Post by The Sandmen on Dec 29, 2013 21:23:01 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Nate Marquardt raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Nate Marquardt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nate Marquardt holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Good looking punches from Nate Marquardt on the ground
They could take their toll on Rockhold.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Nate Marquardt is on half guard!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Nate Marquardt tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold charges at Marquardt throwing flurries left and right.
Nate Marquardt gets out of the way.
Nate Marquardt tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nate Marquardt who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to break the clinch... Nate Marquardt launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nate Marquardt shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Marquardt is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold pushes Nate Marquardt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rockhold jumps and tries to free his leg! Marquardt doesn't allow this but Luke Rockhold is able to get half guard here.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Marquardt's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
Marquardt wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Marquardt's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Nate Marquardt's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
Marquardt wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Rockhold misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Marquardt is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nate Marquardt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off Marquardt with punches
Marquardt avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Rockhold.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rockhold moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Nate Marquardt checks the kick.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Marquardt won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Marquardt's side.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Luke Rockhold holds Nate Marquardt and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Nate Marquardt tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nate Marquardt. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Luke Rockhold has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Marquardt goes to the body...
his punches graze Rockhold's arm.
Nate Marquardt 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.
A high kick from Nate Marquardt
glances off Rockhold.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
The two exchange wildly
Marquardt is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Marquardt deflects the blows.
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Marquardt struggles... Luke Rockhold is unable to take him down
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Nate Marquardt blocks
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Marquardt 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.
Rockhold tries to break the clinch... Nate Marquardt launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nate Marquardt shoots an incredible takedown!
Rockhold is holding Nate Marquardt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Marquardt wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Marquardt moves forward and holds Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Marquardt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nate Marquardt paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold swings ineffectively.
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt jabs at Rockhold
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
A left hook from Marquardt
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Nate Marquardt tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He is not able to do it
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He is not able to do it
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Rockhold
Marquardt moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt looks to pass to mount...
Marquardt slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Marquardt tries to cover his face,
Marquardt has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Body shots by Nate Marquardt
Solid blows to Rockhold's abdomen.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Marquardt tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Luke Rockhold 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 Marquardt's moves.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Marquardt sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nate Marquardt tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Nate Marquardt, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Luke Rockhold chases Marquardt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Marquardt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Marquardt leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Marquardt!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Rockhold is holding Nate Marquardt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Deep breaths from Nate Marquardt who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
That hit Rockhold who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Marquardt's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Marquardt doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold 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 Marquardt's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold 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 Marquardt's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Nate Marquardt moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Marquardt deflects the blows.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Marquardt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nate Marquardt tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Marquardt has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Nate Marquardt sits high on Luke Rockhold's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rockhold's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rockhold tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Marquardt and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Marquardt and it cost him top position.
Nate Marquardt gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Marquardt dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Nate Marquardt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Marquardt open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Nate Marquardt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Pitty-pat punches from Marquardt
They're bothering Rockhold even though they aren't hurting him.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Nate Marquardt slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Luke Rockhold has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Nate Marquardt tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Marquardt!
Rockhold ducks under...
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Marquardt fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nate Marquardt gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
High kick from Nate Marquardt!
Rockhold seems to be done!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Nate Marquardt and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Nate Marquardt...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Nate Marquardt down and prevents his attempts to escape
Marquardt clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold catch Nate Marquardt's right arm and tries a kimura
Nate Marquardt holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Marquardt's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Marquardt uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Marquardt reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Marquardt controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Marquardt is in rear mount over Rockhold
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Rockhold has Marquardt controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Marquardt in half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Marquardt blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Marquardt blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Nate Marquardt, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Marquardt!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Marquardt 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 launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Marquardt's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Solid jabs from Luke Rockhold.
Marquardt defends.
Rockhold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rockhold moves forward and holds Marquardt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Nate Marquardt to the ground from the clinch...
Marquardt shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Marquardt gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nate Marquardt fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Luke Rockhold, who is barely covering up!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Luke Rockhold, who is barely covering up!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Nate Marquardt tries to roll on the ground...
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Nate Marquardt gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Nate Marquardt gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt 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 Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rockhold misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Marquardt's side.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt hovers above Rockhold
Good punches to Rockhold's body.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold launches a few weak punches
Marquardt blocks them effectively.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Marquardt suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Marquardt!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Marquardt doesn't want to free his opponent and Rockhold continues in closed guard
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Nate Marquardt overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rockhold pulls his arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Nate Marquardt by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 9/35 (26%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/38 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 34/47 (72%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Big fight and big win for Nate. Welcome back, kiddo.
