Post by The Sandmen on Sept 18, 2013 2:43:32 GMT -5
Johny Hendricks is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Luke Rockhold raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Hendricks and Rockhold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rockhold steps forward
Hendricks feints.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks is smart enough to duck backwards
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Johny Hendricks is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Johny Hendricks!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Johny Hendricks jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Johny Hendricks tries to take advantage...
Hendricks wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Johny Hendricks's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Johny Hendricks can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
land on Rockhold.
Rockhold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tremendous strikes from Hendricks!
Rockhold blocks with confidence
Hendricks is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Johny Hendricks
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hendricks
this is getting worse and worse for Hendricks
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Mouth
Johny Hendricks fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Rockhold leads with a punch
Johny Hendricks evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Hendricks!
Rockhold dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hendricks from the ground!
Crisp uppercut by Hendricks followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right cheek
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rockhold.
Hendricks grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Johny Hendricks is unable to take him down
Hendricks misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
surprises Hendricks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hendricks from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Hendricks's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Johny Hendricks tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A right hand from Johny Hendricks
misses its target.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold's mind is definitely in the fight, Hendricks just got nailed! Luke Rockhold saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hendricks is going to have a headache after this one.
Hendricks's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Hendricks
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hendricks is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hendricks! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with one hook in
Hendricks 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks 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 Hendricks.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold leans back...
He clobbers Johny Hendricks's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hendricks is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rockhold drills Johny Hendricks's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold fires a barrage of punches at Hendricks's head!
This is bad! Rockhold is just pounding on Johny Hendricks's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Hendricks's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hendricks seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Hendricks adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Hendricks fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Solid low kick from Luke Rockhold.
For sure, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Luke Rockhold has left Hendricks staggered! Luke Rockhold should try push forward now and finish this!
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Johny Hendricks jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hendricks hyper-extended his left leg
Hendricks seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Johny Hendricks 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Johny Hendricks down... Hendricks stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hendricks's jaw!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Hendricks's head
Those punches are hitting! Hendricks covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Johny Hendricks down... Hendricks stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hendricks's jaw!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Johny Hendricks down... Hendricks stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hendricks's jaw!
Hendricks doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Luke Rockhold pushes Hendricks forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold gets hold of a leg and trips Hendricks to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Hendricks
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Johny Hendricks's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Hendricks
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Johny Hendricks is not able to stop Hendricks ground skills and Luke Rockhold moves to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hendricks can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hendricks works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hendricks's face with those brutal elbows! Hendricks needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over Hendricks's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Hendricks doesn't fight back!
Johny Hendricks seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Luke Rockhold!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks 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 Johny Hendricks
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks 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 Johny Hendricks
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hendricks tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Johny Hendricks to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hendricks! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks 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 Hendricks.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold leans back...
He clobbers Johny Hendricks's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Johny Hendricks's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks 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.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Hendricks 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 Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Johny Hendricks's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Johny Hendricks's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hendricks is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
Rockhold throws his leg over and Johny Hendricks is in serious trouble! Luke Rockhold extends his hips and Johny Hendricks is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Armbar) at 4:38 Round 2
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 284 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 20/32 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/24 (79%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 284 s
Man, a tweak or two to Johny's offense, and he could be crazy. He absorbed a SHIT TON for someone who has not been upgraded defensively. Rockhold beat on him for so long standing or GnP that he got frustrated with the lack of KO and finally just submitted him. Silly stuff.
Luke Rockhold raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
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Hendricks and Rockhold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rockhold steps forward
Hendricks feints.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks is smart enough to duck backwards
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Johny Hendricks is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Johny Hendricks!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Johny Hendricks jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Johny Hendricks tries to take advantage...
Hendricks wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Johny Hendricks's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Johny Hendricks can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
land on Rockhold.
Rockhold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tremendous strikes from Hendricks!
Rockhold blocks with confidence
Hendricks is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Johny Hendricks
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hendricks
this is getting worse and worse for Hendricks
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Mouth
Johny Hendricks fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Rockhold leads with a punch
Johny Hendricks evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Hendricks!
Rockhold dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hendricks from the ground!
Crisp uppercut by Hendricks followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right cheek
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rockhold.
Hendricks grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Johny Hendricks is unable to take him down
Hendricks misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
surprises Hendricks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hendricks from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Hendricks's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Johny Hendricks tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A right hand from Johny Hendricks
misses its target.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold's mind is definitely in the fight, Hendricks just got nailed! Luke Rockhold saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hendricks is going to have a headache after this one.
Hendricks's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Hendricks
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hendricks is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hendricks! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with one hook in
Hendricks 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks 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 Hendricks.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold leans back...
He clobbers Johny Hendricks's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hendricks is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rockhold drills Johny Hendricks's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold fires a barrage of punches at Hendricks's head!
This is bad! Rockhold is just pounding on Johny Hendricks's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Hendricks's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hendricks seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Hendricks adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Hendricks fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Solid low kick from Luke Rockhold.
For sure, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Luke Rockhold has left Hendricks staggered! Luke Rockhold should try push forward now and finish this!
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Johny Hendricks jumps back and jabs
Hendricks seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hendricks hyper-extended his left leg
Hendricks seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Johny Hendricks 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Johny Hendricks down... Hendricks stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hendricks's jaw!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Hendricks's head
Those punches are hitting! Hendricks covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Johny Hendricks down... Hendricks stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hendricks's jaw!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Johny Hendricks down... Hendricks stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hendricks's jaw!
Hendricks doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Luke Rockhold pushes Hendricks forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold gets hold of a leg and trips Hendricks to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Hendricks
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Johny Hendricks's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Hendricks
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Johny Hendricks is not able to stop Hendricks ground skills and Luke Rockhold moves to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hendricks can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hendricks works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hendricks's face with those brutal elbows! Hendricks needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over Hendricks's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Hendricks doesn't fight back!
Johny Hendricks seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Luke Rockhold!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks 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 Johny Hendricks
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks 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 Johny Hendricks
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hendricks tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Johny Hendricks to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hendricks! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks 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 Hendricks.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold leans back...
He clobbers Johny Hendricks's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Johny Hendricks's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks 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.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Hendricks 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 Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Johny Hendricks's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hendricks!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Johny Hendricks's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Hendricks with two hooks in
Hendricks has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hendricks is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
Rockhold throws his leg over and Johny Hendricks is in serious trouble! Luke Rockhold extends his hips and Johny Hendricks is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Armbar) at 4:38 Round 2
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 284 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 20/32 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/24 (79%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 284 s
Man, a tweak or two to Johny's offense, and he could be crazy. He absorbed a SHIT TON for someone who has not been upgraded defensively. Rockhold beat on him for so long standing or GnP that he got frustrated with the lack of KO and finally just submitted him. Silly stuff.