Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 272
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Nitro throws a push kick but Rocky slaps the foot to one side.
Rocky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nitro.
Rocky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nitro misses the body punch
letting Rocky counter with a right hand.
Rocky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nitro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocky scrambles back to his feet.
Rocky with a nice cross.#KD2#
Nitro cracks Rocky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nitro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rocky to stand back up!
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nitro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocky was well out of range. Poor timing from Nitro.
Nitro swings widly with a right hand
and Rocky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nitro cracks a nice hook into Rocky's ribs.
Nitro looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocky is just out of range.
Nitro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been informed that Nitro 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.
Rocky moves out of range of the body kick from Nitro.
Rocky throwing a counter right hand but Nitro manages to avoid it.
Nitro scores with a leg kick.
Nitro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy Nitro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nitro throws a body punch but Rocky moves out of range.
Rocky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Rocky there.
Rocky slips a jab from Nitro.#CL#
Rocky clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rocky.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Nitro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Nitro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Nitro. #BC2#
Nitro breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Rocky misses its intended target.
Nitro misses with a body kick.
Nitro looks to throw a body kick
and Rocky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nitro throws a push kick but Rocky slaps the foot to one side. #T2##TD#
Rocky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rocky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nitro tries to improve position but can't.
Rocky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nitro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nitro struggling a bit here.
Rocky controlling from side mount.
Rocky trying to control the position but Nitro is working away. #T3#
Rocky is trying to ground and pound but Nitro uses the momentary lack of control by Rocky to regain half guard.
Rocky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocky wants to control but Nitro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky is looking to stall here but Nitro recovers full guard.
Nitro working a defensive guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nitro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocky trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rocky throws a sloppy strike and Nitro has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rocky is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Nitro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Nitro!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Nitro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 264 Thorn vs Kuomanen
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Mason tries to clinch up but Rocky circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Rocky. Rocky maintains the clinch.
Rocky blocking some punches.
Rocky missing with knees to the body.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky being controlled against the cage.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Rocky gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.#T1#
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocky missing with knees to the body.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Rocky.
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mason lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Rocky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocky.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Mason.
Rocky throws a head punch that misses.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocky.
Rocky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason stalls. #T2#
Rocky being controlled against the cage.
Mason gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Rocky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
Rocky scores with a hook to the body.
Mason has Rocky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason is pushing Rocky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocky prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocky jumps guard but Mason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason working aggressively here.
Rocky looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rocky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rocky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky looking to slow down the pace here.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Rocky controls the action.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Mason.
A short right from Rocky on the inside.
Mason wants to stall.
Rocky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mason up against the cage.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Rocky is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mason is working for takedown but Rocky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Rocky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Rocky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocky lands the left hand.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocky counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Rocky.
Rocky moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
Rocky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Rocky throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Mason pushes Rocky up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rocky.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocky lands a left hand. #T2#
Rocky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rocky is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Mason lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rocky scores with a body shot.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apollo Rocky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocky.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocky! But no joy.
Mason misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason tries to clinch up but Rocky circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Mason moves away from the strike by Rocky.
Mason connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rocky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mason under the eye.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Rocky throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Nice shot by Rocky.
Rocky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocky.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Rocky's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocky tries to avoid it.
Rocky is looking to clinch.
Mason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Rocky counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mason throws a head kick but Rocky moves out of range.
Rocky lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Rocky ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocky moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Rocky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocky misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocky sprawls well. Rocky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Mason slips a straight right by Rocky.
Rocky throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocky misses the target.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Rocky throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocky misses with a looping right.
Rocky scores with a nice right hand.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jason Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo Rocky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mason misses with a body kick.
Rocky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rocky if he has to take too many more of those.
A clash of legs there as Rocky blocks the low kick.
Rocky blocks a head kick by Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head. #T3#
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason sizes up Rocky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rocky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rocky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason advances nicely into full mount.
Mason wants to control the pace but Rocky is squirming around nicely.
Rocky is trying to escape the mount.
Mason content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Mason jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rocky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rocky and Mason has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #ES2#
Rocky sneaks out the side door and pushes Mason away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Rocky avoids it.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Rocky forces Mason back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Rocky.
Well Rocky 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Champion Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Rocky fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a big counter.
Doomsday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Doomsday gets a clinch.
Rocky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doomsday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doomsday blocks it with crossed arms.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doomsday blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky gets through Doomsday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Doomsday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doomsday is pressed up against the cage. Rocky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doomsday down to the mat. Doomsday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thanos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Rocky.
The fighters circling - Doomsday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doomsday misses the body punch
and Rocky counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rocky misses with a straight right.
Doomsday misses with a kick to the body
and Rocky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Rocky misses its intended target.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rocky throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
An attempted straight right counter from Doomsday misses the target.
Doomsday pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rocky is out of range and Doomsday settles back down.
And Rocky tries to counter it with a takedown but Doomsday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doomsday lands a nice looking body kick.
Doomsday defending well as Rocky loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rocky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doomsday.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocky manages to avoid it.#CL#
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Rocky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doomsday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doomsday gets through Rocky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doomsday pushes Rocky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doomsday stalls.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doomsday working aggressively here.
Doomsday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocky tries to pull guard but Doomsday won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doomsday.
Rocky has a couple of punches blocked by Doomsday.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doomsday.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday gets through Rocky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocky blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Rocky pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard.
Doomsday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doomsday would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rocky wants to control but Doomsday passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.
