 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Pitbull II
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wayne did well to prevent Rockmuller getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wayne wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rockmuller in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Rockmuller prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Rockmuller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Wayne wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
Well, if Rockmuller 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.
Wayne trying to control but Rockmuller postures up.
Wayne controlling the position well.
Rockmuller content to control rather than advance.
Rockmuller tries to pass to full mount but Wayne defends it.
Rockmuller controlling the action here.
Wayne won't allow Rockmuller to pass to mount.
Rockmuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Rockmuller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockmuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rockmuller is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rockmuller 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne trying to hold on to Rockmuller's head to control him but Rockmuller postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rockmuller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wayne wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
Rockmuller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Rockmuller moves into full mount! Wayne won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (0) vs (5) Rockmuller
Rockmuller controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Rockmuller.
Wayne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rockmuller content just to control the position here.
It looks like Rockmuller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rockmuller takes Wayne's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wayne is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wayne (0) vs (8) Rockmuller
Rockmuller controls the position.
Wayne is really stuck here.
#T5#
Rockmuller has good solid back control here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rockmuller.
Wayne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rockmuller has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rockmuller biding his time, controlling Wayne. #T6#
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller controls the action.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Wayne right now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rockmuller.
Wayne trying to control the action but Rockmuller just sinks the hooks in.
Wayne tries to roll but Rockmuller sticks to his back.
#T7#
Rockmuller is not going to allow Wayne to sit and survive in this position.
Rockmuller controlling the position well here. Wayne rolled but Rockmuller kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rockmuller is continuing to stall.
Wayne trying to control the action but Rockmuller just sinks the hooks in.
Rockmuller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wayne's body.
Rockmuller avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Rockmuller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rockmuller has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Rockmuller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller controlling from the back.
Wayne just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Rockmuller on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wayne is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wayne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller keeps control of the position as Wayne tries to break free.
#T9#
Rockmuller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wayne doesn't escape.
The adventures of Rockmuller the control monster continue. Boring.
Rockmuller with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rockmuller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wayne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wayne wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Wayne just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rockmuller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wayne.
Rockmuller has the hooks in. Wayne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wayne looks to control.
I would not like to be Wayne right now.
#T11#
Wayne trying to control but not successfully.
Rockmuller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wayne doesn't escape.
Wayne just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wayne is really stuck here.
Rockmuller controlling the position well here. Wayne rolled but Rockmuller kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Wayne is in bad spot here.
Rockmuller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wayne rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Good control from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wayne looks to control.
Rockmuller controlling from the back.
Rockmuller avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Rockmuller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Wayne trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wayne trying to control the action but Rockmuller just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller biding his time, controlling Wayne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 8 to 0.
Don Rockmuller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 121
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopgood scores with a shot to the body.
Rockmuller tests Hopgood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopgood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Rockmuller tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopgood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hopgood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockmuller moves away.
Hopgood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopgood misses with a hook.
Rockmuller avoids the body shot from Hopgood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopgood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Rockmuller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopgood is looking to regain half guard here but Rockmuller keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hopgood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rockmuller wants to control but Hopgood is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hopgood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopgood tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Rockmuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopgood's head.
Hopgood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rockmuller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rockmuller is thwarting Hopgood's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hopgood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockmuller pulls his head out easily.
Hopgood gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopgood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockmuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockmuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopgood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockmuller working some strikes from top position.#T3##SUB#
Rockmuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopgood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rockmuller has managed to get both his arms back between Hopgood's legs - danger averted.
Rockmuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rockmuller connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockmuller wants to control from the top but Hopgood keeps moving.
Hopgood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockmuller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hopgood working for a triangle but Rockmuller defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hopgood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Rockmuller working some strikes from top position.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Hopgood is keeping the position.
Rockmuller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hopgood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockmuller is fighting to break Hopgood's control of his arms but Hopgood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Oreo Hopgood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Rockmuller has Hopgood up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopgood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopgood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hopgood lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Rockmuller manages to break the clinch.
Hopgood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockmuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopgood shoots for a takedown but Rockmuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hopgood gets caught napping as Rockmuller dives in and scores a takedown. Hopgood manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Rockmuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockmuller cracks Hopgood with a solid left hand.#T1#
Rockmuller postures up in Hopgood's guard and throws a big left but Hopgood blocks it.
Rockmuller trying to control but Hopgood is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller throwing strikes but missing.
Rockmuller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockmuller throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Rockmuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hopgood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockmuller defends well.#SUB#
Rockmuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Don Rockmuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockmuller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopgood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Rockmuller postures up.
#SUB#
Hopgood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockmuller trying to control but Hopgood is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockmuller jabs at Hopgood's body.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopgood just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockmuller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopgood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockmuller avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Rockmuller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopgood wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hopgood fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Rockmuller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hopgood!
Rockmuller in side control, throwing shots but Hopgood defends.
Hopgood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rockmuller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopgood to see if he's OK.
Rockmuller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hopgood is avoiding damage well.
Hopgood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopgood defending well though.
Rockmuller wants to take a breather but Hopgood is having none of it.
Rockmuller working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Rockmuller passes to side control.
Rockmuller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hopgood is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller with the ground and pound but Hopgood regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Hopgood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rockmuller seems content to control.
Rockmuller wants to free his trapped foot but Hopgood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopgood is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockmuller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopgood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopgood is pressing down on Rockmuller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rockmuller wants to control from the top but Hopgood keeps moving.
Hopgood wants to sweep here but Rockmuller controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockmuller is working Hopgood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockmuller looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Hopgood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rockmuller connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopgood is trying to keep Rockmuller in close.
#SUB#
Hopgood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockmuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rockmuller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oreo Hopgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopgood throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range. #TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rockmuller throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockmuller wants to control from the top but Hopgood keeps moving. #SUB#
Rockmuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockmuller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller really 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.#R4#
Hopgood looks to land a right hand but Rockmuller moved out of range.
