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Event:
HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Steve.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Rocksteady there.
Rocksteady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Steve forces Rocksteady back against the ropes and clinches.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rocksteady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocksteady.
Steve is leaning against Rocksteady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve tries to stall but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Rocksteady looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Rocksteady is controlling the position.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
Steve gets through Rocksteady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Rocksteady missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocksteady closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksteady with a jab.
Rocksteady clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksteady.#CL#
Rocksteady instigates a clinch.
Rocksteady taking a breather.
Rocksteady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady 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#
Rocksteady looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Rocksteady throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Rocksteady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Nice body kick from Steve.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve tries a low kick but Rocksteady avoids it.
Rocksteady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rocksteady takes a step back to recover.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rocksteady lands a head shot.
Rocksteady gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocksteady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Rocksteady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot.
Rocksteady scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Rocksteady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksteady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Rocksteady.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.
A big right from Rocksteady misses.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve tries to work over Rocksteady's front leg with a kick but Rocksteady checks it. #CL2#
Steve gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a knee to the body.
Rocksteady throws a head punch that misses.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rocksteady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocksteady prevents a body shot from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Rocksteady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Rocksteady throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocksteady looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Good shot there by Rocksteady.
Steve jabs at Rocksteady's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocksteady fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Rocksteady has Steve up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocksteady has him pressed against the ropes.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
Steve pushes Rocksteady back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksteady stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocksteady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve is trying to stall.
#T1#
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocksteady is trying to stall.
Rocksteady scores with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
Rocksteady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rocksteady as Steve tries to tie him up.
Rocksteady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stephen Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocksteady.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Steve blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady is pushing Steve up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Rocksteady. #T2#
Steve tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve tries to circle away but Rocksteady has him pinned against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rocksteady is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rocksteady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Steve back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but James Rocksteady did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
James Rocksteady is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksteady throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Rocksteady loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocksteady as he connects with a hook.
Rocksteady throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Rocksteady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Rocksteady coming out on top.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve lands with a right hand.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Steve lands a jab.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocksteady.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Rocksteady against the ropes.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steve.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
A hook to the body from Rocksteady.
Steve pushes Rocksteady back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Steve.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve slips under a jab from Rocksteady.
Steve lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocksteady throws a head kick that half lands.
Rocksteady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rocksteady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksteady's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 38:38
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 38:38
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Amosov instigates a clinch.
Amosov is trying to drag Rocksteady to the mat but Rocksteady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Rocksteady has clasped his hands together around Amosov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (0) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amosov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rocksteady is staying tight to Amosov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Amosov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to get an arm triangle but Amosov is defending well. #T1#
Amosov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amosov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady tries to advance to mount but Amosov denies him.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Amosov is being controlled here.
Rocksteady tries to move into full mount but can't pass Amosov's legs.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Amosov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amosov being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amosov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amosov stops Rocksteady from passing to mount.
Amosov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rocksteady wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Rocksteady looking to control but instead Amosov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rocksteady is looking to stall here but Amosov recovers full guard.
Amosov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Amosov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocksteady controls the pace.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amosov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Amosov trying to control the position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Rocksteady won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocksteady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amosov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocksteady has Amosov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amosov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amosov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10##SUB#
Rocksteady working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Amosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Rocksteady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (2) Amosov
Rocksteady struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12##SUB#
Amosov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rocksteady controlling well, preventing Amosov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Amosov is holding onto Rocksteady's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Rocksteady working for a choke but Amosov is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Rocksteady is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amosov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rocksteady looking for the choke from the back.
Amosov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rocksteady off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Amosov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Amosov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rocksteady gets his way!
#T14##SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rocksteady's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for the choke from the back position but Amosov is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, James Rocksteady, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rocksteady has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chriss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocksteady walks away with a smile on his face. Chriss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Chriss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Rocksteady
Chriss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rocksteady! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Rocksteady
Rocksteady 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.
Chriss slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rocksteady still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rocksteady has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (5) vs (4) Rocksteady#T1##SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chriss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss is not content to let Rocksteady control the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chriss, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady working away.#SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rocksteady is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chriss's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chriss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady working away.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chriss manages to get back to half guard.
Chriss trying to control here.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Chriss keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Rocksteady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Chriss is a slippery customer.
Chriss is controlling Rocksteady's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chriss trying to control but Rocksteady postures up.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chriss could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rocksteady has cracked it and Chriss is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rocksteady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Rocksteady!
An out of breath James Rocksteady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocksteady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Slimed Undies has been cut.
A jab from Undies does it's job there.
Undies slips a jab from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady missing with a left hand there. Undies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksteady on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Undies throws a series of punches but Rocksteady avoids them all with ease.
Rocksteady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Undies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Undies.
Rocksteady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksteady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rocksteady there as he acknowledges the shot.
Undies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksteady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocksteady lands a jab to the head.
Rocksteady scores with a decent looking hook.
Undies missing with a left hand there. Rocksteady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksteady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Undies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
It seemed like Undies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Undies throws a right hand that Rocksteady ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocksteady also avoids with ease.#T1##KD#
Undies ducks straight into an uppercut from Rocksteady and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Undies manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Undies is rocked!
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Undies has wrist control.
Undies is still in real trouble! Can Rocksteady finish him?
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Rocksteady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocksteady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rocksteady drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rocksteady as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Undies screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rocksteady! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocksteady takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandstatter feints a jab promting Rocksteady to slip. Brandstatter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rocksteady slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rocksteady cracks Brandstatter with a good jab.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rocksteady has managed to clinch.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brandstatter prevents it.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Rocksteady taking a breather.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Brandstatter prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandstatter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocksteady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocksteady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
Rocksteady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandstatter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandstatter misses with a series of wild punches.
As Brandstatter tries to get set, Rocksteady tries to push him back and clinch up but Brandstatter manages to avoid the attempt.
Rocksteady throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Rocksteady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocksteady wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandstatter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocksteady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandstatter is defending well.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady is trying to drag Brandstatter to the mat but Brandstatter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocksteady leaning against his opponent.
#T3##BC2#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady tries to clinch there but Brandstatter circles away.
Brandstatter connects with the punch.
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rocksteady closes the distance and clinches.
Rocksteady wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandstatter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocksteady tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter stalls.
Rocksteady drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandstatter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocksteady takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rocksteady misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Rocksteady looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
A slow jab from Rocksteady misses its intended target.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter looks to land a combination but Rocksteady avoids it well.
Rocksteady tries to counter by clinching up but Brandstatter breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksteady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches up with Rocksteady, looking for a takedown. Brandstatter pushes Rocksteady against the cage but Rocksteady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocksteady wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Rocksteady takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocksteady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocksteady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rocksteady connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocksteady misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Rocksteady throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocksteady looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Rocksteady avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Rocksteady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocksteady throws out the jab.
Rocksteady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
Rocksteady scores with a nice strike.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Brandstatter is rocked!#CL#
Rocksteady clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady misses the jab.
Rocksteady lands with a straight right. Brandstatter didn't see that one coming.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter cracks Rocksteady with an open hand slap.
Rocksteady throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
As Rocksteady backs off Brandstatter throws a huge counter combo but Rocksteady manages to avoid it all.
Rocksteady misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Rocksteady blocks it.#KD2#
Brandstatter drops Rocksteady with a beautiful combination! Rocksteady stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandstatter is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Oh Rocksteady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Rocksteady has closed the distance and engaged Brandstatter in a clinch.
#T2#
Rocksteady taking a breather.
Rocksteady has Brandstatter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandstatter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocksteady seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
James Rocksteady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Rocksteady swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Brandstatter to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocksteady backs up against the cage.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Rocksteady's body. Rocksteady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocksteady throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick.
Rocksteady blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Rocksteady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Rocksteady looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocksteady misses the target.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
A head kick by Brandstatter misses #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Brandstatter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Rocksteady pushes Brandstatter up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Rocksteady to work.
Brandstatter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocksteady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandstatter is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Rocksteady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Rocksteady misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rocksteady misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter is pawing at Rocksteady, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rocksteady's nose. Rocksteady is badly hurt! Brandstatter pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rocksteady tries desperately to hold on but Brandstatter is relentless in his assault! As Rocksteady receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Brandstatter away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Brandstatter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocksteady throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rasmus's Fun House in the buildup to the fight.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Rocksteady scores with a nice strike.
Rocksteady stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands a nice hook to Rocksteady's body. Rocksteady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocksteady swings widly with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocksteady takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Rocksteady throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksteady throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith slips under a jab from Rocksteady.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady with a hook.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Rocksteady crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Rocksteady back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocksteady! Smith lets Rocksteady back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rocksteady is rocked!
Rocksteady walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Smith swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leon Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leon Smith made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Rocksteady slips the punch.
