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Event:
WCF 45: Garcia vs Escalante
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Senior was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Senior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocca defends it well.#CL#
Rocca clinches up with Senior and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocca trying to land knees to the body.
Senior prevents a body shot from Rocca.
A right hand to the body from Rocca.
Rocca lands an elbow just above Senior 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Joe Senior has been cut.
Rocca lands with a right to the head.
Rocca lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocca.#BC#
Rocca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocca lands the left hand.
Senior is looking to clinch but Rocca is avoiding it.
Senior avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Rocca is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Rocca misses #TD2#
and Senior counters with a shoot takedown. Rocca fights it but they end up in guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Rocca keeps moving.
Rocca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rocca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Senior defends well.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Rocca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.#T2#
Senior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocca is looking to stand up but Senior won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior looking for a sweep. Not yet Senior, not yet.
Rocca is stalling in the full guard.
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.#T3#
Rocca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Senior is trying to control the position but Rocca postures up.
Rocca would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocca looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Rocca has Senior up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocca displaying some good clinch control by pressing Senior up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rocca.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Senior or not.
Nice body punch from Rocca - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Rocca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Rocca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Senior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Senior. #ES#
Rocca throws Senior to one side and escapes!
Rocca catches Senior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocca tries to close the distance and clinch but Senior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Senior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reno Rocca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Rocca tries to sprawl but Senior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rocca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Senior wants to control but Rocca is keeping him busy.
Senior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rocca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senior can do to turn this around?#T1#
Senior trying to pass the guard but Rocca defending well. #SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Senior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocca keeps working.
Rocca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Senior working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Senior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senior wants to control but Rocca is keeping him busy.
Senior trying to mount his opponent but Rocca defends it.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
Senior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocca trying to control but Senior postures up.
Senior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Senior is trying to control. Rocca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Senior seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Senior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Senior trying to control from half guard but Rocca is working away. #T3#
Senior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Senior is trying to control. Rocca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Senior pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Senior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Senior. #SUB2#
Senior has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rocca defend it? Senior steps over the head and cranks it - Rocca is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Senior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Senior! |
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Event:
WCF 39: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocca throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Rocca feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocca did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Rocca is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well. #SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rocca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Rocca trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocca controls his leg. #T1#
Rocca trying to control but Jones postures up.
Rocca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rocca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rocca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocca seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rocca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Rocca has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones 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! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Camron Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. That's all I gotta say right now.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Turturro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rocca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turturro up against the cage.
Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Turturro has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rocca breaks from the clinch.
Rocca walks into a straight right hand from Turturro.
Turturro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turturro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Turturro darts in and clinches Rocca up against the cage.
Turturro lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro working aggressively here.
Rocca is trying to maintain a safe position but Turturro gets an underhook and turns Rocca into the cage.
Turturro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A shot in the inside from Turturro.
Turturro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Turturro.
Rocca tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Turturro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turturro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Rocca throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Rocca gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Turturro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rocca is on him like a limpet, forcing Turturro back against the cage.
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!
Rocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turturro.
Turturro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turturro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turturro gets through Rocca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turturro misses with the head strike.
Rocca leaning against his opponent.
Turturro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
Turturro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Turturro.
Turturro blocks a body shot from Rocca.
Turturro has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Turturro scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turturro can't find room to land a body shot as Rocca controls the action.
Turturro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rocca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rocca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caloggero Turturro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rocca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocca.
Turturro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Turturro. #T3#
Turturro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turturro lands a shot to the body.
Rocca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turturro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Turturro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Turturro on the inside.
Rocca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turturro lands with a light punch inside.
Turturro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro misses with a punch on the inside.
Turturro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turturro.
Rocca tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Rocca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Turturro.
Rocca is breathing heavily.#T4#
Turturro lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Turturro as the two fighters clinch.
Turturro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rocca seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turturro can turn it around.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Turturro lands a body shot.
Turturro scores with a hook to the body.
Turturro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro lands a right hand.
Rocca takes a shot to the head.
Turturro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turturro lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turturro.
Turturro lands a left hand.
Turturro gets through Rocca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turturro lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Turturro.
Turturro lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caloggero Turturro 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#
Rocca takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Rocca looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Turturro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocca trying to stall but Turturro improves his position.
Rocca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turturro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turturro scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
Caloggero Turturro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turturro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocca.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turturro.
Still in the clinch, Turturro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Turturro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro can't find room to land a body shot as Rocca controls the action.
A short uppercut from Turturro.
A right hand to the body from Turturro.
Turturro lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Turturro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turturro lands an uppercut.#T1#
Turturro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocca is looking to control Turturro's arms but Turturro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rocca has his back to the cage.
Turturro pushes Rocca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turturro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro scores with a hook to the body.
Turturro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turturro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turturro is working Rocca over against the cage.
Turturro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Rocca is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
Turturro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roccas head.
Oh Rocca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Turturro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Turturro.
A short right from Turturro.
Rocca is looking to control Turturro's arms but Turturro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rocca has his back to the cage. #T2#
Rocca trying to control the position but instead, Turturro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rocca into the cage.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head.
Turturro lands a left hand.
Rocca tries to pull guard but Turturro holds him up against the cage and eventually Rocca drops back down to his feet.
Turturro lands with a short shot to the head.
Turturro lands with a light punch inside.
Rocca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rocca seems to have got his legs back now.
Turturro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turturro lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Turturro.
Rocca tries to score a body lock takedown but Turturro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turturro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards. #T3#
Turturro lands a shoulder strike.
Turturro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turturro lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
Turturro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turturro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocca takes a shot to the head.
