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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uray throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Uray lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Uray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uray or not.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Rock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uray clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rock is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Rock working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Uray is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rock has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Uray taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Rock!
A very excited looking Abu Rock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFL 30: Pete vs Altare
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Hayha.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayha throws a head kick that half lands.
Hayha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rock moves to clinch but Hayha breaks away
and Hayha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hayha scores with a body shot.
Rock misses with a body shot
enabling Hayha to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hayha clinches.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayha throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Hayha closes the distance and clinches.
Rock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Hayha pulls Rock into guard.
Hayha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hayha is looking to improve his position.
Rock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rock is keen to just control but Hayha is a slippery customer.
Hayha is trying to stand.
Rock is looking to stall here but Hayha recovers full guard.
Hayha keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass. #T2#
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hayha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayha wants to stand but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rock controls the pace.
Rock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hayha lands a right hook to the body.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayha as he jumps to the side.
Hayha throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayha sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simo Hayha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayha.
As Hayha backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Hayha manages to avoid it all.
Hayha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
And Rock tries to counter it with a takedown but Hayha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rock tries to clinch but Hayha moves out of range. #T4#
Hayha throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hayha.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayha scores with a nice head shot.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock blocks a head kick by Hayha.
Simo Hayha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hayha moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayha scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Abu Rock has been cut.
Rock tries to work over Hayha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock trying to stall but Hayha improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Hayha.
Rock leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Hayha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abu Rock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Rock.
Good exchange - Hayha coming out on top.
Hayha tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simo Hayha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayha throws a nice head kick!
Hayha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hayha thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Hayha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayha's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Hayha has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hayha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rock wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hayha.
A short body shot lands from Hayha as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Hayha prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rock.
Simo Hayha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayha's elbow.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rock.
Hayha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards. #TD#
Hayha gets control of Rock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hayha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hayha wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock wants to control from the top but Hayha keeps moving. #T3#
Hayha wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Rock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hayha keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hayha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
Hayha throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Hayha loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hayha as he connects with a hook.
Rock fails with the takedown.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hayha thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayha misses the target.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Hayha pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hayha clinches up against the cage.
Rock pushes Hayha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simo Hayha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayha has Rock pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Hayha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abu Rock's cut.
That's time! Hayha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Hayha.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayha.
Hayha takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Hayha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock slips under a jab.
Hayha throws a leg kick which misses Rock's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock tries to avoid it.
Simo Hayha is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayha jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hayha misses with a body kick.
Hayha scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Rock takes one on the button.
Hayha misses with a wild body shot.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rock thuds a left hand into Hayha's body.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayha throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Rock drives through with a takedown into Hayha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hayha pulls Rock in close to prevent any damage.
Hayha is trying to keep Rock in close.
Rock distracts Hayha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Hayha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayha keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hayha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hayha pulls Rock in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rock lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Hayha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayha prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Hayha.
Rock trying to stall but Hayha improves his position.
Simo Hayha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Hayha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hayha prevents the takedown attempt.
Simo Hayha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Rock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Hayha has clasped his hands together around Rock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hayha is staying tight to Rock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Hayha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Hayha!
After winning the bout, Simo Hayha 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:
RFL 28: Murhaa vs Anderson
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Blofeld thuds his right hand into Rock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Rock rushes Blofeld and presses him up against the cage.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Blofeld.
Blofeld has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blofeld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blofeld jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Blofeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blofeld.
Rock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blofeld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rock digs a good hook to Blofeld's body.
#T1#
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blofeld cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blofeld lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blofeld darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blofeld missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blofeld throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock chips away with some ground and pound.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blofeld is keeping the position for now.
Rock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blofeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blofeld wants to get back to his feet but Rock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Blofeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blofeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blofeld thows a leg kick but Rock checks it
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock throws a leg kick but Blofeld checks it.
Blofeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Blofeld.#CL2#
Rock darts in and clinches Blofeld up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blofeld fails to land.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Blofeld breaks the clinch.
Blofeld throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Blofeld.#T4#
Blofeld misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.#CL2#
Rock has Blofeld up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock tries for a takedown but Blofeld manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Rock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Blofeld on the inside. #BC#
Blofeld manages to break the clinch.
Blofeld misses with a body shot.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Blofeld.
Blofeld swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rock.
Rock lands a couple of digs.
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 Ernst Stavro Blofeld will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blofeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blofeld won't be happy with that.
Rock trying to control the action but Blofeld is working from the bottom.
Blofeld pushes Rock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rock trying to control the position but Blofeld is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock controlling the position from side mount.
Rock prevents Blofeld from escaping the position.#T1#
Rock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blofeld dodges the ground and pound from Rock.
Rock in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blofeld is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blofeld avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rock.
Blofeld prevents Rock from moving into mount.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Blofeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rock trying to control the position but Blofeld is working away.
Blofeld wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Blofeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blofeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blofeld throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock slips under a jab from Blofeld.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blofeld connects with a nice looking jab.
Blofeld throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blofeld scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Blofeld lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.
