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Event:
EFL 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henson under the eye.
Rock tries to clinch there but Henson circles away.
Henson with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock tries to clinch #TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rock won't be happy with that. #ES#
Rock sneaks out the side door and pushes Henson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slipp Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock tries to clinch up but Henson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Henson persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Henson sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
And Henson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Henson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock tries to clinch #TD2#
and Henson counters with a shoot takedown. Rock fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Rock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Henson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Henson tries to stall but Rock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rock prevents it.
Slipp Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Henson.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rock lands an elbow inside that Henson shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Henson tries to tie him up.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Henson's takedown attempt.
Rock presses Henson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henson'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.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Rock.
Henson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henson looks winded!
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Henson can't get the takedown.
Henson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henson is trying to drag Rock to the mat but Rock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henson is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henson down to the mat. Henson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Henson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slipp Rock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rock throws a body kick that misses.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
Rock tries to clinch but Henson moves out of range.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
Slipp Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rock defends it well.
Rock wants to clinch but Henson slips to the side#TD2#
and Henson counters with a takedown into side control.
Rock sneaks back into half guard.
Henson working over Rock with some ground and pound. Rock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henson's back!#SUB#
Rock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henson trying to control the hands but Rock breaks the grip.
Henson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rock has the hooks in. Henson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Henson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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!#SUB#
Rock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Rock looking to break Henson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rock not allowing Henson to control his hands.
Henson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rock tries to get the hooks in deep but Henson pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Henson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Rock working for the choke.
Henson tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Rock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Henson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Henson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Henson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Rock is persistently looking for the submission but Henson is defending it well.
#SUB#
Rock is looking for the choke from the back position but Henson is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slipp Rock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Rock moves into range and clinches up with Henson.
Henson has Rock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henson.
Rock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock up against the cage.
Rock crunches a lovely knee into Henson's ribcage.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Henson avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocking some punches.
Henson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slipp Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Henson.
Rock looking to throw knees to the head but Henson is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock is looking to clinch but Henson is avoiding it.
#T1##TD#
Rock feints and as Henson raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rock wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Rock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rock working for a triangle but Henson defends it easily.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henson can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Henson defends easily.
Henson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slipp Rock clearly takes that round.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Henson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Henson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rock wants to clinch#TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henson's guard. #REVR##SU#
Rock gets to his feet - Henson follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock wants to clinch#TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Henson distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB#
Rock has his feet on Henson's thighs here. He's pushed Henson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Henson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slipp Rock!
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Event:
EFL 14
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
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Event:
RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock is looking to clinch but Pascu is avoiding it.
Pascu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Pascu pushes him off.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock scores with a push kick.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pascu to score with a decent uppercut.
Pascu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascu lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Pascu'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.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rock tries a body shot but Pascu blocks it.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pascu avoids it.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pascu managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Pascu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Rock tries to work over Pascu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pascu lands a left hand.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pascu lands with a left to the head.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pascu smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Pascu.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pascu.
Pascu lands a head shot.
Pascu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pascu.
Rock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pascu after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Rock. #CUT2#
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.#TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Pascu to the mat.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rock has his hands on Pascu's head, controlling the position.
Pascu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pascu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Pascu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rock takes one on the button.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pascu jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rock.
Ion Pascu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipp Rock.#T3#
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Pascu tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pascu avoids it.
Pascu lands with a light punch inside.
Rock misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Pascu breaks the clinch.
Rock tries to clinch up
and Pascu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Pascu finds it's target.
Pascu dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascu lands an overhand right.
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Pascu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Pascu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pascu to score with a decent uppercut.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rock swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu scores with a jab.
Pascu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rock's head backwards.
Pascu misses with a looping left.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ion Pascu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pascu throws a big shot that misses.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pascu.
Ion Pascu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock wants to clinch up but Pascu keeps it at a distance.
Rock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pascu defends well and Rock ends up having to push Pascu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pascu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Pascu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ion Pascu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pascu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards. #BC2#
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pascu 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 Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Pascu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Pascu.
Rock follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Pascu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Pascu.
Nice jab there from Pascu.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pascu keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock is looking to clinch but Pascu is avoiding it.
Rock swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pascu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pascu misses the jab.
Pascu cracks Rock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pascu lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Pascu looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu is having none of it.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pascu throws out the jab.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascu cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pascu pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pascu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rock throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascu has Rock pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pascu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pascu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Pascu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pascu.
Ion Pascu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pascu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rock up against the cage.
Pascu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pascu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pascu avoiding damage as Rock throws knees to the body.
Rock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pascu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Rock tries to pull guard but Pascu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pascu is defending well for now.
Rock letting Pascu take a breather here.
Pascu blocks the elbow strike.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Pascu lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Pascu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Pascu slowing the pace effectively.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Pascu controls the action.