Rockmuller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopgood defends it well.
Rockmuller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopgood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopgood scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Hopgood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hopgood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopgood controlling the pace.
Hopgood is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopgood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockmuller defending well though. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopgood in particular looking to stall.
Hopgood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hopgood throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rockmuller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopgood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hopgood lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rockmuller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Hopgood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rockmuller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rockmuller shrugs it off.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopgood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rockmuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Hopgood has a good base and remains in mount.
Rockmuller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopgood working the ground and pound effectively.
Hopgood is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Rockmuller is rocked!
Hopgood postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rockmuller bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hopgood and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oreo Hopgood!
Oreo Hopgood is the new light heavyweight champion! |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Satan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Satan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockmuller.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Satan misses with a wild body shot.
Satan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Rockmuller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Satan's guard.
Rockmuller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rockmuller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller stands up over Satan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Satan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockmuller. #ES2#
Satan pushes Rockmuller off and gets back to his feet.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Rockmuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satan throws a big shot that misses.
Rockmuller feinted with a counter takedown.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockmuller is just out of range.
Rockmuller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Satan misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Rockmuller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockmuller 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.
Rockmuller stops Satan from getting back to his feet.
Rockmuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Satan wants to sweep but Rockmuller has passed to side control!#T2#
Rockmuller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Satan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rockmuller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Satan defending against the ground and pound.
Rockmuller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Satan wants to control but Rockmuller postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satan is trying to get back to half guard.
Satan is trying to buck Rockmuller off.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Rockmuller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Satan for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Rockmuller lands some shots froms side control.
Satan taking a bit of punishment here - Rockmuller scoring with strikes.
We've been informed that Satan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockmuller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Satan can't do much from the bottom here.
Rockmuller cracks Satan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Satan is not content to let Rockmuller control the position.
Satan is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it. #T4#
Rockmuller misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Satan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Satan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rockmuller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rockmuller is putting a hurting on Satan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rockmuller cracks Satan with a big elbow.
Rockmuller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Satan is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Satan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satan defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Satan misses with a body shot.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockmuller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockmuller scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Rockmuller does it's job there.
Rockmuller slips under a jab from Satan.
Rockmuller attempts a counter takedown but Satan avoids it well and moves away.
Satan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockmuller rather than just go for the knockout.
Satan throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Satan defending well as Rockmuller loads up on a big left hand.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockmuller is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Satan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Satan misses.
Rockmuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockmuller looks for a takedown but Satan sprawls well.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Rockmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockmuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Satan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satan swings for the body but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockmuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
Satan takes a swing at Rockmuller's ribcage but misses.
Satan lands with a nice body punch.
Rockmuller wants to clinch up but Satan keeps it at a distance.
Satan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockmuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satan can do to turn this around?
Rockmuller missing with a left hand there. Satan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Rockmuller avoids the body shot from Satan.
Rockmuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockmuller cracks Satan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockmuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Satan misses with a body shot.
Rockmuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Satan misses with a body shot.
Rockmuller misses with a wild body shot.
Hail Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan throws out a loose jab but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satan missing with a left hand there. Rockmuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockmuller avoids the body shot from Satan.
Rockmuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satan sprawls and moves away.
Rockmuller throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.
Hail Satan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Satan throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rockmuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockmuller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Satan counters with a right hand to the body.
Rockmuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satan.
Rockmuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Satan throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Rockmuller rushes Satan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Satan is trying to push Rockmuller away but Rockmuller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Rockmuller on the inside.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Satan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockmuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Satan is defending well.
Rockmuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
Satan prevents a body shot from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller tries to work over Satan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockmuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satan's elbow.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rockmuller.
Satan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockmuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockmuller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Rockmuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockmuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Satan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rockmuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Satan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Satan misses with a straight left.
Rockmuller tries to counter with a takedown but Satan is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan swings for the body but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satan sprawls and moves away.
Rockmuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Satan, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Rockmuller attempts a counter takedown but Satan avoids it well and moves away.
Rockmuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Satan in his tracks.
A slow jab from Satan misses its intended target.
Rockmuller avoids the body shot from Satan.
Rockmuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satan sprawls and moves away.
Satan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockmuller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Rockmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Satan misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Rockmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockmuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satan sprawls and moves away.
Rockmuller blocks a jab.#CL#
Rockmuller drives through and clinches with Satan against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockmuller. #T2##BC2#
Satan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockmuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Satan.
Rockmuller is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Satan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Satan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller connects with a right hand. Satan shakes it off.
Rockmuller slips a straight right by Satan.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Satan.
Rockmuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rockmuller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Satan misses the jab.
Rockmuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satan.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockmuller is just out of range.
Rockmuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Rockmuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Rockmuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Satan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rockmuller is leaning against Satan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rockmuller misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Rockmuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Satan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by Satan.
Rockmuller has Satan pressed against the cage, preventing Satan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller is working Satan over against the cage.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hail Satan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Rockmuller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Satan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockmuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satan swings for the body but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller wants to clinch up but Satan keeps it at a distance.
Satan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Satan.
Satan misses with a wild body shot.
Satan connects with a body shot that sends Rockmuller's belly button to the back.
Rockmuller misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockmuller moves in looking to clinch but Satan pushes him off.
Satan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
It looks like Rockmuller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Satan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hail Satan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rockmuller. Rockmuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Satan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockmuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satan misses with a body shot.
Rockmuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockmuller tries to counter with a takedown but Satan is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Rockmuller instigates a clinch.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satans head.
Rockmuller tries a body shot but Satan blocks it.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller lands a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
#T2#
Satan wants to break free but Rockmuller has control.
Rockmuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Don Rockmuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Rockmuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Satan blocks an uppercut.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Satan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Rockmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockmuller connects with a single shot there.
Rockmuller dips to his left and cracks Satan with an uppercut!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Rockmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockmuller feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Satan misses.
Rockmuller tries to counter with a takedown but Satan is quick to defend against it.
Satan swings for the body but Rockmuller moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Rockmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockmuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Satan sprawls and moves away.
Satan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockmuller throws out a loose jab but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rockmuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rockmuller connects with a looping right hand.
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Satan defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
Rockmuller has managed to clinch.
Rockmuller tries to work over Satan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Satan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satans head.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller had his way with Hail Satan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockmuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
Hail Satan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockmuller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockmuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Satan.
Satan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockmuller.
A jab from Rockmuller misses.
Rockmuller tries to clinch but Satan moves away
and Satan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockmuller fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Satan.
Satan scores with a shot to the body.
Satan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Satan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Rockmuller moves into the clinch.#T1#
Satan blocking some punches.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Satan controls his hands.
Rockmuller tries a body shot but Satan blocks it.
Satan prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Satan blocking some punches.
Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Satan or not. #BC#
Rockmuller breaks the clinch.
Satan lands with a cross.
Rockmuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Satan sprawls well. He's pushed Rockmuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockmuller tries to clinch up but Satan circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Rockmuller misses with an uppercut
and Satan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockmuller works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Satan.
Rockmuller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockmuller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockmuller is defended easily by Satan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Rockmuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockmuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockmuller moves away.
Rockmuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satan.
It seemed like Satan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Satan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Satan throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Satan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockmuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockmuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Satan defends well and Rockmuller ends up having to push Satan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Satan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot in the inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satans head.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller tries to throw a body punch but Satan avoids it by throwing Rockmuller back against the cage.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Satan blocks a body shot from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Satan is trying to break free.
Satan blocks an uppercut.
Rockmuller tries to throw a body punch but Satan avoids it by throwing Rockmuller back against the cage.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Satan backwards.
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!
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Satan blocks an uppercut.
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 Don Rockmuller.
I think Rockmuller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Rockmuller!
Don Rockmuller is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Don Rockmuller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#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.
Rockmuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockmuller throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lynch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rockmuller scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Rockmuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Rockmuller.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Lynch's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lynch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockmuller won't allow it.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockmuller. #T1#
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Rockmuller can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockmuller has double underhooks.
Rockmuller keeps control of Lynch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rockmuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rockmuller has Lynch pressed against the cage, preventing Lynch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rockmuller lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rockmuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rockmuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
A nice left hand lands by Rockmuller.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Rockmuller keeps him there for the moment.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Rockmuller has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head.
Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lynch wants to break free but Rockmuller has control.
Rockmuller can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Rockmuller prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Rockmuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Lynch wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockmuller won't allow it.
Rockmuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynch.
Rockmuller scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockmuller can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Rockmuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynch or not.
Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rockmuller is leaning against Lynch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockmuller cracks Lynch with a nice body shot.
Lynch looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockmuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockmuller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller. #T4#
Rockmuller lands a body punch.
Rockmuller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rockmuller. #BC#
Rockmuller manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
A short right from Rockmuller on the inside.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rockmuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that round.
That's time! Rockmuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rockmuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch misses with a looping right.
Rockmuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Rockmuller. Rockmuller maintains the clinch. #T1#
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Rockmuller digs a right hand into Lynch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynch's gas tank.
Lynch taking a breather.
Rockmuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Don Rockmuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Rockmuller has Lynch pressed against the cage, preventing Lynch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A short uppercut from Rockmuller.
A frustrated look appears on Lynch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockmuller has double underhooks.
Rockmuller presses Lynch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Rockmuller is looking for a takedown.
Lynch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lynch is trying to push Rockmuller away but Rockmuller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller presses Lynch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Rockmuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling him.#T3#
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Rockmuller goes for a takedown attempt but Lynch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockmuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Rockmuller clinches with his opponent.
Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Rockmuller gets through Lynch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Rockmuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lynch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockmuller tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
It seemed like Lynch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockmuller lands a nice shot that snaps Lynch's head back.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target.
Rockmuller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockmuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch.
As Rockmuller backs off Lynch throws a huge counter combo but Rockmuller manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that second round.
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#
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
Lynch lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockmuller's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rockmuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lynch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Lynch wants to get back to his feet but Rockmuller drags him back down.
Lynch taking a bit of punishment here - Rockmuller scoring with strikes.
Rockmuller wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Lynch is not content to let Rockmuller control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is pushing Rockmuller's head away, looking to escape. Rockmuller manages to hold on to the position though.
Rockmuller working the head and body with strikes.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Rockmuller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rockmuller remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Rockmuller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Rockmuller working the ground and pound from side control.
Rockmuller scores with punches from side control.
Rockmuller working away.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Lynch taking a bit of punishment here - Rockmuller scoring with strikes.
Lynch is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Rockmuller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockmuller wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Rockmuller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lynch down.
Lynch is pushing Rockmuller's head away, looking to escape. Rockmuller manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Rockmuller trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller working the ground and pound.
Rockmuller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Don Rockmuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Rockmuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rockmuller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Rockmuller!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Rockmuller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 4
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Jone White has been cut.
Rockmuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White slips a straight right by Rockmuller.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rockmuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White slips under a jab.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockmuller.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockmuller looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Rockmuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Rockmuller.
White lands the left hand.
Rockmuller slips a jab from White.
Rockmuller lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockmuller throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Good shot there by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a head shot.
Rockmuller looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Rockmuller misses the jab.
White misses with a double jab
and Rockmuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with a straight right.
White looks to land a right hand but Rockmuller moved out of range.
White scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rockmuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Jone White's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockmuller connects with a body shot.#T2#
Rockmuller lands a body shot.
Rockmuller misses the jab.
Rockmuller lands a right hook to the body.
Rockmuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range.
White lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockmuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Rockmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockmuller scores with a body shot.
Rockmuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockmuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
#T3#
Rockmuller connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#White is rocked!
White looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rockmuller lands a right hand from hell, dropping White. Rockmuller pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Rockmuller!
A victorious Don Rockmuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 3
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Rockmuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockmuller manages to avoid it.
Siuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockmuller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siuta tests Rockmuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siuta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Siuta tries to keep at a distance but Rockmuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rockmuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Siuta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rockmuller on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockmuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siuta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Siuta lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siuta.
Siuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siuta tries to work over Rockmuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockmuller controls his hands.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Siuta lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siuta gets through Rockmuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Rockmuller wants the takedown. Siuta is fighting it off but Rockmuller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Siuta's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockmuller trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Siuta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockmuller defends well.#SUB2#
Siuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siuta wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockmuller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Siuta is looking for a triangle but Rockmuller pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Siuta keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully.
Siuta working a defensive guard here.
Rockmuller advances position into side control!
Siuta tries to improve position but can't.
Siuta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siuta wants to get back to full guard.
Siuta wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Rockmuller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Siuta tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siuta is still trying to improve position.
Rockmuller controlling the pace.
Rockmuller winds up and cracks Siuta with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rockmuller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Rockmuller.
Siuta wants to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller slips a nice elbow through Siuta's hands, connecting with Siuta's forehead.
Siuta tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Siuta is trying to maintain the position but Rockmuller is very close to passing his half guard.
Rockmuller wants to take a breather but Siuta is having none of it.
Rockmuller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Siuta has hold of Rockmuller's hands but Rockmuller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Siuta gets back to full guard.
Rockmuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Rockmuller lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Siuta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rockmuller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Siuta.
Rockmuller is working Siuta over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siuta keeps working.
Siuta is trying to get back to half guard.
Siuta seems a little lost for a moment, as Rockmuller dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacek Siuta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rockmuller throws a right hand that misses
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockmuller slips a jab from Siuta.
Siuta throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Rockmuller counters with a takedown into side control.
Rockmuller wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
Siuta is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Rockmuller grinds an elbow into Siuta's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siuta keeps trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller cracks Siuta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Siuta tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.#T1#
Rockmuller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rockmuller working the head with strikes.
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller trying to control the action but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta is looking to regain half guard here but Rockmuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockmuller scoring with punches and elbows.
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siuta keeps working.
Siuta is trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Rockmuller working the ground and pound from side control.
Rockmuller working the body and head with strikes.
Siuta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Siuta's face as Rockmuller controls the position.
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siuta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siuta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockmuller scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Rockmuller prevents Siuta from improving his position.
Rockmuller tries to pass to full mount but Siuta defends it.
Rockmuller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Siuta wants to get back to his feet.
Rockmuller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockmuller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siuta keeps working.
Rockmuller prevents Siuta from improving his position.
Rockmuller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Don Rockmuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Siuta has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rockmuller. Oh but Siuta has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rockmuller goes limp - he's gone! Siuta jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacek Siuta!
Jacek Siuta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 2
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Panda misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Panda down.
Panda is trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Panda down.
Rockmuller lands a nice forearm strike.
Rockmuller controlling from side mount.
Rockmuller working the body and head with strikes.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panda tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rockmuller is working Panda over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Panda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rockmuller connects with a decent elbow.
Panda tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Rockmuller taking a breather here.
Rockmuller cracks Panda with a big right hand but Panda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face as Rockmuller controls the position.
Rockmuller working away.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rockmuller is working Panda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rockmuller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rockmuller working the body and head with strikes.
Rockmuller taking a breather here. #T2#
Panda tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Panda is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rockmuller scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Rockmuller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rockmuller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Panda tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Rockmuller slows the pace down.
Rockmuller scoring with punches from side control.
Rockmuller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Rockmuller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rockmuller lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockmuller working the head with strikes.
Rockmuller working the body and head with strikes.
Rockmuller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Panda some visible discomfort.
Panda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Panda taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rockmuller working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockmuller landing a few strikes.
Rockmuller takes a little break here. Panda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Rockmuller is working Panda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Panda is trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Panda some visible discomfort.
Rockmuller working the body and head with strikes.
Rockmuller working the ground and pound.
Rockmuller in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rockmuller connects with a decent elbow.
Panda is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rockmuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Panda as Rockmuller shoots in.#TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in and bounces Panda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Panda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rockmuller pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockmuller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller working over Panda with some ground and pound. Panda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda has hold of Rockmuller's hands but Rockmuller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockmuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Panda has hold of Rockmuller's hands but Rockmuller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockmuller is nestled in close to Panda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rockmuller moves into full mount! Panda won't be happy about that!
Rockmuller unloading with bombs!
Rockmuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panda tries to lock up and control but Rockmuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockmuller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Panda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockmuller on the ground.
Rockmuller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Panda looks a forlorn figure.
Panda is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Rockmuller controlling his opponent.
Rockmuller with a couple of short strikes.
Rockmuller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Panda that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rockmuller working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
The referee warns Panda that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Panda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockmuller raining down shots from the mount!
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Rockmuller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rockmuller! Panda is hurt baaadly! Rockmuller is firing away with more strikes - Panda is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Rockmuller!
A victorious Don Rockmuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 1
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rockmuller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockmuller lands in his opponent's guard.
Chukwuma is looking to stand up but Rockmuller isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma looking to control.
Chukwuma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but instead Rockmuller has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Chukwuma keeping control of the position.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rockmuller wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Chukwuma is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rockmuller wants to take a breather but Chukwuma is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Rockmuller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rockmuller working the body and head with strikes.
