Post by The Sandmen on Feb 20, 2019 10:26:33 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Rockhold while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Royce Gracie glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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!
Solid shot from Luke Rockhold to the body.
Royce blocks in time.
Royce is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Rockhold is smart enough to block that one.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Royce Gracie paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
Royce attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Rockhold's kick.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Royce is in open guard over Rockhold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rockhold 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 Royce Gracie. 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Royce Gracie.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rockhold pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Royce
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Royce
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rockhold is in closed guard... Royce 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 Royce
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Rockhold continues in closed guard
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.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold tries to fight back with his feet and Royce just needs another plan now.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Royce is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 2
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Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Incredible high kick!
Royce is worried!
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Luke Rockhold has left Royce staggered! Luke Rockhold should try push forward now and finish this!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Mouth
Luke Rockhold wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Royce!
Some nice shots from Luke Rockhold
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold circles around Royce
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Royce throws a lazy kick
Rockhold dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Royce is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Royce Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold catch Royce Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Luke Rockhold takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Royce Gracie shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Royce Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Royce Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rockhold misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 2:25 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Royce receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Royce was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by TKO (Body kick) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 256 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 256 s
Rockhold had more submission attempts than Royce Gracie?
Royce Gracie glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid shot from Luke Rockhold to the body.
Royce blocks in time.
Royce is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Rockhold is smart enough to block that one.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Royce Gracie paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
Royce attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Rockhold's kick.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Royce is in open guard over Rockhold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rockhold 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 Royce Gracie. 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Royce Gracie.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rockhold pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Royce
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Royce
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rockhold is in closed guard... Royce 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 Royce
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Rockhold continues in closed guard
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.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold tries to fight back with his feet and Royce just needs another plan now.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Royce is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 2
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Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Incredible high kick!
Royce is worried!
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Luke Rockhold has left Royce staggered! Luke Rockhold should try push forward now and finish this!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Mouth
Luke Rockhold wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Royce!
Some nice shots from Luke Rockhold
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold circles around Royce
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Royce throws a lazy kick
Rockhold dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Rockhold
Royce is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Royce Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold catch Royce Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Luke Rockhold takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Royce Gracie shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Royce Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Royce Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rockhold misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 2:25 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Royce receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Royce was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by TKO (Body kick) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 256 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 256 s
Rockhold had more submission attempts than Royce Gracie?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!