Rock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blofeld counters with a three punch combo that has Rock backing up. Rock nods at Blofeld to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blofeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A head kick misses from Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blofeld is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rock is controlling the pace.
Blofeld is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blofeld is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blofeld throws a leg kick
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock lands a nice hook to Blofeld's body. Blofeld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blofeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Blofeld is predictable there #TD2#
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rock wants to control from the top but Blofeld keeps moving.
Rock is looking to work some ground and pound but Blofeld has wrist control.
Rock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Blofeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock stops Blofeld from standing up.
Rock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rock.
A little feinted left hand from Blofeld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blofeld thows a left - swing and a miss! #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.#CL2#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blofeld is keeping busy.
Rock misses with some punches.
Blofeld avoiding damage as Rock throws knees to the body.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blofeld lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Blofeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blofeld connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock swings for the body but Blofeld moves out of range.
Blofeld looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Blofeld lands with a right hand.
Blofeld misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Blofeld misses.
Rock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blofeld throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Blofeld misses the target.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Blofeld pushes him off.
A low kick from Rock is predictable there
and Blofeld counters with a low kick, right behind Rock 's knee. #T4##CL2#
Rock rushes Blofeld and presses him up against the cage.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock tries to work over Blofeld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blofeld.
Rock tries to work over Blofeld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Blofeld blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Stavro Blofeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blofeld, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
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Event:
LFC 4: Rumble
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Jurgs connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jurgs throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Jurgs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rock wants to get back to full guard but Jurgs has mounted him!
Rock taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Rock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock is looking to improve his position but Jurgs isn't that keen on the idea.
Jurgs scoring with strikes but Rock is staying in there. #T1#
Rock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rock has hold of Jurgs's hands but Jurgs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jurgs lands a nice short elbow.
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rock is trying to maintain the position but Jurgs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jurgs working Rock over with strikes.
Rock is staying active underneath Jurgs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rock manages to get to full guard.
Jurgs throws a strike but Rock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Rock looking to sit in guard and control but Jurgs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jurgs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jurgs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jurgs works over Rock with some ground and pound from guard.
Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jurgs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock is stalling in the full guard.
Rock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jurgs controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurgs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rock has passed into side control.
Rock content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Rock throws a strike aimed at the side of Jurgs's head but Jurgs avoids it well.
Rock tries to advance to mount but Jurgs instead regains half guard.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jurgs gets full guard.
Rock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elof Jurgs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jurgs!
Jurgs wants to control but Rock postures up.
Jurgs stops Rock from passing to mount.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jurgs keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Rock stalls from top position.
Rock is putting a hurting on Jurgs here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgs can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Jurgs's face as Rock controls the position.
Jurgs is looking for a sweep.
Jurgs holding on.
Rock controls the position from side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jurgs tries to buck Rock off but Rock is having none of it.
Rock just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Rock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Rock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jurgs tries to improve position but can't.
Jurgs taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Rock gets to mount! Jurgs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rock misses with a head shot.
Rock with shots to the head and body - Jurgs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rock looking to ground and pound but Jurgs is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jurgs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jurgs can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock trying to control the action but Jurgs is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Jurgs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jurgs down.
Rock tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jurgs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jurgs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jurgs 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgs preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rock throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jurgs escapes and throws Rock's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jurgs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Jurgs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Check out the look on Jurgs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jurgs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jurgs working Rock over with strikes here.
Jurgs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Rock manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Jurgs throws a strike but Rock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jurgs. #SUB2#
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Rock controls Jurgs momentarily but Jurgs frees himself.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Jurgs from controlling successfully.
Jurgs is really struggling to control Rock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jurgs postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it.
Jurgs working some strikes from top position.
Rock is trying to control the position but Jurgs postures up.
Jurgs throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Jurgs controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.
Jurgs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rock throws a big elbow that misses.
Jurgs trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.#TD#
Jurgs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elof Jurgs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC 299 Viceroy vs Satan III
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Rock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rock on the side of the head.#TD#
Rock shoots in and bounces Ua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ua is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rock dives into side control.
#REVB#
Rock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ua is holding Rock down, trying to stall.
Ua is being controlled here. #SUB#
Rock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rock controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Rock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ua defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Ua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rock lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ua trying to remain calm as Rock controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Ua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ua told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Ua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ua stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rock working away.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ua keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ua swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Ua stuffs the takedown attempt from Rock. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
Ua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Ua gets a clinch. #TD#
Rock turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rock manages to end up in side control.
Ua is looking to reverse the position.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Ua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock working away.
We've been hearing that Rock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock with the ground and pound but Ua regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Rock seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock controlling the action here. #SUB#
Rock is looking for a kimura but Ua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rock to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rock scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Ua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ua pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock tries to score a body lock takedown but Ua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Ua lands with a left to the head.
Ua misses with the head strike.
Ua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ua.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Rock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rock misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ua.
Ua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Ua avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage.
Ua working aggressively here.
Rock wants to take the fight to the mat but Ua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abu Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ua blocks an uppercut.
Rock is working Ua over against the cage.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but Ua avoids the damage to the body.
Ua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rock trying to stall but Ua improves his position.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Ua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Rock.
#T2#
Ua managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
A head punch on the inside from Ua fails to land.