Rocksteady drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borgia sprawls and moves away.
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocksteady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rocksteady. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Jab, jab by Borgia - just one landing.
Borgia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgia.
James Rocksteady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Rocksteady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocksteady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Rocksteady misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Borgia misses.
Borgia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rocksteady is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Rocksteady trying to control but Borgia postures up.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Rocksteady is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia working over Rocksteady with some ground and pound. Rocksteady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Rocksteady's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Rocksteady defending well.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Rocksteady's hands, connecting with Rocksteady's forehead.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Rocksteady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount!
Borgia unloading with bombs!#T3#
Borgia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rocksteady hang on?
Rocksteady is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Rocksteady is working to get back to half guard.
Borgia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Borgia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rocksteady's face.
Rocksteady in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
Borgia postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Rocksteady is out cold - huge knockout for Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia 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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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocksteady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Rocksteady lands.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Rocksteady misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Rocksteady manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocksteady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocksteady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocksteady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Rocksteady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Rocksteady finds it's way through Smith's defenses. #TD#
Rocksteady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Rocksteady.#T2##SUB#
Rocksteady swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rocksteady's guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - Rocksteady follows without any prompting.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Rocksteady was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rocksteady throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith connects with a jab.
Rocksteady throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocksteady with a body shot.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Rocksteady. Rocksteady maintains the clinch.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rocksteady letting Smith take a breather here.
Rocksteady throws a head punch that misses.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocksteady looking for a takedown.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocksteady just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith is pushing Rocksteady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rocksteady looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a low kick but Rocksteady avoids it.
Smith defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocksteady throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Rocksteady shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith'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.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rocksteady is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocksteady has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith just leaning against Rocksteady, taking a breather.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksteady controls the action.
Rocksteady is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Smith taking a breather.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith stalling.
Smith prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith stalling the fight.
Rocksteady effectively controlling the action here.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Smith.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksteady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Rocksteady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Rocksteady throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocksteady scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocksteady lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksteady.
A jab from Rocksteady finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Smith.
Rocksteady throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith blocks a jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocksteady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a body kick.
Rocksteady misses with a hook
and Rocksteady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksteady cracks Smith with a good jab.#TD#
Rocksteady gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB#
Rocksteady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocksteady prevents Smith from improving his position.
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocksteady throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rocksteady is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocksteady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rocksteady seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masvidal won't be happy with that.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound.
Masvidal tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
Masvidal is trying to escape the position but Rocksteady is controlling the position.
Masvidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masvidal down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady just content to control the position.
Rocksteady looks up at the clock and then as Masvidal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rocksteady smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rocksteady taking a breather here.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound.#T1#
Rocksteady lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Rocksteady swings around for an armbar but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rocksteady's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocksteady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Masvidal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rocksteady looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rocksteady looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rocksteady! #REVB#
Rocksteady scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Rocksteady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rocksteady working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.
Masvidal is not content to let Rocksteady control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Rocksteady lands a nice forearm strike.
Rocksteady wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rocksteady connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
Rocksteady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rocksteady lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal isn't going anywhere.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working. #SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well. #T4#
Rocksteady tries to score with some ground and pound. Masvidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rocksteady happy to just control the position for now.
Rocksteady working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady looks up at the clock and then as Masvidal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rocksteady smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocksteady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masvidal or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocksteady, which made it look bad.
Masvidal digs a good hook to Rocksteady's body.
Nice uppercut there from Rocksteady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Rocksteady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocksteady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksteady throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masvidal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal looks for a takedown but Rocksteady sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady jabs at Masvidal's body.
Nice sprawl there from Rocksteady as Masvidal shoots in.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocksteady moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rocksteady moves into the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rocksteady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady cracks Masvidal with a nice body shot.
Rocksteady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocksteady blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rocksteady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocksteady slows down the pace here.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Rocksteady to work.
Rocksteady pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rocksteady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocksteady tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rocksteady wants to stall.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rocksteady is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocksteady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Masvidal on the inside.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Rocksteady has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Masvidal regains guard immediately.
Rocksteady won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Masvidal looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masvidal dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Rocksteady circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Rocksteady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Masvidal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but Rocksteady shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Rocksteady.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Rocksteady on that attempt.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Rocksteady moves away and avoids it.
Rocksteady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Masvidal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocksteadys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rocksteady slaps away a takedown attempt from Masvidal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocksteady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksteady darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Rocksteady into the cage.
Rocksteady lands a really nice looking cross but Masvidal seems unphased.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocksteady as he jumps to the side.
Rocksteady has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady lands with a shot to the body.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Masvidal closes the distance but Rocksteady moves to the side #TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masvidal wants to stand back up but Rocksteady manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady taking a break here but Masvidal is having none of it and regains half guard.
Masvidal is trying to control but can't.
Rocksteady perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position.
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady is working Masvidal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masvidal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocksteady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocksteady passes Masvidal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocksteady looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Masvidal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masvidal sees it coming and defends easily.
Masvidal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Rocksteady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocksteady not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocksteady has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
After winning the bout, James Rocksteady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 72 Sitsongrit vs Leader
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Rocksteady gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Rocksteady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.#TD#
Cartwright jumps into guard, dragging Rocksteady to the mat.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady is working Cartwright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocksteady postures up.
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Rocksteady defends it easily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rocksteady stacks Cartwright 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 Rocksteady!#T1#
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Rocksteady landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocksteady scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cartwright tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position. #T2#
Rocksteady taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Rocksteady cracks Cartwright with a big elbow.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright has hold of Rocksteady's hands but Rocksteady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Rocksteady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.
Cartwright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rocksteady moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that! #T4#
Rocksteady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rocksteady landing shots from mount.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright gets back to full guard.
Rocksteady stands and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Rocksteady stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rocksteady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Cartwright looking to score a takedown here. Rocksteady is defending well but Cartwright drives through and ends up in Rocksteady's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rocksteady manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rocksteady looking to pass the guard.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Rocksteady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocksteady working the head with strikes.
Rocksteady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rocksteady should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Rocksteady should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cam Cartwright!
A victorious Cam Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocksteady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocksteady on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Rocksteady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocksteady rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Mfer counters with a nice right hand that sends Rocksteady toppling to the canvas! Rocksteady scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mfer finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer misses with a hook.#KD#
Mfer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rocksteady sprawling to the canvas! Rocksteady rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mfer finish him?!
#ROC#Rocksteady is rocked!
Mfer ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rocksteady out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Mfer!
Pate Mfer retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Pate Mfer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 56: Knightley vs Rocksteady
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocksteady smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knightley thuds a left hand into Rocksteady's body.
Knightley lands with a nice body punch.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley counters with an inside leg kick.
Rocksteady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knightley.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocksteady finds it's way round the side to connect with Knightley's head.
Nice straight punches there by Knightley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knightley.
A big right from Rocksteady misses.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley moves away from the strike by Rocksteady.
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!
Rocksteady misses with an uppercut
and Knightley counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocksteady jabs Knightley right on the nose. Knightley blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Rocksteady. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocksteady.#T1#
Knightley defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Rocksteady misses with an uppercut
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knightley slips under a jab.
Rocksteady on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady lands an overhand right.
Rocksteady 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.
That kick from Knightley tenderised Rocksteady's leg. Rocksteady is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocksteady misses with a straight left. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady checks a low kick from Knightley.
Knightley misses with a looping right.
Knightley takes a swing at Rocksteady's ribcage but misses.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Rocksteady's head but Rocksteady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocksteady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Rocksteady swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocksteady.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Rocksteady is out of range.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
A big left from Knightley misses.
Rocksteady scores with a hook.
Rocksteady getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Rocksteady tries to clinch up.
Knightley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Rocksteady is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knightley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knightley needs to keep his hands up - Rocksteady had a free shot at his head there.
Rocksteady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Knightley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocksteady throws a hook but Knightley avoids it easily.
Rocksteady darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocksteady shoots and misses
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Knightley is rocked!
Rocksteady drops Knightley with a big left hand! Knightley is injured, injured bad! Rocksteady jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Rocksteady!
An out of breath James Rocksteady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Raak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Raak both land. Nice combination.
Raak jabs Rocksteady to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raak scores with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Raak.
Raak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady feinted with a counter takedown.
Raak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocksteady throws out the jab.
Raak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Rocksteady catches Raak right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocksteady slips under a jab.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Raak takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Rocksteady.
Raak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocksteady misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Raak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raak misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Raak didn't expect that.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Raak keeps moving.
Rocksteady slips nicely into half guard.
Raak is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Raak is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard.
Raak is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raak looking for a sweep. Not yet Raak, not yet.
Raak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Raak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Raak is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raak enables Rocksteady to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Raak has wrist control.
Raak seems keen to control Rocksteady's posture.
Rocksteady is looking to advance position but Raak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Raak controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rocksteady is looking to escape.