Doomsday is taking a breather. Rocky 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doomsday prevents Rocky from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rocky with the active half guard here but Doomsday passes nicely into side control.
Rocky wants to control but Doomsday postures up.#SUB#
Doomsday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocky keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thanos Doomsday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doomsday taking a breather.
Doomsday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocky.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday gets through Rocky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Rocky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Doomsday's head.
Rocky crunches a lovely knee into Doomsday's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doomsday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doomsday misses with the combination. #T1#
Doomsday doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocky circles away.
Rocky misses with a takedown attempt - Doomsday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doomsday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Rocky cracks Doomsday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doomsday as he jumps to the side.
Thanos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Rocky.#T2#
Doomsday tries to clinch there but Rocky circles away. #CL#
Doomsday rushes Rocky and presses him up against the cage.
Doomsday looking to stall.
Rocky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocky working aggressively here.
Rocky lands with a short shot to the head.
Doomsday scores with a shot to the side of Rocky's head.
Doomsday has Rocky pushed against the cage.
Come on Doomsday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Doomsday has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Doomsday tries to work over Rocky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday. #T3#
Doomsday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards. #TD2#
Rocky pulls guard.
Doomsday won't allow Rocky to sweep him here.
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocky is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocky looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doomsday puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rocky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doomsday wants to take a breather but Rocky is having none of it.
Doomsday is looking to stall here but Rocky recovers full guard.
Rocky tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Doomsday is pushing down on Rocky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocky is fighting to maintain full guard but Doomsday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doomsday prevents Rocky from improving his position.
Rocky wants to control the action here but instead Doomsday manages to pass to full mount! #SU#
Doomsday is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rocky misses with a left hand
and Doomsday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocky misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Thanos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches.
Doomsday leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocky.
Doomsday throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocky avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocky.
Rocky avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday scores with a knee to the head.
Rocky lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Thanos Doomsday has been cut.
Rocky is trying to pull guard but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocky tries to pull guard but Doomsday holds him up against the cage and eventually Rocky drops back down to his feet.
Rocky jumps guard but Doomsday stands there with Rocky around his waist. Rocky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thanos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Rocky.#T1#
Rocky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doomsday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doomsday avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doomsday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocky is defending well for now.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doomsday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rocky as Doomsday tries to tie him up.
Doomsday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Rocky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday pushes Rocky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo Rocky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thanos Doomsday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Doomsday avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
Rocky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but Doomsday blocks it.
Rocky jumps guard but Doomsday stands there with Rocky around his waist. Rocky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocky.
Doomsday pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Rocky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doomsday looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocky.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocky.
A bit of stalling here from Doomsday.
Doomsday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doomsday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doomsday blocks it with crossed arms.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rocky is trying to pull guard but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Doomsday stalling against the cage.
Rocky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doomsday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rocky misses with a body punch.
Rocky misses with the head strike.
Rocky missing with knees to the body.
Doomsday managing to block the knees to the body from Rocky.
Rocky looking to throw knees to the head but Doomsday is blocking nicely.
Rocky being controlled against the cage.
Doomsday just leaning against Rocky, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Rocky.
I think Doomsday 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Doomsday!
Our winner, Thanos Doomsday, 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.

Event: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Rocky connects with a jab.
Rocky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riley has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Rocky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands a head shot.#TD#
Rocky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Rocky crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley wants to control but Rocky postures up.#T1#
Riley is holding Rocky down, trying to stall.
Rocky lands some shots froms side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Rocky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
Rocky working away.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Riley looking for a sweep but Rocky has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rocky prevents Riley from getting the reversal.
Riley regains half guard.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocky is aware though and is defending well.
Rocky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley wants to improve his position but instead Rocky has moved into half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Rocky has control of the leg.
Riley is controlling Rocky's trapped leg to prevent Rocky from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocky is working away from the top position though.
Riley tries to roll over but Rocky keeps him under control.
Rocky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though. #SUB#
Rocky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Rocky eventually gives up the hold.
Rocky is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard. #REVB#
Riley forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Rocky is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rocky is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley. #SUB#
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Rocky trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Rocky defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rocky's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Rocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Rocky has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Rocky working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Come on Rocky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rocky landing knees to the head. #T1#
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
Rocky lands with a light punch inside.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocky walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Rocky scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Rocky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Rocky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#KD#
Rocky lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Riley goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Rocky in side control. #ROC#Riley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Billy Riley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Rocky finish him?
Rocky tries to advance to mount but Riley denies him. #T2#
Riley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocky controlling the action here.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Rocky sits in half guard.
Riley is trying to maintain the position but Rocky is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Rocky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocky pulls his head out easily.
Rocky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Rocky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley gets full guard.
Apollo Rocky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rocky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocky has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley is pulling down on Rocky's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocky, at least for the moment.#T4#
Rocky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rocky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Rocky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands with a hook. Riley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocky landing knees to the head. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocky.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocky obliges.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards. #TD#
Rocky jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rocky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley wants to control from the top but Rocky keeps moving.
Rocky wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley is pushing down on Rocky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocky is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apollo Rocky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
Rocky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley advances to half guard.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Rocky actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
My spies in Sprawl N Brawl inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley passes to full mount!
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rocky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Riley.
Riley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocky is holding on tight.
Riley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rocky is trying to stand.#T4#
Rocky wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Rocky is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Riley trying to control but Rocky is having none of it.
