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Event:
HFC 25 Perry vs. Plouman
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Steele counters with a takedown into side control.
Steele passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rockhold!
Steele looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looking to ground and pound but Rockhold is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockhold is working to get back to half guard.
Steele working Rockhold over with strikes here. #T1#
Steele content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Steele with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rockhold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rockhold blocking the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Steele with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Steele.
Steele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockhold looks a forlorn figure.
Steele controlling from mount.
Rockhold is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele controlling from the full mount.
Steele working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele content just to control the position here.
Rockhold tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele with shots to the head and body - Rockhold looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Steele connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockhold is looking to escape.
Steele scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Steele has hold of Rockhold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rockhold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steele controlling the pace for now.
Steele fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Steele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockhold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Rockhold wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Rockhold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rockhold as Steele tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Steele has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but Steele manages to get underhooks.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rockhold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rockhold with a jab.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockhold can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Rockhold unleashes a big counter combination but Steele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rockhold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steele.
Max Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockhold misses with a combination
#TD#
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Steele controlling the action here.
Rockhold is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockhold avoid being mounted?
Rockhold wants to get back to full guard.
Steele works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steele with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Steele trying to control but Rockhold is having none of it.
Rockhold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Max Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steele with a couple of short strikes.
Rockhold is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rockhold is controlling an arm, preventing Steele from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steele lands a big shot there that rocks Rockhold but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Steele manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rockhold to take his back!
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.
Steele is punishing Rockhold with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Steele has managed to slip his arm under Rockhold's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rockhold is tapping out! Submission win for Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Steele!
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Event:
HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gorman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rockhold connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold throws the left hand but Gorman avoids the punch easily.
Gorman blocks a jab.
Rockhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockhold throws out the jab.
Gorman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gorman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockhold misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Rockhold.
#T1#
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Rockhold shoots in for a double leg but Gorman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockhold is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorman misses the target.
Gorman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melvin Gorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gorman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockhold lands a head kick. Gorman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rockhold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Gorman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockhold.
Rockhold slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
Rockhold throws a counter combo.
Rockhold looks for a takedown but Gorman sprawls well.#T2#
Rockhold leaves Gorman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockhold. Rockhold obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockhold scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorman throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Rockhold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gorman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Gorman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Rockhold throws a leg kick which misses Gorman's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorman tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhold. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Rockhold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gorman counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
A right-left combo lands from Gorman.
A jab from Rockhold misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gorman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockhold takes a swing at Gorman's ribcage but misses.
Gorman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockhold sprawls and moves away.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorman misses with a two punch combination.
Gorman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockhold.
As Rockhold looks to move away, Gorman throws a big counter combo but Rockhold just gets out of the way.
Gorman blocks a low kick nicely.
Gorman tries to bum rush Rockhold with a series of wild strikes but Rockhold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockhold. #T4#
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Rockhold throws a big shot that misses.
Gorman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockhold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorman throws a one two combo.
Gorman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorman tries to sprawl out of it but Rockhold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gorman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorman lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Rockhold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gorman tries to bench press Rockhold off him but Rockhold keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rockhold tries a low kick but Gorman avoids it.
Rockhold slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
Rockhold misses with a looping left.
Rockhold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rockhold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorman.
Gorman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorman should have avoided that one.
Rockhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melvin Gorman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockhold.
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorman as he avoids it easily.
Rockhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockhold misses with a low kick.
Rockhold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockhold wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockhold lands with a cross. #T1#
Rockhold misses with an uppercut.
Gorman misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockhold misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Rockhold gets a double leg takedown into Gorman's guard.#ES#
Gorman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gorman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold avoids it really well and circles away.
Rockhold unleashes a big counter combination but Gorman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold throws a chopping leg kick but Gorman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockhold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockhold misses with a body punch
and Gorman counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhold misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Gorman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockhold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorman avoids the head kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gorman avoids it really well and circles away.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockhold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorman looks for a takedown but Rockhold sprawls well.
