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Event:
HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Rocket avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tacarante.
Rocket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rocket drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tacarante lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Rocket does it's job there.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch but Tacarante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tacarante throws a right and a left that Rocket avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacarante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacarante moves away.
Tacarante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rocket misses with the combination.
Tacarante lands a jab to the head.
Tacarante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tacarante just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Rocket misses with a straight left.
Tacarante scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocket should have avoided that one.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Rocket missing with a left hand there. Tacarante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacarante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Tacarante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket swings widly with a right hand
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Rocket is rocked!
Tacarante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tacarante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocket momentarily.
Oh Rocket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tacarante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a crisp right that sends Rocket to the canvas! Tacarante follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tacarante!
A very excited looking Saul Tacarante 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.
In defeat, Pocket Rocket stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh, noooooo. FUCK!'. |
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Event:
HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vourture.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Rocket avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Rocket rushes Vourture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rocket lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rocket is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vourture is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocket is working for a submission of some sort.
Vourture 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.
Vourture has his hands clasped together around Rocket's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB2#
Rocket seems to be looking for submissions.
Vourture is looking to improve his position.
Vourture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocket on the ground.
Rocket is trying to control. Vourture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vourture is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket content to control rather than advance.
Vourture wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vourture is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Rocket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vourture is just riding it out for now. Rocket eventually gives up the hold.
Rocket prevents Vourture from improving his position.
Vourture is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura but Vourture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocket to get the leverage. #T3#
Vourture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vourture is doing well to control the position and prevent Rocket from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Rocket seems content to control.
Vourture trying to control from the bottom.
Vourture is pressing down on Rocket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket stays in close to Vourture's body and controls the position.
Vourture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vourture tries to get out of the position.
Rocket trying to control but Vourture is working from the bottom.
Rocket is fighting to break Vourture's control of his arms but Vourture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rocket.
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocket getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vourture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Rocket wants to clinch up but Vourture keeps it at a distance.
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Vourture closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Vourture.
Vourture tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocket avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Vourture on the inside.
Vourture tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
That's time! Vourture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocket dives in and grabs Vourture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vourture pushes down on Rocket's head and hops out.
Vourture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vourture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses Rocket's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocket tries to avoid it.
Vourture tries to land a body kick
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocket connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vourture. Vourture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vourture throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket lands a jab to Vourture's midsection.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vourture moves away.
Vourture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vourture - that will leave a mark!
Vishis Vourture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rocket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vourture but Vourture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocket misses with a hook. Vourture ducked under it nicely.
Vourture tries to clinch up.
Rocket looks to throw the jab but Vourture is out of range.
Rocket scores with a one two! Vourture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vourture lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rocket will feel that in the morning.
Rocket misses with a wild combination.
Rocket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vourture.
Rocket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vourture tries to clinch but Rocket is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Vourture. #T2#
Vourture throws a wild body kick that Rocket sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Vourture clinches with his opponent.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Good body shot from Rocket.
Rocket goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vourture prevents it.
Vishis Vourture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Vourture.
Rocket misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture avoiding damage.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Rocket is working Vourture over against the cage.#T3#
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Rocket blocks with his arms.
Vourture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture gets underhooks to prevent Rocket's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Vourture.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Vourture looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vourture seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Rocket is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rocket effectively controlling the action here.
Vourture prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Rocket is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vourture can't fight it off and eventually Rocket manages to take the fight to the floor. Vourture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocket being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Vourture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Vourture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vourture is pulling down on Rocket's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocket, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rocket gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Rocket is stalling here.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Vourture lands a left hand.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocket.
Vourture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocket is defending well for now.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Rocket can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vishis Vourture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocket.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vourture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocket wants to get back to striking at distance but Vourture won't allow it.
Rocket has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vourture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocket can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vourture as Rocket tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Rocket has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vourture is trying to keep an underhook but Rocket manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vourture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Rocket is trying to control the action in half guard but Vourture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vourture preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vourture trying to control but Rocket postures up.
#T2#
Vourture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vourture tries to roll over but Rocket keeps him under control.
Vourture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vourture wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rocket is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocket looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Vourture is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vourture defends it well.
Pocket Rocket has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vourture trying to control from the bottom.
Vishis Vourture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vourture keeping control of the position.
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vourture 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.
Vourture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Vourture moves into full guard.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Vourture keeps moving.