Turturro throws a big uppercut that drops Rocca! More strikes from Turturro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rocca lies dazed against the cage as Turturro celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caloggero Turturro!
Caloggero Turturro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Rocca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakagawa is striking off his back. Rocca thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rocca trying to control the action but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rocca working Nakagawa over with strikes.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakagawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocca trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
Rocca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakagawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rocca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakagawa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rocca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Rocca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nakagawa's guard.
Rocca 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.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rocca slips a nice elbow through Nakagawa's hands, connecting with Nakagawa's forehead.
Rocca works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rocca pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nakagawa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nakagawa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocca has a good base and remains in mount.
Rocca with a couple of short strikes.
Nakagawa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rocca. What's that going to do exactly?
Rocca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakagawa is looking to escape.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the head.
Nakagawa tries to reverse the position but Rocca maintains control.#T2##SUB#
Rocca has isolated one of Nakagawa's arms. Nakagawa looking to fight him off but Rocca twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Southanouvong misses with a few strikes there.
Rocca works over Southanouvong's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that Rocca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocca throws a jab when Southanouvong was well out of range.#CL2#
Southanouvong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
A short left from Southanouvong.
Rocca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southanouvong backwards.
Southanouvong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Southanouvong prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
Southanouvong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
Rocca tries to break the clinch but Southanouvong is controlling the position.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Rocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Southanouvong.
Southanouvong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southanouvong misses with the head strike.
Rocca is leaning against Southanouvong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southanouvong's elbow.
Nice body punch from Southanouvong - that landed with a thud.
Southanouvong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocca is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southanouvong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rocca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rocca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Southanouvong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Rocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Rocca wants to take the fight to the mat but Southanouvong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rocca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
Southanouvong misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rocca struggles to land a body shot inside as Southanouvong controls his hands.
Southanouvong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southanouvong gets through Rocca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Rocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Southanouvong works on Rocca's body with a couple of short punches.
Southanouvong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Rocca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
Rocca is trying to stall.
#T3#
A short left from Southanouvong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Southanouvong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocca wants a takedown.
Southanouvong scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a right to the head.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
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!
Southanouvong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Rocca working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rocca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southanouvong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southanouvong lands a jab.
Rocca swings widly with a right hand
and Rocca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Southanouvong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocca backs up against the cage.
Southanouvong tries to bum rush Rocca with a series of wild strikes but Rocca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Southanouvong moves into range and clinches up with Rocca.
Rocca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
Southanouvong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong 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#
Southanouvong tries to clinch but Rocca moves out of range.
Rocca tries to counter with a takedown but Southanouvong is quick to defend against it.
Rocca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Southanouvong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Southanouvong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Southanouvong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocca throws a head kick that misses.
Rocca ducks under a wild hook from Southanouvong.
Rocca throws a hook but Southanouvong blocks it.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southanouvong connects with a crisp jab.
Southanouvong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocca lands with a cross.
Rocca takes one to the side of the head.
Rocca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Southanouvong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southanouvong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Southanouvong lands with a hook. Rocca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Rocca is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southanouvong.
Rocca tries to land a leg kick but Southanouvong saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Rocca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southanouvong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Southanouvong throws a right and a left that Rocca avoids nicely.
Rocca looks to score with a jab to the body but Southanouvong is just out of range.#T1#
Southanouvong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocca's head backwards.
Southanouvong scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Southanouvong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocca is pushing Southanouvong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Oh Rocca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Rocca seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Southanouvong on the inside.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Rocca working aggressively here.
Southanouvong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocca.
Southanouvong lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2##TD#
Rocca has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Southanouvong regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Southanouvong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A hook to the body from Southanouvong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Southanouvong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southanouvong misses with some punches.
Southanouvong scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Rocca jumps guard but Southanouvong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
A short uppercut from Southanouvong.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Southanouvong digs a right hand into Rocca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocca's gas tank.
Southanouvong lands a shoulder strike.
Southanouvong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Southanouvong prevents a body shot from Rocca.
Rocca is trying to pull guard but Southanouvong has him pressed against the cage.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southanouvong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Southanouvong is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Rocca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southanouvong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands a left hand.
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southanouvong presses Rocca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Southanouvong pushes Rocca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
Southanouvong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Southanouvong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A short left from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Southanouvong lands with a right to the head.
Southanouvong lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocca misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southanouvong scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
Southanouvong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocca.
Southanouvong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rocca! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Southanouvong is unloading with more strikes now! Rocca drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
Chanthaphone Southanouvong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Core Combat for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
HFC 17 - Tragedy vs Rocca
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Tragedy misses with a straight left.
Rocca lands with a shot to the body.
Tragedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tragedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocca checks it well.
Rocca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocca.
Tragedy looks to land a combination but Rocca avoids it well.
Rocca with the counter takedown but Tragedy avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocca, as that shot connected.
Tragedy misses with a double jab.
Rocca checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tragedy.#CL#
Tragedy darts in and clinches Rocca up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tragedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocca misses with the head strike.
Tragedy has Rocca pressed against the cage, preventing Rocca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rocca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Tragedy.
Tragedy blocks the elbow strike.
Rocca lands a damaging elbow.
Tragedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocca is defending well for now.#BC2#
Rocca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocca swinging wildly here.
Rocca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy misses with a leg kick.
Rocca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tragedy defends it well.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocca slips a straight right by Tragedy.
Tragedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Rocca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tragedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocca checks it well.
Rocca looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
Tragedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tragedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tragedy.
Rocca blocks the body kick.
Rocca looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
No joy there for Rocca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tragedy scores with a hook.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rocca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tragedy scrambles back to his feet.
Rocca is looking to chop away at Tragedy's legs.
Tragedy throwing a counter right hand but Rocca manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Rocca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tragedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocca.
