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Event:
DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Skwat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skwat scores with a body shot.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Skwat blocks a head kick by Rocha.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skwat throws out a loose jab but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skwat just manages to avoid it.
Skwat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocha on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Rocha has been cut.
Skwat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocha moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Rocha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Skwat is predictable there #TD#
and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skwat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Skwat! #T1##SUB#
Rocha has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
Skwat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rocha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skwat is thwarting Rocha's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha wants to sweep but Skwat has passed to side control!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Rocha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Skwat passes into side control!#SUB2#
Skwat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Skwat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Skwat prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
Rocha is not content to let Skwat control the position.
Skwat working away.
Skwat is staying tight to Rocha's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocha tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Skwat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocha is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwat has a good base and remains in mount.
Skwat seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocha is holding on tight.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Skwat isn't that keen on the idea.
Skwat tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Rocha wants to hold on but Skwat pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha tries to improve his position but instead Skwat has taken his back!
Rocha trying to control the hands but Skwat won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Rocha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skwat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skwat scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Rocha is rocked!
Rocha circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Skwat. Rocha falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Skwat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Berishvili clinches. #TD#
Berishvili manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Berishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocha defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rocha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha looking to sit in guard and control but Berishvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Berishvili wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berishvili slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berishvili trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berishvili defends it easily.
Berishvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Berishvili drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berishvili has Rocha in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rocha looking to sit in guard and control but Berishvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rocha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Berishvili has his hands clasped together but Rocha extends and breaks Berishvili's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rocha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Rocha!
Jorge Rocha bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Blankenship misses with a wild combination.
And Rocha tries to counter it with a takedown but Blankenship pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blankenship moves into range and connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blankenship looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha is just out of range.
Blankenship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good shot there by Blankenship.
Blankenship digs a good hook to Rocha's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Rocha against the cage.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Rocha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blankenship's face.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blankenship misses with some punches.
#T1#
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship avoiding damage as Rocha throws knees to the body.
Rocha avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Jorge Rocha has been cut.
Blankenship softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage. #T2#
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Rocha is blocking nicely.
Rocha trying to land knees to the body.
Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocha misses with a knee to the head.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha blocking some punches.
Blankenship throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Rocha blocks with his arms.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocha avoids it.#T3#
Rocha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blankenship is defending well for now.
Blankenship throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocha.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocha's elbow.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blankenship throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocha.
Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
Rocha blocking some punches.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship trying to land knees to the body.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Blankenship.
Blankenship can't find room to land a body shot as Rocha controls the action.
Blankenship with a knee to the head.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Rocha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blankenship avoids it.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Blankenship tries a knee to the head but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocha is stalling here.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
Blankenship throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochas head.
Blankenship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Rocha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blankenship jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Rocha is rocked!
Blankenship connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Rocha out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Rook lands a head shot.
Rook looks to throw the jab but Rocha is out of range.
Rook throws a series of punches but Rocha moves out of range.
Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rook.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from Rook.
Rocha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rook scores with the left hand. Rocha knows he should have avoided that one.
Rook jabs Rocha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rook missing with a left hand there. Rocha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rook misses with a two punch combination.
Rook throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Rocha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rook's guard.
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!
Rook is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Rook has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rook looking to control.
Rook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rook is keeping the position for now.
Rook trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rook misses the shot to the body.
Rocha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rook just misses with a punch to the body.
Rook misses the body punch #CL#
and Rocha moves into the clinch.
Rook swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rook is defending well for now.
Rook tries to work over Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rook gets through Rocha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rook tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rook avoids it.#T3##TD#
Rocha manages to pull guard.
Rocha seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Rook pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rook is working Rocha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rook throwing strikes but missing.
Rocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rocha is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rook throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rocha's body to avoid the submission. Rocha has instead reached around Rook's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rocha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Rocha!
Jorge Rocha decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Aurelius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rocha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Rocha avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
Aurelius tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rocha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aurelius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocha, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aurelius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Aurelius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Rocha is doing well to control the position and prevent Aurelius from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Aurelius throws a strike but Rocha manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Aurelius tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Rocha!
A less than humble Jorge Rocha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SUF 12: Walcott vs Adofo
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Bulken lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulken misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulken. Rocha does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bulken rushes Rocha and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Bulken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rocha blocks a head kick by Bulken.
Bulken tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulken. That's going to slow Rocha down.
A lazy body kick from Bulken #TD2#
and Rocha counters with a shoot takedown. Bulken fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Rocha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bulken is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocha, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Rocha pushes a forearm under Bulken's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bulken is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Rocha!
Jorge Rocha was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SUF 8: 397 135 Finals!
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rocha lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
Rocha is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Rocha dives in and scores a takedown into Branco's guard.#SUB#
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Branco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Branco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Branco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Branco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rocha working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rocha has his foot on Branco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Branco works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branco passes into half guard. #SUB#
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Branco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Branco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rocha trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Branco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branco is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branco is trying to control. Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Branco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha is looking to control Branco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocha avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocha throws a leg kick #TD#
and Branco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rocha's guard.
