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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Pharoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pharoh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bawang is fending him off so far but Pharoh persists. Nope, Bawang circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Bawang as Pharoh shoots in.#CL2#
Pharoh tries to keep at a distance but Bawang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
Bawang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pharoh's elbow.
Pharoh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bawang lands a nice uppercut.
Bawang is leaning against Pharoh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bawang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bawang blocks a body shot from Pharoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bawang lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bawang. #TD#
Pharoh decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pharoh pulls Bawang in to control the position.
Bawang wants to pass the guard but Pharoh is keeping the position.#T1#
Bawang trying to control but Pharoh is working from the bottom.
Bawang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pharoh managing to control the position.
Bawang trying to control but Pharoh is working from the bottom.
Pharoh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bawang. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bawang looking to sit in guard and control but Pharoh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Pharoh stands up from Bawang's guard - Pharoh perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Bawang gets tackled into the cage by Pharoh. Pharoh maintains the clinch.
Bawang lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bawang.
Bawang has a couple of punches blocked by Pharoh.
Bawang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pharoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pharoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bawang presses Pharoh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A body shot lands from Bawang.
Pharoh misses with a knee to the head.
Pharoh wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nephew Pharoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bawang lands a shot to the body.
Bawang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pharoh is breathing heavily.
Bawang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bawang is leaning against Pharoh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bawang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bawang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bawang tries to throw a body punch but Pharoh avoids it by throwing Bawang back against the cage.
Bawang lands a hook that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
Bawang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pharoh's elbow.
Pharoh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bawang scores with a shoulder strike.
Bawang struggles to land a body shot inside as Pharoh controls his hands.
Bawang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pharoh is looking to break free of the clinch but Bawang has double underhooks. #T4#
Pharoh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bawang lands a shot to the body.
Pharoh is trying to force a seperation but Bawang has the dominant position.
Pharoh tries to break the clinch but Bawang is controlling the position.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawang works on Pharoh's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bawang.
A short left from Bawang.
Bawang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bawang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bawang.
Bawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
Bawang digs a right hand into Pharoh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pharoh's gas tank.
Bawang lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Pharoh is rocked!
Bawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
Oh Pharoh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bawang digs a right hand underneath Pharoh's ribcage. Pharoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bawang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bawang has closed the distance and engaged Pharoh in a clinch.
Pharoh seems to have got his legs back now.
Pharoh wants a takedown.
Bawang lands a shoulder strike.
Pharoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bawang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bawang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pharoh's elbow.
Bawang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pharoh.
Pharoh looking to throw knees to the head but Bawang is blocking nicely.
Bawang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bawang presses Pharoh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pharoh blocks a body shot from Bawang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bawang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pharoh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bawang.
Boy Bawang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bawang lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Bawang.
Bawang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bawang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bawang lands a hook that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
Bawang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bawang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pharoh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bawang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nephew Pharoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pharoh takes a shot to the head.
Pharoh taking a breather.
Bawang pushes Pharoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pharoh backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawang lands a right hand.
Pharoh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bawang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bawang lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pharoh to his knees! Bawang keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Bawang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Badass shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda shows good takedown defense.
Castaneda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Castaneda tries to sprawl but Badass drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Badass with the ground and pound but Castaneda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Badass wants to control from the top but Castaneda keeps moving.
Castaneda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badass.
Castaneda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Badass manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Castaneda stands up and waves to Badass to follow him. #TD#
Castaneda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Castaneda is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU#
Castaneda is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T1##CL2#
Badass clinches with his opponent.
Badass looking to stall.
Castaneda slows down the pace here.
Castaneda trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Castaneda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Badass clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Castaneda has the hooks in. Badass is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Badass showing good submission defense here.
Badass just trying to survive but Castaneda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Badass tries to roll but Castaneda sticks to his back.
Badass trying to control the position but Castaneda manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Castaneda has his arm under Badass's chin here. Game over son! Castaneda squeezes tightly and Badass is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amado Castaneda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Barnett looks to throw the jab but LaFlare is out of range. #CL2#
LaFlare has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
LaFlare turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and LaFlare manages to end up in side control.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaFlare trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
LaFlare tries to advance position but instead Barnett slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
LaFlare is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
LaFlare is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaFlare lands a nice short elbow.
Barnett is looking to control LaFlare's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
LaFlare keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LaFlare is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnett wants to control but LaFlare is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnett. #T3##TD2#
LaFlare looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnett is controlling LaFlare's posture.
LaFlare stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFlare is one step ahead there.
LaFlare trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnett's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
LaFlare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFlare slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett throws a sloppy head kick and LaFlare moves out of range easily.
LaFlare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
LaFlare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaFlare showed some decent athleticism there.
LaFlare missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis LaFlare dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
LaFlare forces Barnett back against the cage and clinches.
Barnett just leaning against LaFlare, taking a breather. #TD2#
LaFlare has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnett regains guard immediately.