Tragedy pulls Rocca in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocca from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rocca postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it. #T3#
Rocca is looking to advance position but Tragedy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tragedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rocca is looking to escape.
Rocca is desperately trying to improve his position but Tragedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Tragedy controlling his opponent.
Tragedy throwing strikes here but Rocca is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tragedy prevents Rocca from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocca wants to hold on but Tragedy pushes him away.
Rocca in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Tragedy looking to finish with strikes here!
Rocca is trying to escape the mount.
Rocca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Tragedy.
Rocca tries to buck Tragedy off but he can't manage it.
Tragedy looking to finish with strikes here!
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!
Tragedy looking to control but Rocca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocca sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tragedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rocca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tragedy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tragedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trage Tragedy 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#
Tragedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rocca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocca cracks Tragedy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tragedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tragedy, as that shot connected.
Tragedy misses with a hook.
Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocca.
Tragedy wants to clinch up but Rocca keeps it at a distance.
Tragedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tragedy scores with a jab.
Rocca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rocca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Tragedy coming out on top.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Rocca there.
Tragedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocca.
Tragedy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocca under the eye.#T1#
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Tragedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tragedy lands with an overhand left.
Tragedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocca can do to turn this around?
Rocca throws a hook but Tragedy avoids it easily.
Tragedy tries a low kick but Rocca avoids it.
Rocca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tragedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Tragedy throws a leg kick
and Rocca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Tragedy forces Rocca back against the cage and clinches.
Tragedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tragedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocca.
Tragedy stalls.
Tragedy stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tragedy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Our sources have told us that Tragedy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tragedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Tragedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tragedy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tragedy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rocca tries a body shot but Tragedy blocks it.
Tragedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
Rocca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
Rocca avoiding damage as Tragedy throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rocca breaks from the clinch.
Tragedy thows a leg kick but Rocca checks it #TD2#
and Rocca counters with a takedown into side control.
Tragedy struggling a bit here.
Tragedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rocca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tragedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rocca looks to land a strike but Tragedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rocca postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it.
Rocca throws a big elbow that misses.
Tragedy working a defensive guard here.
Rocca trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tragedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tragedy, not yet.
Tragedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocca's guard. #REVR#
Tragedy wants to control from the top but Rocca keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rocca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tragedy stacks Rocca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tragedy!#T4#
Tragedy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rocca is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Check out the look on Tragedy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rocca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tragedy's best efforts.
Tragedy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tragedy wants to free his trapped foot but Rocca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tragedy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tragedy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tragedy trying to control the action but Rocca is working from the bottom.
Trage Tragedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocca wants to get back to full guard.
Rocca is pressing down on Tragedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rocca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tragedy postures up in Rocca's guard and throws a big left but Rocca blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trage Tragedy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rocca lands with an uppercut that bounces Tragedy off the cage and back into range.
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocca.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Tragedy.
Tragedy is looking to score with low kicks.
Rocca feints the counter takedown.
Tragedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tragedy staying out of range there.
Rocca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tragedy counters with a good low kick that Rocca was not able to check.
Tragedy connects with a leg kick. Rocca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tragedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca tries to clinch but Tragedy is having none of it.
Rocca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tragedy can pounce on him.
Tragedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tragedy.#T1#
Rocca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tragedy cracks Rocca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocca scores with a hook to the body. Tragedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tragedy wants to slow Rocca down by chopping away at his legs.
Tragedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tragedy.
Tragedy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slow jab from Rocca misses its intended target.
Rocca misses with a straight left.
Tragedy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rocca moves out of range of the body kick from Tragedy.
Nice defenses there by Tragedy.
Rocca looks to land a combination but Tragedy avoids it well.
Tragedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocca on the side of the head.#T2#
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!
Tragedy scores with a jab to the head.
Tragedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tragedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trage Tragedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tragedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocca's hands.
Rocca throws a hook but Tragedy avoids it easily.
Rocca misses with a low kick as Tragedy jumps back.
Rocca throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range.
Tragedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocca.
Tragedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocca.
Tragedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tragedy looks to land a body kick but Rocca moved away.
Rocca swinging wildly here.
Trage Tragedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tragedy misses with a leg kick.
Rocca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tragedy.
Tragedy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rocca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tragedy.
A leg kick checked by Rocca.
Rocca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tragedy looks to land a right hand but Rocca moved out of range.
Rocca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tragedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tragedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but Rocca checks it.
Tragedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tragedy slips under a jab.
A left lands for Tragedy.
A slow jab from Tragedy misses its intended target. #T4#
Rocca misses with an uppercut. Tragedy saw that one coming.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Rocca.
Tragedy wants to land a leg kick but Rocca is out of range.
Tragedy ducks under a wild hook from Rocca.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Rocca.
Rocca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reno Rocca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tragedy throws the kick towards the body but Rocca avoids it.
Rocca throws a jab when Tragedy was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tragedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tragedy.
Good standup being displayed there by Tragedy as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy lands a high kick!
Rocca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rocca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trage Tragedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tragedy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trage Tragedy!
A very excited looking Trage Tragedy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 13 - Barbosa vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Rocca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reno Rocca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chooga tries a head kick but it misses.
Chooga throws the left hand but Rocca avoids the punch easily.
Chooga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Chooga misses.
Chooga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chooga moves away.
Chooga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rocca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rocca misses with a body punch
and Chooga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chooga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chooga counter with a right hand.
Rocca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chooga. Chooga obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Chooga staying out of range there.
Rocca misses with a jab to the body
and Chooga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chooga connects with a single shot there.
Rocca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chooga misses with a straight left.
Rocca swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Chooga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chooga.
Chooga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roccas head.
Chooga swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Chooga manages to break the clinch.
Chooga throws a push kick but Rocca slaps the foot to one side.