Ua lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Come on Rock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mack Ua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ua lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock is trying to drag Ua to the mat but Ua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ua.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock trying to control the position but instead, Ua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rock into the cage.
Ua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Ua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ua breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Ua coming out on top.#CL2#
Ua takes the fight into the clinch.
Ua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ua.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage.
Ua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ua gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rock.
#TD#
Rock wants the takedown. Ua is fighting it off but Rock persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ua's guard against the cage.
Ua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ua scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Rock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ua has passed into half guard!
Ua throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rock to regain full guard.
Ua throws a big right hand that misses.
Ua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ua wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Ua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Ua misses
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ua misses with a hook
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ua misses with a body shot.
Rock throws a counter high kick but Ua was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Ua moves into the clinch.
Ua throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock trying to control the position but instead, Ua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rock into the cage.
Ua lands with a left to the head.
Rock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Ua controls the action.
Ua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
#T1#
Ua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ua as the two fighters clinch.
Rock tries to score a body lock takedown but Ua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage.
Ua gets underhooks to prevent Rock's takedown attempt.
Ua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Rock.
Ua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ua after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abu Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ua throws an elbow that misses.
Rock blocks a body shot from Ua.
Rock looking for a takedown.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ua's elbow.
Rock stalls. #T2#
Ua blocking some punches.
Ua swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Ua pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ua misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock stalling in the clinch.
Rock is stalling here.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ua.
Ua letting Rock take a breather here.
Ua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Ua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rock trying to stall but Ua improves his position.
Ua lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock wants to take the fight to the mat but Ua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Ua avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Ua prevents a body shot from Rock.
Still in the clinch, Ua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock stalling against the cage.
Rock prevents a body shot from Ua.
Ua lands with a left to the head.
Ua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ua swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ua lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Ua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ua struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ua lands a left hand.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ua throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ua lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Ua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ua 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Ua!
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Event:
HFC 293 Huey vs Satan
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
One throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
One misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a shoot takedown. One fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
One pushes Rock off and gets back to his feet.
One slaps away a takedown attempt from Rock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
One appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from One misses.
One stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and One wants it to stay on the feet.
Ay One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
One has taken the fight to the clinch.
One prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ay One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock scores with a nice hook to the head.
One lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from One fails to land.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rock is trying to drag One to the mat but One just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
One pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
One lands with a left to the head.
Rock effectively controlling the action here.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock wants a takedown but no success here.
Rock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
A short right from One. #BC#
One breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock shoots in and drives through. One sprawls well.
One stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and One wants it to stay on the feet.
Rock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
One throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Ay One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Rock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. One sprawls well initially but Rock persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
One is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
Rock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a kimura but One is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rock to get the leverage.
One has his hands clasped together around Rock's back. He's all about the action.
Rock is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
Rock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
One is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
One keeps control of the position for the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rock working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
One is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
One is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rock's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock wants to escape the position.
Rock keeps trying to improve his position.
Can Rock hold on?! One is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rock can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
One scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rock?
One lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rock hang on?
One is in the full mount, landing strikes.
One prevents Rock from getting the reversal.
One lands a big shot there that rocks Rock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
One working Rock over with strikes here. #T4#
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but One has a good base and remains in mount.
One lands a couple of good shots and Rock has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
One is looking to control Rock but Rock is wriggling around and keeping busy.
One lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rock hold on?!
#ROC#
Rock is rocked!
Rock is really stuck here.
Rock is still in real trouble! Can One finish him?
One avoiding Rock 's attempts to control his hands.
Rock seems to have recovered his senses.
One lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
One lands strikes to the head.
Rock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
One with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
One seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ay One dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
One lands a left and a right that send Rock crashing to the mat, dazed. One thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A jab lands there for One.
Rock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. One defends it nicely.
One cracks Rock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock closes this distance looking for a takedown but One circles away.
One looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
One throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
An attempted straight right counter from One misses the target.#TD2#
Rock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches One napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Rock prevents One from escaping the position.
One is looking for a sweep.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
One is looking for a sweep.
One wants to control but Rock postures up.
Rock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rock controls the position.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
One tries to improve position but can't.
One is working hard here to advance position.
Rock taking a breather here. #T2#
Rock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rock content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
One trying to remain calm as Rock controls from the top position.
Rock looks up at the clock and then as One takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rock smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
One sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One is looking to improve his position.
Rock wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
One is pressing down on Rock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
One keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rock is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
One looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ay One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. One manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from One.
Rock feints the counter takedown.
One looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ay One dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
One misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Rock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in One's guard.
One is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One wants to sweep but no luck.
One controlling Rock's posture.
Rock throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
One working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
Rock passes One's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
One is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
One is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
One is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
One has his hands clasped together around Rock's back. He's all about the action.
One is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Rock seems content to control.
One keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
One regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
One is trying to control the position but Rock postures up.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for One!
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
One sneaks back into half guard.
One trying to get back to full guard but Rock takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rock lands a couple of good shots and One has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rock controlling the positon.
Rock is looking to control One but One is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rock has good solid back control here.
One trying to control the hands but Rock breaks the grip.