Pascu tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pascu is defending well for now.#T4#
A short uppercut from Pascu. #ROC#
Rock is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Slipp Rock has been cut.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Pascu finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pascu is stalling here.
Pascu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pascu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ion Pascu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipp Rock.
Pascu managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Pascu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pascu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pascu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pascu is unloading with more strikes now! Rock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ion Pascu!
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Event:
RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Rock dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
#CL#
Rock has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock obliges.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Valentine tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rock jumps guard but Valentine stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock tries to pull guard but Valentine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Rock lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Corey Valentine has been cut.#T1##BC#
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Rock's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Slipp Rock has been cut.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Rock is rocked!
Slipp Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slipp Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to land a knee to the head but Valentine blocks with his arms.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valentine to keep the fight standing.
Valentine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock is working Valentine over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine avoids a wild elbow strike from Rock.#TD#
Rock pulls Valentine into guard.
#SUB#
Rock is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Rock is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Rock keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Valentine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rock's guard.#SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rock working for a triangle but Valentine defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Valentine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rock sprawling to the canvas! Rock rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valentine finish him?!
Oh Rock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rock's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Valentine before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Valentine!
Corey Valentine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RISE Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RISE 18 - Comeau vs Aron 2
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Slaughter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Slaughter tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slaughter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Slaughter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Slaughter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Slaughter content to stall in guard here.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle but Slaughter pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
Slaughter is putting a hurting on Rock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slaughter scoring with punches from side control.
Rock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
Slaughter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slaughter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slaughter working the ground and pound from side control.
Slaughter scoring with punches from side control.
Slaughter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slaughter misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Slaughter wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slaughter connects with a decent elbow.
Slaughter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rock some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Rock is rocked!
Slaughter controlling the position from side mount.
Rock is still in real trouble! Can Slaughter finish him?
Rock tries to improve position but can't.
Slaughter scoring with punches and elbows.
Slaughter cracks Rock with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Slaughter immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rock is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Slaughter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
Max Slaughter took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
RISE 13 - Ray vs Onera
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Champ.
Champ darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Champ lands with a good body shot.
Champ misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Champ tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Champ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Champ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rock tries to clinch but Champ moves out of range.
Champ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Champ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Champ throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
WeDa Champ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Champ as Rock shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rock or perhaps it was just good defense by Champ, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slipp Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Champ scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Slipp Rock has been cut.
Rock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Champ circles away.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Champ closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Champ stalks Rock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rock's face. Rock staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock tries for a takedown but Champ circles away easily
and Champ counters with a nice body shot.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Champ throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Champ stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Champ wants it to stay on the feet.
Champ is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rock rather than just go for the knockout.
Rock dives in and grabs Champ's left leg, looking for a takedown. Champ pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
Champ lands a jab to the head.
Champ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though.
Champ works the jab nicely.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Champ.
Champ with a jab.#ROC2#
Rock is rocked!
Champ closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rock! Champ dives in looking to finish! Rock is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WeDa Champ!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rowe counters with a straight right hand.
Rock throws a right hand that Rowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowe also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Rock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Rock stands up from Rowe's guard - Rock perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rowe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Rowe tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rowe stalling.
Rowe has Rock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rowe throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Rock gets control of Rowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Rock pushes Rowe off and gets back to his feet.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Rowe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rowe.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Rowe moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Rock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rowe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Rock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rowe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rowe is trying to get back to his feet but Rock has full control of the position and if anything, Rowe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rock has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rock's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Rock.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rowe avoids the strikes from Rock.
Rock wants to control the position but Rowe frees himself and scrambles - Rock manages to regain control in side control.
Rock in side control, throwing shots but Rowe defends.
Rowe can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock laying and praying for a moment but Rowe takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rowe missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slipp Rock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rowe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Rowe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rowe is trying to stand up here but Rock is controlling him well. #T1#
Rowe trying to control but Rock postures up.
Rock throws a strike but Rowe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Rock stands up and waves to Rowe to follow him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Rowe sneaks out the side door and pushes Rock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Rock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rowe's guard.
Rock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock postures up.
Rock trying to control but Rowe is working from the bottom.
Rock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Rock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rowe is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowe is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it.
Rock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slipp Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rowe quickly recovers to half guard.
Rowe is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rock misses with a head shot. Rowe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Rowe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rowe gets caught napping as Rock dives in and scores a takedown. Rowe manages to retain guard.
Rowe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Rowe looking for a guillotine here but Rock defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rowe defends it well.
Rock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rowe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rock.
Rock controlling the pace. #T3#
Rock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rock stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
Rock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Rock is working for a kimura but Rowe is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rowe is defending against the submission attempts here by Rock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slipp Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slipp Rock!
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