Rockhold looks to land a right hand but Gorman moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockhold or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorman, which made it look bad.
Gorman scores with a shot to the body.
Rockhold tries to bum rush Gorman with a series of wild strikes but Gorman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Gorman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rockhold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gorman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gorman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gorman throws a head kick but Rockhold moves out of range.
Rockhold is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rockhold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gorman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorman's sensitive parts.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhold misses with a body kick.
Gorman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mike Rockhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockhold throws a combination. Gorman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rockhold misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rockhold manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rockhold misses with a straight right.
Gorman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockhold.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockhold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gorman's hands.
Gorman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rockhold sprawls well. Rockhold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorman gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhold wants to slow Gorman down by chopping away at his legs.
Gorman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gorman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorman shoots and misses
enabling Rockhold to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorman walks into a straight right hand from Rockhold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Rockhold misses.
It looked like Gorman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gorman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockhold connects with a leg kick. Gorman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Gorman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Gorman clinches up against the cage.
Rockhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rockhold breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gorman drives through and clinches with Rockhold against the cage.
Rockhold taking a breather. #BC2#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Gorman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockhold feints and then cracks Gorman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorman down.
Rockhold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
Rockhold looks to land a combination but Gorman avoids it well. #CL#
Gorman darts in and clinches Rockhold up against the cage.
Gorman wants to take the fight to the mat but Rockhold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melvin Gorman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhold tries to score with a low kick but Gorman moves his leg out of the way.
Rockhold connects with a body shot that sends Gorman's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gorman.
Rockhold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorman.
Gorman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gorman misses with a low kick.
Rockhold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorman manages to avoid it.
Gorman tries to counter by clinching up but Rockhold breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Gorman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rockhold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockhold.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Rockhold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorman.
Rockhold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gorman swivels and escapes.
Gorman misses with the combination.
Gorman checks a low kick from Rockhold.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses. #T4#
Gorman misses with a takedown attempt - Rockhold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Rockhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockhold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gorman looks to land a combination. Rockhold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gorman dives in for a single leg takedown but Rockhold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Rockhold as Gorman shoots in.
Gorman slips under a jab from Rockhold.
A punch combination from Gorman misses.
Gorman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gorman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold misses with a body shot.
Rockhold lands with a nice combination. Gorman backs away looking to recover.
Gorman lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rockhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockhold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rockhold!
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Event:
HFC 16 Calypso vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockhold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockhold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into Rockhold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor stays in close to Rockhold's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Taylor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockhold controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor stands up over Rockhold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockhold has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Rockhold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockhold has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor passes Rockhold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor not doing much here.
Rockhold wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor winds up and cracks Rockhold with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockhold is trying to control but Taylor manages to pass to mount!
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taylor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taylor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockhold hang on?
Taylor landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a couple of good shots and Rockhold has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockhold is keeping busy.
Rockhold trying to get back to his feet but Taylor is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
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.
Taylor connects with a big shot to the side of Rockhold's head.
Taylor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rockhold hold on?!
Taylor punches Rockhold on the ear.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Taylor. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Taylor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rockhold hold on?!
Taylor has Rockhold flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#
Rockhold is rocked!
Rockhold looks winded!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Taylor.
Rockhold is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?#T4#
Taylor drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Rockhold is in real trouble here! Taylor lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Taylor is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Taylor!
After winning the bout, Jason Taylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 12 Roberts vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
LU chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockhold can pounce on him.
#CL#
Rockhold clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Rockhold pulls guard successfully.
LU must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rockhold is adopting a defensive guard.
Rockhold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LU's guard. #REVR#
Rockhold advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LU tries to kick Rockhold off but Rockhold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
LU is trying to control but Rockhold passes into side control!
Rockhold 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.
Rockhold trying to control the action but LU is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Rockhold crashes against the mat.
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.#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.#SUB#
Rockhold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Rockhold stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick and LU moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from LU on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LU throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Mike Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LU avoids a punch combination nicely.
LU uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockhold.
