes is riding his opponent, not letting Rockman buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Hughes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rockman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Rockman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes sneaks back into half guard.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockman can do to turn this around?
Rockman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rockman prevents Hughes from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockman wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes is trying to stand.
#T1#
Hughes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes wants to stand up but Rockman is controlling him. #SU2#
Rockman gets to his feet - Hughes follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Rockman gets a clinch. #TD#
Hughes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hughes manages to end up in side control.
Rockman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hughes connects with a decent elbow. #SU#
Hughes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rockman to his feet.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Rockman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2##TD#
Hughes feints and as Rockman raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rockman working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rockman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hughes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Rockman's brow.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes is in close to Rockman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hughes cracks Rockman with a solid left hand.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes is working Rockman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes works over Rockman with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rockman's head.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes wants to get up but he can't break Rockman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mack Rockman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Rockman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hughes to the ground. Rockman is now in Hughes's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hughes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Hughes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Salazar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockman but Rockman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salazar lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Rockman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rockman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Rockman shoots in for a takedown but Salazar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salazar tries to avoid it but Rockman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salazar to the ground. Salazar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Rockman.#T1#
Rockman dives in and grabs Salazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes down on Rockman's head and hops out.
Rockman looks winded!
Salazar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockman swivels and escapes.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockman checks the leg kick.#CL#
Salazar drives through and clinches with Rockman against the cage.
Rockman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salazar's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salazar as Rockman tries to tie him up.
Rockman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rockman's efforts to push away.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rockman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Salazar - the referee stops the clock and Rockman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Salazar. Rockman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockman shoots in for a takedown but Salazar shows good takedown defense.
Rockman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Rockman clinches up against the cage.
Rockman misses with a body punch.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch but Rockman keeps him there for the moment.
Salazar blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salazar as Rockman tries to tie him up.
Rockman jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rockman struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
#T3#
Rockman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Salazar darts in and clinches Rockman up against the cage.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Salazar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Salazar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Salazar closes the distance and pushes Rockman back into the cage.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch but Rockman keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rockman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salazar's brow.
Rockman misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rockman.#T4#
Rockman pushes off an throws an elbow but Salazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salazar is trying to force a seperation but Rockman has the dominant position.
Salazar prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Rockman drives through and clinches with Salazar against the cage.
#BC2#
Rockman breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Rockman closes the distance and clinches.
Rockman stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Rockman fails to land.
Rockman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockman is looking to break free of the clinch but Salazar has double underhooks.
Rockman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rockman instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rockman throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Rockman tries to pull guard but Salazar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockman is breathing heavily.
Rockman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar fails to land the takedown.
Mack Rockman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rockman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rockman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clinton Salazar is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salazar but Salazar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Rockman.
Rockman shoots in looking for a takedown but Salazar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rockman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Rockman.
Clinton Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Rockman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salazar avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Salazar is trying to break free.#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rockman moves into the clinch.
Rockman tries for a takedown but Salazar manages to get underhooks.
Mack Rockman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salazar prevents it.
Salazar leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Rockman has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salazar is trying to break free.
Rockman is working for takedown but Salazar is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Salazar rushes Rockman and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL#
Salazar has Rockman up against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar is trying to force a seperation but Rockman has the dominant position.
Rockman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rockman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Rockman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Salazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockman tries to break free but Salazar pushes him back against the cage.
Rockman has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Rockman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Salazar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salazar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rockman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salazar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockman somewhat.#CL2#
Rockman clinches. #TD2#
Rockman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salazar regains guard immediately.
Salazar is trying to control the position but Rockman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rockman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockman with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockman tries to free his leg and advance position but Salazar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rockman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salazar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Rockman defends easily.
Rockman trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockman is looking to work some ground and pound but Salazar has wrist control.
Rockman throws a big elbow that misses.
Salazar trying to keep a closed guard but Rockman is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Salazar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rockman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rockman doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Salazar counters by clinching up.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Rockman.#BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar is looking to chop away at Rockman's legs. #TD#
Salazar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rockman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Salazar trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Salazar stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mack Rockman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton Salazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Salazar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salazar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Salazar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Webb tries to sprawl but Rockman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rockman is trying to work for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Rockman wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
Rockman not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Rockman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Webb defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
Rockman is trying to work for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Webb is looking to improve his position.
Rockman wants to free his trapped foot but Webb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Webb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rockman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rockman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Webb has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Rockman controlling the action here.
Webb is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockman is trying to control the action in half guard but Webb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockman lands a nice short elbow.
Rockman wants to take a breather but Webb is having none of it.
Rockman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Webb is not content to let Rockman control the position.#T3#
Rockman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webb's head.
Rockman is trying to control. Webb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rockman throwing shots but Webb is blocking nicely.
Webb trying to control here.
Webb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rockman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Webb to the mat! Webb manages to get full guard.
Rockman looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Webb trying to keep a closed guard but Rockman is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Rockman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rockman fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Webb drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rockman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Webb is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Rockman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mack Rockman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webb avoids it really well and circles away.
Webb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Webb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Webb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rockman wants to stand back up but Webb manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockman is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Rockman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Webb presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rockman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rockman keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Rockman regains half guard.
Rockman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Webb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Webb's back!#SUB2#
Webb defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rockman avoiding Webb 's attempts to control his hands.
Rockman lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Webb can't escape the position.
#T3#
Rockman wants to control but Webb manages to buck him off and is now in Rockman's guard! Nice work there by Webb!
Rockman trying to control the position.
Rockman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Webb manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rockman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockman won't allow Webb to sweep him here.
Webb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockman is fighting to break Webb's control of his arms but Webb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rockman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Rockman tries to free his leg and advance position but Webb is retaining full guard.
Webb controls Rockman momentarily but Rockman frees himself.
Rockman looking to pass the guard.
Webb being controlled here, momentarily.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Rockman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Rockman 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rockman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Webb!
Rockman is trying to ground and pound but Webb uses the momentary lack of control by Rockman to regain half guard.
Webb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb tries to roll over but Rockman keeps him under control.
Rockman trying to control from half guard but Webb is working away. #T1#
Rockman stalling.
Rockman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rockman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rockman fails to move to back control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rockman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mack Rockman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webb can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rockman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Webb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Webb and Rockman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Webb wants to control but Rockman postures up.
Webb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rockman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Rockman taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Rockman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rockman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Webb, who protects the arm well.
Webb can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Webb is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Webb reaches up around Rockman's neck trying to control. But Rockman takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Webb! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Webb is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Rockman celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mack Rockman!
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