Rocksteady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raak trying to control but Rocksteady is having none of it.
Rocksteady wants to control but Raak is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hjalmar Raak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rocksteady misses with a looping right.
Raak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Rocksteady pushes Raak up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady avoiding damage.
Raak missing with knees to the body.
Rocksteady pushes Raak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rocksteady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
Rocksteady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raak backwards.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocksteady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raak throws a head punch that misses.
Raak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Rocksteady successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB#
Rocksteady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raak trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksteady looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raak wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Rocksteady takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocksteady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raak's elbow.
Raak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raak scores with a shoulder strike.
Raak tries to stall but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Raak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raak is pressed up against the cage. Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raak down to the mat. Raak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Raak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
Hjalmar Raak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocksteady keeps the fight on the outside.
Raak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocksteady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocksteady with a body shot.
Rocksteady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hjalmar Raak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Rocksteady gets the takedown into side control.
Raak parries the strikes from Rocksteady easily there. Rocksteady is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raak to escape.
Raak is being controlled here. #T4#
Raak is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raak down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksteady misses with the ground and pound.
Raak is not content to let Rocksteady control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady moves in looking to clinch but Raak pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocksteady. Raak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raak lands with a straight right. Rocksteady didn't see that one coming.
Rocksteady lands a lovely overhand right.
Raak swings for the body but Rocksteady moves out of range.
#CL2#
Raak has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Rocksteady pulls Raak into guard.
Rocksteady lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rocksteady trying to control but Raak is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak wants to get back to his feet but Rocksteady is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Raak keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rocksteady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raak is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady trying to control but Raak is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Raak holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raak keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Raak keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raak is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Raak misses with a wild body shot.
Raak swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rocksteady working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raak's head.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Raak has wrist control.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Raak is retaining full guard.
Rocksteady throws a big right hand that misses.
Raak keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raak wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjalmar Raak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Raak misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Raak. No joy for Rocksteady on that attempt.
Raak lands a really nice looking cross but Rocksteady seems unphased.
Raak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raak throws a series of punches but Rocksteady avoids them all with ease.
Rocksteady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raak moves in looking to clinch but Rocksteady pushes him off.
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rocksteady or perhaps it was just good defense by Raak, which made it look bad.
Rocksteady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raak avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Rocksteady.
I think Rocksteady 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Rocksteady!
An out of breath James Rocksteady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocksteady.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rocksteady looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Esposito slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocksteady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rocksteady misses the shot to the body.
Rocksteady scores with a sloppy right hand. Esposito should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Rocksteady drops Esposito with a big left hand and mounts him. Esposito is in big trouble! #ROC2#Esposito is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Esposito scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rocksteady land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rocksteady stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Rocksteady!
Our winner, James Rocksteady, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 27: Knightley vs Porter
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Rounded tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksteady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocksteady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rounded looks to throw the jab but Rocksteady is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rounded has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Well Rounded seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady throws a jab when Rounded was well out of range.
Rounded staying out of range there.#TD#
Rounded shoots in and bounces Rocksteady off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rounded controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rounded has gone for a leg lock! Rocksteady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rounded's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rocksteady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rounded throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rocksteady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocksteady scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rounded tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position.
Rounded wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rounded is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Rounded is being controlled here.
Rounded is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocksteady off and has taken his back!
Rounded wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy.#SUB#
Rocksteady defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rounded's arms.
Rounded has the hooks in. Rocksteady is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rounded has got his arm under Rocksteady's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rocksteady has spun round into Rounded's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rounded has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocksteady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Rounded looking for a sweep. Not yet Rounded, not yet. #SUB#
Rounded looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rounded swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rounded throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocksteady uses it to pass to side control.
Rounded takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rounded is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to get an arm triangle but Rounded is defending well. #SUB2#
Rocksteady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rocksteady taking a breather here.
Rounded is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rounded struggling a bit here.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Rounded is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Rocksteady will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rocksteady moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rounded misses the target.
Rounded tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rounded defends it well.
Rounded shoots in for a takedown but Rocksteady shows good takedown defense.
Rounded misses with a hook. Rocksteady ducked under it nicely.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Rocksteady moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rocksteady has picked Rounded up - he's going for a ride! Rocksteady dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Rounded has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rocksteady escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rocksteady!
Rounded is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady working away.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Rounded struggling a bit here.
Rocksteady landing a few strikes.
Rocksteady wants to control but Rounded is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rocksteady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rounded has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rounded is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rocksteady connects with a decent elbow.
Rounded is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rocksteady working away.
Rounded is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rounded keeps working.
Rounded regains half guard.
Rounded is looking to get back to full guard here but Rocksteady has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rounded can't do much from the bottom here.
Rounded manages to get back to half guard.
Rounded is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rounded wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rocksteady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rounded does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rounded is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rocksteady is thwarting Rounded's attempts to control the position.
Rounded is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocksteady scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rocksteady wants to control but Rounded is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rounded actively working from the bottom here.
Rocksteady tries to pass to full mount but Rounded defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rocksteady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rounded wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocksteady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rocksteady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but Rounded is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rounded looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rounded connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocksteady. Rocksteady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocksteady stuffs the takedown attempt from Rounded. Rounded gets slowly back to his feet.
Rounded throws a hook but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rounded throws a head kick but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Rounded throws a lazy right hand but Rocksteady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rounded pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded throws out a loose jab but Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rounded misses with a hook.
Rounded fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
The fighters circling - Rocksteady throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Rounded tries to keep at a distance but Rocksteady has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rounded tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocksteady shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Well Rounded. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rounded manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocksteady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Rounded is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Rounded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rounded wants to sweep here but Rocksteady controlling him for the moment.
Well Rounded has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rocksteady stands and throws Rounded's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksteady staying calm.
Rocksteady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rounded is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rounded is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rocksteady creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rounded keeps working.
Rounded is looking to reverse the position.
Rounded is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rocksteady is pressing down on Rounded's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rounded is holding on for now.
Rounded is looking to improve his position.
Rounded is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Rounded wants to get back to full guard but Rocksteady has mounted him!
Rounded tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rounded is in a horrible position here. Rocksteady smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rocksteady raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rocksteady content just to control the position here.
Rounded tries to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady controls the position.
Rounded tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocksteady 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
After winning the bout, James Rocksteady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 6
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodichkin drops his hands momentarily and Rocksteady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Rocksteady misses.
Rodichkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodichkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodichkin takes a swing at Rocksteady's ribcage but misses.
Rocksteady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodichkin throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocksteady working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodichkin's head.
Rocksteady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Rodichkin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rocksteady has passed into side control.
Rodichkin wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rocksteady is working Rodichkin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodichkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound.
Rodichkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodichkin wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.#T2#
Rocksteady cracks Rodichkin with a big right hand but Rodichkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rocksteady grinds an elbow into Rodichkin's temple.
Rocksteady scoring with punches from side control.
Rodichkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodichkin wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rodichkin is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady controls the position from side control.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodichkin keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rocksteady landing a few strikes.
Rodichkin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rocksteady 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.
Rodichkin is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodichkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rodichkin is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Rodichkin is looking to sweep but instead, Rocksteady has passed into half guard.
Rodichkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodichkin moves into full guard.
Rocksteady cracks Rodichkin with a solid left hand.
Rocksteady works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodichkin wants to sweep but Rocksteady has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rodichkin is letting Rocksteady control him for a moment.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady 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#
Rocksteady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rocksteady defending well as Rodichkin loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodichkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodichkin misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodichkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rocksteady passes into half guard.
Rodichkin is staying active underneath Rocksteady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodichkin trying to get back to full guard but Rocksteady takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rocksteady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodichkin tries to lock up and control but Rocksteady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Rodichkin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rodichkin is trapped and Rocksteady is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Rocksteady is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rocksteady controlling well, preventing Rodichkin from escaping the position.
Rocksteady controls the action.
Rodichkin is really stuck here.
Rocksteady lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodichkin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rocksteady is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rodichkin up.
#T2#
Rocksteady trying to control.
Rocksteady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodichkin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Rodichkin fending off the submission attempt from Rocksteady. #SUB#
Rodichkin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rodichkin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB#
Rodichkin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rocksteady.
Rodichkin is trying to remain composed but Rocksteady is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rodichkin tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rodichkin showing good submission defense here.
Rodichkin trying to control but not successfully.
Rocksteady keeps control of the position easily here as Rodichkin tries to buck him off.
Rodichkin breaks Rocksteady's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodichkin defends well.
James Rocksteady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Rodichkin from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodichkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodichkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocksteady's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rocksteady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocksteady working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodichkin throws a hook to the side of Rocksteady's head but Rocksteady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodichkin throws a body punch but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Rocksteady shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodichkin sprawls well. He's pushed Rocksteady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocksteady shoots in for a double leg but Rodichkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Rocksteady clinches up with Rodichkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocksteady lands a left hand.