BOOM! Riley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rocky tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Riley tries to control but Rocky wriggling away.
Riley prevents Rocky from getting the reversal.
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley landing strikes from the mount.

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 Apollo Rocky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocky, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Rocky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Apollo Rocky waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'.

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boss misses with a body shot
and Rocky counters with a straight right hand.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Rocky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocky shoots in looking for a takedown. Boss tries to sprawl out of it but Rocky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rocky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boss momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rocky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocky misses the jab.
Boss swings for the body but Rocky moves out of range. #T1#
Boss throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Rocky tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Rocky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rocky is rocked!
Boss drops Rocky with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boss follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 234 Drake vs Cortez
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Komua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocky on the side of the head.
Rocky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rocky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Komua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Komua misses with a hook
and Rocky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Komua backwards.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Rocky missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Rocky.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Samson Komua has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Komua.
Komua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Komua is trying to break the clinch but Rocky has him pressed against the cage.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Komua takes a shot to the head.
Rocky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Komua up against the cage.
Rocky lands a good knee to the midsection. Komua won't want to take too many of those.
Rocky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Komua to keep the fight standing.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rocky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Komua breaks the clinch.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Komua lands a nice looking body shot.
Komua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocky.
Rocky ducks under a wild hook from Komua.
Rocky shoots in for a double leg but Komua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Komua is rocked!
Komua circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rocky. Komua falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rocky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Rocky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Apollo Rocky thanked Champion Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rocky drives through and clinches with Distefano against the cage.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Rocky.
Still in the clinch, Distefano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocky.
Rocky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Distefano up against the cage.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Rocky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Rocky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Distefano walks away with a smile on his face. Rocky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocky misses with an uppercut.
Rocky sizes up Distefano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Rocky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eric Distefano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Distefano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rocky.
Distefano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocky was well out of range. Poor timing from Distefano.
Distefano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocky. Rocky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocky staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocky! But no joy.
Distefano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Distefano.
Distefano scores with a spinning back kick!
Rocky looks winded!
Distefano closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rocky! Distefano dives in looking to finish! Rocky is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Distefano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Rocky catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov 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.
Rocky throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.#CL#
Rocky clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rocky has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rocky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Rocky tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Rocky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Rocky swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocky lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky misses with a looping right.
Rocky throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rocky takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocky misses with a knee strike. #T1##BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocky doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Rocky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocky counters with a one-two to the body.
Rocky misses the shot to the body.
Rocky wants to clinch.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rocky scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Rocky looks to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Rocky has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocky misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocky misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocky! Kersikov lets Rocky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rocky is rocked!
Rocky misses with a straight left.
Oh Rocky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocky switches off momentarily and Kersikov cracks him with a monster right hand! Rocky topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kersikov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kersikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyko Kersikov!
A victorious Boyko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
Rocky throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Rocky tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Castro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocky.
Rocky defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocky misses the target.
Castro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rocky's head.
Rocky lands an overhand right.
Rocky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocky fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Rocky.
Rocky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocky with a body shot.
Castro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Castro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rocky moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
Rocky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro walks into a stiff left hand from Rocky.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocky moves away.
Rocky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rocky throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Rocky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Rocky forces Castro back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castro looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocky has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Rocky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but Castro blocks it.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
Rocky working aggressively here.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Castro.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Rocky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rocky'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.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Rocky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Castro tries to break the clinch but Rocky is controlling the position.
Castro looking to slow down the pace here.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
Rocky tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Rocky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rocky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Rocky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Rocky - that landed with a thud.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rocky clinches.
Rocky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocky lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo Rocky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky is stalling here.
Castro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Castro manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Rocky throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Castro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocky connects with a looping right hand.
Castro tries to move into range but Rocky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castro throws a body punch but Rocky moves out of range.
As Castro tries to get set, Rocky tries to push him back and clinch up but Castro manages to avoid the attempt.
Rocky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocky is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Castro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocky with a body shot.
Rocky connects with a body shot.
Castro takes a swing at Rocky's ribcage but misses.
Rocky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Rocky slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Castro throws the left hand but Rocky avoids the punch easily.
Rocky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocky lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Rocky moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rocky pushes Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Castro avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rocky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
Castro is breathing heavily.
Rocky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Rocky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Rocky looking to throw knees to the head but Castro is blocking nicely.
Rocky lands a knee to the body.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocky is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rocky avoiding damage. #T4#
Rocky crunches a lovely knee into Castro's ribcage.
Rocky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castro blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castro wants to break free but Rocky has control.
A knee to the head by Rocky.
Rocky lands a right hand.
Rocky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rocky swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Rocky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rocky's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocky stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocky misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Castro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castro at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocky works the jab nicely.
Rocky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castro. Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Castro is rocked!#T1#
Rocky weaves into range and cracks Castro right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Castro goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rocky is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Rocky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rocky misses with a body shot.
Rocky throws a nice looking combination but Rocksaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocky looks to land a left hand but Rocksaw moved out of range nicely.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocky moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.#CL#
Rocky clinches with his opponent.
Rocky misses with some punches.
Rocky trying to land knees to the body.
Rocky can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksaw controls the action.
Rocksaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw misses with a knee to the head.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
Rocky can't break the clinch.
Rocky managing to block the knees to the body from Rocksaw.
Rocky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocksaw misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ramone Rocksaw has been cut.#T1#
Rocksaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocksaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocksaw misses with a knee strike.
Rocksaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rocksaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Rocksaw.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Rocksaw. #BC#
Rocky manages to break the clinch.
Rocky lands a really nice looking cross but Rocksaw seems unphased.
Rocky tries to bum rush Rocksaw with a series of wild strikes but Rocksaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Rocky misses.
Rocksaw thinks about the counter body kick.
Rocky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rocky throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Rocksaw thumps Rocky with a low kick.
Rocksaw takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocky misses with an uppercut. Rocksaw saw that one coming.
Rocksaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rocksaw staying out of range there.
Rocky looks to throw the jab but Rocksaw is out of range.
Rocksaw cracks Rocky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Rocksaw.
It seemed like Rocksaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocksaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rocksaw counters with a body kick.
Rocksaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocky misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Rocky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rocksaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocky.
Rocky is looking to counter punch.
Rocky throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Rocksaw dives in and scores a takedown into Rocky's guard.
Rocksaw postures up and lands a big shot to Rocky's brow.
Rocky pulls Rocksaw in close to prevent any damage.
Rocksaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocksaw scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rocksaw working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rocksaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Rocky is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Rocky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocksaw with a nice head shot there.
Rocky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksaw is one step ahead there.
Rocksaw gets to his feet and stands over Rocky, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rocky felt that one! Rocksaw unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rocky from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramone Rocksaw!
Post fight, an emotional Ramone Rocksaw said 'Always gonna KO this guy'.

Event: DMMA 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Rocky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocky moves away.
A jab lands there for Rocky.
Distefano moves out of range as Rocky strikes.
And Distefano counters with a quick kick to the body but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rocky really felt that one!
Distefano connects with the punch.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocky.
An attempted straight right counter from Distefano misses the target.
Rocky misses with a hook
and Distefano counters with a straight right hand.
Distefano slips under a jab from Rocky.#KD#
Distefano lands a big head kick that sends Rocky tumbling to the mat! Distefano takes a step backwards and waves Rocky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rocky is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocky slips under a jab.#T1#
Rocky throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Rocky takes a swing at Distefano's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Distefano misses the target.
Distefano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rocky missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocky looks to throw the jab but Distefano is out of range. #KD#
Distefano cracks Rocky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Distefano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rocky to stand back up!
Rocky is still on wobbly legs! Can Distefano finish him?
Rocky swings widly with a right hand
and Distefano counters with a big left hand that crumples Rocky! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 177 Pinkman vs OMalley 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Torres thuds a left hand into Rocky's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocky. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocky misses with a body punch
and Rocky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocky defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Rocky is looking to counter punch.
Rocky lands with a straight right. Torres didn't see that one coming.
Rocky lands a nice hook to Torres's body. Torres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torres digs a good body shot into Rocky's ribs.
Rocky slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Rocky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Rocky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Benji Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres throws a hook but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky is looking to counter punch.
Torres defending well as Rocky loads up on a big left hand.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torres throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Rocky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocky tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Rocky throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres. #T2#
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Rocky jumps guard but Torres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Torres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocky blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocky cracks Torres with a good jab.
Rocky ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Rocky defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocky misses the target.
Rocky moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Torres's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Torres duly obliges.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres misses with a hook.
Rocky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres lands a body shot. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
Torres throws a hook but Rocky avoids it easily.
Torres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocky.
Rocky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocky missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rocky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocky misses with a left hand
letting Torres counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Rocky is rocked!
Torres throws out a loose jab but Rocky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocky is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torres.
Oh Rocky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocky moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Rocky seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocky moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocky misses the target.
Rocky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Torres misses.
Rocky stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres misses with a hook to the body
and Rocky counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocky throws out the jab.
Torres throws the left hand but Rocky avoids the punch easily.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Rocky scores with the left hand. Torres knows he should have avoided that one.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocky.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Rocky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rocky throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Rocky slips under a jab.
Rocky throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Torres takes a swing at Rocky's ribcage but misses.
Rocky throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Rocky's head but Rocky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Torres misses.
Rocky is looking to counter punch.
Torres avoids the body shot from Rocky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Rocky.
Rocky staying out of range there.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocky.
Rocky is looking for a counter combo.
Rocky falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Torres misses.
Torres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocky was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Rocky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocky.#T2#
Rocky misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocky, as that shot connected.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocky manages to avoid it.
Torres punishes Rocky's body with a nice straight punch.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Rocky throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres takes a swing at Rocky's ribcage but misses.
Torres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Rocky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Torres blocks a jab.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocky was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocky seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Rocky coming out on top.
Rocky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky lands a body shot.
Benji Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres misses the jab.
It looked like Rocky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres moves out of range as Rocky strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Rocky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rocky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Rocky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rocky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres throws a jab when Rocky was well out of range.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocky.
Rocky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Rocky is looking to counter punch.
Rocky throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Rocky clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky tries to land knees in the clinch but Torres avoids the damage to the body.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benji Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Rocky misses.
Rocky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Rocky ducks down to avoid it.
Rocky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rocky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.#KD2#
Torres feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rocky sprawling to the canvas! Rocky rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torres finish him?!
Torres misses with a hook
and Rocky counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Rocky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocky scores with a three punch combo!
Torres cracks Rocky with a hook to the temple - Rocky is on wobbly legs here! Torres swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rocky falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Torres wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benji Torres!