Rockmuller taking a breather here.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Chukwuma is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Rockmuller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chukwuma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma struggling a bit here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chukwuma tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chukwuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
Rockmuller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chukwuma defends it well.
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockmuller lands a jab to Chukwuma's midsection.
Chukwuma lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a takedown but Chukwuma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rockmuller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockmuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Rockmuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Chukwuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Rockmuller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rockmuller slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
A jab from Rockmuller misses.
It looked like Chukwuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockmuller.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Rockmuller's head but Rockmuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockmuller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chukwuma defends it well.
Rockmuller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockmuller defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Rockmuller connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller moves in looking to clinch but Chukwuma pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
Chukwuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Chukwuma misses with a looping left.#CL#
Chukwuma clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Chukwuma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chukwuma trying to control the position but instead, Rockmuller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chukwuma into the cage.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockmuller. #TD2#
Rockmuller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Don Rockmuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Chukwuma tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rockmuller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chukwuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Chukwuma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chukwuma is trying to control but can't.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working.
Rockmuller wants to pass to mount but Chukwuma is defending the position. #T3#
Chukwuma is doing well to control the position and prevent Rockmuller from advancing to side control.
Well, if Rockmuller 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.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Rockmuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Chukwuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rockmuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lunges at Chukwuma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chukwuma's hand.
Rockmuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot.
Chukwuma catches Rockmuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chukwuma throws a hook but Rockmuller avoids it easily.
Rockmuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rockmuller cracks Chukwuma with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockmuller. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockmuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tinashe Chukwuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockmuller cracks Chukwuma with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Chukwuma misses #TD2#
and Rockmuller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chukwuma's guard.
Rockmuller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chukwuma managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chukwuma is trying to keep Rockmuller in close.
Rockmuller stopping the sweep attempt from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller pushes down on Chukwuma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chukwuma has his hands clasped together around Rockmuller's back. He's all about the action.
Rockmuller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chukwuma is trying to maintain the position but Rockmuller is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Rockmuller's shoulder, as Rockmuller tries to avoid the shot.
Rockmuller slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller with the counter takedown but Chukwuma avoids it easily.#CL#
Chukwuma drives through and clinches with Rockmuller against the cage.
Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockmuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chukwuma tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position. #T3#
Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma working hard to break the clinch.
Rockmuller gets through Chukwuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chukwuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockmuller lands a right hand.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockmuller blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Rockmuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma misses with a two punch combination.
Rockmuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Chukwuma off the cage and back into range.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Chukwuma is looking to clinch but Rockmuller is avoiding it.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockmuller manages to avoid it.
Rockmuller just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that Rockmuller avoids nicely.
Rockmuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chukwuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockmuller avoids the body shot from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller scores with a body shot.
Rockmuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Rockmuller's shoulder, as Rockmuller tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Rockmuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rockmuller. #BC#
Chukwuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockmuller ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chukwuma is trying to defend but Rockmuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rockmuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Rockmuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockmuller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
An out of breath Tinashe Chukwuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockmuller.
A little feinted left hand from Rockmuller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Rockmuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockmuller throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Jone White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from White does no damage.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rockmuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with a double jab
and Rockmuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
White gets tackled into the ropes by Rockmuller. Rockmuller maintains the clinch.
Rockmuller scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Jone White has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rockmuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockmuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Rockmuller presses White against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rockmuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White looks winded!
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards. #ROC#White is rocked!
White takes a shot to the head.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockmuller finish him?
A right hand to the body from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
Rockmuller cracks White with a big uppercut, right up the middle and White goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! White wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Don Rockmuller!
A relieved looking Don Rockmuller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Nunez throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockmuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller throws a hook to the side of Nunez's head but Nunez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Nunez moves into the clinch.
Nunez tries to work over Rockmuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunez.
Nunez blocking some punches.
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockmuller's elbow.
Nunez lands a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Rockmuller's ribcage. Rockmuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nunez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rockmuller.
Nunez lands a right hand.
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!
Nunez tries to stall but Rockmuller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nunez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by Nunez.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Nunez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockmuller or not.
Rockmuller prevents a body shot from Nunez.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockmuller.
Nunez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
Nunez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockmuller cracks Nunez with a nice body shot.
Nunez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nunez.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunez.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunez controls his hands.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockmuller controls his hands.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunez blocks a body shot from Rockmuller.
Nunez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Nunez lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
Nunez slows down the pace here.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nunezs head.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Nunez pushes Rockmuller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nunez misses with a body punch.
Nunez looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez. #T3#
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
Rockmuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunez prevents a body shot from Rockmuller.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunez controls his hands.
Nunez pushes Rockmuller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Rockmuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body.
Rockmuller is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Nunez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockmullers head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunez throws a head punch that misses.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockmuller controls his hands.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nunez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nunez.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nunez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Rockmuller is rocked!
We've been informed that Nunez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by Nunez.
Oh Rockmuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Nunez.
Rockmuller is trying to break the clinch but Nunez has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Nunez.
Nunez works on Rockmuller's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nunez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunez creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Rockmuller crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Rockmuller face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Nunez takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rogelio Nunez! |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rockmuller rushes Blood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rockmuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Rockmuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockmuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Rockmuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
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!
Rockmuller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller works on Blood's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Blood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rockmuller prevents Blood from breaking the clinch.
Blood wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockmuller won't allow it.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Blood blocking some punches.
#T1#
Rockmuller misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rockmuller drives through and clinches with Blood against the ropes.
Blood tries a body shot but Rockmuller blocks it.
Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockmuller lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Blood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
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!
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockmuller.
Blood tries a body shot but Rockmuller blocks it.