Ay One is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rock is looking to control One but One is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Rock.
One covers up after that shot from Rock.
One trying to control the hands but Rock breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Rock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rock keeps control of the position easily here as One tries to buck him off.
Rock not allowing One to control his hands.
One has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rock.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One tries to roll but Rock sticks to his back.
One trying to control but not successfully.
Rock throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think One 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay One!
During a confident post fight interview, Ay One thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Macotti moves into range and clinches up with Rock.
Macotti working aggressively here.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rock leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Macotti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rock's brow.
Rock avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rock.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macotti pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye.
Rock lands a body punch.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short right from Macotti.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macotti.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macotti throws a head punch that misses.
Macotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock lands a body punch.
A short right from Macotti on the inside.
Macotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Macotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macotti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock stalls.
Macotti stalling the fight.
Macotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Abu Rock has been cut.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Macotti controls the action.
#T2#
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macotti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Macotti is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Macotti.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macotti misses with a punch to the body.
Macotti misses with some punches.
Rock lands a body punch.
A short right from Macotti on the inside.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macotti lands a damaging elbow.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Macotti working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock is trying to stall.
Rock is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Macotti tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Macotti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rock goes for a takedown attempt but Macotti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot by Macotti.
Rock avoids the body shot from Macotti.
#T4#
Macotti works Rock's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rock.#CL#
Macotti clinches up against the cage.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock looking to stall.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rock taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Macotti.
Macotti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abu Rock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Macotti with a nice cross.#CL#
Macotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macotti cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Macotti.
Still in the clinch, Macotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macotti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Rock tries a body shot but Macotti blocks it.
Rock tries for a takedown but Macotti manages to get underhooks.
Rock is trying to stall.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#T1#
Macotti slows down the pace here.
Macotti controlling the action here for a moment.
Rock looking to stall.
Macotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Macotti is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macotti down to the mat. Macotti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Macotti darts in and clinches Rock up against the cage.
Macotti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock has Macotti pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Rock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rock prevents a body shot from Macotti. #T2#
Rock wants a takedown.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Macotti is trying to stall.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from Macotti.
Rock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Rock is trying to stall.
Rock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock is trying to stall.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macotti is keeping busy.#T3#
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macotti is keeping busy.
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Marco Macotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macotti tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Macotti has Rock pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rock.
Macotti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macotti.
Macotti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Macotti seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Macotti blocks a body shot from Rock.
Macotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Macotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Rock wants to take the fight to the mat but Macotti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abu Rock's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Macotti closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Macotti avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Macotti.
Rock is looking for a takedown.
Macotti lands with a right to the head.
Macotti lands an uppercut.
Macotti misses with an elbow strike.
Macotti lands a body shot.
Macotti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Macotti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Macotti.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Macotti lands a left hand.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Macotti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rock dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Macotti on the inside.
Macotti lands a body shot.
Macotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macotti is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Macotti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macotti lands an uppercut.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Macotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock looking to stall.
#T2#
Rock tries to stall but Macotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Macotti lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Macotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Rock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Macotti regains guard immediately.
Rock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Macotti striking from his own guard. #SUB#
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.
Marco Macotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macotti trying to strike off his back.
Macotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Macotti, not yet.
Macotti controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.
Rock wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Macotti is controlling Rock's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Macotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macotti working a defensive guard here.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti 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.
Macotti pulls Rock in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Macotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macotti, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
Our winner, Marco Macotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 286 Creeper vs Sharp
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Complete shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Complete was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Complete landing a few strikes.
Complete in side control lands a decent elbow.
Complete is chipping away with strikes.
Rock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Complete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Complete with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complete wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Complete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Complete is in close to Rock's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Complete working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet. #SUB2#
Complete avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Complete scoring with punches to the head and body.
Complete working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Complete makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complete's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Complete is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
Complete throwing strikes but missing.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Complete throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Rock has his foot on Complete's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Complete works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complete is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Complete 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.
Complete postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it. #SUB2#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Complete is aware though and is defending well.
Rock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Complete.
Complete won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complete loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Rock has momentary wrist control but Complete slips an elbow through the middle.
Rock wants to sweep here but Complete controlling him for the moment.
Complete content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Complete has passed into side control.
Complete grinds an elbow into Rock's temple.
Rock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Complete scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Complete lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rock down.
Rock tries to bench press Complete off him but Complete keeps the position.
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock tries to buck Complete off but Complete is having none of it.
Rock parries the strikes from Complete easily there. Complete is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rock to escape.
Complete is looking to take a break and control but Rock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Complete lands an elbow.
Complete cracks Rock with a big right hand but Rock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rock taking a bit of punishment here - Complete scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Complete dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Complete scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Complete in side control lands a decent elbow.
Complete looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rock is avoiding damage well.
Complete is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Complete scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rock to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Complete.
Rock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Complete is putting a hurting on Rock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Complete misses with the ground and pound.
Rock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complete is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Complete regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rock. #T1#
Rock prevents Complete from getting back to his feet.
Complete trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Complete can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rock controls the pace.
Rock wants to control from the top but Complete keeps moving.
Rock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Complete haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Complete looking for a sweep. Not yet Complete, not yet. #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.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Complete is adopting a defensive guard.