Rocket works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vourture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vourture.
Rocket is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vourture is trying to keep Rocket in close.
Rocket pushes down on Vourture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pocket Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocket winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
In his post fight interview, Pocket Rocket started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder 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.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Shredder throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Rocket lands with a light punch inside.
Rocket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shredder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Rocket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shredder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocket can't get the takedown.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Rocket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket is working for takedown but Shredder is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Rocket is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shredder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket scores with a shot to the side of Shredder's 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!
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Rocket looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Rocket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shredder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocket can turn it around.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder pushes Rocket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shredder gets through Rocket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocket working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocket backwards. #T3#
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Shredder.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Rocket tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Rocket pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Shredder lands a shoulder strike.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder pushes Rocket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Rocket.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Rocket lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shredder lands a body shot.
Rocket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Rocket comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Rocket lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rocket goes for a double leg but Shredder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shredder continues to drive forward.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Rocket with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Rocket misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder is looking to wear down Rocket with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rocket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Rocket lands the left hand.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocket. That snapped Shredder's head back.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Rocket is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Rocket slips the punch.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Rocket is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocket walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocket.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocket is just out of range.
Rocket moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Shredder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocket shoots in looking for a takedown. Shredder tries to sprawl out of it but Rocket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shredder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocket can do to turn this around?
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Rocket scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Rocket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Rocket counters with a right hand to the body.
Shredder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Rocket misses its intended target.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Rocket needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Rocket misses.
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shredder misses with a hook
and Rocket counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shredder in his tracks.
Rocket moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocket.#CL2#
Rocket closes the distance and pushes Shredder back into the cage.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rocket.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Rocket.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Rocket.
Rocket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slash Shredder has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Rocket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder cracks Rocket with a nice body shot.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rocket lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shredder misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Rocket drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shredder defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Rocket.
A quick step to the side and Shredder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocket wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Rocket misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Rocket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Rocket persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Rocket counters with a single leg into guard. Shredder didn't expect that.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shredder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rocket is controlling him. #T1#
Rocket is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket stops Shredder from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocket.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Rocket misses.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder takes a swing at Rocket's ribcage but misses.
Shredder misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Rocket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Shredder lands a jab to Rocket's midsection.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Shredder blocks a jab.
Rocket scores with a shot to the body.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Rocket slips a jab from Shredder.
Rocket changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder cracks Rocket with an open hand slap.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocket in his tracks.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Pocket Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder moves out of range as Rocket strikes.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Rocket steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Rocket takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder with a jab.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Rocket lunges at Shredder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shredder's hand.
A big left from Rocket misses.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocket throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder! |
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Event:
HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Tacarante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocket. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocket fails with the takedown
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacarante.
Rocket changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tacarante misses the shot to the body.
Rocket takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body. Tacarante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante lands a nice hook to Rocket's body. Rocket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacarante.
Tacarante looks to land a combination but Rocket avoids it well.
Rocket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Tacarante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocket in his tracks.
Rocket stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacarante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Tacarante finds it's way through Rocket's defenses.
Rocket slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacarante.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tacarante! But no joy.
A jab from Tacarante misses.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacarante was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Tacarante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacarante.
Tacarante scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Tacarante stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocket. Rocket gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Tacarante misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tacarante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocket finds it's way round the side to connect with Tacarante's head.
Tacarante defending well as Rocket loads up on a big left hand.
Tacarante slips under a jab.
Rocket swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tacarante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacarante scores with a nice right hand.
Tacarante throws a nice looking combination but Rocket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocket misses with a body shot.
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Rocket misses with a looping right.
Tacarante connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Rocket misses.
Rocket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
A big right from Rocket misses.
Rocket lands with an uppercut that bounces Tacarante off the cage and back into range.
Tacarante swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Tacarante scores with a punch to the head.
Rocket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Tacarante shoots in and gets a takedown into Rocket's guard.
Rocket working a defensive guard here.
Tacarante trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocket throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tacarante escapes and throws Rocket's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rocket is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Tacarante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rocket knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tacarante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rocket is looking for a sweep.
Tacarante working away.#SUB2#
Tacarante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tacarante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocket tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tacarante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tacarante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocket's hands.
Rocket shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacarante as he avoids it easily.
Tacarante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocket counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Rocket clinches up with Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage.