Chooga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chooga misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Rocca misses its intended target.
Chooga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chooga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocca under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Rocca.#T2#
Chooga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocca on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocca misses with an uppercut. Chooga saw that one coming.
Rocca avoids the body shot from Chooga.
Rocca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rocca throws an off balance right hand
and Chooga counters with a body kick that stops Rocca in his tracks momentarily.
Chooga swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Rocca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chooga trying to hold on to Rocca's head to control him but Rocca postures up.
Chooga wants to get back to full guard.
Chooga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocca.
Chooga is trying to stand.
Rocca prevents Chooga from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Chooga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocca slips a nice elbow through Chooga's hands, connecting with Chooga's forehead.#SUB#
Rocca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chooga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rocca 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.
Rocca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chooga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rocca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chooga wants to get back to his feet.
Rocca trying to control from Chooga's half guard. Chooga has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rocca wants to control from the top but Chooga keeps moving. #T4#
Chooga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Chooga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocca wants to control from the top but Chooga keeps moving.
Chooga controlling Rocca's posture.
Rocca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rooga Chooga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rocca slips under a jab from Chooga.
Chooga throws a lazy right hand but Rocca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chooga needs to keep his hands up - Rocca had a free shot at his head there.
Chooga works Rocca's body with a nice hook.
Chooga misses with an uppercut.
Chooga throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocca.
A big left from Chooga misses.
Rocca feinted with a counter takedown.
Rocca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocca slips under a jab from Chooga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Chooga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Rocca misses.
Rocca backing away here, and Chooga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Rocca throws a leg kick
and Chooga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chooga lands a head kick!
Rocca blocks a head kick by Chooga.
Rocca feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Chooga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rocca throws a looping overhand right but Chooga ducks down to avoid it.
Chooga lands a high kick!
Rocca slips a jab from Chooga.
Chooga checks a low kick from Rocca.
A big right from Chooga misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocca.
A big left from Chooga misses.
Rocca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rocca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chooga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocca lands with a cross.
Rocca misses the shot to the body.
Chooga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rocca misses with a straight left. #CL#
Rocca clinches up with Chooga and pushes him back against the cage.
Chooga tries a body shot but Rocca blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chooga. #BC2#
Chooga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chooga misses with a looping right.
Chooga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocca.
Rocca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chooga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocca moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Rocca lands an overhand right.
Chooga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocca.
Rocca lands a head shot.
Chooga moves out of range of the body kick.
Chooga throws a looping overhand right but Rocca ducks down to avoid it.
Rocca attempts a counter takedown but Chooga avoids it well and moves away.
Rocca throws a good cross that connects.
Rocca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chooga throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocca misses with a wild body shot.
Rocca throws a nice looking combination but Chooga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chooga thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circling - Rocca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chooga.
Chooga tries a head kick but it misses.
Rooga Chooga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Chooga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chooga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chooga! But no joy.
Rooga Chooga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chooga scores with a nice body kick.
Chooga misses with a kick to the body.
Rocca attempts a counter takedown but Chooga avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocca misses the shot to the body.
Rocca tries to clinch but Chooga moves out of range.
Rocca throws a jab but it's blocked by Chooga.
Rocca throws a jab but it's blocked by Chooga.
Rocca misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocca throws a hook but Chooga avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Chooga.
Rocca looks to land a left hand but Chooga moved out of range nicely.
Chooga throws out a counter right but Rocca avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rooga Chooga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rocca throws a shot from downtown. Chooga moves away and avoids it.
Chooga misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rocca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chooga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Rocca doesn't manage to clinch there - Chooga circles away.
Chooga avoids the body shot from Rocca.
Rocca needs to keep his hands up - Chooga had a free shot at his head there.
Rocca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chooga circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocca closes the distance but Chooga moves to the side
and Chooga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rocca misses.
Rocca throws a lazy right hand but Chooga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chooga throws a looping overhand right but Rocca ducks down to avoid it.
Rocca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rocca swinging wildly here.
Chooga looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Rocca.
Rocca shoots in but no luck this time.
Chooga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Chooga lands.
Chooga connects with a jab.
Chooga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chooga throws a jab when Rocca was well out of range.
Chooga throws a shot from downtown. Rocca moves away and avoids it.
Rocca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chooga sprawls and moves away.
Chooga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rocca. That did some damage!
Rocca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocca tries to clinch but Chooga moves away
and Chooga counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Rocca. Those never looked like landing.
Chooga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocca.
Chooga moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Chooga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Rocca.
Rocca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chooga looks to land a right hand but Rocca moved out of range.
Rocca misses with a wild combination.
Chooga throws a big shot that misses.
Chooga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chooga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chooga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chooga throws the left hand but Rocca avoids the punch easily.
Rocca throws a jab but it's blocked by Chooga. #T3#
Rocca works Chooga's body with a nice hook.
Rocca shoots and misses
and Chooga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chooga lands a nice looking body kick.
Rocca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chooga on the side of the head.
Rocca throws a lazy right hand but Chooga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chooga missing with a left hand there. Rocca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chooga misses with a looping left.
Rocca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chooga.
A jab from Chooga finds it's way through Rocca's defenses.
Nice cross by Chooga.
Rocca loads up on a big right hand but Chooga slips the punch.
Chooga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chooga dips to his left and cracks Rocca with an uppercut!#T4#
Rocca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Chooga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Rocca - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Chooga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chooga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocca thows a leg kick but Chooga checks it
and Chooga counters with a straight right hand.
Reno Rocca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chooga.
Rocca misses with a shot to the body
letting Chooga counter with a right hand.
Chooga misses with a straight left.
Chooga cracks Rocca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rocca misses with a wild body shot.
