Post by The Sandmen on Mar 15, 2013 14:47:35 GMT -5
Costa Philippou is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Luke Rockhold looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Costa Philippou and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Luke Rockhold is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Costa Philippou launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold begins to launch a barrage of punches over Costa
this is getting worse and worse for Costa
Costa has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Costa Philippou
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Costa Philippou jumps back and jabs
Costa seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rockhold throws a low kick
Costa Philippou blocks.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Costa Philippou tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Costa
who is bobbing and weaving.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
gets deflected.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Costa Philippou!
Rockhold ducks under...
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Costa Philippou jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Costa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold and Costa circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Costa Philippou is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Costa Philippou!
Rockhold ducks under...
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Costa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Costa Philippou can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou throws up a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold postures up and breaks the triangle.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Costa
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Costa is covering himself! Rockhold tries to force the situation and Costa clumsily gives his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa
Costa has Rockhold controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rockhold is unable to move under Costa control.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Costa has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa 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 Costa.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Costa, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa 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.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Costa Philippou work his BJJ game.
Costa is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Costa holds Luke Rockhold's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Costa Philippou in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Costa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Costa's side.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Costa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Costa tries to cover his face,
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Rockhold
Costa Philippou tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Rockhold
Costa is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Costa Philippou efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Superb haymaker by Rockhold
that lands on Costa's face like a cannon ball!
Costa has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Costa Philippou stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Right eye
Costa Philippou is a bloody mess!
Costa throws a hook
that hits its mark.
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Costa!
Rockhold blocks with confidence
Costa Philippou is a bloody mess!
Costa Philippou tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Costa clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Costa receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Costa Philippou'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 Costa Philippou jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Costa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Costa wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Costa moves forward and holds Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Costa Philippou is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Luke Rockhold gets the advantage
Costa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Deep breaths from Costa Philippou who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold blocks those punches
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Costa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Costa's face with those brutal elbows! Costa needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Costa's Right eye is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Costa 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 open guard over Costa
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Costa Philippou closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Costa Philippou efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou 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 full mount over Costa Philippou
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 Costa Philippou
Costa doesn't stop bleeding.
Costa 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.
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Costa Philippou to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa
Costa Philippou 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
makes Costa stumble back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Costa moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold fires low kicks
punishing Costa's legs repeatedly.
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Costa is swinging for the fences!
Rockhold backpedals and creates space. Costa Philippou is asking him if he is going to fight!
Costa Philippou and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Costa has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Luke Rockhold swings and Costa has to retreat
Costa 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.
Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with Costa
Rockhold shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold has seen better days.
Costa Philippou is a bloody mess!
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Costa Philippou's ribs!
Costa Philippou's ribs shows the damage! Luke Rockhold is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Costa's body! He's holding his side
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Costa Philippou.
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Round 3
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Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold is holding Costa Philippou's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Costa! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa Philippou's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Costa.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa Philippou's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Costa 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 Costa with two hooks in
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Costa Philippou's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold was tooling Costa Philippou for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Costa Philippou lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Costa 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 Costa with two hooks in
Costa is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Costa is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Costa 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 Costa with two hooks in
Costa 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.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold moves to better his position on the ground...
Luke Rockhold viciously slams hammer blows to Costa's face!
Costa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Forehead
That punishment by Luke Rockhold has left Costa staggered! Luke Rockhold should try push forward now and finish this!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Costa Philippou is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Costa laid out on the mat! Luke Rockhold's corner come in to congratulate him!
Costa's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Nose
Winner is Luke Rockhold by KO (GnP) at 2:23 Round 3
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 8/28 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 374 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/19 (79%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 374 s
All The Rock. And not Rockhold, I mean The Rock from WWF showed up and started Stunnering people. Yes, stunners. Because everything is crazy and messed up today in crazo land.
Luke Rockhold looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Costa Philippou and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Luke Rockhold is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Costa Philippou launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold begins to launch a barrage of punches over Costa
this is getting worse and worse for Costa
Costa has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Costa Philippou
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Costa Philippou jumps back and jabs
Costa seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rockhold throws a low kick
Costa Philippou blocks.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Costa Philippou tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Costa
who is bobbing and weaving.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
gets deflected.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Costa Philippou!
Rockhold ducks under...
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Costa Philippou jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Costa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold and Costa circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Costa Philippou is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Costa Philippou!
Rockhold ducks under...
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Costa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Costa Philippou can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou throws up a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold postures up and breaks the triangle.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Costa
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Costa is covering himself! Rockhold tries to force the situation and Costa clumsily gives his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa
Costa has Rockhold controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rockhold is unable to move under Costa control.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Costa has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa 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 Costa.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Costa, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa 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.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Costa Philippou work his BJJ game.
Costa is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Costa holds Luke Rockhold's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Costa Philippou in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Costa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Costa's side.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Costa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Costa tries to cover his face,
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Rockhold
Costa Philippou tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Rockhold
Costa is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Costa Philippou efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Superb haymaker by Rockhold
that lands on Costa's face like a cannon ball!
Costa has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Costa Philippou stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Right eye
Costa Philippou is a bloody mess!
Costa throws a hook
that hits its mark.
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Costa!
Rockhold blocks with confidence
Costa Philippou is a bloody mess!
Costa Philippou tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Costa clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Costa receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Costa Philippou'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 Costa Philippou jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Costa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Costa wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Costa moves forward and holds Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Costa Philippou is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Luke Rockhold gets the advantage
Costa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Deep breaths from Costa Philippou who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold blocks those punches
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Costa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Costa's face with those brutal elbows! Costa needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Costa's Right eye is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Costa
Costa 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 open guard over Costa
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Costa Philippou closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Costa Philippou efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou 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 full mount over Costa Philippou
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 Costa Philippou
Costa doesn't stop bleeding.
Costa 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.
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Costa Philippou to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa
Costa Philippou 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
makes Costa stumble back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Costa moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold fires low kicks
punishing Costa's legs repeatedly.
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Costa is swinging for the fences!
Rockhold backpedals and creates space. Costa Philippou is asking him if he is going to fight!
Costa Philippou and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Costa has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Luke Rockhold swings and Costa has to retreat
Costa 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.
Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with Costa
Rockhold shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold has seen better days.
Costa Philippou is a bloody mess!
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Costa Philippou's ribs!
Costa Philippou's ribs shows the damage! Luke Rockhold is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Costa's body! He's holding his side
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Costa Philippou.
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Round 3
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Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold is holding Costa Philippou's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Costa! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa Philippou's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Costa.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa Philippou's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Costa 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 Costa with two hooks in
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Costa Philippou's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold was tooling Costa Philippou for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Costa Philippou lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Costa 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 Costa with two hooks in
Costa is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Costa is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
You can see Costa's blood making stains in the mat.
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Costa misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Costa!
Costa 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 Costa with two hooks in
Costa 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.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold moves to better his position on the ground...
Luke Rockhold viciously slams hammer blows to Costa's face!
Costa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Forehead
That punishment by Luke Rockhold has left Costa staggered! Luke Rockhold should try push forward now and finish this!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa Philippou continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Costa Philippou is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Costa laid out on the mat! Luke Rockhold's corner come in to congratulate him!
Costa's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Nose
Winner is Luke Rockhold by KO (GnP) at 2:23 Round 3
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 8/28 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 374 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/19 (79%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 374 s
All The Rock. And not Rockhold, I mean The Rock from WWF showed up and started Stunnering people. Yes, stunners. Because everything is crazy and messed up today in crazo land.