Event: DMMA 168 Hightower vs Tyler
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rocky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korppila, pushing him back against the cage.
Korppila prevents a body shot from Rocky.
Korppila fails to pull guard.
Korppila blocking some punches.
Korppila trying to land knees to the body.
Rocky letting Korppila take a breather here.
Korppila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocky just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky gets through Korppila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korppila trying to control the position but instead, Rocky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korppila into the cage.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korppila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Korppila.
Rocky throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Korppila to work.
Rocky lands a right hand.
Korppila tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.#T1#
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korppila avoids it.
Rocky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Korppila.
Korppila goes for a takedown attempt but Rocky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Rocky clinches up against the cage.
Korppila tries to pull guard but Rocky holds him up against the cage and eventually Korppila drops back down to his feet.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korppila avoids it.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Korppila is trying to pull guard but Rocky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korppila tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocky smiles and moves away.
Korppila missing with a left hand there. Rocky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korppila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocky back to the cage. Korppila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Rocky. No joy for Korppila on that attempt.
Rocky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korppila manages to avoid it.
Korppila fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocky is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Rocky lands a left and a right that send Korppila crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Korppila is rocked!
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korppila with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocky counters with a stiff right hand.
Korppila is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocky finish him?#CL#
Rocky clinches up with Korppila and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Korppila.
Korppila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Korppila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocky is defending well.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Korppila backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korppila.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocky obliges.
Korppila looks winded!
Rocky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocky.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #KD#
Rocky drops Korppila onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Korppila is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
Rocky mutters something to Korppila before pushing him back against the cage. As Korppila comes back towards him, Rocky unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Korppila clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 1
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Rocky tries to clinch but Knightley moves away
and Knightley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knightley tries to bum rush Rocky with a series of wild strikes but Rocky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocky tries to clinch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knightley throws a head kick that misses.
Rocky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knightley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knightley slips a jab and a cross from Rocky.
Rocky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rocky tries to close the distance and clinch but Knightley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rocky misses with a wild body shot.
Rocky wants to clinch.#T1#
Rocky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knightley circles away.#CL#
Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knightley. #BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocky wants to clinch.
Rocky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knightley throws a head kick but Rocky moves out of range.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knightley swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocky.
Rocky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Rocky throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Rocky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knightley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knightley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley throws a low kick but Rocky moves out of range easily.
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knightley circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rocky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rocky gets a clinch.
Rocky looking to throw knees to the head but Knightley is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocky tries to clinch but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Rocky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocky misses with a body shot.
Rocky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donny Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocky tries to clinch but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley throws a leg kick
and Rocky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocky tries to clinch but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knightley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Knightley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocky! Knightley lets Rocky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rocky is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocky tries to clinch but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Knightley needs to keep his hands up - Rocky had a free shot at his head there.
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Knightley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocky! Knightley lets Rocky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Rocky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Knightley sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rocky's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rocky's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Knightley!
An out of breath Donny Knightley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Reeves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reeves's head backwards.
A slow jab from Reeves misses its intended target.
Reeves darts in looking for a takedown but Rocky gets double underhooks and turns Reeves into the cage.
Reeves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reeves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reeves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocky in his tracks.
Reeves moves in looking to clinch but Rocky pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reeves is defended easily by Rocky.
Rocky wants to counter with a clinch but Reeves pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Rocky drives through and clinches with Reeves against the cage.
Rocky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Rocky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reeves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Rocky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reeves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reeves is working for takedown but Rocky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Reeves wants a takedown.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocky scores with a hook to the body.
Rocky lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Reeves is rocked!
Rocky has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Reeves - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rocky, and another! Reeves is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Apollo Rocky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Apollo Rocky thanked Champion Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Rocky.
Rocky throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocky connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Rocky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Rocky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Rocky moves away and avoids it.
Rocky throws out a powerful jab.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocky misses the target.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocky wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rocky misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Rocky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocky is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Rocky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Rocky wants to clinch.
Torres throws a big counter combination but Rocky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rocky misses with a straight left.
Rocky misses with a double jab
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Rocky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2##CL2#
Rocky rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres misses with some punches.
Torres is looking to control Rocky's arms but Rocky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torres has his back to the cage.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocky lands an uppercut.
Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocky won't allow it. #BC#
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocky connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Rocky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocky ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
A jab from Torres misses.
A slow jab from Rocky misses its intended target.
Rocky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Rocky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Rocky.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Rocky clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Torres.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rocky tries to stall but Torres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Rocky is controlling the position.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Rocky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres pushes Rocky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Torres avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Torres.
Rocky scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocky misses with the head strike.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torres blocks it with crossed arms.
Rocky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Torres.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres'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#
Torres misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Rocky misses.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Apollo Rocky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocky's hands.
Rocky misses with an uppercut
and Rocky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres scores with a counter punch that sends Rocky to the canvas! Torres smells blood - he's punishing Rocky with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rocky has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres!

Event: DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Rocky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky throws an overhand right that lands on Korppila's shoulder, as Korppila tries to avoid the shot.
Korppila appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocky wants to clinch up but Korppila keeps it at a distance.
Rocky lands a right hook to the body.
Rocky wants to clinch.#CL2#
Rocky moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korppila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Rocky misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Korppila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocky crunches a lovely knee into Korppila's ribcage.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korppila backwards.
Rocky working Korppila over with knees to the body.
Korppila is looking to control Rocky's arms but Rocky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Korppila has his back to the cage.
