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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Marroquin gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marroquin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Marroquin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marroquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Rocha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marroquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marroquin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rocha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rocha with a nice head shot there.
Marroquin working a defensive guard but Rocha manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marroquin seems a little lost for a moment, as Rocha dominates the positioning.#T1#
Rocha gets to mount! Marroquin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rocha controlling the pace for now.
Marroquin tries to hold on but Rocha postures up.
Rocha working the ground and pound effectively.
Rocha controlling the pace for now.
Rocha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marroquin is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocha has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Rocha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marroquin is looking to improve his position but Rocha isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocha working the ground and pound effectively.
Marroquin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rocha lands with a punch from half guard.
Marroquin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marroquin is looking to control Rocha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marroquin avoid being mounted?
Marroquin is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marroquin wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha wants to stand but Marroquin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rocha really is a fat lump.
Rocha content to control rather than advance.
Marroquin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha controlling from the full mount.
Marroquin is squirming around, avoiding Rocha's attempts to control the action. #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.
Marroquin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rocha landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Rocha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marroquin turns into him and now he's in Rocha's guard.
Marroquin stays in close to Rocha's body and controls the position.
Rocha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marroquin's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marroquin has a closed guard, preventing Rocha from standing up.
Marroquin has momentary wrist control but Rocha slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Rocha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marroquin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marroquin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marroquin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rocha sprawls well initially but Marroquin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marroquin wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1##SUB#
Rocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pierre Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marroquin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rocha.
Marroquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Rocha 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.
Rocha is pressing down on Marroquin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Marroquin is looking to control Rocha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marroquin avoid being mounted?
Marroquin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marroquin.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marroquin can do to turn this around?
Rocha controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Marroquin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocha distracts Marroquin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marroquin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rocha is controlling him. #ES2#
Marroquin has his feet on Rocha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Marroquin motions for Rocha to come forward. Marroquin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Marroquin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Marroquin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Marroquin pulls guard effortlessly.
Rocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marroquin is keeping the position for now.
Rocha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocha is looking to stand up but Marroquin won't let him.
Rocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marroquin is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marroquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Marroquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rocha working for a triangle but Marroquin defends it easily.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marroquin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rocha is proving hard to escape from.
Marroquin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Marroquin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marroquin clinches up with Rocha and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Marroquin.
Rocha wants to get back to striking at distance but Marroquin won't allow it.
#TD2#
Marroquin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocha regains guard immediately.
Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marroquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marroquin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rocha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Marroquin wants to stand but Rocha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Marroquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marroquin trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Rocha wants to sweep here but Marroquin controlling him for the moment.
Marroquin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Marroquin from controlling successfully.
Marroquin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marroquin.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rocha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Marroquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marroquin wants to hit a switch here but Rocha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marroquin there!
Marroquin regains half guard.
Rocha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Marroquin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
#SUB#
Rocha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marroquin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocha. #T4#
Rocha slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marroquin trying to control but Rocha postures up.
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 Pierre Rocha.
I think Rocha 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Rocha!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Duke misses with the combination.
Rocha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duke sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Duke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Duke is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duke pushes down on Rocha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke tries to pass to full mount but Rocha defends it.
Duke wants to stand up but Rocha is controlling the position.
Duke prevents Rocha from improving his position.#T1#
Duke is trying to control. Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rocha is looking to improve his position.
Duke thows a huge punch but Rocha dodges it nicely.
Rocha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duke.
Duke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Duke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rocha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rocha trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duke in particular looking to stall.
Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocha controlling the position well.
Rocha landing strikes from the bottom.
Duke is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duke throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rocha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Duke wants to stand back up but Rocha manages to pass into side control.
Rocha landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke struggling a bit here.
Rocha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Duke down.
#T3#
Rocha content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Duke is looking to reverse the position.
Duke is trying to escape the position but Rocha is controlling the position.
Duke tries to bench press Rocha off him but Rocha keeps the position.
Duke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rocha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Duke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Duke is trying to control Rocha's posture but Rocha avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rocha trying to control the position but Duke is working away.
Rocha working away.
Duke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rocha's best efforts.
Duke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocha.
Rocha 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.