Rocca throws a low kick but Chooga avoids it.
Chooga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rooga Chooga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chooga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rooga Chooga!
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Event:
HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Rocca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonissaar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rocca eats them both and turns towards Tonissaar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rocca has his takedown stuffed
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar defending well as Rocca loads up on a big left hand.
Rocca misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a series of strikes. Rocca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Rocca throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rocca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tonissaar wants to stand up but Rocca is controlling him.
Rocca postures up.
#SUB2#
Rocca 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. #T1#
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocca stops Tonissaar from standing up.
Tonissaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
Rocca wants to pass the guard but Tonissaar is keeping the position.
Tonissaar keeping moving, preventing Rocca from controlling successfully.
Tonissaar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonissaar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar pulls Rocca in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocca from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonissaar has momentary wrist control but Rocca slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonissaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tonissaar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocca on the ground.
Rocca is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonissaar has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rocca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tonissaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocca connects with a couple of short punches.
Tonissaar trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rocca drops back looking for a leg! Tonissaar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonissaar manages to kick Rocca off! Rocca jumps back into Tonissaar's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocca stands and throws Tonissaar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rocca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonissaar is trying to control Rocca's posture but Rocca avoids it.
Rocca is working Tonissaar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rocca working the ground and pound but Tonissaar is defending the strikes.
Rocca lands some shots froms side control.
Rocca working away.#T4#
Tonissaar trying to remain calm as Rocca controls from the top position.
Tonissaar is looking for a sweep.
Tonissaar taking a bit of punishment here - Rocca scoring with strikes.
Tonissaar wants to control but Rocca postures up.
Rocca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonissaar some visible discomfort.
Rocca is chipping away with strikes.
Tonissaar wants to control but Rocca postures up.
Rocca is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tonissaar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tonissaar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonissaar some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocca.
Rocca throws a strike aimed at the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rocca throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Rocca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonissaar.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses #CL2#
and Rocca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tonissaar blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rocca fails to land.
Rocca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch but Rocca improves position.
Rocca misses with an elbow strike.
Rocca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tonissaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar is looking to wear down Rocca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rocca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Rocca moves out of range easily. #T1#
Rocca misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rocca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tonissaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rocca.
Tonissaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocca.
Rocca fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Rocca misses the body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Rocca was not able to check.
Rocca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Rocca misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Rocca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonissaar as he avoids it easily.
Baruto Tonissaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rocca.
Rocca throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rocca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rocca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocca checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Rocca avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Rocca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Rocca.
Baruto Tonissaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Rocca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar thows a body kick. Rocca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tonissaar stuns Rocca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Rocca misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar stuns Rocca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocca cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocca misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Rocca.
Rocca misses the shot to the body.
Rocca takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Rocca.
Tonissaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocca.
Tonissaar throws a counter high kick but Rocca was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rocca.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Rocca moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.#T4#
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rocca scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one.
Rocca blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Rocca moves out of range.
Rocca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Rocca off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocca swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocca throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rocca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Rocca's body.
Rocca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocca swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar jabs at Rocca's body.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Rocca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonissaar defends it well.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rocca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tonissaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Rocca jumps back.
Rocca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rocca takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Rocca moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Rocca feints the counter takedown.
Rocca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Rocca settles back down. #T1#
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Rocca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocca as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rocca fails with the takedown.
Rocca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rocca moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Rocca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Rocca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Rocca's body.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Rocca with the counter takedown but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Rocca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocca down.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Rocca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocca swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocca throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocca walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Rocca with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Rocca throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Rocca.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Rocca moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Rocca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Rocca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Rocca looks for a takedown but Tonissaar sprawls well.
Tonissaar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocca's head backwards.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses #TD2#
and Rocca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Tonissaar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tonissaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
Tonissaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Rocca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rocca landing strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Tonissaar is right now.
Rocca takes a little break here. Tonissaar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Rocca has hold of Tonissaar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tonissaar seems comfortable defending it but Rocca has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tonissaar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tonissaar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rocca couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Baruto pontificates wonderfully doesn't he, to bad he doesn't fight that way. Smell ya later kid." '.
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Event:
HFC 5 - Rodrigues vs Larsson
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1#
IvanRilski wants to clinch up but Rocca keeps it at a distance.
IvanRilski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
IvanRilski tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IvanRilski has time to react.#TD2#
Rocca shoots in and bounces IvanRilski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rocca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
IvanRilski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocca.
IvanRilski trying to keep a closed guard but Rocca is proving a slippery customer.
Rocca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca stands and throws IvanRilski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
IvanRilski tries to improve position but can't.
IvanRilski taking a bit of punishment here - Rocca scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Rocca is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. IvanRilski is trying to escape and Rocca transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and IvanRilski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rocca! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Rocca moves in looking to clinch but Marshal pushes him off.
Marshal throws out a loose jab but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca misses with a straight left.
Marshal swings for the body but Rocca moves out of range.
#TD2#
Marshal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocca is staying active underneath Marshal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocca trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rocca is looking for a sweep. Marshal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.
Rocca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Marshal wants to pass the guard but Rocca is defending well.
Marshal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marshal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marshal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocca keeps working.
Rocca pushes Marshal off looking to stand but Marshal dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marshal connects with a nice short shot to Rocca's temple.
Marshal uses his free foot to push down on Rocca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rocca.
Rocca tries to lock up and control but Marshal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Marshal lands a big elbow.
Rocca is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marshal dominating with strikes here.
Rocca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marshal looking to control but Rocca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Marshal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocca is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Marshal controlling from the full mount.
Marshal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rocca is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshal landing punches.