Rockmuller lands a right hand.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Rockmuller blocking some punches.
Rockmuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blood or not. #T2#
A short right from Rockmuller on the inside.
Rockmuller has Blood pressed against the ropes, preventing Blood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood tries to break free but Rockmuller pushes him back against the ropes.
Rockmuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockmuller lands with a light punch inside.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockmuller.
Nice body punch from Rockmuller - that landed with a thud.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blood is breathing heavily.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Rockmuller.
A shot in the inside from Rockmuller. #ROC2#Blood is rocked!
Rockmuller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Blood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Rockmuller.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockmuller. #BC2#
Rockmuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Rockmuller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Rockmuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blood seems to have got his legs back now.
Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a jab to Blood's midsection.
Rockmuller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rockmuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blood doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Rockmuller drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Blood onto his butt! Blood pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Young Blood has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller slips a straight right by Blood.#T1##CL2#
Rockmuller closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rockmuller fails to land.
Blood blocking some punches.
Rockmuller presses Blood against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller lands a body shot.
Rockmuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockmuller.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Rockmuller on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockmuller lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller digs a right hand into Blood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blood's gas tank.
Don Rockmuller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rockmuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Rockmuller cracks Blood with a nice body shot.
Rockmuller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockmuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloods head.
Rockmuller scores with a shot to the side of Blood's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockmuller lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockmuller cracks Blood with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Blood goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Blood wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Don Rockmuller!
Don Rockmuller thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rockmuller walks into a jab.
Robillard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockmuller under the eye.#CL2#
Robillard clinches.
Robillard scores with a hook to the body.
Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Rockmuller's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Rockmuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockmuller scores with a shot to the side of Robillard's head.
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!
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockmuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller tries a body shot but Robillard blocks it.
Robillard lands with a left to the head.
Robillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard digs a right hand underneath Rockmuller's ribcage. Rockmuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockmuller tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robillard lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockmuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockmuller blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Robillard.
Rockmuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Robillard.
Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robillard lands with a right to the head.
Rockmuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockmuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robillard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Rockmuller's head.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robillard prevents a body shot from Rockmuller.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robillard lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Robillard gets through Rockmuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockmuller.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robillard misses with a body punch.
Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller blocks a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard scores with a shoulder strike.
Robillard digs a right hand into Rockmuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockmuller's gas tank.
Rockmuller is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Robillard - that landed with a thud.
Robillard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rockmuller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robillard can turn it around.
Robillard lands a nice uppercut.
Robillard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robillard lands a shot to the body.
Robillard lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robillard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Robillard. #ROC2#Rockmuller is rocked!
Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Robillard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Robillard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robillard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robillard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockmuller throws a right hand that Robillard ducks under and follows up with a left that Robillard also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Robillard.
Robillard lands a nice shot to the body.
Robillard wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Robillard there.
Don Rockmuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Rockmuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robillard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Rockmuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robillard, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rockmuller throws a head punch that misses.
Robillard is working Rockmuller over against the ropes.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Robillard blocks an uppercut.
Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller working aggressively here.
Rockmuller misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Robillard on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard.
Rockmuller working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Robillard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robillard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Robillard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Rockmuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Rockmuller prevents a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockmuller backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Robillard.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Robillard.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockmuller takes a shot to the head.
Robillard creates a bit of distance and cracks Rockmuller with a big uppercut! Rockmuller goes down! The referee pushes Robillard away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Rockmuller make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Robillard takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michel Robillard! |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hung Young Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Rockmuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang seems keen to control Rockmuller's posture.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockmuller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang wants to sweep but Rockmuller has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T1#
Wang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rockmuller passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Wang
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.
Rockmuller moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rockmuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Rockmuller working away.#T3#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rockmuller easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockmuller (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Rockmuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockmuller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (13) vs (0) Wang#T4#
Wang wants to escape the position.
Rockmuller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Rockmuller has good solid back control here.
Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
Wang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Rockmuller.#T6#
Wang is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wang wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang tries to break free.
Rockmuller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wang trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is trying to break free.
Rockmuller has good solid back control here. #T8#
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Rockmuller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang tries to escape but Rockmuller has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Wang turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (13) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (15) vs (2) Wang
Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Rockmuller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Wang is trying to keep Rockmuller in close.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rockmuller has passed into half guard.
Wang has a hand on Rockmuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rockmuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (18) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Rockmuller controlling the pace for now.
Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller postures up.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller pushes him away.
Rockmuller manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (21) vs (2) Wang
Rockmuller is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Our winner, Don Rockmuller, 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jacek Siuta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siuta (0) vs (4) Rockmuller
Siuta is trying to improve his position.
Siuta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siuta tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Siuta is working hard here to advance position.
Siuta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockmuller jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (0) vs (7) Rockmuller
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Siuta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rockmuller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siuta (0) vs (9) Rockmuller
Siuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockmuller looking to control but Siuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockmuller is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Siuta is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Siuta (0) vs (12) Rockmuller
Siuta can't escape the position.
#T2#
Rockmuller biding his time, looking for the opening.
Siuta is in bad spot here.
Siuta turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (2) vs (12) Rockmuller
Siuta trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Siuta looking to pass the guard.
Siuta being controlled here momentarily.
Siuta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siuta looking to pass the guard.
Siuta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Siuta wants to control from the top but Rockmuller keeps moving.
Siuta looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (2) vs (14) Rockmuller
Rockmuller wants to control from the top but Siuta keeps moving.
Siuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Siuta, not yet.
Siuta wants to hit a sweep here but Rockmuller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Siuta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (2) vs (17) Rockmuller
Siuta is trying to reverse the position but instead Rockmuller has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Siuta (2) vs (20) Rockmuller#T5#
Siuta tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Siuta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rockmuller.