Rockhold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockhold fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Rockhold backs off LU throws a huge counter combo but Rockhold manages to avoid it all.#T3#
LU avoids the head kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
LU scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rockhold misses with an uppercut
and LU counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockhold scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Mathis LU has been cut.
LU slips a jab from Rockhold.
The crowd cheers as LU lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockhold doesn't seem phased though.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LU throws a lazy right hand but Rockhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LU.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LU digs a good body shot into Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from LU misses.
LU scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LU lands a jab-cross combination.
LU scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LU misses with a straight right. #CL#
Rockhold has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Rockhold is trying to stall.
#BC2#
LU pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rockhold.
LU feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockholds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that LU has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Rockhold rushes LU and presses him up against the cage.
Rockhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Rockhold pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
LU gets to his feet. Rockhold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rockhold throws an overhand right that lands on LU's shoulder, as LU tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from LU both land. Nice combination.
LU swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LU takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Rockhold falls off balance throwing a combination
and LU counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Mike Rockhold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathis LU's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LU lands a jab to the nose.
Rockhold has his takedown stuffed
enabling LU to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockhold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rockhold throws a combination that misses
and LU counters with a left to the body.
LU throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Rockhold closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
LU manages to break the clinch.
Rockhold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses.
LU lands a nice hook to Rockhold's body. Rockhold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockhold slips under a jab from LU.
LU throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockhold slips a straight right by LU.
Rockhold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LU doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
LU jabs Rockhold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockhold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
LU scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LU jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LU connects with a jab.
LU throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike Rockhold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LU misses with a hook
enabling Rockhold to counter with a crisp jab.
LU swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockhold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rockhold slips a straight right by LU.
Rockhold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockhold misses with a looping right.
Rockhold throws the left hand but LU avoids the punch easily.
LU works over Rockhold's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LU uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockhold.
Rockhold takes one to the chin there.
Rockhold misses the jab.
Rockhold scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Rockhold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LU connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockhold momentarily.
Rockhold misses with a shot to the body
and LU counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockhold tried to score with a low kick but LU checks it.
LU lands a really nice looking cross but Rockhold seems unphased.
LU sizes up Rockhold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockhold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LU lands an overhand right.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but LU circles away easily
and LU counters with a straight right hand.
LU throws the left hand but Rockhold avoids the punch easily.
LU steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockhold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LU.
LU fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockhold on the side of the head.#T3#
LU throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockhold.
LU thuds his right hand into Rockhold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LU tries to bum rush Rockhold with a series of wild strikes but Rockhold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LU swinging wildly here.
Rockhold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LU.
LU connects with the punch.
LU misses with a series of wild punches.
LU throws out a loose jab but Rockhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockhold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhold fails to land with a series of punches.
LU looks to throw the jab but Rockhold is out of range.
LU fails to land with a series of punches.
LU has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
LU throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
LU connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LU fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Rockhold.
LU misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from LU.
Rockhold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockhold tries to bum rush LU with a series of wild strikes but LU uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockhold moves out of range as LU strikes.
Rockhold throws a big counter combination but LU scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
LU looks to land a combination. Rockhold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LU slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LU scores with a three punch combo!
LU lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockhold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LU throws out a counter right but Rockhold avoids it with no problem.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but LU circles away easily
and LU counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathis LU showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathis LU's cut.
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#
Rockhold misses with a low kick.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhold misses with a head kick.
Rockhold throws a head kick but LU moves out of range.
LU throws a hook but Rockhold avoids it easily.
LU missing with a left hand there. Rockhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockhold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockhold fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from LU.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but LU avoids them all with ease.
Rockhold misses with a double jab
and LU counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LU misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
LU changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LU fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockhold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LU will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockhold misses the target.#CL#
Rockhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LU, pushing him back against the cage.
LU lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockhold tries to pull guard but LU won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockhold.
LU throws a head punch that misses.