Duke is staying active underneath Rocha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duke has hold of Rocha's hands but Rocha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but Duke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocha to get the leverage.
Rocha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rocha trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 Pierre Rocha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Duke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duke trying to control the position but Rocha is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rocha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SU2#
Duke stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Rocha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha pulls Duke in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Rocha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Duke from controlling successfully.
Duke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocha doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocha is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duke won't allow Rocha to sweep him here.
Duke looking to pass the guard.
Duke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duke wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Duke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Duke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rocha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocha.
Duke stopping the sweep attempt from Rocha.
Rocha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Duke has passed into side control.
Duke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Duke working away.
Rocha tries to improve position but can't.
Rocha is not content to let Duke control the position.
Rocha sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocha is working hard here to advance position.
Rocha is trying to maintain the position but Duke is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Duke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocha is just riding it out for now. Duke eventually gives up the hold.
Rocha gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Duke from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Duke 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##TD2#
Duke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duke tries to advance to mount but Rocha denies him.
Duke in side control, throwing shots but Rocha defends.
Rocha is not content to let Duke control the position. #SUB2#
Duke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rocha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Duke stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Duke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rocha was covering up waiting for the punch and Duke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha is trying to control the position but Duke postures up.
Duke wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Duke wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha is pulling down on Duke's head to control his posture.
Rocha trying to control the position.
Duke tries to stand but Rocha is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Rocha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rocha is stalling in the full guard.
Duke trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Rocha distracts Duke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Rocha is fighting to break Duke's control of his arms but Duke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duke keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duke sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Duke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rocha!
Rocha throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Duke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rocha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duke's best efforts.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Rocha is looking for a triangle but Duke pushes his legs off easily.
Duke stands and throws Rocha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duke gets to mount! Rocha was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha wants to control but Duke is having none of it.#SU2#
Duke gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duke 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Duke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Forrest lands a big head kick that sends Rocha to the canvas! Forrest follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Forrest!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Leija closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocha did well to prevent Leija getting side control.
Rocha tries to get to full guard but Leija has control of the leg.
Leija tries to pass to full mount but Rocha defends it.
Rocha really is a fat lump.
Rocha wants to improve his position but Leija is controlling well.
Rocha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocha.
Leija trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha wants to hit a switch here but Leija passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rocha there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha is working hard here to advance position.
Rocha wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leija.
#T1#
Leija raining down shots from the mount!
Leija throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rocha because Leija loaded up on that one.
Rocha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Leija thows a huge punch but Rocha dodges it nicely.
Rocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leija controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Leija is looking for a kimura here.
Rocha is trying to control but can't.
Rocha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leija trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leija controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Leija wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leija is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leija can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leija is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leija looking to pass the guard.
Leija trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Rocha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leija manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rocha throws a big elbow that misses.
Leija is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Rocha throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leija is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leija pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage.
Rocha preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Leija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leija controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leija works Rocha's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Leija gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rocha has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Leija is on him like a limpet, forcing Rocha back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rocha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 Pierre Rocha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rocha dives in for a single leg takedown but Leija sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Leija closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leija lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leija's guard. #REVR#
Rocha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Leija seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Rocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leija has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocha has managed to get both his arms back between Leija's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Rocha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocha cracks Leija with a solid left hand.
Leija looking for a sweep. Not yet Leija, not yet.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Leija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leija utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leija striking off his back but it's not causing Rocha any problems. #SUB2#
Leija is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rocha working some strikes from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leija trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Leija has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Rocha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leija must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Leija decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rocha, up you get!
Rocha with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Leija holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Leija to work.
#T3#
Leija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocha is defending well for now.
Rocha fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rocha jumps guard and drags Leija to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierre Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha is trying to keep Leija in close.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leija.
Leija is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Rocha is working an open guard so Leija takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Leija darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rocha tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Leija manages to move to mount!
#T4#
Rocha is looking to get to half guard.
Leija unloads with some shots from mount but Rocha bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Leija looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Leija is breathing heavily.
Rocha tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Leija looking to secure an arm triangle but Rocha defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha is desperately trying to improve his position but Leija has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Leija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rocha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leija to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Leija gets to his feet. Rocha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leija avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Leija clinches up with Rocha and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Leija has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rocha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Leija is not going to allow Rocha to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Leija is trying to stick to Rocha's back but Rocha is turning into Leija. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leija's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rocha.