Siuta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rockmuller's guard. Nice work there by Siuta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (4) vs (20) Rockmuller
Siuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Siuta wants to control from the top but Rockmuller keeps moving.
Siuta forces his way into half guard.
Rockmuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Siuta wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siuta in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Siuta is keen to just control but Rockmuller is a slippery customer.
Siuta slows the pace down in half guard.
Siuta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Siuta trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Siuta controlling from the top position.
Siuta is looking to pass into half guard but Rockmuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rockmuller is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (4) vs (22) Rockmuller
Siuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Siuta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rockmuller stacks Siuta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rockmuller! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (25) Rockmuller
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siuta sneaks back into half guard.
Rockmuller prevents Siuta from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
Siuta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siuta wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Siuta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockmuller jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (28) Rockmuller
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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. #T10#
Siuta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rockmuller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siuta (4) vs (30) Rockmuller
Siuta regains half guard.
Siuta is looking to get back to full guard here but Rockmuller has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (33) Rockmuller
Siuta is looking for a sweep.
Siuta looking for a sweep but Rockmuller has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siuta (4) vs (35) Rockmuller
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Siuta is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Siuta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockmuller jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (4) vs (38) Rockmuller
Siuta tries to improve position but can't.
Siuta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siuta (8) vs (38) Rockmuller
Will Siuta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Siuta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rockmuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Siuta controls the action.#SUB#
Siuta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rockmuller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rockmuller for a finish. #T12##SUB#
Siuta looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Siuta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siuta tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockmuller pushed the leg off.
Siuta wants to control but Rockmuller manages to buck him off and is now in Siuta's guard! Nice work there by Rockmuller! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (8) vs (40) Rockmuller
Siuta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (10) vs (40) Rockmuller
Siuta won't allow Rockmuller to sweep him here. #T13#
Rockmuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (10) vs (42) Rockmuller
Siuta is trying to get back to full guard.
Siuta trying to get back to full guard but Rockmuller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (10) vs (45) Rockmuller
Rockmuller manages to capitalize on a mistake by Siuta to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siuta (10) vs (48) Rockmuller
Siuta is really stuck here.
Rockmuller doesn't have the hooks in and Siuta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (12) vs (48) Rockmuller
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siuta is looking to pass into half guard but Rockmuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rockmuller is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (12) vs (50) Rockmuller#T14#
Siuta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockmuller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siuta tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Siuta wants to sweep but Rockmuller has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (12) vs (53) Rockmuller
Siuta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siuta manages to get back to half guard.
Siuta is looking to get back to full guard here but Rockmuller has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (12) vs (56) Rockmuller
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 56 to 12.
A victorious Don Rockmuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kenji Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rockmuller misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Matsuda counters by clinching up.
Rockmuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuda just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Rockmuller pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Rockmuller managing to control the position.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Rockmuller pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard. #T2#
Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockmuller has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rockmuller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsuda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Matsuda content to stall in guard here.
Rockmuller pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rockmuller has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rockmuller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuda has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (0) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy. #T8#
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Rockmuller is working away. #T9#
Rockmuller is letting Matsuda control him for a moment.
Rockmuller is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Rockmuller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Rockmuller seems content to control.
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Matsuda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Rockmuller seems content to control.
Matsuda is trying is best to control the position here. #T12#
Matsuda tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Rockmuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rockmuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rockmuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsuda working to try and regain half guard.
Rockmuller content just to control the position here. #T14#
Matsuda can't escape the position.
Rockmuller controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (8) vs (3) Matsuda
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
A victorious Don Rockmuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chukwuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Rockmuller
Chukwuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chukwuma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chukwuma looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
Chukwuma is trying to control the position but Rockmuller postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chukwuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockmuller defends it easily.
Chukwuma wants to sweep here but Rockmuller controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Chukwuma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rockmuller stacks Chukwuma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rockmuller! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (5) Rockmuller
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Chukwuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rockmuller working away.#T2#
Chukwuma tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma tries to improve position but can't.
Rockmuller working away.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (5) Rockmuller
Chukwuma trying to control.#T4#
Chukwuma is really struggling to control Rockmuller but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chukwuma.
What can Rockmuller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5##SUB#
Rockmuller fending off the submission attempt from Chukwuma. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the choke from the back.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chukwuma.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rockmuller fending off the submission attempt from Chukwuma. #T6##SUB#
Chukwuma tightening his grip on Rockmuller, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Rockmuller showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chukwuma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7#
Rockmuller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
What can Rockmuller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Rockmuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Chukwuma working for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for the choke from the back position but Rockmuller is controlling his hands well.
Chukwuma trying to control.#SUB#
Chukwuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rockmuller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9##SUB#
Chukwuma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Good control from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockmuller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Chukwuma is persistently looking for the submission but Rockmuller is defending it well.
#T10#
Chukwuma tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockmuller pushed the leg off.
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.#SUB#
Rockmuller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chukwuma. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the RNC.
Chukwuma is trying to stick to Rockmuller's back but Rockmuller is turning into Chukwuma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chukwuma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rockmuller. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (7) Rockmuller#SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle here but Rockmuller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (10) Rockmuller#T11#
Rockmuller controlling the position from side mount.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Chukwuma wants to control but Rockmuller postures up.
Rockmuller wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Chukwuma tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Rockmuller working away.
Chukwuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockmuller working away.#T13#
Rockmuller controlling from side mount.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Rockmuller tries to move to mount but Chukwuma blocks the move with his legs.
Rockmuller gets to mount! Chukwuma was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwuma (6) vs (12) Rockmuller
Chukwuma is working to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma tries to lock up and control but Rockmuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chukwuma can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 12 to 6.
Don Rockmuller thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Caique Lima!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rockmuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima tries to clinch up but Rockmuller circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Rockmuller gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to control but Rockmuller postures up.
Rockmuller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Lima#T1#
Lima can't escape the position.