Rockhold tries to score a body lock takedown but LU shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LU misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LU softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockhold wants to stall.
#BC2#
LU breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
LU lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from LU.
LU looks to land a left hand but Rockhold moved out of range nicely.
LU dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
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!
LU lunges at Rockhold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockhold's hand.
Mathis LU is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LU scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Rockhold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LU misses with a short punch on the inside.
LU tries to throw a body punch but Rockhold avoids it by throwing LU back against the cage. #BC2#
LU manages to break the clinch.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick
letting LU counter with a right hand.
Rockhold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from LU. #T3#
LU throws a right and a left that Rockhold avoids nicely.
LU lands with a shot to the body.
LU scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
LU throws out a counter right but Rockhold avoids it with no problem.
LU stuns Rockhold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LU works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LU works the jab nicely.
LU lands with a hook. Rockhold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LU dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockhold throws a leg kick that is checked
and LU counters with a stiff right hand.
LU throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LU throws a combination. Rockhold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick
and LU counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
LU lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LU throws a nice looking combination but Rockhold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockhold dives in for a single leg takedown but LU sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from LU does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by LU as he connects with a hook.
Rockhold moves out of range of the strikes.
LU connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mathis LU seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockhold walks into a stiff left hand from LU.
LU lands a jab-cross combination.
LU showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a combination that misses
letting LU counter with a right hand.
LU stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockhold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathis LU comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LU 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathis LU!
Mathis LU thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Honour V
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rockhold moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Aleksanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhold throws a head kick but Aleksanyan moves out of range.
#CL2#
Aleksanyan has Rockhold up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rockhold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aleksanyan's defenses.
Aleksanyan tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockhold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockhold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aleksanyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rockhold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aleksanyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rockhold after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Aleksanyan.#BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Rockhold finds it's way through Aleksanyan's defenses.
Mike Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockhold is looking to slow Aleksanyan down with leg kicks.
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockhold is fending him off so far but Aleksanyan persists. Nope, Rockhold circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksanyan throws a sloppy head kick and Rockhold moves out of range easily. #T1#
Rockhold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aleksanyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockhold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aleksanyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockhold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aleksanyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockhold misses with the combination.
Aleksanyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhold lands a nice hook to Aleksanyan's body. Aleksanyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aleksanyan shoots in and drives through. Rockhold sprawls well.#CL2#
Aleksanyan moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Aleksanyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksanyan jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Aleksanyan around his waist. Aleksanyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aleksanyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rockhold unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Rockhold jumps guard.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockhold working a defensive guard here.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan throwing strikes from guard but Rockhold blocks nicely. #T3#
Aleksanyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockhold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockhold is looking to stand up but Aleksanyan isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aleksanyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
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.
A nice combination there by Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Aleksanyan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockhold throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Aleksanyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockhold keeps working.
An elbow from Aleksanyan crashes against the mat.
Rockhold regains half guard, as Aleksanyan was trying to land strikes.
Still in half guard, Aleksanyan seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rockhold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aleksanyan at a distance.
Rockhold's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockhold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aleksanyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Rockhold. No joy for Aleksanyan on that attempt.
Rockhold misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksanyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockhold defends it well.
Aleksanyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockhold is looking for a counter combo.
Aleksanyan checks a leg kick.
Aleksanyan feints the counter takedown.
Rockhold throws a right hand that Aleksanyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Aleksanyan also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rockhold clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Aleksanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksanyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Rockhold looking to score a takedown here. Aleksanyan is defending well but Rockhold drives through and ends up in Aleksanyan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aleksanyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rockhold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Aleksanyan pushes a forearm under Rockhold's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rockhold is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Aleksanyan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rockhold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Rockhold stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but Giles avoids them all with ease.
As Rockhold looks to move away, Giles throws a big counter combo but Rockhold just gets out of the way.
Giles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockhold defends it nicely.
Rockhold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giles.
Rockhold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Giles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Rockhold both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Hong Giles has been cut.#CL2#
Rockhold clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rockhold walks away with a smile on his face. Giles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Giles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Giles throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Giles working the ground and pound.