Complete wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Complete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Complete as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Rock dives in and scores a takedown into Complete's guard.
Complete lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Complete preventing the sweep.
Complete with a nice head shot there.
Complete stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Complete throws a strike but Rock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Complete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Complete wants to sweep but no luck.
Complete wants to get back to his feet but Rock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Complete keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Complete has his feet on Rock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.#CL#
Complete gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Complete scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
Complete tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Complete fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mr Complete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.#TD#
Complete shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rock is trying to defend but Complete finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Complete dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Complete counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Complete takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Complete fails to land.
Complete misses with a hook to the ribs.
Complete blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock misses with an elbow over the top.
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Complete is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Complete is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mr Complete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Complete lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Complete. #TD#
Complete has picked Rock up - he's going for a ride! Complete dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Complete lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Complete is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.#T1#
Complete winds up and cracks Rock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Complete working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Complete is nestled in close to Rock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Complete prevents Rock from improving his position.
Complete seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Complete looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Complete scores with a couple of nice shots.
Complete trying to control from half guard but Rock is working away.
Rock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Complete scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Complete takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Complete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Complete is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Complete takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Complete looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Complete looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Complete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rock's head.
Rock gets back to full guard.
Complete distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Complete loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mr Complete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Complete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Complete connects with a couple of short punches.
Complete working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Complete content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Complete wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #T4#
Complete is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
Complete trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Complete won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Complete lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Complete trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but Complete defends it easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Complete chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Complete showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Complete has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Complete!
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Event:
HFC 282 Artist vs Rock
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Rock tries to clinch up but Artist circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Artist's coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Artist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rock.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rock connects with a nice short shot to Artist's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rock working his ground and pound in the gym.
Artist is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Artist defends the submission attempt.
Rock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Rock slows the pace down in half guard.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Artist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rock content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock stalling away here and it's allowed Artist to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Artist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artist throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Artist tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Artist.
The Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock moves away from the strike by Artist.
Rock shoots in but Artist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artist.
Artist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artist jabs at Rock's body.
Artist misses with a straight left.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Artist throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Artist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rock prevents Artist from escaping the position.#T4#
Rock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Artist's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Rock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Artist is trying to get back to his feet.
Rock slows the pace down.
Rock trying to control the action but Artist is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock tries to move to mount but Artist blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abu Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Artist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Artist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but Artist steps away.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt - Artist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artist throws out the jab.
Rock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Artist sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
The Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Artist misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Artist wants to stand up but Rock is controlling him.
Rock looking to sit in guard and control but Artist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Artist stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Artist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Artist.#T1#
Artist stuffs the takedown.
Rock dives in for a single leg takedown but Artist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Artist is looking for a counter combo.
Rock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artist misses with a straight left.
Artist throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Artist is winning the standup battle so far.
Artist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Artist throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Artist misses with a double jab.
Artist lands a lovely overhand right.
Artist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
Artist misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. Artist didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock pushes down on Artist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Rock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rock thows a huge punch but Artist dodges it nicely.
Rock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Artist defending well though.
Rock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Artist wants to get back to his feet.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Artist is working away. #T3##ES#
Artist kicks off Rock and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Rock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Artist on his heels. He'll look to pass Artist's guard now, I'm sure.
Rock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Artist keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Artist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Artist misses with a straight right.
Artist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Artist dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Artist misses with a double jab.
Rock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artist tries to avoid it but Rock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artist to the ground. Artist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Artist.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artist.
Rock dives in and grabs Artist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Artist misses the target.
Artist stuffs the takedown attempt from Rock. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
The Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Artist throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. Artist didn't expect that.
Rock distracts Artist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving. #T1#
Rock 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.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Rock stops Artist from standing up.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Artist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock dives in and grabs Artist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artist.
Artist throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artist throws a big counter combination but Rock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Artist catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Artist jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artist throws out the jab.
Artist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands.#T3#
Rock staying out of range there.
Artist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock slips a jab from Artist.
Rock fails with the takedown.
Artist misses the jab.
Artist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
Artist stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rock is defended easily by Artist.
An attempted straight right counter from Artist misses the target.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
#T4#
Artist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Artist throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom. #ES#
Artist is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Artist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Artist is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock tries to stall but Artist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Artist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock shoots in for a double leg but Artist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Artist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artist 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Artist!
The Artist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Malone.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rock controlling the action here.
Malone has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rock controlling the pace.
Malone trying to control here.
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malone wants to control but Rock is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rock wants to pass to mount but Malone is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rock is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Rock passes to full mount!
Rock tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rock controlling the pace for now.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Rock maintains control.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Malone is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Rock trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Malone is working to get back to half guard.
Rock with shots to the head and body - Malone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malone's face.
Rock lands with some strikes.
Rock unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Rock unloading with bombs!
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Rock finish him?
Rock connects with a bit shot that sees Malone covering up! More strikes from Rock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rock is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abu Rock!
An out of breath Abu Rock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Evolution 4 - bring it on
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from O Conghaile as Rock shoots in.