Tacarante lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tacarante.
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacarante is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tacarante breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante misses the jab.
Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocket misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Rocket has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Tacarante manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Rocket showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rocket slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tacarante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocket moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tacarante keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tacarante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rocket looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rocket tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tacarante struggling a bit here.
Tacarante tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Rocket trying to control the action but Tacarante is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rocket goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tacarante rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocket's guard! Nice work there by Tacarante!
Saul Tacarante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tacarante stopping the sweep attempt from Rocket.
Tacarante trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacarante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocket haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Rocket has his foot on Tacarante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tacarante works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tacarante's guard. #REVR#
Tacarante is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up. #T4#
Tacarante pulls Rocket in close to prevent any damage.
Tacarante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocket is one step ahead there.
Rocket trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tacarante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Rocket lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tacarante doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Tacarante.
Rocket drops his hands momentarily and Tacarante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacarante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocket obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tacarante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Rocket rushes Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Rocket tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocket.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
#BC2#
Tacarante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Rocket looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tacarante cracks a nice hook into Rocket's ribs.
Rocket throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Tacarante.
Tacarante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Rocket has closed the distance and engaged Tacarante in a clinch.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Tacarante breaks from the clinch.
Tacarante stuffs the takedown.
Tacarante misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Rocket holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Tacarante manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Tacarante keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Tacarante keeps moving.
Tacarante being controlled here, momentarily.
Tacarante lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Rocket looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tacarante has picked Rocket up and slammed him! Rocket can't keep hold of the triangle and Tacarante manages to pass to side control!
Tacarante is looking to take a break and control but Rocket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocket tries to buck Tacarante off but Tacarante is having none of it.
Tacarante trying to control the position but Rocket is working away.
A lull in the action here as Tacarante stalls from top position.
Tacarante trying to control the action but Rocket is working from the bottom.
Rocket manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tacarante's best efforts.#T4#
Rocket is concentrating on defense, preventing Tacarante from advancing position.
Rocket wants to control but Tacarante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tacarante controlling the action here.
Rocket makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocket.
Tacarante trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacarante 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Tacarante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tacarante 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Tacarante!
Our winner, Saul Tacarante, 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: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocket avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocket has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rocket lands a lovely overhand right.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Rocket's legs.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocket swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga misses with a low kick as Rocket jumps back.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Rocket avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
#T1#
Rocket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Rocket cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocket slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Rocket lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Rocket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Rocket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Rocket sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocket cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rocket moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Jab from Rocket.
Rocket checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Rocket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Rocket.
Rocket scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocket blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Rocket moved out of range nicely.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Rocket misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Rocket counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocket. That snapped Matsunaga's head back.
A head kick by Matsunaga misses
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Rocket.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Rocket sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rocket gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocket won't allow it.
Matsunaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket keeps control of Matsunaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Rocket on the inside.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocket has double underhooks.
Rocket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Rocket has the dominant position.
Rocket tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Matsunaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocket smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Rocket looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matsunaga!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocket tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsunaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Rocket clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rocket lands a body shot.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Rocket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Rocket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tests Rocket's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocket.
Rocket stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocket tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rocket.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Rocket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga cracks Rocket with a good jab.
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rocket closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsunaga quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Rocket's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsunaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Rocket postures up.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Matsunaga looking to control.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Rocket wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rocket scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsunaga should have avoided that one.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Rocket blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Rocket darts in and clinches Matsunaga up against the cage.
Rocket lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocket.
Rocket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Rocket lands a jab.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Rocket checks it.
Rocket catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocket to keep the fight standing.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Rocket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga is trying to push Rocket away but Rocket has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocket counters with a left to the body.
Rocket scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocket dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Rocket fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Rocket lands.
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Rocket lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.#CL2#
Rocket rushes Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocket.
Rocket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rocket as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Rocket.
#BC2#
Rocket breaks the clinch.
Rocket moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Rocket had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocket throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.
Rocket is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rocket tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Rocket is controlling the position.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Rocket is controlling him.
A short right from Rocket.
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocket.
Rocket lands a body punch.
Rocket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head. #T2#
Rocket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Rocket.
