Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2016 18:31:10 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Paul Daley looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
puts Rockhold in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
that visibly pains Semtex.
Semtex hyper-extended his left leg
Several good body shots
are evaded by Semtex.
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Semtex can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rockhold stops that one with his ribs!
Rockhold is holding Paul Daley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold isolates Paul Daley's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Paul Daley is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Semtex won't allow him to take this position easily.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Semtex blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
just misses Rockhold.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Semtex is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Semtex pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold circles around Semtex
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Semtex is wobbling!
Semtex's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Rockhold's defense muffles the blows.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Semtex
Rockhold is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Paul Daley's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Semtex open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Semtex
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Paul Daley and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Semtex rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
just misses Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Luke Rockhold
tags Semtex.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Daley's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paul Daley sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Luke Rockhold charges at Semtex throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Semtex is rocked!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Paul Daley
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Semtex.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rockhold stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
Rockhold throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Luke Rockhold swings...
hard impact to Semtex's face!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Mouth
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Semtex evades.
Rockhold follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rockhold needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Semtex jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Paul Daley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Semtex trying to keep the fight at striking range
Semtex doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Rockhold struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Paul Daley launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Paul Daley!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
Semtex is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Semtex is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Semtex is in open guard over Rockhold now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Rockhold
Semtex delivers a few accurate elbows!
Luke Rockhold blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rockhold uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Paul Daley tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Paul Daley manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold throws up a triangle attempt!
Paul Daley postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex leans back...
Rockhold eyes him warily.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Paul Daley tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Luke Rockhold
that stun Semtex.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Luke Rockhold's knows what to do here and blocks them
Semtex steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
A wicked punch by Paul Daley
goes awry.
Semtex misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Paul Daley with a right hand.
Great hook by Luke Rockhold! Paul Daley is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rockhold is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Paul Daley is standing now.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold ribs hard
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Semtex receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Semtex quickly defends.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Rockhold only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Rockhold circles around Semtex
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Semtex.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Luke Rockhold is opening up on Semtex and raining down combinations!
Semtex doesn't look worried as he defends.
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Paul Daley doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by Rockhold who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Paul Daley's ribs!
Paul Daley's ribs shows the damage! Luke Rockhold is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Rockhold's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Semtex controls Luke Rockhold in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Rockhold is hurt
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex struggles and launches a few punches to Rockhold's head
Those punches are hitting! Rockhold covers his head!
Rockhold's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Semtex trying to keep the fight at striking range
Semtex doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Luke Rockhold againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rockhold cannot escape Paul Daley's clinch! Paul Daley is just brutalizing Rockhold with punches time and time again!
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Luke Rockhold againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rockhold cannot escape Paul Daley's clinch! Paul Daley is just brutalizing Rockhold with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Semtex is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Semtex gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Paul Daley looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Semtex fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
The punches go wide.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Semtex blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Semtex is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Semtex has a small cut in his Mouth
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Paul Daley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Semtex moves forward and holds Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Semtex gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Semtex struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Paul Daley is in Rockhold open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Paul Daley is opening up on Rockhold and raining down combinations!
Rockhold's corner looks worried!
Luke Rockhold paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
Semtex feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rockhold follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rockhold needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right cheek
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rockhold's face
Rockhold hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Paul Daley has left Rockhold unconscious on the mat!
Rockhold's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (Punch) at 0:56 Round 4
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 23/46 (50%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 26/58 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 27/36 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/22 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Daley does Daley. Rockhold holds rocks, but doesn't hit anyone with them and loses.
Paul Daley looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
puts Rockhold in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
that visibly pains Semtex.
Semtex hyper-extended his left leg
Several good body shots
are evaded by Semtex.
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Semtex can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rockhold stops that one with his ribs!
Rockhold is holding Paul Daley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold isolates Paul Daley's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Paul Daley is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Semtex won't allow him to take this position easily.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Semtex blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
just misses Rockhold.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Semtex is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Semtex pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold circles around Semtex
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Semtex is wobbling!
Semtex's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Rockhold's defense muffles the blows.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Rockhold blocks them effectively.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Semtex
Rockhold is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Paul Daley's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Semtex open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Semtex
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Paul Daley and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex
Rockhold is in open guard over Semtex... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Semtex rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
just misses Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Luke Rockhold
tags Semtex.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Daley's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paul Daley sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Luke Rockhold charges at Semtex throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Semtex is rocked!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Paul Daley
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Semtex.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rockhold stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
Rockhold throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Luke Rockhold swings...
hard impact to Semtex's face!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Mouth
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Semtex evades.
Rockhold follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rockhold needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Semtex jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Paul Daley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Semtex trying to keep the fight at striking range
Semtex doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Rockhold struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Paul Daley launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Paul Daley!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
Semtex is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Semtex is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Semtex is in open guard over Rockhold now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Rockhold
Semtex delivers a few accurate elbows!
Luke Rockhold blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rockhold uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Paul Daley tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Paul Daley manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold throws up a triangle attempt!
Paul Daley postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex leans back...
Rockhold eyes him warily.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Paul Daley tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Luke Rockhold
that stun Semtex.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Luke Rockhold's knows what to do here and blocks them
Semtex steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
A wicked punch by Paul Daley
goes awry.
Semtex misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Paul Daley with a right hand.
Great hook by Luke Rockhold! Paul Daley is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rockhold is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Paul Daley is standing now.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold ribs hard
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Semtex receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Semtex quickly defends.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Rockhold only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Rockhold circles around Semtex
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Semtex.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Luke Rockhold is opening up on Semtex and raining down combinations!
Semtex doesn't look worried as he defends.
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Paul Daley doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by Rockhold who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Paul Daley's ribs!
Paul Daley's ribs shows the damage! Luke Rockhold is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Rockhold's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Semtex controls Luke Rockhold in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Rockhold is hurt
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex struggles and launches a few punches to Rockhold's head
Those punches are hitting! Rockhold covers his head!
Rockhold's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away Semtex trying to keep the fight at striking range
Semtex doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Luke Rockhold againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rockhold cannot escape Paul Daley's clinch! Paul Daley is just brutalizing Rockhold with punches time and time again!
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Paul Daley embrace and tries to move away...
Paul Daley pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Luke Rockhold againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rockhold cannot escape Paul Daley's clinch! Paul Daley is just brutalizing Rockhold with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Semtex is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Semtex gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Paul Daley looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Semtex fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
The punches go wide.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Semtex blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Semtex is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Rockhold
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Semtex has a small cut in his Mouth
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Paul Daley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Semtex moves forward and holds Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Semtex gets hold of a leg and trips Rockhold to the mat!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Rockhold
Semtex struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Paul Daley is in Rockhold open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Paul Daley is opening up on Rockhold and raining down combinations!
Rockhold's corner looks worried!
Luke Rockhold paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
Semtex feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rockhold follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rockhold needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
Rockhold's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right cheek
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rockhold's face
Rockhold hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Paul Daley has left Rockhold unconscious on the mat!
Rockhold's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (Punch) at 0:56 Round 4
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 23/46 (50%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 26/58 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 27/36 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/22 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Daley does Daley. Rockhold holds rocks, but doesn't hit anyone with them and loses.