Nate Marquardt raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Nate Marquardt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nate Marquardt holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Good looking punches from Nate Marquardt on the ground
They could take their toll on Rockhold.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Nate Marquardt is on half guard!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Nate Marquardt tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold charges at Marquardt throwing flurries left and right.
Nate Marquardt gets out of the way.
Nate Marquardt tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nate Marquardt who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to break the clinch... Nate Marquardt launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nate Marquardt shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Marquardt is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold pushes Nate Marquardt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rockhold jumps and tries to free his leg! Marquardt doesn't allow this but Luke Rockhold is able to get half guard here.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Marquardt's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
Marquardt wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Marquardt's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Nate Marquardt's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
Marquardt wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Rockhold misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Marquardt is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nate Marquardt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off Marquardt with punches
Marquardt avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Rockhold.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rockhold moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Nate Marquardt checks the kick.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Marquardt won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Marquardt's side.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Luke Rockhold holds Nate Marquardt and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Nate Marquardt tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nate Marquardt. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Luke Rockhold has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Marquardt goes to the body...
his punches graze Rockhold's arm.
Nate Marquardt 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.
A high kick from Nate Marquardt
glances off Rockhold.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
The two exchange wildly
Marquardt is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Marquardt deflects the blows.
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Marquardt struggles... Luke Rockhold is unable to take him down
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Nate Marquardt blocks
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Marquardt 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.
Rockhold tries to break the clinch... Nate Marquardt launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rockhold stumbles backwards and Nate Marquardt shoots an incredible takedown!
Rockhold is holding Nate Marquardt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Marquardt wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Marquardt moves forward and holds Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Marquardt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nate Marquardt paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold swings ineffectively.
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt jabs at Rockhold
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
A left hook from Marquardt
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Nate Marquardt tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He is not able to do it
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He is not able to do it
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Rockhold
Marquardt moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt looks to pass to mount...
Marquardt slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Marquardt tries to cover his face,
Marquardt has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Body shots by Nate Marquardt
Solid blows to Rockhold's abdomen.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Marquardt tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Luke Rockhold 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 Marquardt's moves.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Marquardt sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nate Marquardt tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Nate Marquardt, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Luke Rockhold chases Marquardt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Marquardt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Marquardt leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Marquardt!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Rockhold is holding Nate Marquardt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Deep breaths from Nate Marquardt who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
That hit Rockhold who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Marquardt's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Marquardt doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold 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 Marquardt's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold 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 Marquardt's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Nate Marquardt moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Marquardt deflects the blows.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Marquardt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nate Marquardt tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Marquardt has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Nate Marquardt sits high on Luke Rockhold's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rockhold's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rockhold tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Marquardt and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Marquardt and it cost him top position.
Nate Marquardt gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Marquardt dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Nate Marquardt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Marquardt open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Nate Marquardt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Pitty-pat punches from Marquardt
They're bothering Rockhold even though they aren't hurting him.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Nate Marquardt slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Luke Rockhold has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Nate Marquardt tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Marquardt!
Rockhold ducks under...
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Marquardt fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nate Marquardt gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
High kick from Nate Marquardt!
Rockhold seems to be done!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Nate Marquardt and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Nate Marquardt...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Nate Marquardt down and prevents his attempts to escape
Marquardt clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold catch Nate Marquardt's right arm and tries a kimura
Nate Marquardt holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Marquardt's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Marquardt uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Nate Marquardt looks to counter!
Marquardt reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Marquardt controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Marquardt in his guard...
Nate Marquardt rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Marquardt is in rear mount over Rockhold
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Rockhold has Marquardt controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Marquardt in half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Marquardt blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Marquardt blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Nate Marquardt, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Marquardt!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Marquardt 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 launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Marquardt's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Solid jabs from Luke Rockhold.
Marquardt defends.
Rockhold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rockhold moves forward and holds Marquardt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Nate Marquardt to the ground from the clinch...
Marquardt shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Marquardt gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nate Marquardt fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Luke Rockhold, who is barely covering up!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Luke Rockhold, who is barely covering up!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Rockhold
Marquardt is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Nate Marquardt tries to roll on the ground...
Marquardt is trying to counter now!
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Nate Marquardt gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Nate Marquardt gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Nate Marquardt manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt 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 Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Nate Marquardt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rockhold misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marquardt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Marquardt's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Marquardt's side.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Nate Marquardt hovers above Rockhold
Good punches to Rockhold's body.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold launches a few weak punches
Marquardt blocks them effectively.
Nate Marquardt is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Marquardt suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Nate Marquardt!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Marquardt
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Marquardt doesn't want to free his opponent and Rockhold continues in closed guard
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Nate Marquardt overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rockhold pulls his arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Nate Marquardt by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 9/35 (26%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/38 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 34/47 (72%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Big fight and big win for Nate. Welcome back, kiddo.