Branco wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Branco has gone for a leg lock! Rocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branco's guard.#REVB#
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 Antonio Branco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there #TD#
and Branco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Branco is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Branco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Rocha has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocha working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily.
#SUB#
Branco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branco has Rocha in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Branco is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Branco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rocha throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Branco's body to avoid the submission. Branco has instead reached around Rocha's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Branco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Branco!
Antonio Branco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Bulken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bulken tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control.
Bulken sneaks out the side door and pushes Rocha away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bulken misses with the body kick#TD#
and Rocha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bulken scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rocha manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulken tries to buck Rocha off but he can't manage it.
Bulken told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rocha jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bulken is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bulken and Rocha has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Rocha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rocha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bulken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Bulken pushes Rocha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rocha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Rocha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bulken, who protects the arm well.
Rocha trying to control the position but Bulken is working away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Rocha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rocha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rocha tries for a kimura but Bulken is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Rocha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rocha wants to control but Bulken is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulken is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rocha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rocha in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bulken is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Rocha!
After the fight, Jorge Rocha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
3: SUF 397k R2
Date: Sep 04, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocha.
Jorge Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Branco takes a step back to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Branco. No joy for Rocha on that attempt.
Branco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocha connects with a solid leg kick.
Rocha throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Rocha #TD#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Branco.
#T1##SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branco to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Branco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Branco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocha is just riding it out for now. Branco eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Branco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Branco wants to work for an arm triangle but Rocha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Branco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Branco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Rocha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Branco escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Branco!
You can see the frustration on Rocha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Branco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Branco is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Branco tries for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Branco dominated that round.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Branco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rocha thumps Branco with a low kick.
Rocha throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rocha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Branco is in trouble now - Rocha has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Rocha jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Branco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Branco and Rocha has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Branco is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rocha tries for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
Branco gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
Branco is working hard here to advance position.
Branco won't allow Rocha to pass to mount. #SUB#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Rocha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Branco.#SUB2#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Branco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Branco! #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Branco is pushing down on Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Branco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocha tries to roll over but Branco keeps him under control.#SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocha is pressing down on Branco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branco defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rocha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branco stuffs the takedown.
Branco leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antonio Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rocha throws a leg kick #TD#
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Antonio Branco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branco works his way into side control. #SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocha is trying to control Branco's posture but Branco avoids it.
Rocha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Branco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Branco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Branco keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Branco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rocha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Branco's guard! Nice work there by Rocha! #SUB#
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Rocha defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Branco is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Branco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Branco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocha defends well.#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocha has managed to get both his arms back between Branco's legs - danger averted.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a leg! Branco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Branco manages to kick Rocha off! Rocha jumps back into Branco's guard.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branco 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Branco!
An out of breath Antonio Branco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1)
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaiyachue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha circles away.
And Rocha tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaiyachue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Rocha is avoiding it.
Rocha tries a quick counter leg kick but Chaiyachue is wise to it.
Rocha swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch.
Rocha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##CL#
Chaiyachue clinches up with Rocha and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position but instead, Rocha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Rocha avoids the elbow strike from Chaiyachue, against the ropes.
#TD2#
Rocha pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Chaiyachue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaiyachue has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaiyachue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaiyachue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chaiyachue tries to stand but Rocha is controlling from the bottom.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chaiyachue wants to get up but he can't break Rocha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocha can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaiyachue is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Rocha had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rocha has his foot on Chaiyachue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaiyachue works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocha on the ground.#SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rocha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rocha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaiyachue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocha with the counter takedown but Chaiyachue avoids it easily.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rocha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue looking to slow down the pace here.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue won't allow it.
#T1#
Rocha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue tries to stall but Rocha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chaiyachue tries a knee to the head but Rocha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Rocha dodges an elbow strike from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue taking a breather. #TD2#
Rocha ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaiyachue is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jorge Rocha has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Rocha had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaiyachue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaiyachue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaiyachue wants to get up but he can't break Rocha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaiyachue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocha trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaiyachue defends it easily.
Rocha is trying to keep Chaiyachue in close.
#SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaiyachue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaiyachue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Rocha has his foot on Chaiyachue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaiyachue works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaiyachue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaiyachue defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rocha gets tackled into the ropes by Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue maintains the clinch.
Chaiyachue leaning his opponent against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaiyachue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chaiyachue effectively controlling the action here.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Rocha's arms but Rocha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaiyachue has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Rocha controls the action.
Chaiyachue pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chaiyachue looking to stall.
Maybe Chaiyachue would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Naruesorn Chaiyachue.
Rocha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Rocha is avoiding it.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chaiyachue defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocha keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocha feints the counter takedown.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rocha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand back up but Rocha is controlling him
#T3#
Rocha is looking to take a break and control but Chaiyachue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Rocha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rocha pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rocha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chaiyachue can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Rocha working for a guillotine from mount but Chaiyachue is in no mood to give up.
Chaiyachue is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chaiyachue defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rocha.
Rocha seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chaiyachue is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Rocha!
Jorge Rocha bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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