Rockhold dodges the ground and pound from Giles.
Giles tries to score with some ground and pound. Rockhold controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Giles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rockhold managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Giles.
#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.
Giles taking a breather here.
Giles 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.
Rockhold avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Giles.
Giles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rockhold is looking for a sweep.
Rockhold tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rockhold down.
Giles trying to control the action but Rockhold is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rockhold is looking to regain half guard here but Giles keeps moving and retains side control.
Giles looks up at the clock and then as Rockhold takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Giles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Giles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Giles sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rockhold is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Giles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Giles is looking to take a break and control but Rockhold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Giles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rockhold sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockhold scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhold connects with a body shot that sends Giles's belly button to the back.
Rockhold with a hook.
Rockhold looks to land a combination but Giles avoids it well.
It looked like Giles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rockhold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hong Giles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rockhold tries for a takedown but Giles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rockhold closes the distance and pushes Giles back into the cage.
Rockhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockhold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Giles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rockhold throws a punch but it's blocked by Giles.
Giles is trying to pull guard but Rockhold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Giles jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Giles around his waist. Giles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Rockhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold throws out a loose jab but Giles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giles throws a quick counter head kick but Rockhold was just out of range.
Giles blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Rockhold. #T1#
Giles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giles throws a big counter combination but Rockhold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockhold throws a leg kick but Giles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Giles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockhold throws the kick towards the body but Giles avoids it.
It looked like Giles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Rockhold has managed to clinch.
Rockhold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Rockhold misses with some punches.
Rockhold trying to control the position but instead, Giles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rockhold into the cage.
Rockhold has had enough of the clinch but Giles keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Rockhold tries to break the clinch but Giles is controlling the position.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Rockhold controls the action.
Giles fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold tries to break free but Giles pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockhold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Giles darts in and clinches Rockhold up against the cage.
Giles blocks an elbow strike from Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to pull guard but Giles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Giles has Rockhold pressed against the cage, preventing Rockhold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Giles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockhold backwards.
Giles jumps guard but Rockhold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Giles drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Giles scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Giles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Giles working for a triangle but Rockhold defends it easily.
Rockhold working some strikes from top position.
Rockhold postures up.
#SUB#
Giles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockhold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giles is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Giles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Giles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Giles gets to his feet - Rockhold follows without any prompting.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick
and Giles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Giles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockhold but Rockhold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Rockhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hong Giles's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockhold. Giles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Rockhold. That snapped Giles's head back.
Rockhold shoots for a takedown but Giles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Rockhold with that takedown attempt.
Rockhold has his takedown stuffed
and Giles counters with a three punch combo that has Rockhold backing up. Rockhold nods at Giles to acknowledge the strikes.
Hong Giles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rockhold.
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold throws a sloppy body shot
and Giles counters with a one-two to the body.
Giles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rockhold defends well and Giles ends up having to push Rockhold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rockhold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Rockhold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Giles is trying to pull guard but Rockhold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rockhold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Giles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rockhold up against the cage.
Rockhold leaning against his opponent.
Giles is looking for a takedown.
Giles is trying to pull guard but Rockhold has him pressed against the cage.
Rockhold tries to stall but Giles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Giles has Rockhold pressed against the cage, preventing Rockhold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rockhold tries a knee to the head but Giles blocks it.
Giles tries to pull guard but Rockhold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Giles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rockhold uses from the top position.
Hong Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Giles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockhold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockhold is one step ahead there.
Rockhold tries to free his leg and advance position but Giles is retaining full guard.
Giles looking for a sweep. Not yet Giles, not yet. #T3#
Giles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockhold's guard. #REVR#
Giles trying to control but Rockhold is working from the bottom.
Giles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Giles lands a couple of digs.
Giles throwing strikes from guard but Rockhold blocks nicely.
Giles 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. #T4#
Rockhold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mike Rockhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Giles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockhold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giles shoots in but Rockhold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rockhold moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Giles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockhold 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rockhold!
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