Rockmuller avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rockmuller controlling from mount.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockmuller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lima wants to control but Rockmuller is having none of it.#T4#
Rockmuller controlling his opponent.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Lima tries to hold on but Rockmuller pushes him away.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Rockmuller isn't that keen on the idea.
Rockmuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Rockmuller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockmuller avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
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.#T6#
Rockmuller fails to take his opponent's back.
Rockmuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima tries to hold on but Rockmuller postures up.#T7#
Rockmuller controlling the pace for now.
Rockmuller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T8#
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Rockmuller not doing much here.
Rockmuller is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Rockmuller controlling the action here. #T10##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Lima
Lima tries to control the position but Rockmuller now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (11) vs (0) Lima#T11#
Rockmuller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Rockmuller won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rockmuller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Rockmuller biding his time, controlling Lima.
Lima just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Lima is in bad spot here.
Rockmuller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lima.#T14#
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rockmuller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Don Rockmuller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Rockmuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
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.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockmuller pulls his head out easily.
Rockmuller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Rockmuller's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Rockmuller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#T2#
Rockmuller has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands and throws Rockmuller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Rockmuller
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. #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Brown controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but Rockmuller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Rockmuller
Brown working a defensive guard but Rockmuller passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockmuller passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (7) Rockmuller#T5#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Brown keeping his opponent close.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
What's Brown going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Rockmuller laying and praying for a moment but Brown takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Brown is looking to control Rockmuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockmuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T8#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Rockmuller is proving a slippery customer.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9##SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Rockmuller to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockmuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockmuller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (9) vs (7) Rockmuller#T10##SUB#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Rockmuller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms. #SUB#
Brown has got his arm under Rockmuller's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rockmuller has spun round into Brown's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (9) vs (9) Rockmuller
Brown keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T11#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Rockmuller pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.#T12#
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Rockmuller has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (12) Rockmuller
Brown tries to lock up and control but Rockmuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Rockmuller has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (9) vs (15) Rockmuller
Rockmuller controls the action.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rockmuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Brown is trying to break free.
Rockmuller is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Rockmuller is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Rockmuller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rockmuller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (15) Rockmuller
Brown stays in close to Rockmuller's body and controls the position.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (17) Rockmuller
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (17) Rockmuller
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 17 to 13.
Don Rockmuller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macho Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockmuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Don Rockmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Macho Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller fails with the takedown.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Rockmuller.
Nice sprawl there from Macho Man as Rockmuller shoots in.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rockmuller manages to circle out of the way.
Rockmuller with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Macho Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockmuller can't get the takedown.
Rockmuller fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macho Man just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rockmuller is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Macho Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Macho Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockmuller.
Macho Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Man is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rockmuller jumps guard.
#T2#
Rockmuller pulls Macho Man in close to prevent any damage.
Rockmuller being controlled here, momentarily.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macho Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Rockmuller trying to control the position.
Macho Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockmuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rockmuller holds on and takes a little breather.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rockmuller working a defensive guard but Macho Man manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (3) vs (0) Rockmuller#T4#
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
Rockmuller is trying to control Macho Man's posture but Macho Man avoids it.
Macho Man trying to control the position but Rockmuller is working away.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Macho Man tries to advance to mount but Rockmuller denies him.
Rockmuller is not content to let Macho Man control the position.
Macho Man controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Macho Man stalls from top position.#SUB#
Macho Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockmuller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Rockmuller is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Macho Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macho Man trying to control the action but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller prevents Macho Man from moving into mount. #T9#
Macho Man is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller being controlled for a moment.
Macho Man has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (5) vs (0) Rockmuller#T10#
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macho Man controlling from the full mount.
Macho Man continues to stall.#T11#
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockmuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Macho Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Macho Man looking to control but Rockmuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockmuller is looking to improve his position but Macho Man isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockmuller tries to lock up and control but Macho Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockmuller holds of for dear life.
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.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Rockmuller is squirming around, avoiding Macho Man's attempts to control the action.
Rockmuller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macho Man controlling his opponent. #T14#
Rockmuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macho Man trying to control but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (8) vs (0) Rockmuller
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Super Macho Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kona tries to clinch there but Rockmuller circles away.
Kona tries to clinch but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rockmuller gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kona (0) vs (4) Rockmuller
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Kona is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Kona tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Kona is looking to reverse the position.
Rockmuller tries to move to mount but Kona blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Kona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockmuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Kona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kona (4) vs (4) Rockmuller#SUB#
Kona tightening his grip on Rockmuller, looking for the choke.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kona.
#T3##SUB#
Kona looking to break Rockmuller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rockmuller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kona will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Kona looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rockmuller showing good submission defense here.
Rockmuller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Rockmuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB#
Rockmuller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kona gets his way!
#SUB#
Kona is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rockmuller reverses the position brilliantly into Kona's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kona (4) vs (6) Rockmuller
Rockmuller trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB#
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockmuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kona trying to keep a closed guard but Rockmuller is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Rockmuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rockmuller is posturing up here but Kona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rockmuller tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rockmuller has to tap! Slick submission there by Kona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Kona!
A very excited looking Ted Kona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Event:
CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Don Rockmuller throws a right hand that Van Rockmuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rockmuller also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don Rockmuller misses with a double jab.
Van Rockmuller is looking for the big counter here.
Van Rockmuller fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Don Rockmuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Don Rockmuller misses with a wild combination.
Van Rockmuller throws a counter combo.
A combination from Van Rockmuller does no damage.
Van Rockmuller misses with a two punch combination.
Don Rockmuller is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Rockmuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Don Rockmuller looks to land a combination but Van Rockmuller avoids it well.
Van Rockmuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Don Rockmuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Don Rockmuller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Rockmuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Don Rockmuller.
Don Rockmuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Rockmuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Rockmuller 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Rockmuller! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