Rodichkin trying to stall but Rocksteady improves his position.
Rocksteady scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodichkin goes for a takedown attempt but Rocksteady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodichkin looks to land a left hand but Rocksteady moved out of range nicely.
Rodichkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocksteady under the eye.
Rodichkin needs to keep his hands up - Rocksteady had a free shot at his head there.
Rodichkin throws a jab when Rocksteady was well out of range.#T1#
Rodichkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rocksteady fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodichkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksteady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodichkin tries to clinch but Rocksteady is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodichkin.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodichkin.
Rodichkin throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodichkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady is pressing down on Rodichkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodichkin is holding on for now.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rocksteady with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodichkin wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
Rodichkin keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Rodichkin is a slippery customer.#T3#
Rocksteady controlling the action here.
Rocksteady is trying to control. Rodichkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rocksteady content to control rather than advance.
Rodichkin tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Dmitry Rodichkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocksteady wants to control but Rodichkin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Rodichkin misses its intended target. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Rocksteady moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodichkin lands a body punch.
Rodichkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocksteady is defending well.
Rodichkin is looking to control Rocksteady's arms but Rocksteady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodichkin has his back to the cage.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown attempt but Rodichkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodichkin tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodichkin digs a good hook to Rocksteady's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodichkin throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Rocksteady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodichkin striking off his back but it's not causing Rocksteady any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocksteady, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Okoro lands with a nice combination. Rocksteady backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like James Rocksteady has been cut.
Rocksteady fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Rocksteady gets tackled into the cage by Okoro. Okoro maintains the clinch.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady. #TD#
Rocksteady manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocksteady wants to sweep here but Okoro controlling him for the moment.
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Okoro landing some decent shots from guard.
Okoro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rocksteady is trying to keep Okoro in close.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Okoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okoro wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Okoro working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rocksteady is adopting a defensive guard.
Rocksteady trying to control the position.
Okoro connects with a couple of short punches.
Okoro scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rocksteady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoro defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okoro postures up and lands a big shot to Rocksteady's brow.
Okoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocksteady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoro is aware though and is defending well.
Rocksteady is pulling down on Okoro's head. It's preventing any offense from Okoro, at least for the moment.
Okoro with a nice head shot there.
Okoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Rocksteady controls Okoro momentarily but Okoro frees himself.
Rocksteady being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okoro tries to clinch but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Rocksteady avoids the head kick by Okoro.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocksteady swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Okoro's legs - danger averted.
Rocksteady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoro is trying to keep Rocksteady in close.
Rocksteady has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Okoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoro has wrist control.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoro is keeping the position for now.
Okoro is trying to control the position but Rocksteady postures up.
Okoro is controlling Rocksteady's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Udonis Okoro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Rocksteady's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okoro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksteady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocksteady feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Okoro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rocksteady's half guard.
Okoro prevents Rocksteady from improving his position.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rocksteady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rocksteady is trying to control but can't.
Okoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoro's back!
Okoro tries to escape the position.
Okoro keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoro trying to control the hands but Rocksteady won't let him. #T1#
Rocksteady keeps control of the position as Okoro tries to break free.
Okoro trying to control the hands but Rocksteady won't let him.
Rocksteady is trying to stick to Okoro's back but Okoro is turning into Rocksteady. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rocksteady's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okoro.#SUB#
Rocksteady escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Okoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okoro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Rocksteady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocksteady wants to sweep here but Okoro controlling him for the moment.
Okoro wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.
Rocksteady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Udonis Okoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksteady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoro passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Okoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okoro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU2#
Okoro escapes and gets back to his feet.
Okoro tries to clinch but Rocksteady moves away #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rocksteady works his way into full mount!
Rocksteady controlling from mount.
Rocksteady looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4##SUB#
Rocksteady is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Okoro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Okoro is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocksteady has a good base and remains in mount.
Okoro regains half guard.
Rocksteady slips a nice elbow through Okoro's hands, connecting with Okoro's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro trying to control but Rocksteady postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Rocksteady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Rocksteady's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocksteady swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Okoro darts in and clinches Rocksteady up against the cage.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoro.
Okoro is trying to break the clinch but Rocksteady has him pressed against the cage.
Okoro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rocksteady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Okoro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocksteady. #BC2#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady shoots in but Okoro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro moves in looking to clinch but Rocksteady pushes him off.
Okoro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rocksteady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Udonis Okoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoro misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Okoro pushes Rocksteady off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##TD#
Rocksteady scores with a takedown into Okoro's guard.
Okoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocksteady trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but Okoro is keeping the position.
Okoro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Okoro is trying to control the position but Rocksteady postures up.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Okoro 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##T2#
Okoro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okoro works his way into side control.
Rocksteady manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoro's best efforts.
Rocksteady has hold of Okoro's hands but Okoro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Okoro connects with a nice short shot to Rocksteady's temple.
Rocksteady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoro is working away from the top position though.
Okoro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Okoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Okoro is controlling the pace.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Okoro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Okoro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
Okoro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocksteady is positioning himself well to prevent Okoro advancing to mount.
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. Okoro connects with a nice short shot to Rocksteady's temple.
Rocksteady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okoro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rocksteady is holding on to half guard well.
Rocksteady wants to control but Okoro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro lands with a punch from half guard.
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Okoro has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udonis Okoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okoro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udonis Okoro! |
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Event:
DC 6: Knightley vs Adesanya
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Trejo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trejo is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady throwing strikes but missing.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet but Rocksteady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trejo keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trejo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Trejo keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rocksteady won't allow Trejo to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Trejo 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.
Jab, jab by Trejo - just one landing.
Rocksteady takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocksteady digs a good body shot into Trejo's ribs.
Rocksteady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Trejo misses its intended target.
Trejo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trejo misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Trejo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Rocksteady is working for a kimura but Trejo is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady tries to pass to full mount but Trejo defends it.
Rocksteady throwing shots but Trejo is blocking nicely.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Trejo kicks Rocksteady off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Trejo scores with a body shot.
Trejo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocksteady blocks the body kick.
Trejo misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trejo! #SUB#
Rocksteady goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trejo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocksteady's guard! Nice work there by Trejo!
Rocksteady wants to sweep here but Trejo controlling him for the moment.
Rocksteady is trying to control the position but Trejo postures up.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Trejo won't allow Rocksteady to sweep him here.
Trejo wanted to stand there but Rocksteady had control of the position. #SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trejo defends well.#SUB#
Rocksteady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that round.
That's time! Rocksteady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trejo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Trejo wriggles free and stands up.
Rocksteady ducks under a wild hook from Trejo.
A head kick from Trejo lands but Rocksteady takes it in his stride.
Trejo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trejo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trejo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocksteady. #SUB#
Rocksteady seems to be working for a kimura but Trejo defends the submission attempt.
Rocksteady thows a huge punch but Trejo dodges it nicely.
#T1##SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to work for a kimura but Trejo is defending well.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Trejo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Trejo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Trejo decides to stand back up. #T2#
Trejo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danny Trejo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocksteady shoots in and drives through. Trejo sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Trejo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady blocks a head kick by Trejo.
Rocksteady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trejo.
Nice body punch from Trejo.
Trejo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocksteady on the side of the head.
Rocksteady lands with a nice body punch.
Rocksteady slips a straight right by Trejo.
Rocksteady tries to counter with a takedown but Trejo is quick to defend against it.
Trejo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trejo looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.
Rocksteady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trejo throws a sloppy head kick and Rocksteady moves out of range easily. #T3#
Trejo scores with a leg kick.
Trejo lands a nice hook to Rocksteady's body. Rocksteady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trejo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksteady is just out of range.
Trejo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trejo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trejo, as that shot connected.
Trejo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trejo throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Trejo didn't expect that.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Trejo keeps moving.
Trejo is looking to stand back up but Rocksteady counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Trejo.
Trejo pushes Rocksteady off looking to stand but Rocksteady dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Trejo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocksteady.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksteady stops Trejo from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura but Trejo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocksteady to get the leverage.
Trejo is in trouble now - Rocksteady has advanced to mount!
Trejo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rocksteady.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Trejo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rocksteady postures up in Trejo's guard and throws a big left but Trejo blocks it.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet but Rocksteady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rocksteady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocksteady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trejo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Trejo has wrist control.
James Rocksteady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Trejo wriggles free and stands up. #T1##KD2#
Trejo lands a left and a right that send Rocksteady crashing to the mat, dazed. Trejo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Rocksteady has been cut.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trejo.
Oh Rocksteady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocksteady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocksteady seems to have got his legs back now.
Trejo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Trejo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trejo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocksteady moves away.
Trejo scores with a nice right hand.
Rocksteady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trejo.
Rocksteady takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trejo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Trejo. Those never looked like landing.
Trejo misses the shot to the body.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trejo misses the jab.
Rocksteady tries to counter with a takedown but Trejo is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocksteady.