O Conghaile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock just manages to avoid it.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Conghaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rock under the eye.#TD2#
Rock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
O Conghaile trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
#SUB#
O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
O Conghaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile won't allow Rock to pass to mount.
O Conghaile tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg. #SUB#
O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Conghaile moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
O Conghaile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock works over O Conghaile with some ground and pound from guard.
Rock trying to control but O Conghaile is working from the bottom. #SUB#
O Conghaile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conghaile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between O Conghaile's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
O Conghaile working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
O Conghaile is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully. #SUB#
O Conghaile has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rock looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.
Rock trying to control but O Conghaile is working from the bottom. #SUB#
O Conghaile has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conghaile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between O Conghaile's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
O Conghaile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
O Conghaile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rock works over O Conghaile with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
O Conghaile working for submissions but it's allowed Rock to get to half guard.
#SUB#
O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rock is trying to control the action in half guard but O Conghaile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but O Conghaile defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rock lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abu Rock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
O Conghaile scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
O Conghaile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Conghaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
O Conghaile clinches with his opponent.
Rock blocks a body shot from O Conghaile. #TD2#
Rock is trying to trip O Conghaile. He has hold of a leg but O Conghaile is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
O Conghaile has his foot on Rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conghaile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between O Conghaile's legs - danger averted.
Rock stands and throws O Conghaile's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile is not content to let Rock control the position.
O Conghaile tries to bench press Rock off him but Rock keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Rock is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock is putting a hurting on O Conghaile here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Conghaile wants to control but Rock postures up.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
O Conghaile is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face as Rock controls the position.
O Conghaile can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock cracks O Conghaile with a big elbow.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it. #T2#
Rock cracks O Conghaile with a big right hand but O Conghaile just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down O Conghaile's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rock is putting a hurting on O Conghaile here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rock content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rock wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping him busy.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
O Conghaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Conghaile has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Conghaile wants to control but Rock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a kimura here.
O Conghaile has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Conghaile is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock trying to control the pace. #SUB#
O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
O Conghaile has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is trying to control. O Conghaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Conghaile looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
O Conghaile tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at O Conghaile to see if he's OK.
O Conghaile is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
O Conghaile is not content to let Rock control the position. #T1#
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Rock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rock prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rock winds up and cracks O Conghaile with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rock lands with a punch from half guard.
O Conghaile trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
Oisin O Conghaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Conghaile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rock wants to free his trapped foot but O Conghaile is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
O Conghaile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.
Rock tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Conghaile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock is trying to control. O Conghaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
Rock content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
O Conghaile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rock tries to pass to full mount but O Conghaile defends it.
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Conghaile keeps working.
O Conghaile wants to get back to full guard.
Rock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rock lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Conghaile is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
O Conghaile wants to get back to his feet.
Rock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES#
O Conghaile kicks off Rock and gets to his feet.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt - O Conghaile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Conghaile counters with a three punch combo that has Rock backing up. Rock nods at O Conghaile to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#CL#
O Conghaile clinches.
Abu Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Conghaile missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oisin O Conghaile.
I think Rock 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Rock!
Abu Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oisin O Conghaile spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
EVOLUTION 3
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gruber.#CL#
Gruber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gruber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rock to the mat. Rock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gruber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gruber throws a big elbow that misses.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gruber is one step ahead there.
Gruber distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Gruber 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.
Rock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gruber wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Gruber wants to hit a switch here but Rock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gruber there!
Rock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gruber?
#T2#
Rock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gruber tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gruber is working to get back to half guard.
Gruber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gruber wants to get back to full guard.
Gruber wants to control the action here but instead Rock manages to pass to full mount!
Rock tries to control but Gruber wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gruber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock 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#
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Gruber.
Gruber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gruber paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rock pushes Gruber up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock looking to stall.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Gruber controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gruber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Gruber is proving a slippery customer.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruber's guard. #REVB##T1#
Gruber is pulling down on Rock's head to control his posture.
Gruber wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Rock wants to control from the top but Gruber keeps moving.
Gruber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Gruber with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gruber content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rock has locked up a guillotine! Rock's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gruber is holding on here and Rock must be using up a lot of energy. Gruber has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rock gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Rock!
Our winner, Abu Rock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Matos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Rock tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Matos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rock defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matos working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matos's guard.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rock drops an elbow to the side of Matos's head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Rock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matos wants to get back to full guard but Rock has mounted him!
Rock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Matos tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Matos is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Rock.
Rock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rock breaks from Matos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Matos gets back to half guard.
Rock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rock working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Matos is rocked!
Matos is trying to get back to full guard.
Matos is trying to maintain the position but Rock is very close to passing his half guard.
Rock prevents Matos from improving his position.
Rock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matos has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Matos has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
Matos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock working over Matos with some ground and pound. Matos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matos trying to control here.
Matos wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Matos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rock's guard.
Matos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rock manages to get back to half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Matos seems to be working for a kimura but Rock defends the submission attempt.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Matos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos is pressing down on Rock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rock is holding on for now.
Rock is in trouble now - Matos has advanced to mount!
Rock is looking to get to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Matos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rock!
Rock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock advances to half guard.
Matos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matos is looking to escape.
Rock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rock is continuing to stall.#T2#
Rock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matos is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Rock there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matos is trying to control but Rock passes into side control!