Rocca wants to control but Marshal is having none of it.
Marshal has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Marshal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marshal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Marshal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rocca's face.
Marshal avoids the attempt from Rocca to control.
Rocca takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rocca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marshal lands with some strikes.
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!
Rocca in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marshal trying to control but Rocca is having none of it.
Marshal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marshal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rocca?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Marshal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rocca clinches up with Marshal and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marshal or not.
Marshal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshal.
Rocca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocca stalling in the clinch but Marshal improves position.
Marshal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocca is defending well.#TD2#
Marshal manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Marshal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocca landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocca postures up.
Marshal wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocca trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rocca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocca throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rocca tries to stand but Marshal is controlling his head. #SUB#
Rocca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marshal is looking for a sweep.
Rocca trying to control the position but Marshal is working away.
Marshal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Marshal wants to control but Rocca is keeping him busy.
Marshal stalling away here and it's allowed Rocca to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rocca controls Marshal momentarily but Marshal frees himself.
Marshal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marshal wants to control from the top but Rocca keeps moving.
Marshal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshal won't allow Rocca to sweep him here. #T3#
Marshal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marshal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rocca passes Marshal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshal trying to hold on to Rocca's head to control him but Rocca postures up.
Marshal wants to get back to full guard.
Marshal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marshal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Rocca from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marshal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocca trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but KJ Marshal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Marshal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocca is looking for a sweep. Marshal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rocca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshal.
Marshal prevents Rocca from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Marshal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marshal slips a nice elbow through Rocca's hands, connecting with Rocca's forehead.
Rocca trying to control but Marshal postures up.
Marshal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Marshal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marshal is looking to pass Rocca's guard but actually Rocca recovers to full guard.
Rocca controls Marshal momentarily but Marshal frees himself.
Marshal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marshal wants to control from the top but Rocca keeps moving.
Marshal with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Rocca is trying to keep Marshal in close.
Marshal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshal throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocca is trying to keep Marshal in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marshal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marshal cracks Rocca with a solid left hand.
Rocca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Well,Rocca is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T3#
Rocca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Marshal's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marshal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Marshal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rocca, who protects the arm well.
Marshal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rocca is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Marshal working the head and body with strikes.
Marshal looks up at the clock and then as Rocca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marshal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marshal trying to control the action but Rocca is working from the bottom.
KJ Marshal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocca is trying to get back to half guard.
Reno Rocca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshal lands a few punches from side control.
Marshal scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocca trying to remain calm as Marshal controls from the top position.
Marshal working the head and body with strikes.
KJ Marshal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Marshal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for KJ Marshal!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for KJ Marshal!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for KJ Marshal!
KJ Marshal wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Fuller tries for a takedown but Rocca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocca closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Fuller 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.
Rocca pulls Fuller in close to prevent any damage.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocca is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller advances to half guard. #SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura but Rocca is defending well.
Rocca's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuller tries to take his opponent's back but Rocca turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Rocca lands a couple of digs.
Rocca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocca won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocca manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rocca wants to improve his position but instead Fuller has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rocca is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuller.
#T3#
Rocca trying to control but Fuller postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuller pushing down on Rocca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Rocca has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Fuller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuller is just content to waste time from the top position. Rocca takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocca is looking to stand back up but Fuller counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rocca.
Rocca is staying active underneath Fuller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocca gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Rocca is keeping the position.
Rocca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rocca scores with a body shot.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocca digs a good body shot into Fuller's ribs.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Rocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Fuller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fuller lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rocca is looking to stall here but Fuller recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Fuller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rocca is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Rocca is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Rocca there.
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuller is in trouble now - Rocca has advanced to mount!
Rocca avoids the attempt from Fuller to control.#T2#
Fuller regains half guard.
Rocca trying to control the pace.
Rocca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuller!
Fuller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fuller gets back to half guard.
Fuller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocca scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocca is just content to waste time from the top position. Fuller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet. #SUB2#
Rocca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocca trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Rocca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocca is stalling in the full guard.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rocca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuller.
Reno Rocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Fuller.
Rocca closes the distance and clinches up with Fuller, looking for a takedown. Rocca pushes Fuller against the cage but Fuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fuller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocca scores with a one two! Fuller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fuller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuller fails to land the takedown.
Rocca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocca throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nice jab there from Rocca.
Rocca with a hook.
Fuller goes for a double leg but Rocca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocca continues to drive forward.
Rocca tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fuller manages to circle out of the way.
Rocca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller throws a hook but Rocca blocks it.
Rocca jabs Fuller to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Fuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rocca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alex Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocca is looking to regain half guard here but Fuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Rocca defending well. #T2#
Rocca is pressing down on Fuller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocca is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller looking to pass the guard.
Rocca is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Rocca controlling Fuller's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Rocca is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rocca tries to sprawl but Fuller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fuller moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocca tries to bench press Fuller off him but Fuller keeps the position. #T4#
Fuller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reno Rocca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rocca is looking to escape.
Rocca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocca is keeping the position for now.
Alex Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rocca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rocca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Reno Rocca said 'They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Rocca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocca stalling against the cage.
Damie blocks a body shot from Rocca.
Damie taking a breather.
Rocca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Damie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocca walks away with a smile on his face. Damie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Rocca misses.
A swing and a miss from Rocca.
Damie misses with a takedown
and Rocca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damie throws a nice looking combination but Rocca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca throws a lazy right hand but Damie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Rocca instigates a clinch.
Damie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocca gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Rocca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reno Rocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Damie.
Damie fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocca obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damie fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Rocca lands a nice elbow.
Rocca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damie looks winded!
Rocca pushes Damie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocca lands a right hand.