Rocket lands with a right to the head.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Rocket is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocket.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocket lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Rocket looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocket passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position but Rocket isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Rocket has hold of Matsunaga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matsunaga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Rocket tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rocket wants to finish this one by submission but Matsunaga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocket. #SUB2#
Rocket is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matsunaga is surviving well by controlling Rocket's body position as best he can.
Matsunaga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rocket takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rocket can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rocket goes for an armbar but Matsunaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matsunaga. #SUB#
Matsunaga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rocket is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsunaga, into his guard. #REVB#
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocket showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pocket Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocket 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocket circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Rocket closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rocket lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocket prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Rocket slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocket is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocket has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Rocket is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sanchez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocket just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caetano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocket connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caetano momentarily.
Rocket goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Caetano tries to land a front kick but Rocket steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rocket misses with an uppercut. Caetano saw that one coming.
A jab from Rocket misses.
Caetano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caetano moves away.
Rocket takes a swing at Caetano's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Rocket shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caetano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caetano is looking to regain half guard here but Rocket keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocket tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rocket wants to control but Caetano is keeping him busy.
Caetano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Rocket is trying to control the action in half guard but Caetano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caetano tries to roll over but Rocket keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rocket is working for a kimura but Caetano is defending it quite comfortably.
Caetano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Caetano tries to get to full guard but Rocket has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rocket controlling the pace. #SUB#
Caetano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocket pulls his head out easily.
Caetano is refusing to be controlled, as Rocket sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caetano.
#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rocket feints and as Caetano raises his hands in defense, Rocket changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Rocket is looking to stand up but Caetano won't let him. #SUB#
Caetano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocket is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Caetano keeps moving.
Caetano wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Caetano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caetano is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Rocket working for a triangle but Caetano defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rocket has his foot on Caetano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caetano works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rocket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caetano is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rocket had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caetano defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Caetano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Caetano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocket's guard.
Rocket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caetano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Rocket has his foot on Caetano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caetano works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caetano cracks Rocket with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Caetano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caetano has managed to get both his arms back between Rocket's legs - danger averted.
Caetano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caetano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket is looking to sweep but instead, Caetano has passed into half guard.
Joaquim Caetano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocket is staying active underneath Caetano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caetano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocket's head. #SUB2#
Rocket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Caetano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rocket actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caetano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caetano.
Rocket is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Caetano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Caetano lands a nice short elbow.
Caetano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rocket with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Caetano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.
Caetano is looking to take a break and control but Rocket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Rocket looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Caetano pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rocket is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocket is squirming around, avoiding Caetano's attempts to control the action.
Caetano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rocket can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Caetano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rocket regains half guard.
Caetano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rocket!
Caetano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Rocket tries to lock up and control but Caetano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rocket is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Caetano is staying active.
Rocket keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caetano landing strikes from the mount.
Caetano landing strikes from the mount and Rocket is in trouble!
Caetano tries to control but Rocket wriggling away.
Caetano avoids the attempt from Rocket to control.
Caetano working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Caetano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Caetano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caetano stands and throws Rocket's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rocket can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocket is not content to let Caetano control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caetano works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Caetano tries to advance to mount but Rocket denies him. #T1#
Rocket taking a bit of punishment here - Caetano scoring with strikes.
Caetano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocket keeps working.
Caetano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rocket some visible discomfort.
Caetano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rocket is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caetano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caetano is thwarting Rocket's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Caetano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocket has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caetano is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Rocket tries to roll over but Caetano keeps him under control.
Caetano 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.
Caetano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Rocket actively working from the bottom here.
Caetano prevents Rocket from improving his position.
Rocket is trying to control but can't.
Caetano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocket keeps working.
Rocket trying to control but Caetano postures up.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Caetano.
Caetano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Rocket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caetano pulls his head out easily.
Caetano wants to pass to mount but Rocket is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rocket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Caetano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rocket defends it well.
Rocket wants to improve his position but Caetano is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Caetano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Rocket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caetano pulls his head out easily.
Rocket wants to get back to full guard.
Caetano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocket knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caetano is working hard here to advance position.
Rocket trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Caetano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caetano 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Caetano!
Our winner, Joaquim Caetano, 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:
RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Franco looks to throw the jab but Rocket is out of range.
Rocket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocket has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Franco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rocket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocket misses with a wild body shot.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Franco moved out of range.
Franco throws a right and a left that Rocket avoids nicely.
We've been told by Franco's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rocket takes one to the chin there.
