Post by The Sandmen on Jun 27, 2014 19:42:17 GMT -5
Court McGee is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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McGee and Rockhold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Court McGee launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rockhold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Luke Rockhold's cheek! Rockhold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McGee is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Court McGee opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. McGee is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Court McGee.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Court McGee gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Court McGee creates enough space to control Luke Rockhold's leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Court McGee is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Court McGee attempts to move to full guard
Court McGee manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
McGee attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. McGee quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold cartwheels towards McGee!
McGee fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McGee's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
McGee tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
McGee tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Court McGee's guard...
Court McGee has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
McGee throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside McGee's guard.
McGee tries to fight back with his feet and Rockhold just needs another plan now.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
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 McGee
McGee tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Court McGee
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Court McGee moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rockhold is countered by Court McGee.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee 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 half guard over McGee
Court McGee isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rockhold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McGee's guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
McGee switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Court McGee sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Court McGee is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off McGee's arms.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Court McGee tries to take advantage...
Court McGee launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rockhold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Luke Rockhold's cheek! Rockhold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McGee is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Court McGee creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Court McGee's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
McGee waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Court McGee is on half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to open up Rockhold with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Rockhold blocks a few elbows and now Court McGee will have to look for another option here.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Court McGee to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over McGee
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McGee! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over McGee with one hook in
McGee tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McGee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rockhold is in rear mount over McGee with one hook in
McGee is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
McGee misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold tries to end this with a RNC!
McGee manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Court McGee doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from McGee!
Some big punches are landing!
Court McGee fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by McGee who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold and Court McGee are cliched up against the cage. Rockhold steps for a throw
Court McGee is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Court McGee embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rockhold who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts McGee in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Court McGee is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Luke Rockhold gets the advantage
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold pushes Court McGee against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rockhold jumps and tries to free his leg! McGee doesn't allow this but Luke Rockhold is able to get half guard here.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold pushes McGee's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McGee rolls and he's now on half guard over Luke Rockhold. Nice reversal.
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Court McGee pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McGee who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Court McGee is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes McGee's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee has seen better days.
Court McGee isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rockhold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McGee's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Court McGee regains half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Middle kick from Rockhold.
The kick just misses.
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with McGee.
Court McGee pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Court McGee
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Court McGee down... McGee stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McGee's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
McGee tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Court McGee launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee struggles and launches a few punches to Rockhold's head
Those punches are hitting! Rockhold covers his head!
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
McGee is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Court McGee is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
McGee catches an ankle and Rockhold is tripped to the mat!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Court McGee goes for an americana!
Rockhold breaks free.
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Court McGee has seen better days.
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Court McGee looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Court McGee slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
McGee's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and McGee continues in closed guard
Court McGee gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McGee blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to escape from the closed guard
McGee succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over McGee's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Court McGee manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 4
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Rockhold launches a kick
but Court McGee avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Court McGee throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
and hits McGee ribs hard
Court McGee has a broken rib. He can't continue fighting.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by TKO (Injury - Broken Rib) at 0:45 Round 4
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 10/10 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/22 (68%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 658 s
McGee was probably winning this before the rib break. Unfortunate turn for him.
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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McGee and Rockhold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Court McGee launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rockhold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Luke Rockhold's cheek! Rockhold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McGee is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Court McGee opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. McGee is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Court McGee.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Court McGee gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Court McGee creates enough space to control Luke Rockhold's leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Court McGee is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Court McGee attempts to move to full guard
Court McGee manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
McGee attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. McGee quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold cartwheels towards McGee!
McGee fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McGee's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
McGee tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
McGee tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Court McGee's guard...
Court McGee has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
McGee throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside McGee's guard.
McGee tries to fight back with his feet and Rockhold just needs another plan now.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
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 McGee
McGee tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Court McGee
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Court McGee moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rockhold is countered by Court McGee.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee 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 half guard over McGee
Court McGee isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rockhold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McGee's guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
McGee switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Court McGee sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Court McGee is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off McGee's arms.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Court McGee tries to take advantage...
Court McGee launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rockhold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Luke Rockhold's cheek! Rockhold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McGee is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Court McGee creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Court McGee's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over McGee
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
McGee waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Court McGee is on half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to open up Rockhold with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Rockhold blocks a few elbows and now Court McGee will have to look for another option here.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Court McGee to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over McGee
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McGee! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over McGee with one hook in
McGee tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McGee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rockhold is in rear mount over McGee with one hook in
McGee is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
McGee misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold tries to end this with a RNC!
McGee manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Court McGee doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from McGee!
Some big punches are landing!
Court McGee fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by McGee who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold and Court McGee are cliched up against the cage. Rockhold steps for a throw
Court McGee is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Court McGee embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rockhold who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts McGee in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Court McGee is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Luke Rockhold gets the advantage
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold pushes Court McGee against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rockhold jumps and tries to free his leg! McGee doesn't allow this but Luke Rockhold is able to get half guard here.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Luke Rockhold pushes McGee's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McGee rolls and he's now on half guard over Luke Rockhold. Nice reversal.
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Court McGee pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McGee who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Court McGee is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes McGee's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee has seen better days.
Court McGee isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rockhold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McGee's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Court McGee regains half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Middle kick from Rockhold.
The kick just misses.
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with McGee.
Court McGee pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Court McGee
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Court McGee down... McGee stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McGee's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
McGee tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Court McGee launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee struggles and launches a few punches to Rockhold's head
Those punches are hitting! Rockhold covers his head!
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
McGee is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McGee launches a few hard punches to Luke Rockhold's ribs!
Luke Rockhold's ribs shows the damage! Court McGee is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Court McGee is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
McGee catches an ankle and Rockhold is tripped to the mat!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Court McGee goes for an americana!
Rockhold breaks free.
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Court McGee has seen better days.
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Court McGee is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Court McGee looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Court McGee slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
McGee's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and McGee continues in closed guard
Court McGee gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McGee blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
McGee tries to escape from the closed guard
McGee succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over McGee's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Rockhold
Court McGee tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Court McGee manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 4
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Rockhold launches a kick
but Court McGee avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Court McGee throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
and hits McGee ribs hard
Court McGee has a broken rib. He can't continue fighting.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by TKO (Injury - Broken Rib) at 0:45 Round 4
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 10/10 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/22 (68%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 658 s
McGee was probably winning this before the rib break. Unfortunate turn for him.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!