Trejo sneaks out the side door and pushes Rocksteady away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Some wild striking there from Trejo.
Rocksteady attempts a counter takedown but Trejo avoids it well and moves away.
Rocksteady has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trejo throws a sloppy head kick and Rocksteady moves out of range easily.
A big right from Trejo misses.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trejo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD#
Rocksteady drives through with a takedown into Trejo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rocksteady scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trejo is looking to stand up but Rocksteady isn't so interested in that idea.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trejo is keeping the position for now.
Trejo keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rocksteady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Trejo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danny Trejo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trejo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trejo misses with a looping left.
Rocksteady changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rocksteady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trejo throws out the jab.
Rocksteady moves in looking to clinch but Trejo pushes him off.
Trejo misses with a body shot.
Rocksteady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trejo cracks Rocksteady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Trejo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trejo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Trejo!
An out of breath Danny Trejo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Rocksteady tries to clinch there but Nitro circles away.
Rocksteady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nitro tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Nitro looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily.
#SUB#
Nitro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rocksteady should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nitro has tightened it up now! Rocksteady should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Nitro!
Our winner, Jimmy Nitro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Rocksteady ducks under a wild hook from Womack.
Rocksteady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Womack defends it well.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown but Womack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Womack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Womack misses with a wild combination.
Rocksteady changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Womack falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown. Womack fights it but they end up in guard.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Womack.
Womack wants to control the position but Rocksteady says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Womack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Womack is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Womack defends well.
Rocksteady is pulling down on Womack's head. It's preventing any offense from Womack, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Rocksteady is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Womack has his hands clasped together but Rocksteady extends and breaks Womack's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rocksteady.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Four decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Four trying to pass the guard but Rocksteady defending well.
Rocksteady is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Four has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping busy.
Four prevents Rocksteady from improving his position.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four. #SUB#
Four is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Four seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Four seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.
Rocksteady is looking to control Four's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocksteady avoid being mounted?
Four prevents Rocksteady from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four. #SUB#
Four is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Four is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocksteady is just riding it out for now. Four eventually gives up the hold.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Four's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Four's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady landing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Four dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Four shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocksteady as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Four moves into the clinch.
Four tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocksteady smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Four moves into the clinch.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Four prevents it.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Four's elbow.
Rocksteady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocksteady turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position.
Panda Four overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Four is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocksteady off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Four is looking for the choke from the back position but Rocksteady is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Four is persistently looking for the submission but Rocksteady is defending it well.
#SUB#
Four is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rocksteady trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Four is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rocksteady is defending well though. Four let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Four is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rocksteady knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rocksteady for a finish. #T2#
Rocksteady is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Four has got his arm under Rocksteady's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rocksteady has spun round into Four's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rocksteady scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rocksteady trying to control but Four is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Four looking for subs off his back but Rocksteady has passed one foot through into half guard.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping him busy.
Rocksteady is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Four reverses the position - he's now on top in Rocksteady's guard.
Four passes Rocksteady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Four is pressing down on Rocksteady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocksteady is holding on for now.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Four is controlling well.
#SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura here.
Rocksteady trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Four dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rocksteady shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rocksteady showed some decent athleticism there.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but Four defending well.
Four regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Four has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocksteady is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Four.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady controls the position from side control.#T1#
Four is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksteady pulls his head out easily.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping him busy.
Rocksteady is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rocksteady prevents Four from improving his position.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Four on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocksteady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Four with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Four tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Rocksteady working Four over with strikes.
Rocksteady takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rocksteady lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Rocksteady 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. #SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rocksteady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Rocksteady working over Four with some ground and pound. Four looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rocksteady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocksteady is pressing down on Four's thigh, looking to free his foot. Four is holding on for now.
Rocksteady stalling away here and it's allowed Four to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Four keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Four 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda Four! |
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Event:
DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Kersikov I I misses.
Kersikov I I throws out a powerful jab.
Vitali Kersikov I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rocksteady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kersikov I I is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady working away.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov I I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy. #T1#
Rocksteady controls the position.
Rocksteady throws an elbow but Kersikov I I slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocksteady wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocksteady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Rocksteady closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov I I quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocksteady works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Rocksteady.
Kersikov I I is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Kersikov I I that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Rocksteady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Kersikov I I tries to hold on but Rocksteady postures up.
Kersikov I I is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rocksteady prevents Kersikov I I from getting the reversal.
Kersikov I I is squirming around, avoiding Rocksteady's attempts to control the action.
Rocksteady controlling his opponent. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rocksteady prevents Kersikov I I from getting the reversal.
Rocksteady tries to control but Kersikov I I wriggling away.
Kersikov I I is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov I I tries to lock up and control but Rocksteady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rocksteady slips a jab from Kersikov I I.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov I I!
Kersikov I I throws a looping overhand right but Rocksteady ducks down to avoid it.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov I I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov I I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rocksteady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov I I lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady is pushing down on Kersikov I I's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov I I is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocksteady has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Kersikov I I regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rocksteady happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov I I has escaped the position, nice work there.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rocksteady fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kersikov I I manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov I I is trying to stand.
Rocksteady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov I I does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov I I is doing well to control the position and prevent Rocksteady from advancing to side control.
Rocksteady works his way into side control. #T3#
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov I I tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Kersikov I I manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov I I is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rocksteady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov I I looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but Kersikov I I is defending the strikes.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom.
Kersikov I I is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but Kersikov I I is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kersikov I I misses with a few strikes there.
Rocksteady with the counter takedown but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
Kersikov I I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocksteady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vitali Kersikov I I is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksteady walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov I I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocksteady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov I I swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov I I thuds his right hand into Rocksteady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick which misses Rocksteady's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocksteady tries to avoid it.
Good work by Rocksteady as he checks the leg kick.
Rocksteady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Rocksteady is looking to clinch but Kersikov I I is avoiding it.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocksteady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov I I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rocksteady lands with a hook. Kersikov I I tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocksteady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov I I misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov I I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov I I keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Kersikov I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov I I is trying to keep Rocksteady in close.
Kersikov I I keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kersikov I I 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.
Kersikov I I is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch but Kersikov I I is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Rocksteady gets a takedown into half guard.
Kersikov I I is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Kersikov I I is defending the position.
Well, if Rocksteady is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Kersikov I I is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov I I wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rocksteady stops Kersikov I I from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov I I showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov I I 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Rocksteady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shifter doesn't seem bothered though.
Rocksteady misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
Rocksteady keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady pulls Shifter in to control the position.
Rocksteady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Rocksteady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksteady defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocksteady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocksteady is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shifter.
Rocksteady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shifter trying to remain calm as Rocksteady controls from the top position.#SUB#
Rocksteady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rocksteady connects with a decent elbow.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Rocksteady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rocksteady lands with a punch from half guard.
Rocksteady works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shifter regains half guard.
Rocksteady prevents Shifter from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Shifter has hold of Rocksteady's hands but Rocksteady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Shifter looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rocksteady pushes past his half guard into mount!
Shifter working to try and regain half guard.
Rocksteady landing strikes from the mount.
Rocksteady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound effectively.
Rocksteady with shots to the head and body - Shifter looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Rocksteady maintains control.
Rocksteady looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocksteady looking to finish Shifter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shifter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady working Shifter over with strikes here.
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Rocksteady isn't that keen on the idea.
Shifter tries to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has taken his back!
Shifter can't escape the position.
Rocksteady tries to keep control of the position but Shifter is staying busy.
Rocksteady softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC#Shifter is rocked!#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shifter is still in real trouble! Can Rocksteady finish him?
Shifter tries to escape but Rocksteady has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shifter seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Rocksteady working for a choke but Shifter is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rocksteady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocksteady.
Shifter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rocksteady - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Rocksteady throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Rocksteady gets caught napping as Shifter dives in and scores a takedown. Rocksteady manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. #REVR#
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksteady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksteady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocksteady is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shifter.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
James Rocksteady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rocksteady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter strikes from the bottom but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady is taking a breather. Shifter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom but Rocksteady passes into side control!
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shifter with the ground and pound but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rocksteady looking to control.
Shifter pushing down on Rocksteady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocksteady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Shifter 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.
Rocksteady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rocksteady seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rocksteady is adopting a defensive guard.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rocksteady moves into full mount! Shifter won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady misses with a straight right.
Shifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Rocksteady sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Rocksteady shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shifter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rocksteady has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocksteady works his way into side control. #T1#
Shifter misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady lands some shots froms side control.
Shifter tries to buck Rocksteady off but Rocksteady is having none of it.
Rocksteady landing strikes.
Rocksteady blocks the strikes from Shifter.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady lands some shots froms side control.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Shifter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocksteady off and has taken his back!
Rocksteady wants to escape the position.
Rocksteady is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for the choke from the back position but Rocksteady is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Shifter avoiding Rocksteady 's attempts to control his hands.
