Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2013 16:08:52 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Pat Miletich is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
Rockhold slips it.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rockhold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich rolls over himself and stands up while Luke Rockhold rolls on his back.
Pat Miletich is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Miletich is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich steps back and allows Rockhold to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Pat Miletich launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Miletich follows Luke Rockhold
Rockhold fakes a move.
Rockhold misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pat Miletich!
Rockhold ducks under...
Luke Rockhold throws a looping right hand...
Miletich moves aside and dodges.
Rockhold misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich tries to grapple
Rockhold moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Miletich goes for a low kick..
Rockhold avoids the deadly blow.
An overhand right from Luke Rockhold that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Miletich's stops that one with his face! How is Miletich standing?!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miletich tries to cover his face,
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich goes for an armbar!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock and pushes away Pat Miletich, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
gets deflected.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Miletich
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Miletich is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Pat Miletich is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Luke Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miletich's side.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miletich! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Miletich is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy allows Rockhold time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich moves forward looking for some grappling action
Miletich has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Pat Miletich doesn't let Luke Rockhold get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Pat Miletich is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich slightly pushes Rockhold into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miletich stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Miletich's mid-section, he seems hurt
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miletich struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Rockhold leans back...
Miletich eyes him warily.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Miletich.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold shoots and grab one of Pat Miletich's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Pat Miletich sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to break the clinch... Pat Miletich launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rockhold stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich shoots an incredible takedown!
Solid kick to the leg from Pat Miletich
that visibly pains Rockhold.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pat Miletich swings...
...no good.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miletich sprawls and remains on his feet.
A left hook from Rockhold
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold may be in trouble!
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Miletich, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold launches a kick
but Pat Miletich avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Rockhold jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Luke Rockhold pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Pat Miletich pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Miletich doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Luke Rockhold pushes Miletich forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold catches an ankle and Miletich is tripped to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Miletich's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
Miletich shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rockhold pulls his arm out of danger.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Miletich open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away Miletich's leg!
Luke Rockhold is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miletich! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miletich.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Miletich!
Miletich adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold storms over Miletich with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rockhold doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Miletich's face with his elbows!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Pat Miletich is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Miletich! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Miletich doesn't defend himself!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Luke Rockhold.
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Round 4
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rockhold's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rockhold blocks that. He made it look easy!
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich checks the kick.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Pat Miletich to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Pat Miletich!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold opts to jump inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich didn't see that coming. Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich now.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Miletich moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Pat Miletich down... Miletich stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miletich's jaw!
Miletich has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Rockhold pushes Pat Miletich and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Pat Miletich is unable to take him down
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of Miletich, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Miletich is wobbling!
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Luke Rockhold.
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Round 5
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Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pat Miletich has seen better days.
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold won't budge, forcing Miletich to pull guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Pat Miletich to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is a bloody mess!
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
You can see Miletich's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over Miletich's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miletich doesn't fight back!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Miletich tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Miletich stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Luke Rockhold is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Right eye
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
Miletich pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pat Miletich is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold swings...
hard impact to Miletich's face!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Chin
Pat Miletich's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Miletich seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miletich's Chin is beginning to swell
Pat Miletich continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A left hook from Miletich
falls short.
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
A left hook from Rockhold
grazes the chin of Miletich.
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
You can see Miletich's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rockhold is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miletich's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Rockhold is the winner of this round.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 918 s
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 7/16 (44%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 908 s
Rockhold did a lot of damage right near the end of the fight. Not sure how much that influenced the judges here, but it was definitely the most siginicant damage of the fight.
Pat Miletich is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
Rockhold slips it.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rockhold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich rolls over himself and stands up while Luke Rockhold rolls on his back.
Pat Miletich is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Miletich is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich steps back and allows Rockhold to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Pat Miletich launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Miletich follows Luke Rockhold
Rockhold fakes a move.
Rockhold misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pat Miletich!
Rockhold ducks under...
Luke Rockhold throws a looping right hand...
Miletich moves aside and dodges.
Rockhold misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich tries to grapple
Rockhold moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Miletich goes for a low kick..
Rockhold avoids the deadly blow.
An overhand right from Luke Rockhold that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Miletich's stops that one with his face! How is Miletich standing?!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miletich tries to cover his face,
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich goes for an armbar!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock and pushes away Pat Miletich, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
gets deflected.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Miletich
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Miletich is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Pat Miletich is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Luke Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miletich's side.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miletich! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Miletich is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy allows Rockhold time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich moves forward looking for some grappling action
Miletich has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Pat Miletich doesn't let Luke Rockhold get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Pat Miletich is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich slightly pushes Rockhold into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miletich stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Miletich's mid-section, he seems hurt
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miletich struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Rockhold leans back...
Miletich eyes him warily.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Miletich.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold shoots and grab one of Pat Miletich's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Pat Miletich sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to break the clinch... Pat Miletich launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rockhold stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich shoots an incredible takedown!
Solid kick to the leg from Pat Miletich
that visibly pains Rockhold.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pat Miletich swings...
...no good.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miletich sprawls and remains on his feet.
A left hook from Rockhold
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold may be in trouble!
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Miletich, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold launches a kick
but Pat Miletich avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Rockhold jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Luke Rockhold pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Pat Miletich pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Miletich doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Luke Rockhold pushes Miletich forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold catches an ankle and Miletich is tripped to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Miletich's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
Miletich shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rockhold pulls his arm out of danger.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Miletich open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away Miletich's leg!
Luke Rockhold is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miletich! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miletich.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Miletich!
Miletich adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold storms over Miletich with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rockhold doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Miletich's face with his elbows!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Pat Miletich is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Miletich! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Miletich doesn't defend himself!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Luke Rockhold.
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Round 4
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rockhold's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rockhold blocks that. He made it look easy!
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich checks the kick.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Pat Miletich to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Pat Miletich!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold opts to jump inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich didn't see that coming. Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich now.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Miletich moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Pat Miletich down... Miletich stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miletich's jaw!
Miletich has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Rockhold pushes Pat Miletich and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Pat Miletich is unable to take him down
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of Miletich, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Miletich is wobbling!
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Luke Rockhold.
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Round 5
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Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Pat Miletich has seen better days.
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold won't budge, forcing Miletich to pull guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Pat Miletich to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is a bloody mess!
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
You can see Miletich's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over Miletich's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miletich doesn't fight back!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Miletich tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Miletich stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Luke Rockhold is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Right eye
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
Miletich pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pat Miletich is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold swings...
hard impact to Miletich's face!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Chin
Pat Miletich's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Miletich seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miletich's Chin is beginning to swell
Pat Miletich continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A left hook from Miletich
falls short.
Miletich doesn't stop bleeding.
A left hook from Rockhold
grazes the chin of Miletich.
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
You can see Miletich's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rockhold is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miletich's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Rockhold is the winner of this round.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 918 s
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 7/16 (44%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 908 s
Rockhold did a lot of damage right near the end of the fight. Not sure how much that influenced the judges here, but it was definitely the most siginicant damage of the fight.