#T3#
Rock trying to control the action but Matos is working from the bottom.
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rock has Matos flattened out and is raining down punches.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Rock cracks Matos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Matos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rock scores with punches from the back.
Matos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Matos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock prevents Matos from getting the reversal.
Rock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Matos. #TD#
Matos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matos is in Rock's guard.#SUB2#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Matos defends easily.
Rock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock controlling Matos's posture.
Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard. #T1#
Rock pulls Matos in to control the position.
Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Matos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matos's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Matos has his foot on Rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Matos has an active guard here but Rock has managed to pass into half guard.
Rock content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Matos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Rock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rock slips a nice elbow through Matos's hands, connecting with Matos's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Matos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Rock trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Caliman Matos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rock working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Rock!
Abu Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
LaCrosse gets a clinch.
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Rock has dropped down and is working for a takedown. LaCrosse is trying to keep an underhook but Rock manages to get the takedown into half guard.
LaCrosse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaCrosse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rock.
Rock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rock content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock not doing much here.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock winds up and cracks LaCrosse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rock lands a nice short elbow.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ground and pound from Rock. #T3##SUB2#
Rock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaCrosse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rock.
Rock is controlling the pace.
LaCrosse is looking to improve his position.
Rock controlling the action here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rock is thwarting LaCrosse's attempts to control the position.
Rock controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
LaCrosse moves into the clinch.
Rock digs a right hand into LaCrosse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaCrosse's gas tank.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
LaCrosse pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaCrosse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rock taking a breather. #TD2#
Rock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LaCrosse regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches.
LaCrosse throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Rock is stalling here.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaCrosse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rock's brow.
LaCrosse lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye.
Rock wants to take the fight to the mat but LaCrosse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaCrosse's elbow.
Rock stalling in the clinch.
Rock has LaCrosse pressed against the cage.
LaCrosse lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye. #TD2#
Rock works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rock is standing up over LaCrosse. LaCrosse looks to escape but Rock dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
LaCrosse is trying to get back to half guard.
LaCrosse is working hard here to advance position.
Rock is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rock is continuing to stall.
LaCrosse tries to control but Rock manages to take his back.
Well, with Rock on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before LaCrosse is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
LaCrosse trying to control the hands but Rock breaks the grip.
Rock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for LaCrosse.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for LaCrosse.#T3#
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes here.
LaCrosse trying to get back to his feet but Rock is in full control for now.
Rock keeps control of the position easily here as LaCrosse tries to buck him off.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaCrosse is trying to remain composed but Rock is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rock throwing damaging strikes from the back! LaCrosse could be in trouble here!
Rock gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rock lands punches and elbows.
Rock controlling the position well here. LaCrosse rolled but Rock kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rock is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften LaCrosse up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCrosse trying to control the position but Rock manages to sink in the hooks.
LaCrosse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rock on the ground.
LaCrosse wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Rock finds it's way through LaCrosse's defenses.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
LaCrosse darts in and clinches Rock up against the cage.
Rock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rock's defenses.
LaCrosse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rock dodges an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Rock blocking some punches.
LaCrosse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse throws an elbow that misses.
Rock controlling the action here for a moment.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
LaCrosse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCrosses head.
Rock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaCrosse blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Rock has LaCrosse pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending LaCrosse tumbling to the mat - Rock dives into LaCrosse's guard.
Rock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rock.#T2#
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rock lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Rock seems content to control.
Rock passes to full mount!
Rock lands a big elbow.
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!
Rock content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rock lands a couple of good shots and LaCrosse has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rock controls the position.
Rock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rock has the hooks in. LaCrosse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rock trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure LaCrosse doesn't escape. #T4##SUB2#
Rock has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. LaCrosse is defending well but eventually Rock manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! LaCrosse has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Rock!
After winning the bout, Abu Rock 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:
Ascension 350
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
McFadden closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
McFadden is working Rock over against the cage.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McFadden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
Rock avoids the head kick by McFadden.
A nice combination there by McFadden.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
McFadden closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McFadden breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McFadden.
McFadden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
McFadden looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Rock gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFadden.
McFadden ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
McFadden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McFadden somewhat.
McFadden tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McFadden takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock is looking to control McFadden's arms but McFadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rock has his back to the cage.
McFadden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rock misses with an uppercut. McFadden saw that one coming.#CL#
McFadden rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock tries to land knees in the clinch but McFadden avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McFadden being controlled against the cage.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
#T3#
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Rock won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden. #BC#
McFadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFadden lands a high kick!
#CL#
McFadden moves into the clinch.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Rock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rock tries to work over McFadden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Rock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rock looks winded!
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
Rock is trying to maintain a safe position but McFadden gets an underhook and turns Rock into the cage.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFadden being controlled against the cage.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
McFadden ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rock throws a leg kick but McFadden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abu Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFadden throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McFadden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFadden misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
David McFadden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rock takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Rock won't want to take too many of those.
Rock is breathing heavily.
McFadden lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rock is defending well for now.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Rock avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by McFadden.
#BC#
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from McFadden.
McFadden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#CL#
McFadden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock cracks McFadden with a nice body shot.