Rocksteady tries to escape but Shifter has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Shifter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rocksteady has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Rocksteady right now.
Shifter is not going to allow Rocksteady to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Shifter has his arm under Rocksteady's chin here. Game over son! Shifter squeezes tightly and Rocksteady is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shape Shifter! |
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Event:
DMMA 61: Luciano v Andrianakis
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocksteady attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
Rocksteady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocksteady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocksteady takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rocksteady moves out of range as White strikes.
Rocksteady feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from White.
White has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White tries to clinch up but Rocksteady circles away and keeps his distance.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #ES2#
White manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocksteady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for White!
White bucks up and tries to throw Rocksteady off but instead Rocksteady has got his back!
White can't escape the position.
White is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rocksteady throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rocksteady working for the choke. #ES2#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back but White is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Rocksteady. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with a low kick.
Rocksteady blocks a low kick nicely.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from White.
Buster White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.#KD2#
White lands a left and a right that send Rocksteady crashing to the mat, dazed. White thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
White looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
White pushes Rocksteady off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Rocksteady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Rocksteady getting side control.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocksteady.
White is trying to stand.
#T3#
Rocksteady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rocksteady lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White is looking for a sweep. Rocksteady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is staying active underneath Rocksteady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocksteady stops White from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White misses with a low kick.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocksteady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rocksteady catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocksteady swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White has momentary wrist control but Rocksteady slips an elbow through the middle.
Rocksteady postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster White 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 low kick from White misses #TD#
and Rocksteady decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to stand but Rocksteady is controlling the position.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady won't allow White to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has control of Rocksteady's left arm, preventing Rocksteady from doing any damage.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from White is predictable there #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rocksteady is controlling him.
Rocksteady 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.#T2#
Rocksteady trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rocksteady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from White is predictable there #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White wants to get back to his feet.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
James Rocksteady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rocksteady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
White is trying to stand back up but Rocksteady is controlling him
#SUB#
Rocksteady seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rocksteady tries to pass to full mount but White defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from White misses.
White is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
White misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
White pushes Rocksteady off looking to stand but Rocksteady dives back in and keeps control.
Rocksteady wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Rocksteady thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. #ES2#
White has one foot on Rocksteady's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
White misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other 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#
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White avoids the body shot from Rocksteady.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocksteady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rocksteady 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocksteady slips under a jab from White.
White looks to clinch #TD#
so Rocksteady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rocksteady dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rocksteady goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rocksteady but great work by White.#T1#
White working away.
Rocksteady is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
White decides to stand back up. White steps back and let's Rocksteady get back to his feet.
White connects with a right hand. Rocksteady shakes it off.
White throws out a loose jab but Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a hook
#TD#
and Rocksteady decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocksteady connects with a couple of short punches.
White is looking to stand back up but Rocksteady counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by White.
Rocksteady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
White is staying active underneath Rocksteady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocksteady passes to side control.
White seems a little lost for a moment, as Rocksteady dominates the positioning.
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rocksteady has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Rocksteady lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Rocksteady trying to control the position but White is working away.
White manages to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady controlling the pace.
Rocksteady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head. #SUB#
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocksteady.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rocksteady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4##SUB#
Rocksteady goes for an armbar but he's not got it… White turns into him and now he's in Rocksteady's guard.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White wants to get up but he can't break Rocksteady's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Rocksteady is working an open guard so White takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Rocksteady.
I think Rocksteady 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Niculescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocksteady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.
Niculescu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up but Niculescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut. Rocksteady saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocksteady has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Rocksteady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rocksteady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocksteady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocksteady working aggressively here.
Rocksteady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niculescu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niculescu lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Niculescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Niculescu.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Rocksteady gets an underhook and turns Niculescu into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with the head strike.
Niculescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Constantin Niculescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown attempt but Niculescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rocksteady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niculescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niculescu lunges at Rocksteady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocksteady's hand.
Niculescu misses with a straight right.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu tries to bum rush Rocksteady with a series of wild strikes but Rocksteady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Niculescu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rocksteady throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu has momentary wrist control but Rocksteady slips an elbow through the middle.
Niculescu is pulling down on Rocksteady's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocksteady, at least for the moment.
Niculescu continues to stall.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet. #T3#
Niculescu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rocksteady has passed into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Niculescu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Niculescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocksteady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Niculescu prevents Rocksteady from moving into mount.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niculescu keeps working.
Rocksteady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rocksteady throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Niculescu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocksteady. #T4##SUB2#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocksteady working away.
Niculescu defending against the ground and pound.
Rocksteady working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niculescu is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
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#
Rocksteady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu misses with a hook.
Rocksteady shoots for a takedown but Niculescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niculescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksteady.
Niculescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niculescu tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksteady can do to turn this around?
Niculescu tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niculescu misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Niculescu didn't expect that. #T1#
Niculescu pulls Rocksteady in to control the position.
Rocksteady controlling from the top position.
Niculescu managing to control the position.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Niculescu keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niculescu wants to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niculescu is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold.
Niculescu wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy.
#T3#
Niculescu won't allow Rocksteady to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocksteady ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a takedown into side control.
Niculescu wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rocksteady in side control, throwing shots but Niculescu defends.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Niculescu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Niculescu is defending the position.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Niculescu is working from the bottom.
Niculescu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Niculescu wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Niculescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocksteady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niculescu cracks Rocksteady with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rocksteady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Niculescu did well to prevent Rocksteady getting side control.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niculescu defending well though.
Rocksteady with the ground and pound but Niculescu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rocksteady advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rocksteady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocksteady passes into half guard.
Niculescu is staying active underneath Rocksteady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocksteady blocks the strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Niculescu wants to sweep but no luck.
Niculescu working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Niculescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niculescu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Niculescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Rocksteady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niculescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocksteady walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.#T3#
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.
Niculescu misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Niculescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady throwing strikes from guard but Niculescu blocks nicely.
Niculescu can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocksteady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niculescu defending well though. #T4#
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Niculescu is having none of it.
Niculescu has hold of Rocksteady's hands but Rocksteady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocksteady with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Niculescu gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Niculescu has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocksteady has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Rocksteady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Rocksteady closes the distance and pushes Costeau back into the cage.
Rocksteady is looking to take this one to the mat.
Costeau working aggressively here.
Costeau lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Costeau.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Costeau digs a right hand into Rocksteady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocksteady's gas tank.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksteady controls the action.
Costeau lands a body punch.
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
A short body shot lands from Costeau as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
#TD2#
Rocksteady pulls guard effortlessly.
Costeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Costeau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rocksteady working a defensive guard but Costeau passes into half guard.
Rocksteady trying to control from the bottom.
Costeau tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocksteady controls his leg.
Rocksteady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Costeau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocksteady has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Costeau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rocksteady trying to control here.
#T2#
Rocksteady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocksteady.
Costeau tries to stand but Rocksteady is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady 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#
Nice strikes from Rocksteady there.
Costeau trying to hold on to Rocksteady's head to control him but Rocksteady postures up.
Nice strikes from Rocksteady there. #T3#
Rocksteady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rocksteady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocksteady thows a huge punch but Costeau dodges it nicely.
Rocksteady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocksteady trying to control from half guard but Costeau is working away.
Rocksteady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is working for a kimura but Costeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocksteady scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Costeau has his hands clasped together around Rocksteady's back. He's all about the action.
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Costeau is having none of it.
Rocksteady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Costeau is working from the bottom.
Costeau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costeau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocksteady.
Costeau is trying to maintain the position but Rocksteady is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Costeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksteady pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Rocksteady will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rocksteady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costeau throws a hook but Rocksteady avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksteady.#CL2#
Rocksteady rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Rocksteady gets a double leg takedown into Costeau's guard.
Costeau wants to get back to his feet but Rocksteady is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady stands and throws Costeau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Costeau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocksteady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Costeau is working from the bottom.
Costeau on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Rocksteady goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Costeau rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocksteady's guard! Nice work there by Costeau!
Costeau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costeau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocksteady looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Costeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksteady is retaining full guard. #SU#
Costeau gets to his feet - Rocksteady follows without any prompting.
Costeau connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Costeau forces Rocksteady back against the cage and clinches.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Costeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
Costeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocksteady wants to take the fight to the mat but Costeau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Costeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocksteady takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocksteady moves away from the strike by Costeau. #T4#
Costeau tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocksteady.
Rocksteady staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Costeau as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rocksteady instigates a clinch.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rocksteady drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costeau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costeau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costeau won't be happy with that.
Costeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Costeau is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau dominated that second round.
That's time! Costeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Finish the Fight that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rocksteady avoids the body shot from Costeau.
#TD2#
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Costeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rocksteady is trying to control. Costeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
Costeau is looking to control Rocksteady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costeau avoid being mounted?#T1#
Costeau wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
Costeau trying to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rocksteady looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costeau is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to work for a kimura but Costeau is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Costeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocksteady. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocksteady is looking to stall here but Costeau recovers full guard.