Rocca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damie's elbow.
Damie is trying to push Rocca away but Rocca has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocca avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Rocca as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocca.
Rocca lands an elbow inside.
Rocca lands a body shot.
Rocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Rocca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
Rocca tried to score with a low kick but Damie checks it.#CL#
Rocca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damie, pushing him back against the cage.
Rocca lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocca digs a right hand into Damie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Damie's gas tank.
Rocca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Damie or not.
Rocca is leaning against Damie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocca.
Rocca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocca lands a left hand.
Rocca is leaning against Damie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damie letting Rocca take a breather here.
Damie tries to break the clinch but Rocca is controlling the position.
Damie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocca avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocca digs a right hand underneath Damie's ribcage. Damie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Rocca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocca scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocca. #ROC#
Damie is rocked!
Rocca is leaning against Damie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Damie is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocca finish him?
Rocca pushes Damie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Damie seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocca lands a big right hand that drops Damie! The killer instinct kicks in and Rocca finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rocca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.
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Event:
ICC CN 14: Jantan v Rocca
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Jantan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Rocca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocca.
Jantan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocca taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocca.
Jantan misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocca.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rocca.
Rocca misses with a punch to the body.
Jantan can't get the takedown.
Jantan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Jantan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca lands a body punch.
Rocca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jantan backwards.
Rocca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jantan is breathing heavily.
Rocca is stalling here.
Rocca scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Jantan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca avoids a wild elbow strike from Jantan.
Rocca stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocca. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
Rocca slowing the pace effectively.
Rocca lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rocca.
Rocca dodges an elbow strike from Jantan.
Rocca dips a shoulder and cracks Jantan with a mighty uppercut! Jantan falls back against the cage and Rocca unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jantan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rocca screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca is the new middleweight champion!
As Reno Rocca got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.
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Event:
ICC CN 7: Maltsev v Himes
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Viera looks for a takedown but Rocca sprawls well.
Viera is looking to clinch but Rocca is avoiding it.
Rocca lands a jab.
Rocca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viera's head backwards.
Rocca lands with an uppercut that bounces Viera off the cage and back into range.
Rocca thuds a left hand into Viera's body.
Viera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rocca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocca, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Rocca has Viera up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Rocca.
Viera looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocca.
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!
Still in the clinch, Rocca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Viera working hard to break the clinch.
Viera working hard to break the clinch.
Rocca dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocca pushes Viera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocca has him pressed against the cage.
Rocca lands a shot to the body.
Viera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocca.
Viera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocca smiles and moves away.
Reno Rocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Viera.
Rocca lands the left hand.
A jab from Rocca does it's job there.
Rocca throws a shot to the body.
Viera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocca thuds a left hand into Viera's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocca lands the left hand.#TD2#
Rocca gets caught napping as Viera dives in and scores a takedown. Rocca manages to retain guard.
Rocca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Viera trying to control the position.
Rocca tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Rocca postures up.
Rocca looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rocca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rocca lands with a right hand.
Rocca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rocca scores with a nice right hand.
Rocca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rocca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viera's head.
Rocca connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Viera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Viera working the body and head with strikes.
Viera working away.
Viera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocca keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rocca is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Rocca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viera wants to control for a moment but Rocca uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viera can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Rocca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viera defends it easily.#SU2#
Viera stands and steps away. Rocca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reno Rocca is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocca stuffs the takedown.
Rocca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Rocca gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocca.
Rocca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocca lands an elbow inside that Viera shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Viera has been cut.
Viera jumps guard but Rocca turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rocca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rocca is working Viera over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocca.
Viera is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocca.
Rocca lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rocca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Viera's cut.
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#
Rocca scores with a punch to the head.
Rocca lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rocca as Viera shoots in.
Jab by Rocca.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocca thuds his right hand into Viera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocca lands a nice looking body kick.
Viera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocca lands a right hook to the body.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocca lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Viera is rocked!
Rocca throws a sloppy head kick and Viera moves out of range easily.
Viera is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocca finish him?
Rocca closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Viera! Rocca dives in looking to finish! Viera 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 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rocca!
A very excited looking Reno Rocca rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
ICC CN 5: Thompson v Yuldashev
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Rocca connects with the punch.#CL2#
Rocca rushes Pereira and presses him up against the cage.
Rocca lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rocca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Rocca.
Rocca working aggressively here.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Rocca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Rocca manages to avoid it.
Pereira lands with a cross.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Rocca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pereira quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocca slows the pace down in half guard.
Rocca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Pereira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocca on the ground.
Rocca looking to ground and pound but Pereira is blocking nicely.
BOOM! Rocca connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocca cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rocca lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pereira hang on?
Rocca lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Pereira! Rocca sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Pereira and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ICC 7: Davis v Life
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Rocca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Rocca has a takedown stuffed.
Rocca needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.
Fighter defending well as Rocca loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand
and Rocca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocca was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Rocca dips to his left and cracks Fighter with an uppercut!
Fighter looks to land a combination but Rocca avoids it well.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocca misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter throws the left hand but Rocca avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Rocca has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Fighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter pushes Rocca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter is working Rocca over against the cage.
Rocca wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Fighter.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Fighter scores with a shoulder strike.
Fighter lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Rocca.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Fighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Rocca looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Rocca misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Fighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Rocca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter presses Rocca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
Fighter presses Rocca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Fighter 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#
Fighter takes a swing at Rocca's ribcage but misses.
Fighter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocca's head.
Fighter lands with a cross.
Rocca defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter jabs at Rocca's body.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Rocca's belly button to the back.
Island Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Fighter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rocca sprawling to the canvas! Rocca rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fighter finish him?!