Franco throws a looping overhand right but Rocket ducks down to avoid it.
Rocket with the counter takedown but Franco avoids it easily.
Franco lands a brutal head kick. Rocket looks out on his feet and Franco throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Manny Franco!
Manny Franco 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:
RISE 179
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rocket shoots in and gets a takedown into Gretel's guard.
Gretel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rocket staying out of range there.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Gretel is just out of range.
Gretel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocket throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocket has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Gretel slips a jab from Rocket.
Gretel avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Gretel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Rocket changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocket cracks Gretel with a good jab.
Rocket misses with an uppercut. Gretel saw that one coming.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel connects with a right hand. Rocket shakes it off.
Gretel misses with a hook.
Rocket lunges at Gretel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gretel's hand.
Rocket takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Rocket slips the punch.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Rocket catches Gretel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocket misses with a few strikes there.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Gretel wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Gretel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel cracks Rocket with a good jab.#TD2#
Rocket scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rocket trying to pass the guard but Gretel defending well.
Gretel wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
Rocket trying to control from half guard but Gretel is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Rocket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gretel is not content to let Rocket control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel tries to get to full guard but Rocket has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gretel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocket stays in close to Gretel's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rocket drops back looking for a leg! Gretel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gretel manages to kick Rocket off! Rocket jumps back into Gretel's guard. #T3#
Rocket slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gretel keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gretel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocket.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Gretel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocket.
Rocket walks into a stiff left hand from Gretel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocket, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Rocket misses with a hook
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gretel throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Rocket to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocket lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rocket.
Rocket slips a jab from Gretel.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Rocket lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gretel at a distance.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocket.
Rocket takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Rocket is rocked!
Rocket throws a body punch but Gretel moves out of range.
Rocket is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Rocket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gretel avoids it really well and circles away.
Gretel lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocket's head.
Gretel misses with a wild body shot.
Rocket fails to land the takedown.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Whack! Gretel lands a heavy head kick that drops Rocket. The ref tackles Gretel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rocket was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peter Gretel!
After winning the bout, Peter Gretel 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:
RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Rocket misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a two punch combo.
Rocket with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocket throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Clerk Maxwell lands a left and a right that send Rocket crashing to the mat, dazed. Clerk Maxwell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rocket is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rocket square on the jaw! Damn, Rocket is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
During a confident post fight interview, James Clerk Maxwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocket slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Rocket lands with a hook. Kurosaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocket, as that shot connected.
Rocket throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Rocket dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurosaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocket misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Rocket's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
Rocket half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocket has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Rocket moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Rocket feinted with a counter takedown.
Rocket throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki lands with a nice combination. Rocket backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki throws out a counter right but Rocket avoids it with no problem.
Rocket throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocket. #T1#
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Rocket avoids it easily.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rocket just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Rocket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rocket throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocket missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Rocket. Those never looked like landing.
Kurosaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Nice sprawl there from Kurosaki as Rocket shoots in.
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!
Rocket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Rocket looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab. #T2#
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Rocket lands a right hook to the body.
Rocket misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocket slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Rocket moved out of range nicely.
Rocket half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocket misses the jab.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Rocket throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Rocket staying out of range there.
Rocket drops his hands momentarily and Kurosaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Rocket slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Rocket lands the left hand.
Rocket throws a series of punches but Kurosaki avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Rocket misses. #T3#
Kurosaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocket on the side of the head.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Rocket saw that one coming.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocket fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Rocket's head back.
Rocket walks into a left hand.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Kurosaki looks to land a combination. Rocket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
Rocket cracks Kurosaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rocket wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocket throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocket swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
#T4#
Kurosaki swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Rocket was well out of range.
Rocket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki defends it nicely.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocket.
Rocket looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocket tries for a takedown but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Rocket scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket misses with a hook.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Rocket throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Rocket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Rocket takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocket throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Rocket moves away and avoids it.
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocket. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocket's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rocket takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurosaki! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Rocket.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Rocket moves away and avoids it.
Rocket half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocket throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Rocket off the ropes and back into range.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
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!
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Rocket blocks it.#T1#
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocket has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rocket there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocket throws a big shot that misses.
Rocket with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Rocket slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Rocket slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick.
Rocket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocket throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Rocket moved out of range nicely.