Rocksteady with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocksteady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costeau working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Costeau is having none of it.
Costeau swings for the body but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costeau looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.
Rocksteady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Rocksteady.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Costeau - just one landing. #CL2#
Rocksteady closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocksteady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Costeau just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Costeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Costeau throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Rocksteady.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksteady lands with a left to the head.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
Costeau misses with some punches.
Rocksteady can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Costeau.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costeau gets underhooks to prevent Rocksteady's takedown attempt.
A short right from Rocksteady.
Costeau tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Costeau back against the cage.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau.
I think Costeau 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
DMMA 37: Tucker vs Bol
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Antony lands with a hook. Rocksteady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Antony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocksteady dives in and grabs Antony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antony pushes down on Rocksteady's head and hops out.
Antony is looking for the big counter here.
We've been hearing reports that Rocksteady has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Rocksteady moves into range and clinches up with Antony.
Antony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antony misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Antony fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antony working aggressively here.
Antony tries to break free but Rocksteady pushes him back against the cage.
Antony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antony misses with a body punch.
Antony is trying to break the clinch but Rocksteady has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antony swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksteady uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Antony fails to land.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antony prevents it.
Rocksteady has Antony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antony prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antony.
Antony misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Antony misses with the head strike.
Antony tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rocksteady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antony's efforts to push away.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
#T2#
Antony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Antony has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
A head punch on the inside from Antony fails to land.
Rocksteady changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Antony fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Antony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Rocksteady moves into range and clinches up with Antony.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antony.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Antony wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocksteady won't allow it.
Rocksteady has Antony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Antony.
#T3#
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Antony blocks it.
Antony misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Rocksteady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Antony backwards. #CUT#It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Antony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady cracks Antony with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Antony.
Antony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady has Antony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocksteady cracks Antony with a nice body shot.
Rocksteady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Rocksteady.
Antony misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady has a couple of punches blocked by Antony.
#TD#
Rocksteady gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocksteady.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rocksteady 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.
Rocksteady lands strikes from half guard.
Rocksteady is pressing down on Antony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antony is holding on for now.
Antony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but Antony is defending well.
Antony is trying to control but can't.
Antony is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rocksteady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rocksteady's back!
Rocksteady is in bad spot here.
Rocksteady is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Antony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Antony's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rocksteady moves into the clinch successfully.
Antony working aggressively here.
A short left from Antony.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Antony blocks it.
Antony misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady. #TD#
Rocksteady gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Antony regains guard.
Rocksteady chips away with some ground and pound.
Rocksteady stops Antony from standing up.
Antony looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antony is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Antony's guard.
Antony felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rocksteady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Rocksteady there.
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Antony is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rocksteady seems to be looking for submissions.
Antony trying to control here.
Antony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Antony is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold.
Antony wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Rocksteady seems to be looking for submissions.
Antony tries to roll over but Rocksteady keeps him under control.
Antony keeping control of the position.
Antony is staying active underneath Rocksteady, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antony defending well though.
Antony is not content to let Rocksteady control the position.
Rocksteady prevents Antony from improving his position.
Antony keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rocksteady scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Mark Antony's cut even more.
Antony is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady trying to mount his opponent but Antony defends it.
Rocksteady is nestled in close to Antony, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Rocksteady prevents Antony from improving his position.
Rocksteady is trying to control. Antony wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Antony pushes Rocksteady off looking to stand but Rocksteady dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocksteady trying to control from half guard but Antony is working away.
Rocksteady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rocksteady lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rocksteady there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Antony's cut.
That's time! Rocksteady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady missing with a left hand there. Antony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antony shapes to counter with a head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Antony's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCain 's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McCain regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rocksteady.
McCain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocksteady throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Rocksteady trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
Rocksteady wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady forces his way into half guard.
Rocksteady is looking to stall here but McCain recovers full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocksteady throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rocksteady working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rocksteady throws a big right hand that misses.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocksteady passes McCain 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rocksteady seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Rocksteady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCain looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Rocksteady has closed the distance and engaged McCain in a clinch.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCain wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocksteady won't allow it.
McCain lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards. #T4#
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Rocksteady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
McCain lands a body shot.
Rocksteady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucas McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
McCain tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
#BC#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by McCain 's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Rocksteady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCain sneaks out the side door and pushes Rocksteady away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCain is looking to slow Rocksteady down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
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#
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Rocksteady's knee but Rocksteady avoids it well.
McCain scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocksteady jabs McCain right on the nose. McCain blinks but takes it well.
Rocksteady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksteady thuds a left hand into McCain 's body.#CL2#
Rocksteady pushes McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
McCain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McCain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Rocksteady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain 's guard. #REVB#
Rocksteady postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocksteady throws an elbow that misses. McCain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocksteady's guard. Nice move by McCain !#REVR#
McCain wanted to stand there but Rocksteady had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rocksteady.#T2#
Rocksteady gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocksteady manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McCain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocksteady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCain has managed to get both his arms back between Rocksteady's legs - danger averted.
McCain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
McCain postures up.
Rocksteady looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocksteady is striking from the bottom but McCain uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
McCain has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rocksteady works to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocksteady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain 's guard. #REVB#
Rocksteady throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocksteady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocksteady working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rocksteady forces McCain back against the cage and clinches.
McCain gets underhooks to prevent Rocksteady's takedown attempt.
A short right from Rocksteady.
A short body shot lands from McCain as the two fighters clinch.
Rocksteady has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCain after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCain is pressed up against the cage. Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCain down to the mat. McCain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lucas McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
Rocksteady shoots and misses
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rocksteady or perhaps it was just good defense by McCain , which made it look bad.
McCain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocksteadys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady closes the distance but McCain moves to the side
and McCain counters with a straight right hand.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Rocksteady doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and McCain counters with a nice right hand that sends Rocksteady toppling to the canvas! Rocksteady scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCain finish him?!#ROC#Rocksteady is rocked!#T1#
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
and McCain scores with a counter punch that sends Rocksteady to the canvas! McCain smells blood - he's punishing Rocksteady with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rocksteady has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain !
An out of breath Lucas McCain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BLAZE 31-IMANARI V VARTANEIN 2
Date: Jun 10, 2021 |
Spaced Soza really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 212.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with James Rocksteady was cancelled. |
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Event:
BLAZE 27 - SEAN VS HAWK
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rocksteady fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aroo to the ground. Rocksteady is now in Aroo's guard.
Rocksteady postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Aroo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aroo is looking to stand up but Rocksteady isn't so interested in that idea.
Aroo keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass.
Rocksteady has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rocksteady controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Aroo wants to control the position but Rocksteady says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rocksteady controlling the action here.
Aroo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocksteady on the ground.
Aroo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady throwing shots but Aroo is blocking nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rocksteady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocksteady working over Aroo with some ground and pound. Aroo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rocksteady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aroo's head.
Rocksteady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocksteady not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocksteady is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aroo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rocksteady. #T3#
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aroo scores with a hook.#TD2#
Rocksteady shoots in and gets a takedown into Aroo's guard.
Rocksteady lands a couple of digs.
Rocksteady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aroo wants to get back to his feet but Rocksteady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rocksteady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Rocksteady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aroo wants to stand up but Rocksteady is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rocksteady passes Aroo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rocksteady working the head and body with strikes.
Rocksteady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rocksteady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
That's time! Aroo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Rocksteady clinches.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Rocksteady turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rocksteady moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocksteady working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Kang Aroo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocksteady has an Americana. Aroo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rocksteady is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rocksteady hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BLAZE 21 -ROCKSTEADY VS VOLKOV
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Rocksteady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Rocksteady misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Rocksteady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rocksteady works to advance to full mount. Volkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Volkov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Volkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocksteady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rocksteady.
#T1#
Rocksteady looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rocksteady pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Rocksteady jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Volkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rocksteady fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Volkov pushes Rocksteady away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rocksteady gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rocksteady controls the position from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Rocksteady misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Volkov catches Rocksteady right on the button with a cross.
Rocksteady defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocksteady shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocksteady defends it well.
Volkov catches Rocksteady with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Rocksteady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Volkov as Rocksteady shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Rocksteady walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Rocksteady's belly button to the back.
Rocksteady is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rocksteady tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rocksteady drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Volkov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Volkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Rocksteady with an uppercut!
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocksteady should have avoided that one.
Volkov misses with a hook. Rocksteady ducked under it nicely.
Rocksteady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Rocksteady persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocksteady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rocksteady closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Volkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocksteady stops Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Rocksteady looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Rocksteady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocksteady is trying to control. Volkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volkov is trying to stand up here but Rocksteady is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocksteady slips a jab from Volkov.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Rocksteady decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov won't allow Rocksteady to pass to mount.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Volkov pushes Rocksteady off looking to stand but Rocksteady dives back in and keeps control.