Korppila looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocky.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korppila wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Rocky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korppila.
Korppila has Rocky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Korppila blocks with his arms.
A short right from Korppila. #T2##TD#
Korppila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocky regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocky looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocky, not yet.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocky wants to stand but Korppila is controlling the position.
Korppila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocky wants to stand and escape but Korppila is having none of it.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Korppila pushes down on Rocky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korppila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Rocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila. #T3##SUB#
Korppila 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocky is concentrating on defense, preventing Korppila from advancing position.
Rocky is trying to stand.
Korppila working the head and body with strikes.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Korppila drops an elbow to the side of Rocky's head. #ROC#Rocky is rocked!
Korppila stops Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Rocky is still in real trouble! Can Korppila finish him?
Korppila is looking to advance position but Rocky won't allow it. #T4#
Rocky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocky seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Korppila has gone for a leg lock! Rocky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Korppila's guard.#REVB#
Rocky stopping the sweep attempt from Korppila.
Korppila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rocky 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Korppila wants to improve his position but Rocky is controlling well.
Korppila is pressing down on Rocky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Korppila looking for a guillotine here but Rocky defends easily. #SUB#
Korppila is looking for a triangle but Rocky pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky 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#
Rocky scores with a jab. Korppila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocky misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Korppila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rocky's guard.
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korppila passes into half guard.
Rocky is trying to stand up here but Korppila is controlling him well.
Rocky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Korppila lands with a punch from half guard.
Korppila prevents Rocky from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura but Rocky is defending well.
Rocky is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila. #T1#
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky is looking to control Korppila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocky avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocky has wrist control.
Rocky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocky is keeping the position for now.
Korppila postures up in Rocky's guard and throws a big left but Rocky blocks it.
Korppila looking to pass the guard.
Rocky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Rocky wants to sweep here but Korppila controlling him for the moment.
Rocky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila chips away with some ground and pound.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korppila prevents Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Korppila tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard.
Korppila lands a couple of elbows.
Korppila 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.
Korppila distracts Rocky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korppila throws an elbow that misses. Rocky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korppila's guard. Nice move by Rocky!#REVB#
Korppila trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocky's guard. #REVR#
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korppila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocky's head.#T3#
Korppila postures up in Rocky's guard and throws a big left but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Rocky is keeping the position.
Rocky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korppila is controlling him.
Tom Korppila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korppila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korppila won't allow Rocky to sweep him here.
Rocky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocky's guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Korppila.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Rocky tries to kick Korppila off but Korppila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korppila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korppila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocky gets full guard.
Rocky has control of Korppila's left arm, preventing Korppila from doing any damage.
Rocky wants to stand up but Korppila is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocky controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Korppila dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rocky looks to land a left hand but Korppila moved out of range nicely.
Rocky tries to clinch but Korppila is having none of it.
Korppila staying out of range there.#TD#
Korppila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Rocky manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Korppila looking for a takedown.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korppila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korppila has Rocky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Korppila.
Korppila tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocky landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Korppila backwards. #T1#
Rocky gets through Korppila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korppila wants a takedown.
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocky is struggling to control the position.
Rocky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rocky gets underhooks to prevent Korppila's takedown attempt.
Rocky with a knee to the head.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocky.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Korppila's head.
Rocky pushes Korppila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Korppila's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Rocky landing knees to the body.
Korppila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korppila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Korppila's head.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Korppila is rocked!
Rocky working Korppila over with knees to the body.
Oh Korppila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korppila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Korppila avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
Rocky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Korppila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocky has Korppila pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Korppila is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rocky - that's hurt Korppila badly! Oh, another knee lands and Korppila is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Korppila doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.

Event: WFC 11: Ichirou vs Rocky
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Rocky misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Ichirou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ichirou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichirou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichirou swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ichirou blocks it with crossed arms.
Rocky blocking some punches.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Rocky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ichirou backwards.
Rocky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocky.
Ichirou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rocky blocking some punches.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocky.
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
Ichirou swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocky uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Ichirou misses with a punch to the body.
Ichirou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ichirou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ichirou throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Ichirou prevents a body shot from Rocky.
Rocky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ichirou.
A nice left hand lands by Rocky.
Ichirou misses with some punches.
Ichirou tries to work over Rocky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ichirou pushes Rocky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ichirou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Ichirou misses with a punch on the inside.
Ichirou will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rocky up against the cage.
Ichirou misses with some punches.
Rocky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ichirou. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocky.
Ichirou throws a head punch that misses.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
Ichirou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocky's elbow.
Ichirou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ichirou misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ichirou.
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Ichirou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rocky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rocky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ichirou is breathing heavily.
Rocky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sugawara Ichirou has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Rocky.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Rocky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ichirou's elbow.
Ichirou misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Ichirou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rocky is keeping busy.
Rocky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rocky lands an uppercut.
Rocky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ichirou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ichirou.
Ichirou throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rocky.
Rocky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rocky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Ichirou is rocked!
A short uppercut from Rocky.
Oh Ichirou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Rocky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Ichirou.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Ichirou seems to have got his legs back now.
Ichirou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocky pushes Ichirou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ichirou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ichirou tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ichirou backwards.
Ichirou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
Ichirou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocky missing with knees to the body.
Rocky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ichirou blocking some punches.
Ichirou pushes Rocky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ichirou has Rocky pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sugawara Ichirou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rocky ducks under a wild hook from Ichirou.#CL#
Ichirou takes the fight into the clinch.