#ROC#
Rocca is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocca feints the counter takedown.
Rocca is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocca.
Rocca seems to have recovered his senses.
Fighter lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Rocca head around and knocks him out cold! Fighter hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Fighter!
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Event:
ICC 2
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Diggler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocca with a nice cross.
Reno Rocca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocca just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler slips a jab and a cross from Rocca.
Diggler tries to clinch up.
Diggler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rocca at a distance.
Diggler fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggler misses with a wild body shot.
Diggler slips under a jab from Rocca.
Diggler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rocca to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggler throws a leg kick which misses Rocca's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocca tries to avoid it.
Rocca slips a jab and a cross from Diggler.
Rocca with the counter takedown but Diggler avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diggler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Diggler is rocked!
Rocca feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Diggler crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Dirk Diggler stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Bobadela clinches up with Rocca and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocca can't break the clinch.
Bobadela'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.
Rocca blocks a body shot from Bobadela.
Bobadela scores a nice knee to the body.
Rocca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobadela manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rocca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobadela has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Bobadela to work.
Rocca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobadela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobadela moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rocca tries to keep at a distance but Bobadela has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rocca avoiding damage as Bobadela throws knees to the body.
Bobadela with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Rocca avoids a wild elbow strike from Bobadela.
Bobadela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobadela has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca jumps guard but Bobadela stands there with Rocca around his waist. Rocca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocca blocks an elbow strike from Bobadela.
Bobadela just leaning against Rocca, taking a breather.
Bobadela misses with a body punch.
Rocca tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobadela shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adi Bobadela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rocca.
Bobadela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocca avoids it.
Rocca blocks a body shot from Bobadela.
Rocca has Bobadela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bobadela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bobadela misses with a punch to the body.
Bobadela tries to land a knee to the head but Rocca blocks with his arms.
Rocca lands an uppercut.
Bobadela tries to land a knee to the head but Rocca blocks with his arms.
Bobadela tries to throw a body punch but Rocca avoids it by throwing Bobadela back against the cage. #T2#
Bobadela working Rocca over with knees to the body.
Rocca prevents a body shot from Bobadela.
Rocca working aggressively here.
Bobadela throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocca.
Bobadela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobadela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rocca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobadela lands with a light punch inside.
Bobadela blocks an uppercut.
Bobadela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobadela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobadela slows down the pace here.
Bobadela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobadela just leaning against Rocca, taking a breather.
Bobadela is breathing heavily.
Bobadela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Bobadela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocca is defending well for now.
Rocca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobadela avoids it.
Rocca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocca leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Rocca breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bobadela drives through and clinches with Rocca against the cage.
Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Bobadela has him pressed against the cage.
Rocca tries to pull guard but Bobadela holds him up against the cage and eventually Rocca drops back down to his feet.
Rocca displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bobadela up against the cage.
Bobadela working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Bobadela misses with some punches.
#T4#
Bobadela looking to throw knees to the head but Rocca is blocking nicely.
Bobadela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bobadela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocca managing to block the knees to the body from Bobadela.
Rocca goes for a takedown attempt but Bobadela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rocca lands with a right hand.
Rocca looks to land a combination. Bobadela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rocca looks to land a combination. Bobadela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobadela moves in looking to clinch but Rocca pushes him off.
Rocca with the counter takedown but Bobadela avoids it easily.
Rocca keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobadela is fending him off so far but Rocca persists. Nope, Bobadela circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobadela is looking to counter the offense by Rocca and move into the clinch.
Rocca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bobadela.
Rocca lands with a straight right. Bobadela didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adi Bobadela 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#
A leg kick checked by Bobadela.#CL#
Bobadela has Rocca up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bobadela is keeping busy.
Bobadela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobadela blocks an uppercut.
Rocca blocking some punches.
Bobadela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocca avoids it.
Rocca blocks a body shot from Bobadela.
Adi Bobadela has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rocca is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocca can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobadela working aggressively here.
Bobadela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocca managing to block the knees to the body from Bobadela.
Bobadela throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocca.
Bobadela misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Bobadela stalling against the cage.
Rocca scores with a shot to the side of Bobadela's head.
A shot in the inside from Rocca.
Rocca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bobadela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adi Bobadela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rocca.
Rocca is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocca working hard to break the clinch.
Bobadela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocca.
Bobadela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocca blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Bobadela to work.
Rocca misses with some punches.
Rocca can't break the clinch.
Bobadela misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocca scores with a shot to the side of Bobadela's head.
Rocca is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobadela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobadela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocca can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bobadela throws an elbow that misses.
Rocca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bobadela walks away with a smile on his face. Rocca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab from Rocca.
Adi Bobadela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobadela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobadela wants to clinch up but Rocca keeps it at a distance.
Bobadela walks into a straight right hand from Rocca.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobadela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobadela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocca with a hook.
Bobadela wants to clinch up but Rocca keeps it at a distance.
Bobadela is looking to clinch but Rocca is avoiding it.
Bobadela is looking to clinch but Rocca is avoiding it.
Bobadela on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocca thuds his right hand into Bobadela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Bobadela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Rocca dives in and scores a takedown into Bobadela's guard.
Rocca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rocca is pushing down on Bobadela's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobadela is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocca has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobadela is not content to let Rocca control the position.
Rocca winds up and cracks Bobadela with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bobadela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocca on the ground.
Rocca working the head and body with strikes.
Rocca uses his free foot to push down on Bobadela's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bobadela.
Rocca lands a couple of good shots and Bobadela has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Bobadela covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rocca tries to get the hooks in deep but Bobadela pushed the leg off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Rocca is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bobadela taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rocca.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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