Rocket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Rocket misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Rocket misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Rocket's body.
Rocket slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Rocket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Rocket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Rocket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
A clash of legs there as Rocket blocks the low kick.
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Rocket defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Rocket staying out of range there.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocket keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocket.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Rocket swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosaki circles away.
Kurosaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocket missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Rocket ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Rocket drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kurosaki sprawls and moves away.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Rocket was well out of range.
Kurosaki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Rocket lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Rocket's head but Rocket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocket comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rocket has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rocket and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rocket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket tries to counter with a takedown but Kurosaki is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Rocket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocket dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurosaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kurosaki digs a right hand into Rocket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocket's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Kurosaki is controlling him.#T4#
Kurosaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocket is trying to push Kurosaki away but Kurosaki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kurosaki lands a left hand.
Kurosaki leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Kurosaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kurosaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocket's efforts to push away.
Kurosaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Rocket's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rocket takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocket lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocket moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Kurosaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurosaki trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Kurosaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocket defends it easily.
Rocket trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rocket is really struggling to control Kurosaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kurosaki looking to control.
Kurosaki is controlling Rocket's posture.
Kurosaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rocket postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Rocket is out of range.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Rocket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocket. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Rocket misses the jab.
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Rocket takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki tries to avoid it but Rocket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kurosaki to the ground. Kurosaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocket fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Rocket.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Rocket.
Rocket looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki motions for Rocket to come forward. Kurosaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocket attempts a counter takedown but Kurosaki avoids it well and moves away.
Rocket slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Rocket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurosaki but Kurosaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocket connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Rocket ducks down to avoid it.
Rocket jabs at Kurosaki's body.
A clash of legs there as Rocket blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Rocket's body.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocket misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Rocket is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocket. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pocket Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kurosaki sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Rocket slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Rocket changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Rocket.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Rocket was well out of range.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Rocket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocket misses the target.#T4#
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rocket.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki motions for Rocket to come forward. Kurosaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Rocket was well out of range.
Rocket tries to counter with a takedown but Kurosaki is quick to defend against it.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws a front kick aimed at Rocket's knee but Rocket avoids it well.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Rocket misses with a hook
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocket tries to move into range but Kurosaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rocket swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Rocket takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Rocket as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lunges at Rocket with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocket's hand.
Rocket takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akio Kurosaki.
I've got Kurosaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
A relieved looking Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Soto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rocket moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rocket takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocket throws a jab but it's blocked by Soto.
Rocket has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocket swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Soto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Soto looks to clinch
and Rocket counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto is looking to clinch.
Rocket lands a head shot.
Soto moves out of range as Rocket strikes.#CL2#
Soto takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocket working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Soto jumps into guard, dragging Rocket to the mat.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rocket wanted to stand there but Soto had control of the position.
Rocket has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rocket pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rocket is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Soto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocket defends it easily.
Rocket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket is really struggling to control Soto but he's trying to hold on to the position.#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.#SUB2#
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocket is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rocket passes into half guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocket is working for a kimura but Soto is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Rocket seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Rocket seems to be working for a kimura but Soto defends the submission attempt.
Rocket tries to stand and escape but Soto is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocket pulls his head out easily.
Rocket trying to control the action but Soto is working from the bottom.
Rocket performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soto staying out of range there.
Soto moves to clinch but Rocket breaks away
and Rocket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket with a hook.
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Rocket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rocket circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
Soto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocket smiles and moves away.
Rocket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto tries to clinch up but Rocket circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Soto manages to avoid it.
Soto slips a jab from Rocket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soto was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Rocket throws a jab when Soto was well out of range.
Rocket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soto wants to counter the offense by Rocket and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Rocket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soto tries to clinch but Rocket is having none of it.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocket circles away.
Rocket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
A big right from Rocket misses.
Rocket sets himself, and Soto steps forward looking for the clinch! Rocket avoids it this time.
Rocket cracks Soto with an open hand slap.
Rocket throws a right and a left that Soto avoids nicely.
Soto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soto is looking to clinch.
Soto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocket manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocket misses the target.
Soto ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.#CL2#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pocket Rocket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Soto.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Rocket turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rocket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Soto pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocket manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocket engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Rocket is looking to stand up but Soto won't let him.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Soto keeps moving. #SUB#
Rocket drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocket jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocket tries to stand but Soto is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rocket counter with a right hand.