Ichirou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rocky lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocky blocking some punches.
Ichirou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockys head.
Rocky lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocky lands with a light punch inside.
Ichirou lands a shoulder strike.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
Rocky dips a shoulder and cracks Ichirou with a mighty uppercut! Ichirou falls back against the cage and Rocky unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ichirou is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rocky screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WFC 2: Ichirou vs Edwards
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Rocky works Greydorian's body with a nice hook.
Rocky scores with a hook.
Rocky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocky misses with the combination.
Rocky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greydorian circles away quickly and effectively.
Greydorian shoots in for a takedown but Rocky shows good takedown defense.
Greydorian fails with the takedown.
Greydorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greydorian defending well as Rocky loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rocky misses.
Rocky misses with a right hand
and Greydorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greydorian has been working on his balance at HELLsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rocky.#CL2#
Rocky moves into range and clinches up with Greydorian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greydorian.#T1#
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greydorian jumps guard but Rocky stands there with Greydorian around his waist. Greydorian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eomer Greydorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Rocky.
Greydorian wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Greydorian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
Greydorian is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Rocky. #CUT2#It looks like Eomer Greydorian has been cut.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Greydorian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greydorian's face. #ROC2#Greydorian is rocked!
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Greydorian's head.
Oh Greydorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Rocky drops Greydorian with a big knee straight up the middle! Greydorian is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocky closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Greydorian! Rocky dives in looking to finish! Greydorian is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Rocky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Apollo Rocky thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch
and Rocky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocky.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Rocky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has Rocky up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Rocky controls the action.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rocky or not.
Come on Bizihwaeile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocky tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaeile is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocky is defending well for now.
Bizihwaeile pushes Rocky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rocky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile stalling.
Rocky lands a right hand.
Rocky scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaeile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocky lands a right hand.
Rocky lands with a right to the head.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaeile blocks it with crossed arms.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile'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.
Rocky lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rocky.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Rocky misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Rocky controls the action.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Rocky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocky looking to throw knees to the head but Bizihwaeile is blocking nicely.
Rocky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rocky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Bizihwaeile taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rocky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches. #T4#
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaeile blocks it with crossed arms.
Bizihwaeile'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.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rocky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rocky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile stalling the fight.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Rocky avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Rocky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rocky lands a good knee to the midsection. Bizihwaeile won't want to take too many of those.
Rocky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Rocky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocky controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocky misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile cracks Rocky with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocky's elbow.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky lands a left hand.
Rocky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocky tries to stall but Bizihwaeile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocky controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile has Rocky pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bizihwaeile stalling the fight. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile.#CL#
Bizihwaeile rushes Rocky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks with his arms.
Rocky misses with the head strike.
Rocky misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Rocky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocky controls his hands.
Rocky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rocky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks with his arms.
Rocky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
Rocky misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Rocky's arms but Rocky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bizihwaeile has his back to the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocky's elbow. #T4#
Rocky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaeile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Bizihwaeile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo Rocky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Rocky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Apollo Rocky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rocky misses with a wild combination.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocky paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has Rocky up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaeile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaeile blocks it with crossed arms.
Bizihwaeile presses Rocky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Rocky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Rocky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocky.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile. #T1#
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocky controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rocky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocky avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Rocky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo Rocky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rocky looking to throw knees to the head but Bizihwaeile is blocking nicely.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks with his arms.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Rocky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocky throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile. #T3#
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Rocky avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Rocky blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocky letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Rocky on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile taking a breather.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks with his arms.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rocky or not.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocky has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile. #T4#
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocky controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rocky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizihwaeile presses Rocky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocky's elbow.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocky 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Apollo Rocky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Apollo Rocky waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2022

#R1#
Rocky lands a nice looking body shot.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Rocky is having none of it.
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a takedown
letting Rocky counter with a right hand.
Rocky lands with a nice combination. Velasquez backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Vitor Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Rocky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rocky has knocked Velasquez down with a huge combo! Rocky steps away and waves a wobbly Velasquez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocky rattles Velasquez with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Velasquez tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rocky dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Velasquez stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apollo Rocky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Apollo Rocky waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Tiger looks for a takedown but Rocky sprawls well.
Rocky works over Tiger's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocky scores with a shot to the body.
Tiger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiger shoots in for a double leg but Rocky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocky is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiger is defended easily by Rocky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danielos Tiger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rocky moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rocky.
Tiger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocky is defending well.#T1#
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Tiger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tiger is breathing heavily.
Rocky lands a shoulder strike.
Rocky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiger takes a knee right on the jaw! #KD2#
Rocky drops Tiger with a big knee straight up the middle! Tiger is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Tiger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger is holding his hands too far apart here. Rocky throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tiger is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Rocky!
After the big win, Apollo Rocky made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rocky has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocky has double underhooks.
Rocky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuznetsov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to force a seperation but Rocky has the dominant position.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A knee to the head by Rocky. #CUT2#It looks like Egor Kuznetsov has been cut.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov working hard to break the clinch.
Rocky working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Rocky away but Rocky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
A short left from Rocky.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocky won't allow it.
Rocky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rocky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rocky has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Rocky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocky with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Rocky has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rocky.
Rocky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocky won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocky.
Rocky lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rocky rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocky has double underhooks.
Rocky taking a breather.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Rocky lands a body shot.