Rocksteady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Volkov is trying to stand back up but Rocksteady is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocksteady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady darts in looking for a takedown but Volkov gets double underhooks and turns Rocksteady into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Rocksteady gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Rocksteady back against the cage.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocksteady.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Volkov is pressed up against the cage. Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volkov down to the mat. Volkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocksteady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocksteady's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Rocksteady pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rocksteady shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Rocksteady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Volkov tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocksteady fails with a takedown attempt.
Rocksteady slips a straight right by Volkov.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady misses the shot to the body.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocksteady defends it well.
Rocksteady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Rocksteady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocksteady throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkov throws a body punch but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Rocksteady misses the jab.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Rocksteady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and Rocksteady ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rocksteady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocksteady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov.#TD#
Rocksteady has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Volkov regains guard immediately.
Volkov wants to stand up but Rocksteady is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rocksteady won't allow Volkov to get back to his feet.
Rocksteady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocksteady stops Volkov from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rocksteady shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocksteady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov throws the left hand but Rocksteady avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocksteady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocksteady circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov slips a straight right by Rocksteady.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Rocksteady scores with a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rocksteady is really struggling to control Volkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#ES2#
Volkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Volkov lands a jab to Rocksteady's midsection.
Rocksteady throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocksteady somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.#T4#
Rocksteady needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Rocksteady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxim Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocksteady shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocksteady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocksteady under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Maxim Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocksteady back to the cage. Volkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Rocksteady closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Volkov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Rocksteady isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxim Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volkov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Maxim Volkov!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Maxim Volkov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Maxim Volkov!
Maxim Volkov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BLAZE 15 - HALL VS BERNARD
Date: Feb 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Nicoletta cracks a nice hook into Rocksteady's ribs.
Nicoletta lunges at Rocksteady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocksteady's hand.
Nicoletta lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta thows a leg kick but Rocksteady checks it #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nicoletta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady looking to pass the guard.
Nicoletta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Nicoletta keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass. #T1#
Nicoletta can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocksteady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocksteady wants to free his trapped foot but Nicoletta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocksteady controlling the action here.
Nicoletta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocksteady works his way into full mount! #T2#
Nicoletta is trying to escape the mount.
Nicoletta controls the position.#SUB#
Rocksteady goes for an armbar but Nicoletta turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocksteady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicoletta is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Nicoletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady keeping full guard, as Nicoletta tries to pass.
Nicoletta content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Rocksteady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nicoletta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Nicoletta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nicoletta looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rocksteady has his foot on Nicoletta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicoletta works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicoletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicoletta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady is trying to keep Nicoletta in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
That's time! Rocksteady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nicoletta lands a jab to the nose.
Rocksteady slips a straight right by Nicoletta.
Rocksteady drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicoletta sprawls and moves away.
Nicoletta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksteady tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nicoletta manages to circle out of the way.
Rocksteady avoids the body shot from Nicoletta.
Rocksteady feinted with a counter takedown.
Rocksteady darts in looking for a takedown but Nicoletta gets double underhooks and turns Rocksteady into the cage.
Nicoletta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A short right from Nicoletta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
Nicoletta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicoletta struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
Rocksteady blocks a body shot from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Rocksteady has Nicoletta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rocksteady pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nicoletta tumbling to the mat - Rocksteady dives into Nicoletta's guard.
Nicoletta looking to control but Rocksteady passes into half guard.
#T1#
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Nicoletta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicoletta is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicoletta is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicoletta wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
Rocksteady stops Nicoletta from getting back to his feet.
Nicoletta is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Rocksteady wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nicoletta is looking for a sweep. Rocksteady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocksteady trying to mount his opponent but Nicoletta defends it.
Nicoletta is trying to get back to full guard.
Nicoletta trying to hold on to Rocksteady's head to control him but Rocksteady postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Rocksteady shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nicoletta's guard.#ES2#
Nicoletta pushes Rocksteady off and gets back to his feet.
Rocksteady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocksteady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicoletta misses the shot to the body.
Rocksteady tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nicoletta manages to circle out of the way.
Rocksteady closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicoletta sprawls well. Nicoletta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocksteady gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicoletta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocksteady dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicoletta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicoletta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Nicoletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksteady is working for takedown but Nicoletta is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicoletta misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksteady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta pushes Rocksteady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocksteady is trying to pull guard but Nicoletta has him pressed against the cage.
Nicoletta lands with a right to the head.
Nicoletta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicoletta throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rocksteady jumps guard but Nicoletta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Rocksteady's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta.
Rocksteady has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nicoletta after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocksteady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicoletta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicoletta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Nicoletta pushes Rocksteady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicoletta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicoletta pushes Rocksteady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicoletta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicoletta tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
Nicoletta misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Rocksteady decides to pull guard.
Nicoletta pushing down on Rocksteady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicoletta trying to mount his opponent but Rocksteady defends it.
Nicoletta keeps trying to improve his position.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nicoletta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nicoletta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nicoletta wants to control the pace but Rocksteady is squirming around nicely. #SU2#
Nicoletta get's back to his feet.
Nicoletta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nicoletta connects with a single shot there.
Nicoletta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicoletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocksteady moves away.#T3#
Rocksteady moves out of range as Nicoletta strikes.
Nicoletta connects with a crisp jab.
Nicoletta scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocksteady should have avoided that one.
Nicoletta misses with a left hand #TD#
and Rocksteady counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocksteady.
Nicoletta trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksteady is proving a slippery customer.
Nicoletta has Rocksteady pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocksteady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Nicoletta keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicoletta has wrist control.
Nicoletta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Rocksteady has gone for a leg lock! Nicoletta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocksteady's guard.#REVB#
Nicoletta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casimiro Nicoletta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nicoletta 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Casimiro Nicoletta!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Casimiro Nicoletta!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Casimiro Nicoletta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY Finale 1
Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Rocksteady drives through with a takedown into Fick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Fick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksteady defends well.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fick is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rocksteady passes into half guard.
Fick won't allow Rocksteady to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Fick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Rocksteady is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rocksteady passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Fick tries to hold on but Rocksteady pushes him away.
Fick is looking to get to half guard.
Rocksteady looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fick is looking to improve his position but Rocksteady isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rocksteady controlling his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fick tries to roll over but Rocksteady keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fick actively working from the bottom here.
Fick tries to roll over but Rocksteady keeps him under control.#T3#
Fick is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fick sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Fick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksteady pulls his head out easily.
Rocksteady uses his free foot to push down on Fick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fick.
Fick is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocksteady has a good base and remains in mount.
Fick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rocksteady is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fick tries to improve his position but instead Rocksteady has taken his back! #T4#
Fick rolls, trying to escape but Rocksteady keeps control of the position.
Rocksteady keeps control of the position easily here as Fick tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for the choke from the back position but Fick is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady controlling well, preventing Fick from escaping the position.
Fick keeps trying to improve his position.
Fick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Fick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocksteady is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocksteady uses it to pass to side control.
Fick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rocksteady presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rocksteady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fick tries to improve his position but Rocksteady has taken his back! Rocksteady has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fick tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rocksteady pushes Fick away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hansie Fick had this to say: 'Job well done.'. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 4.1
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Rocksteady has closed the distance and engaged Tycoon in a clinch.
Rocksteady has Tycoon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tycoon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tycoon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tycoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tycoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocksteady jumps guard but Tycoon stands there with Rocksteady around his waist. Rocksteady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
Rocksteady jumps guard but Tycoon stands there with Rocksteady around his waist. Rocksteady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tycoon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tycoon lands a right hand.
Tycoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksteady's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Tycoon. #TD#
Rocksteady has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tycoon uses from the top position.
Rocksteady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tycoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksteady is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tycoon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tycoon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rocksteady working for a triangle but Tycoon defends it easily.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocksteady is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Rocksteady drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rocksteady as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tycoon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rocksteady! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 3.1
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Lalime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lalime with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lalime looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksteady is just out of range.
We've been informed that Lalime 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.
Rocksteady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lalime is fending him off so far but Rocksteady persists. Nope, Lalime circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalime works Rocksteady's body with a nice hook.
Rocksteady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lalime pinned against the cage. Lalime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Rocksteady shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rocksteady showed some decent athleticism there.
Lalime pushes Rocksteady off but Rocksteady dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lalime is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rocksteady! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lalime has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Rocksteady!
A relieved looking James Rocksteady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 2.1
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Rocksteady shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rocksteady advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Rocksteady has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Rocksteady has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rocksteady couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Rocksteady!
Our winner, James Rocksteady, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 1.2
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rocksteady closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy wants to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocksteady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rocksteady has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McCarthy!#SUB2#
McCarthy tries to improve his position but Rocksteady has taken his back! Rocksteady has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McCarthy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rocksteady pushes McCarthy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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