LaFlare wants to stand but Barnett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaFlare sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnett looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFlare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LaFlare working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnett's head.#T1#
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett looking to control but LaFlare passes into half guard.
LaFlare sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaFlare trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
LaFlare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
LaFlare is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davis LaFlare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
LaFlare gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
LaFlare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
LaFlare has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
LaFlare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
LaFlare instigates a clinch.
LaFlare lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaFlare. #TD2#
LaFlare has hold of one of Barnett's legs. Barnett is fighting the takedown attempt but LaFlare gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
LaFlare wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
LaFlare stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing LaFlare from standing up.
LaFlare trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
LaFlare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis LaFlare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
LaFlare has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
LaFlare is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnett can't fight it off and eventually LaFlare manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaFlare controls from within his opponent's guard.
LaFlare trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but LaFlare is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
LaFlare wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
LaFlare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnett's head.
LaFlare wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position.
LaFlare looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett avoids the head kick by LaFlare.
#TD2#
LaFlare gets a double leg takedown into Barnett's guard.#T2#
LaFlare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Barnett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LaFlare 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 Barnett.
LaFlare content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LaFlare slows the pace down.
Barnett wants to control but LaFlare postures up.
LaFlare misses with the ground and pound.
LaFlare taking a breather here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
LaFlare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LaFlare taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis LaFlare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaFlare has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis LaFlare!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Caine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rockhold throws a head kick that misses.
Caine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rockhold pinned against the cage. Rockhold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rockhold defends well and Caine ends up having to push Rockhold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reese Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noreiga Caine.
Caine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick by Rockhold misses
and Caine counters with a left and a right that stings Rockhold.
Caine avoids the head kick by Rockhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Rockhold instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Caine pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caine wants to sweep here but Rockhold controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Caine keeping moving, preventing Rockhold from controlling successfully.
Rockhold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caine working a defensive guard here.
Caine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rockhold trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rockhold wanted to stand there but Caine had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caine defending well as Rockhold loads up on a big left hand.
Rockhold throws a shot from downtown. Caine moves away and avoids it.
As Rockhold backs off Caine throws a huge counter combo but Rockhold manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Caine clinches with his opponent.
Rockhold wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Rockhold turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rockhold manages to end up in side control.
Rockhold trying to control the action but Caine is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Caine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caine manages to get to full guard.
Rockhold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Caine works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Caine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rockhold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockhold tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Caine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rockhold is bucking up trying to escape but Caine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Caine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Caine is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rockhold can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rockhold reaches up to try and control the position but Caine seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rockhold rolls and tries to escape and now Caine has his back!
#SUB2#
Caine looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noreiga Caine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caine is defended easily by Rockhold.
Rockhold works over Caine's head and body with a nice combination.
Caine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Caine.
Rockhold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caine circles away quickly and effectively.
Caine shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockhold tries to sprawl out of it but Caine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockhold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reese Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noreiga Caine.#T1#
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
Nice shot by Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a hook to the side of Caine's head but Caine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockhold throws a jab when Caine was well out of range.
Rockhold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Caine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rockhold is looking to control Caine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockhold avoid being mounted?
Rockhold is trying to stand up here but Caine is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Caine wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockhold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Caine is working for a kimura but Rockhold is defending it quite comfortably.
Caine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockhold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Caine is working for a kimura but Rockhold is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockhold is refusing to be controlled, as Caine sits in half guard.
Rockhold is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rockhold is not content to let Caine control the position.
Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine is keen to just control but Rockhold is a slippery customer.
Rockhold is positioning himself well to prevent Caine advancing to mount.
Rockhold is looking to control Caine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockhold avoid being mounted?
Caine passes to side control. #SUB2#
Caine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockhold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Caine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Caine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockhold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rockhold is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Caine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rockhold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockhold tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caine trying to control the position but Rockhold is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reese Rockhold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rockhold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Caine slips a jab and a cross from Rockhold.
Rockhold slaps away a takedown attempt from Caine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Rockhold.
No luck for Caine with that takedown attempt.
Caine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Rockhold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reese Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noreiga Caine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caine under the eye.
Caine ducks right into an uppercut from Rockhold.
Rockhold lands a head kick!
#T1#
Rockhold lands a nice shot to the body.
Caine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rockhold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reese Rockhold is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Rockhold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockhold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockhold scoring well with a low kick there.
Caine shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockhold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rockhold throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Caine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caine. #TD2#
Caine successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Rockhold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caine controlling the position.
Caine trying to control the position.
Caine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rockhold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Caine is looking for a triangle but Rockhold pushes his legs off easily.
Rockhold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Caine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockhold is one step ahead there.
Rockhold wants to stand and escape but instead Caine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Caine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rockhold being controlled here, momentarily.
Rockhold looking to control but Caine passes into half guard.
Noreiga Caine has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Rockhold is trying to maintain the position but Caine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Caine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockhold is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Caine seems to be looking for submissions.
Rockhold tries to get to full guard but Caine has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reese Rockhold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockhold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reese Rockhold!
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