Rocket misses with a looping right.
Rocket is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soto tries to clinch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocket jabs Soto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Soto pushes Rocket up against the cage in a clinch.
Soto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Soto pulls guard. #SUB2#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocket manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soto is looking for a triangle but Rocket pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rocket controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Soto working for a triangle but Rocket defends it easily.
Rocket sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocket has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soto is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rocket lands a nice looking body shot.
Soto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Soto has closed the distance and engaged Rocket in a clinch.
#TD2#
Soto drags the fight down to the ground.
Soto has a closed guard, preventing Rocket from standing up.
Rocket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocket is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket wanted to stand there but Soto had control of the position. #SUB2#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soto has an active guard here but Rocket has managed to pass into half guard.
Soto tries to roll over but Rocket keeps him under control.#T1#
Rocket is trying to control. Soto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rocket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soto defends it well.
Soto wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rocket is looking for a kimura here.
Rocket tries to stand but can't do so whilst Soto controls his leg.
Rafael Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soto is trying to maintain the position but Rocket is very close to passing his half guard.
Rocket slows the pace down in half guard.
Soto is not content to let Rocket control the position.
Rocket with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Soto closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD2#
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rocket wanted to stand there but Soto had control of the position. #SUB2#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocket wanted to stand there but Soto had control of the position.
Rocket not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rafael Soto has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Soto is looking for a triangle but Rocket pushes his legs off easily.
Rocket is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Soto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocket defends well.#SUB2#
Soto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocket advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Soto.
I think Rocket 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Bloke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocket misses with a looping left.
Bloke moves forwards but Rocket connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloke misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Bloke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rocket connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloke scrambles back to his feet.
Bloke staying out of range there.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocket takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocket was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Rocket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloke scores with a shot to the body.
Rocket misses with a hook
and Bloke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloke throws a right and a left that Rocket avoids nicely.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocket was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Bloke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Bloke.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rocket. #CUT2#It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocket. Bloke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket throws a hook but Bloke blocks it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Rocket misses with a body shot.
Rocket misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bloke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Rocket misses.
Bloke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Rocket.
Rocket throws a good cross that connects.
Rocket is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bloke like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bloke from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RISE 116
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Rocket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocket continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Katajamaki rushes Rocket and presses him up against the cage.
Katajamaki blocking some punches.
Rocket tries to break free but Katajamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Katajamaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rocket can't fight it off and eventually Katajamaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Rocket looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Rocket's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rocket has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket looking to control.
#SUB#
Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rocket looking for a guillotine here but Katajamaki defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocket is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Rocket's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Rocket is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up. #T2#
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Rocket is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Rocket has his feet on Katajamaki's thighs here. He's pushed Katajamaki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Katajamaki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pocket Rocket!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pocket Rocket thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocket has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong sizes up Rocket with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Rocket's ribs.
Rocket walks into a left hand.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rocket moves away and avoids it.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong misses with a body shot
and Rocket counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocket moves away.
Rocket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong misses with a body shot
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Rocket slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Rocket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rocket rather than just go for the knockout.
Rocket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phuthong takes a swing at Rocket's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocket's hands.#T1#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocket on the side of the head.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong lands a jab to Rocket's midsection.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Rocket throws out a powerful jab.
Rocket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Rocket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rocket needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket blocks a head kick by Phuthong.
Rocket misses with a straight right.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocket stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong lands with a hook. Rocket tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phuthong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocket moves away.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocket on the side of the head.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Rocket connects with a looping right hand.
Rocket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phuthong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocket misses with a looping left.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocket misses the target.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocket slips a jab from Phuthong.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Rocket saw that one coming.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.#T4#
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket slips under a jab from Phuthong.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocket misses the target.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rocket swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Rocket thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong tries to move into range but Rocket moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rocket gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Phuthong as he connects with a hook.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocket is just out of range.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong 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#
Phuthong throws a hook but Rocket blocks it.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phuthong works Rocket's body with a nice hook.
Rocket looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Rocket didn't see that one coming.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Rocket's body. Rocket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Rocket.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rocket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocket looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket catches Phuthong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocket's head.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Rocket is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rocket.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocket is just out of range.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Rocket ducks down to avoid it.