Rocha throwing strikes but missing.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Rocha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leija has momentary wrist control but Rocha slips an elbow through the middle.
Leija seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving.
Rocha looking to sit in guard and control but Leija gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Leija is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocha has wrist control.
Leija is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leija trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha 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.#SUB2#
Leija drops back looking for a leg! Rocha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rocha manages to kick Leija off! Leija jumps back into Rocha's guard.
Leija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leija won't allow Rocha to sweep him here. #SU2#
Rocha is working an open guard so Leija takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Richard Leija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Leija shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rocha manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Leija throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rocha is in close to Leija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leija is trying to control the position but Rocha postures up.
Rocha controlling from the top position.
Rocha with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leija trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Rocha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rocha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rocha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocha 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Leija instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rocha 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Lancaster misses #TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rocha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Rocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lancaster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocha has managed to get both his arms back between Lancaster's legs - danger averted.
Rocha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lancaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocha is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rocha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Rocha gets to his feet - Lancaster follows without any prompting.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Rocha shakes it off.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Rocha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Rocha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Lancaster misses #TD#
and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocha gets to mount! Lancaster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rocha working Lancaster over with strikes here.
Lancaster tries to reverse the position but Rocha maintains control.
Rocha landing shots from mount.
Rocha controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position but Rocha isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocha controlling his opponent.
Lancaster is looking to get to half guard.
Rocha with the ground and pound from mount.
Rocha landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Lancaster wants to control but Rocha is having none of it.
Rocha controlling the position easily from mount.
Rocha unloading with bombs!
Lancaster swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lancaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocha content just to control the position here.
Lancaster is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocha has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Lancaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocha with good strikes from the mount here!
Rocha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lancaster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rocha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rocha lands a couple of good shots and Lancaster has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lancaster wants to escape the position.
Rocha punches Lancaster on the ear.
Rocha has the hooks in. Lancaster is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Rocha dominated that round.
That's time! Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lancaster!
Rocha is staying tight to Lancaster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rocha gets to mount! Lancaster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lancaster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lancaster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is trying desperately to improve position.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Rocha raining down shots from the mount!
Rocha controlling his opponent. #T1#
Lancaster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rocha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rocha lands a couple of good shots and Lancaster has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rocha is not going to allow Lancaster to sit and survive in this position.
Rocha is trying to stick to Lancaster's back but Lancaster is turning into Rocha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rocha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lancaster.#SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha, not yet. #T2#
Rocha is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
#SUB2#
Lancaster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lancaster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rocha trying to control the position.
Rocha strikes from his own guard. #SUB#
Rocha has his foot on Lancaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Rocha striking off his back but it's not causing Lancaster any problems.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocha is retaining full guard.
Rocha is pulling down on Lancaster's head to control his posture.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha, not yet.
Rocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocha has control of Lancaster's left arm, preventing Lancaster from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster works Rocha's body with a nice hook.
Lancaster stalks Rocha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocha's face. Rocha staggers backwards, shaken.
Lancaster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lancaster looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rocha lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Lancaster looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Rocha working Lancaster over with strikes.
Lancaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lancaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lancaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocha controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rocha is sitting in close to Lancaster's body. Lancaster has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rocha is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rocha is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lancaster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Lancaster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
A short right from Rocha.
Rocha is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Rocha pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocha doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
#TD2#
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rocha was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Rocha trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rocha throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald stands and throws Rocha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rocha.
Rocha is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocha is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it. #SUB2#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McDonald has hold of Rocha's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rocha tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McDonald cranks the arm and Rocha screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rocha, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Angus McDonald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Rocha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mac's guard.#ES2#
Mac pushes Rocha off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac misses with a combination
#TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocha.
Rocha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocha 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.
Rocha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocha throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Rocha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rocha if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Mac misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rocha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Rocha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Mac is working an open guard so Rocha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Rocha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mac falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Rocha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rocha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Rocha. #T3##BC2#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Zach Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rocha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rocha is keen to just control but Mac is a slippery customer.
