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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas has chosen Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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195 cm
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200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sock throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Sock throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Sock.
Sock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Sock tries to counter with a takedown but Rojas is quick to defend against it.
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Sock can't break the clinch.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Sock has him pressed against the cage.
Rojas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rojas misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sock to keep the fight standing.
Rojas is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sock is looking to break free of the clinch but Rojas has double underhooks.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas pulls Sock into guard.
Sock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sock throws a big elbow that misses.
Sock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sock trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rojas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rojas looking for a guillotine here but Sock defends easily.
Sock works over Rojas with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas has his foot on Sock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sock works his way back into a safe position though.
Sock postures up.
Sock trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now.
Sock wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Rojas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sock.
Sock throwing strikes from guard but Rojas blocks nicely.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Sock from controlling successfully.
Sock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sock throwing strikes from guard but Rojas blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sock is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
Sock wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sock trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rojas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sock just misses with a punch to the body.
Sock throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Rojas tries a low kick but Sock avoids it.
Sock throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rodrigo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sock circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a hook but Sock blocks it.
Sock blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Sock circles away.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Sock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sock shoots for a takedown but Rojas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sock.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Sock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sock.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Sock.
Rojas misses with a takedown
and Sock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Sock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rojas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sock moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Sock tries to counter with a takedown but Rojas is quick to defend against it.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sock.
Sock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Sock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Sock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sock with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sock works the jab nicely.
Sock ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Jab, jab by Sock - just one landing.
Sock throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Sock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Sock.
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sock fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Rojas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sock is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sock working away.
Sock is trying to get an arm triangle but Rojas is defending well.
Rojas trying to control but Sock flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rojas is trapped and Sock is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rojas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sock's arms.
Rojas can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas trying to control the hands but Sock breaks the grip.
Rojas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sock landing punches.
Sock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sock working for a submission but Rojas is keeping him at bay.
Rojas tries to lock up and control but Sock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rojas is in a horrible position here. Sock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
Sock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rojas tries to hold on but Sock pushes him away.
Sock lands a couple of good shots and Rojas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rojas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rojas is trying to break free.
Rojas trying to control the hands but Sock breaks the grip.
The referee is taking a good look at Rojas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sock!
Rojas avoids the strikes from Sock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sock dominated that second round.
That's time! Sock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Sock misses.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jack Sock is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Sock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Sock.
Sock throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Sock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sock throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sock shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense.
Rojas clinches with his opponent.
Rojas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sock uses from the top position.
Sock wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sock defends it easily.
Sock cracks Rojas with a solid left hand.
Sock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rojas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rojas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rojas is looking for a triangle but Sock pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sock working some strikes from top position.
Sock wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Sock throwing strikes from guard but Rojas blocks nicely.
Rojas is looking for a triangle but Sock pushes his legs off easily.
Sock is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
Sock wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.
Sock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sock throws a big right hand that misses.
Sock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sock pushing down on Rojas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sock.
Sock winds up and cracks Rojas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rojas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojas sees it coming and defends easily.
Rojas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rojas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sock pulls his head out easily.
Rojas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rojas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rojas defending well though.
Rojas actively working from the bottom here.
Sock working Rojas over with strikes.
Jack Sock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rojas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sock pulls his head out easily.
Sock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojas sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jack Sock!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Jack Sock!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Jack Sock!
Jack Sock wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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