Rocket takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocket moves away.
A quick step to the side and Rocket tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Rocket is looking for a counter combo.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocket.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Rocket is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Rocket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Phuthong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocket stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Rocket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rocket might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Rocket blocks a jab.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Rocket listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Rocket counters with a left and a right that stings Phuthong. #ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocket finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocket walks into a left hand.
Phuthong seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Rocket cracks Phuthong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Rocket ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocket doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rocket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Rocket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rocket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong moves out of range as Rocket strikes.
Rocket defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Rocket's head back.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rocket to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong 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#
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong tries a head kick but it misses.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocket.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Rocket catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
Rocket moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocket gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Rocket moved out of range nicely.
Rocket takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocket moves out of range of the strikes.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Rocket.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Rocket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Rocket swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good exchange - Phuthong coming out on top.#T2#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
It looked like Rocket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Rocket counters with a left to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocket was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
A quick step to the side and Rocket tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocket connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong walks into a left hand.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocket shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Rocket is looking to counter punch.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rocket doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocket.
A little feinted left hand from Rocket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rocket connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Rocket moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Rocket throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
Jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong dodges the punch combination from Rocket.
Rocket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hook but Rocket avoids it easily.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pocket Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phuthong moves out of range as Rocket strikes.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocket in his tracks.
Rocket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong swinging wildly here.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Phuthong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Rocket jabs Phuthong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Rocket misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
During a confident post fight interview, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KOP BARX
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Riggins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Riggins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Riggins rushes Rocket and presses him up against the cage.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggins can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Rocket has a couple of punches blocked by Riggins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riggins.
Rocket is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggins has Rocket pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Riggins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riggins misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Riggins. #T1#
Riggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rocket prevents it.
Rocket tries to circle away but Riggins has him pinned against the cage.
Rocket throws a punch but it's blocked by Riggins.
Rocket working hard to break the clinch.
Riggins stalling.
#BC#
Rocket breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rocket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riggins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rocket is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Riggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but Rocket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocket stuffs the takedown.
Pocket Rocket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.
Riggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Riggins's shoulder, as Riggins tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Rocket connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocket swings for the body but Riggins moves out of range.
Rocket connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riggins momentarily.
Rocket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riggins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riggins looks to land a combination. Rocket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocket on the side of the head. #CL2#
Riggins clinches up with Rocket and pushes him back against the cage.
Riggins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocket wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riggins is working for takedown but Rocket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocket wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Rocket prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket is trying to break free.
Riggins prevents Rocket from breaking the clinch.
Riggins lands a body shot.
Rocket has had enough of the clinch but Riggins keeps him there for the moment.
Riggins prevents Rocket from breaking the clinch.
Riggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocket gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riggins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocket is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Riggins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Riggins.
Riggins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Riggins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocket is trying to break free.
Riggins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riggins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocket prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins jumps guard but Rocket stands there with Riggins around his waist. Riggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocket tries to break the clinch but Riggins is controlling the position.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Riggins.
Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Riggins is controlling him.
Riggins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocket working hard to break the clinch.
Riggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggins has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket is looking to break free of the clinch but Riggins has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that round.
That's time! Rocket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocket takes one to the chin there.
Rocket falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Riggins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rocket has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Riggins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rocket has tightened it up now! Riggins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Rocket. Those never looked like landing.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocket backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rocket has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rocket misses with a looping right.
Rocket lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocket scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Man is rocked!
Man with a poor takedown
and Rocket counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Man has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Zemin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zemin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocket paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zemin slips a jab and a cross from Rocket.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rocket moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zemin.
Zemin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zemin throws a big shot that misses.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocket misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Zemin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocket! Zemin lets Rocket back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rocket is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rocket flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rocket is out cold! Zemin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Unang Zemin!
Unang Zemin retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
KOP RAGE
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocket. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rose slips under a jab from Rocket.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose lands with a hook. Rocket tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocket connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Rocket.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Rocket takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Rose tests Rocket's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocket scores with a jab. Rose acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocket throws a good cross that connects.
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Rocket pushes him off.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rocket swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Rose misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Rocket counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rose won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocket tries to score with some ground and pound. Rose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Rocket has an Americana. Rose didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rocket is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rocket hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pocket Rocket! |
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