Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2015 21:37:10 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Pat Miletich 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.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Quick hook by Pat Miletich
Good shot! Rockhold has reasons to be worried.
Rockhold is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
They could take their toll on Miletich.
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Miletich creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich tries to escape from the closed guard
Miletich succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold steps forward
Miletich feints.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Pat Miletich's knows what to do here and blocks them
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Miletich evades.
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Miletich who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold pushes away Miletich trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miletich doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Rockhold easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
Rockhold steps backwards away from Pat Miletich. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Luke Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts Miletich in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grab one of Pat Miletich's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Pat Miletich landed hard on his back
Rockhold is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Miletich has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Pat Miletich kicks his legs trying to keep Luke Rockhold away.
Luke Rockhold takes a kick to the body.
Rockhold is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich didn't see that coming. Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich now.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rockhold leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries a kimura
Rockhold breaks the lock.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold chases Miletich and launches a few perfect strikes
Miletich ducks backwards and avoids them.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Miletich launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rockhold with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Nice punches from Luke Rockhold.
Even nicer blocks from Miletich.
Rockhold is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Miletich jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pat Miletich pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Pat Miletich to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Miletich is with is back on the ground now.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Miletich doesn't want to free his opponent and Rockhold continues in closed guard
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Luke Rockhold to the body.
Miletich blocks in time.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miletich sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Several good body shots
land on Rockhold.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pat Miletich looks to pass to mount...
Miletich slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Miletich can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miletich works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Pat Miletich rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold
Pat Miletich isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Pat Miletich unil he can pull his arm free! Miletich lost his dominant position.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold has Miletich controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miletich is unable to move under Rockhold control.
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold
Pat Miletich slides his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Luke Rockhold pulls down on Pat Miletich's hand and staves off danger
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold has given his back to Pat Miletich who is trying to get one hook in!
Pat Miletich has one hook in!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Miletich has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rockhold.
Nicely done! Miletich now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with two hooks in
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 Miletich's moves.
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with two hooks in
Rockhold is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miletich tries to use some of his tricky moves but Miletich's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich slides his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Miletich is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Luke Rockhold pulls down on Pat Miletich's hand and staves off danger
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with two hooks in
Pat Miletich isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Pat Miletich unil he can pull his arm free! Miletich lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Miletich dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Pat Miletich locks Luke Rockhold's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Luke Rockhold to the mat.
That rolling kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Miletich is locking that rolling kimura...
Crippling lock!
He can't keep control over Luke Rockhold's body. Luke Rockhold scrammbles back to his feet.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Miletich takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rockhold hyper-extended his leg
Miletich steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rockhold steps forward
Pat Miletich catches him with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Miletich is locking that leglock...
Miletich is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Dan Miragliotta breaks Pat Miletich's lock! This is over! Rockhold didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Pat Miletich by Submission (leglock) at 4:28 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 9/26 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 499 s
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 528 s
Pat brought toughness which helped him survive some Rockhold attacks early, and take over late, due to epic toughness.
Pat Miletich 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.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Quick hook by Pat Miletich
Good shot! Rockhold has reasons to be worried.
Rockhold is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
They could take their toll on Miletich.
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Miletich creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich tries to escape from the closed guard
Miletich succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold steps forward
Miletich feints.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Pat Miletich's knows what to do here and blocks them
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Miletich evades.
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Miletich who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold pushes away Miletich trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miletich doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Rockhold easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
Rockhold steps backwards away from Pat Miletich. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Luke Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts Miletich in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grab one of Pat Miletich's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Pat Miletich landed hard on his back
Rockhold is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Miletich has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Pat Miletich kicks his legs trying to keep Luke Rockhold away.
Luke Rockhold takes a kick to the body.
Rockhold is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich didn't see that coming. Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich now.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rockhold leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Miletich 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries a kimura
Rockhold breaks the lock.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold chases Miletich and launches a few perfect strikes
Miletich ducks backwards and avoids them.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Miletich launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rockhold with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Nice punches from Luke Rockhold.
Even nicer blocks from Miletich.
Rockhold is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Miletich jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pat Miletich pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Pat Miletich to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Miletich is with is back on the ground now.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Miletich doesn't want to free his opponent and Rockhold continues in closed guard
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miletich misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Luke Rockhold to the body.
Miletich blocks in time.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miletich sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Several good body shots
land on Rockhold.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pat Miletich looks to pass to mount...
Miletich slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Miletich can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miletich works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Miletich catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Pat Miletich rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold
Pat Miletich isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Pat Miletich unil he can pull his arm free! Miletich lost his dominant position.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold has Miletich controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miletich is unable to move under Rockhold control.
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold
Pat Miletich slides his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Luke Rockhold pulls down on Pat Miletich's hand and staves off danger
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold has given his back to Pat Miletich who is trying to get one hook in!
Pat Miletich has one hook in!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Miletich has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rockhold.
Nicely done! Miletich now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with two hooks in
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 Miletich's moves.
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with two hooks in
Rockhold is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miletich tries to use some of his tricky moves but Miletich's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich slides his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Miletich is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Luke Rockhold pulls down on Pat Miletich's hand and staves off danger
Miletich is in rear mount over Rockhold with two hooks in
Pat Miletich isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Pat Miletich unil he can pull his arm free! Miletich lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Miletich dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Pat Miletich locks Luke Rockhold's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Luke Rockhold to the mat.
That rolling kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Miletich is locking that rolling kimura...
Crippling lock!
He can't keep control over Luke Rockhold's body. Luke Rockhold scrammbles back to his feet.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Miletich takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rockhold hyper-extended his leg
Miletich steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rockhold steps forward
Pat Miletich catches him with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rockhold
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Miletich is locking that leglock...
Miletich is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Dan Miragliotta breaks Pat Miletich's lock! This is over! Rockhold didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Pat Miletich by Submission (leglock) at 4:28 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 9/26 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 499 s
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 528 s
Pat brought toughness which helped him survive some Rockhold attacks early, and take over late, due to epic toughness.