Rock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden lands a body shot.
Rock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rock is trying to push McFadden away but McFadden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
McFadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Rock in a clinch.
McFadden working Rock over with knees to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
#T3#
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
McFadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFadden cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden lands with a good body shot.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but McFadden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFadden fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFadden throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
McFadden misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McFadden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab. #T4#
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock looks to land a combination but McFadden avoids it well.
McFadden scores with a kick to the body.
Rock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McFadden rushes Rock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rock is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
Rock misses with an elbow over the top.
McFadden blocking some punches.
McFadden with a knee to the head.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Rock is looking to control McFadden's arms but McFadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rock has his back to the cage.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Rock misses with a hook.
McFadden tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.
A punch combination from McFadden misses.
Rock throws a low kick but McFadden avoids it.
McFadden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by McFadden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden throws a hook but Rock blocks it.#CL#
McFadden instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but McFadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Rock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden lands a shot to the body.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Rock's ribcage.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.#BC#
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
David McFadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abu Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFadden.
David McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFadden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Rock keeps it at a distance.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from McFadden.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Rock lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFadden. McFadden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
McFadden blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden wants to clinch.
McFadden wants to clinch.
McFadden misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McFadden blocks the low kick.
McFadden scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock loads up on a big right hand but McFadden slips the punch.
McFadden throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFadden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rock back to the cage. McFadden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
McFadden takes the fight into the clinch.
McFadden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock taking a breather.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McFadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McFadden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McFadden!
David McFadden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 346
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Rock misses.
Balagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Balagan misses its target.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Balagan attempts a counter takedown but Rock avoids it well and moves away.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Balagan.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rock is looking to slow Balagan down with leg kicks. #TD#
Balagan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rock to the mat! Rock manages to get full guard.
Balagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balagan postures up.
Balagan wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
Balagan stands up over Rock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rock has momentary wrist control but Balagan slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Rock looking to control.
Balagan is in close to Rock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rock has momentary wrist control but Balagan slips an elbow through the middle.
Balagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balagan distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balagan connects with a couple of short punches.
Balagan landing with the ground and pound.
Balagan looking to pass the guard.
Balagan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Balagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.#T2#
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balagan distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balagan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balagan landing with the ground and pound.
Balagan postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it.
Balagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balagan throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
Balagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rock has momentary wrist control but Balagan slips an elbow through the middle.
Balagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balagan's guard. #REVB#
Rock trying to control but Balagan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balagan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Balagan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan chips away with some ground and pound.
Balagan won't allow Rock to get back to his feet.
Rock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balagan lands a couple of digs.
Balagan throwing strikes but missing.
Balagan 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.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balagan's guard. #REVB#
Rock wants to control from the top but Balagan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkady Balagan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balagan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Balagan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Balagan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balagan is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Balagan connects with a nice short shot to Rock's temple.
Rock is trying is best to control the position here.
Balagan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balagan throwing shots but Rock is blocking nicely.
Arkady Balagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balagan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balagan throwing shots but Rock is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Balagan there.
Balagan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Balagan is working for a kimura but Rock is defending it quite comfortably.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balagan. #T1#
Balagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Rock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rock trying to control from the bottom.
Balagan thows a huge punch but Rock dodges it nicely.
Rock taking some punishment here, with Balagan in his half guard.
Balagan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balagan 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.
Balagan lands strikes from half guard.
Balagan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balagan lands a nice short elbow.
Balagan working the head and body with strikes.
Balagan prevents Rock from improving his position.
Balagan throws a strike but Rock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Balagan won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Balagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balagan scoring with some ground and pound.
Rock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balagan pushing down on Rock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Balagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Balagan looks to land a strike but Rock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Balagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balagan is one step ahead there.
Balagan throws a big elbow that misses.
Balagan landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Balagan stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Balagan from controlling successfully.
Balagan throws an elbow that misses. Rock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balagan's guard. Nice move by Rock!#REVB#
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Balagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock is looking to work some ground and pound but Balagan has wrist control.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkady Balagan dominated that second round.
That's time! Balagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Rock does no damage.
Balagan motions for Rock to come forward. Balagan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Balagan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rock's guard.
Balagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balagan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Balagan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Balagan has his hands on Rock's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rock wants to control from the top but Balagan keeps moving.
Rock postures up in Balagan's guard and throws a big left but Balagan blocks it.
Balagan working a defensive guard here.
Balagan trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Balagan.
Balagan controlling the position.
Rock controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as Balagan shoots in.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Balagan closes the distance and clinches up with Rock, looking for a takedown. Balagan pushes Rock against the cage but Rock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balagan goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Balagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock connects with a jab.
Rock jabs at Balagan's body.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Balagan has a takedown stuffed.
Rock throws a hook but Balagan avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rock misses.
Balagan checks the leg kick.#TD#
Balagan gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Balagan crashes against the mat.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arkady Balagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock tries to bench press Balagan off him but Balagan keeps the position.
Balagan landing strikes.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balagan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Balagan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Balagan landing a few strikes.
Balagan scoring with punches and elbows.
Balagan working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arkady Balagan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balagan, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkady Balagan!
Arkady Balagan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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