Rocha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocha throwing shots but Mac is blocking nicely.
Rocha slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Rocha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mac has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Pierre Rocha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rocha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocha. Rocha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mac throws a right hand that Rocha ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocha also avoids with ease.
Mac throws a combination. Rocha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mac misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Rocha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac's head.
Mac pushes Rocha off looking to stand but Rocha dives back in and keeps control.
Mac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocha. #T1#
Rocha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac is trying to stand.
Rocha controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mac is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mac scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Mac misses.
Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac scores with a four punch combination!
Zach Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocha tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac.
Mac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocha tries to counter with a takedown but Mac is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Mac avoids the body shot from Rocha.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac works over Rocha's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Rocha is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mac knocks Rocha out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Mac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Squibbles tries to avoid it but Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Squibbles to the ground. Squibbles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Squibbles instigates a clinch.
Rocha really is a fat lump.
A nice left hand lands by Squibbles.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pierre Rocha has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Squibbles.
Squibbles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Squibbles creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rocha's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rocha drops to his knees and Squibbles pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shifty Squibbles!
A very excited looking Shifty Squibbles rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rocha tries to sprawl but Upton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Upton is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocha trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rocha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Upton throwing strikes here but Rocha is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Upton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rocha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upton controlling the pace for now.
Upton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rocha working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha stops Upton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Rocha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Upton throwing strikes here but Rocha is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rocha is looking to get to half guard.
Rocha really is a fat lump.
Rocha holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Upton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Upton isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocha is working hard here to advance position.
Upton with good strikes from the mount here!
Upton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Upton avoids the attempt from Rocha to control.
Upton wants to control the pace but Rocha is squirming around nicely.
Rocha working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Upton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Upton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rocha is trying to escape the mount.
Rocha landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Upton isn't that keen on the idea.
Upton looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Upton isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocha manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Rocha manages to get to full guard.
Upton preventing the sweep.
Rocha wants to improve his position but instead Upton has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Upton is working for a kimura but Rocha is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Upton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocha is just riding it out for now. Upton eventually gives up the hold.
Upton looks winded!
Upton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rocha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocha.
Rocha has his hands on Upton's head, controlling the position.
Upton stopping the sweep attempt from Rocha.
Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocha controls Upton momentarily but Upton frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Upton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rocha 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Upton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Upton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Upton from controlling successfully.
Rocha is trying to control the position but Upton postures up.
Upton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Upton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocha has his foot on Upton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Upton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jim Upton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upton wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha trying to control the position.
Rocha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Upton is stalling in the full guard.
Rocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Upton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Upton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rocha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Upton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Upton's back!#SUB#
Rocha is persistently looking for the submission but Upton is defending it well.
Rocha is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rocha lands a shot to the head. #T2#
Rocha missing with strikes.
Rocha has good solid back control here.
Rocha scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rocha controlling from the back.#T3#
Rocha not allowing Upton to control his hands. #SUB#
Rocha working for a choke but Upton is defending well.
Rocha lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Upton.
Upton wants to control his opponent's hands but Rocha gets his hands free. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rocha is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The referee is taking a good look at Upton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rocha!
Upton tries to roll but Rocha sticks to his back.
Rocha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Rocha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Rocha dives in and scores a takedown into Upton's guard.
Upton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Upton looking to control but Rocha passes into half guard.
Rocha wants to stand up but Upton is controlling the position.
Well, if Rocha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upton wants to control but Rocha is keeping busy.
#T1#
Rocha working Upton over with strikes.
Upton is trying to control but can't.
Rocha 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.
Rocha is controlling the pace.
Rocha trying to control the action but Upton is working from the bottom.
Rocha scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Upton is not content to let Rocha control the position.
Upton trying to control here.
Rocha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Upton clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Rocha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Upton has his foot on Rocha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rocha works his way back into a safe position though.
Upton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Rocha is stalling in the full guard.
Upton looking to control.
Upton being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Upton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Upton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Upton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocha doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Upton takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Upton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rocha is trying to keep an underhook but Upton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rocha punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Upton pulls his head out easily.
Rocha gets full guard.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Upton is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rocha 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Rocha!
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