Rocky landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Rocky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocky.
Kuznetsov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Rocky. #CUT2#Egor Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Rocky scores a nice knee to the body.
Rocky lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuznetsov won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
A short left from Rocky.
A right hand to the body from Rocky.
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuznetsov's face.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Rocky is controlling him.
Rocky lands a left hand.
Rocky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch but Rocky keeps him there for the moment.
Rocky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocky lands a shoulder strike.
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuznetsov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kuznetsov working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Rocky on the inside.
Rocky has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kuznetsov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rocky - that's hurt Kuznetsov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kuznetsov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Bellicose 111
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Rocky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Rocky looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Rocky just gets out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Rocky.
Rocky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocky throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rocky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Rocky closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocky.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Rocky back against the cage. #BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch. #T1#
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Rocky.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Rocky manages to avoid it.
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rocky. #CL2#
Rocky pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Rocky blocking some punches. #T2#
Garcia misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocky.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocky is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Rocky misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rocky manages to break the clinch.
Rocky misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Rocky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocky.#CL#
Garcia darts in and clinches Rocky up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rocky.
Rocky crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
Rocky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rocky manages to break the clinch.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Rocky moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rocky. #ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Rocky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocky swinging wildly here.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocky lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Rocky loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rocky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocky. Rocky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rocky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Rocky pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Rocky in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Rocky.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocky.
Rocky avoiding damage.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rocky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rocky jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocky.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Rocky fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia fakes the leg kick and cracks Rocky in the body.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rocky.
Garcia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rocky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Apollo Rocky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Rocky.
Rocky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rocky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia tests Rocky's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##KD#
Garcia cracks Rocky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rocky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garcia finish him? #ROC#Rocky is rocked!
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocky is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
A punch combination from Rocky misses.
Rocky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocky is breathing heavily.#CL#
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands a left hand.
Rocky is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Rocky is pressed against the cage. Garcia pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Rocky! Two more big strikes from Garcia and Rocky crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyle Garcia!

Event: Bellicose 92
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Okoye lunges at Rocky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocky's hand.
Rocky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okoye. Okoye obviously looking to wear him down.
Okoye dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rocky. That did some damage!
Rocky throws a lazy right hand but Okoye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocky misses with a wild combination.
Rocky backing away here, and Okoye unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rocky. #CUT#It looks like Ikemba Okoye has been cut.#CL#
Rocky clinches.
Okoye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocky throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoye.
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!
Okoye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okoye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okoye misses with the head strike.
Okoye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoye.
Okoye jumps guard but Rocky stands there with Okoye around his waist. Okoye gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okoye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rocky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rocky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky pushes Okoye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoye pushes Rocky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocky lands a shoulder strike.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
Okoye tries a body shot but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okoye backwards.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Rocky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okoye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Rocky does no damage.
Okoye throws a solid leg kick but Rocky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okoye.
Okoye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Rocky ducks straight into an uppercut from Okoye and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rocky manages to regain guard straight away. #T2#
Rocky working a defensive guard but Okoye manages to pass into side control anyway.
Okoye just content to control the position.
Okoye working away.
Rocky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okoye working away.
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. #SUB2#
Okoye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okoye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okoye controlling the position. #T3#
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocky keeps working.
Rocky wants to control but Okoye postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocky prevents Okoye from improving position.
Rocky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Okoye prevents Rocky from improving his position.
Rocky keeping hold of Okoye's head, controlling as best he can.
Rocky tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rocky is trying to maintain the position but Okoye is very close to passing his half guard.
Okoye controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Rocky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rocky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rocky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okoye is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Rocky misses.
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 Apollo Rocky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ikemba Okoye'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#
Okoye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Rocky finds it's way through Okoye's defenses.
Okoye slips under a jab.
Rocky lands with a right hand.
Rocky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoye moves away.
Okoye now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocky connects with a nice looking jab.
Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Rocky.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okoye! But no joy.
Apollo Rocky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Rocky misses.
Okoye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okoye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Rocky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okoye, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocky looking to throw knees to the head but Okoye is blocking nicely. #T1#
Okoye tries to throw a body punch but Rocky avoids it by throwing Okoye back against the cage.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Okoye. #BC#
Rocky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoye connects with a crisp jab.
Okoye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocky misses the shot to the body.
Apollo Rocky is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocky lands a nice shot that snaps Okoye's head back.
Okoye throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Rocky forces Okoye back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Okoye.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Rocky holds him up against the cage and eventually Okoye drops back down to his feet.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Okoye blocks with his arms. #T2##BC2#
Okoye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Okoye.#ROC2#Rocky is rocked!
Rocky tries to clinch up but Okoye circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Rocky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rocky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okoye.
Rocky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rocky lands with a nice body punch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Okoye! Rocky is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikemba Okoye!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Rocky swats away the attempt to clinch by Negi.#CL#
Rocky instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Negi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rocky prevents it.
Rocky lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Anirudh Negi has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Rocky.
Negi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rocky lands a good knee to the midsection. Negi won't want to take too many of those.
Rocky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Negi looks winded!
Rocky lands a knee to the body.
Rocky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Negi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rocky dips a shoulder and cracks Negi with a mighty uppercut! Negi falls back against the cage and Rocky unloads with a barrage of strikes! Negi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rocky screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Rocky!
Anirudh Negi spoke after the fight, saying 'My fight was really good. But I want some time to do my best training. And be the best player ever.'.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program