Post by The Sandmen on Sept 23, 2016 9:12:35 GMT -5
Yoel Romero glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Luke Rockhold raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rockhold is holding Yoel Romero's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yoel Romero shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Romero clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
makes Romero stumble back!
The two exchange wildly
Romero is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Romero receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Romero blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Romero!
Rockhold blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Romero launches a kick
but Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Romero's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Right eye
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Romero's being punished here!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Deep breaths from Yoel Romero who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold blocks those punches
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Romero hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Romero is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Not a desiderable position that Romero is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Romero is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero is taking this opportunity to rest.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Romero is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Romero is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Yoel Romero 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Rockhold
Romero is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Rockhold sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Pitty-pat punches from Rockhold
They're bothering Romero even though they aren't hurting him.
Romero has a small cut in his Right cheek
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Stand up! This is what Romero's cornermen are shouting. Luke Rockhold is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rockhold goes for an armbar!
Romero Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Romero struggles to free himself
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and pushes away Luke Rockhold, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Yoel Romero blocks
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Yoel Romero!
Rockhold ducks under...
Brilliant combination from Yoel Romero
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rockhold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rockhold moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Here comes Luke Rockhold with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Romero's ribs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Romero studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not a desiderable position that Romero is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
Romero seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold moves to better his position on the ground...
Luke Rockhold viciously slams hammer blows to Romero's face!
Romero has a small cut in his Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Yoel Romero continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Romero measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Romero is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Yoel Romero's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Romero tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Yoel Romero. 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero is a bloody mess!
Romero steps forward
Luke Rockhold catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Romero's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Left cheek
Yoel Romero is a bloody mess!
Yoel Romero shoots for a double leg takedown!
Luke Rockhold sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yoel Romero is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Romero
You can see Romero's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Yoel Romero, who is barely covering up!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Romero
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yoel Romero can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Romero 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 Romero
Romero measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Romero
Romero works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Yoel Romero for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Rockhold time to recover... 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Rockhold is in open guard over Romero... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Romero struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Romero's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Romero struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Romero's eyes...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Luke Rockhold's lock! This is over! Romero didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:42 Round 2
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 12/14 (86%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Romero kinda tried, but Rockhold was kinda out of his league, in a kindabout way.
Luke Rockhold raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rockhold is holding Yoel Romero's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yoel Romero shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Romero clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
makes Romero stumble back!
The two exchange wildly
Romero is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Romero receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Romero blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Romero!
Rockhold blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Romero launches a kick
but Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Romero's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Right eye
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Romero's being punished here!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Deep breaths from Yoel Romero who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold blocks those punches
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Romero hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Romero is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Not a desiderable position that Romero is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Romero is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero is taking this opportunity to rest.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Romero is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Romero is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Yoel Romero 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Rockhold
Romero is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Rockhold sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Pitty-pat punches from Rockhold
They're bothering Romero even though they aren't hurting him.
Romero has a small cut in his Right cheek
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Stand up! This is what Romero's cornermen are shouting. Luke Rockhold is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rockhold goes for an armbar!
Romero Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Romero struggles to free himself
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and pushes away Luke Rockhold, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Yoel Romero blocks
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Yoel Romero!
Rockhold ducks under...
Brilliant combination from Yoel Romero
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rockhold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rockhold moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Here comes Luke Rockhold with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Romero's ribs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Romero studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not a desiderable position that Romero is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Yoel Romero jumps back and jabs
Romero seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold moves to better his position on the ground...
Luke Rockhold viciously slams hammer blows to Romero's face!
Romero has a small cut in his Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Yoel Romero continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Romero measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Romero is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Yoel Romero's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Romero tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Yoel Romero. 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero is a bloody mess!
Romero steps forward
Luke Rockhold catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Romero's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Left cheek
Yoel Romero is a bloody mess!
Yoel Romero shoots for a double leg takedown!
Luke Rockhold sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yoel Romero is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Romero
You can see Romero's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Yoel Romero, who is barely covering up!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Romero
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yoel Romero can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Romero 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 Romero
Romero measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Romero
Romero works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Yoel Romero for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Rockhold time to recover... 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Romero
Rockhold is in open guard over Romero... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Romero struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Romero's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Romero struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Romero's eyes...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Luke Rockhold's lock! This is over! Romero didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:42 Round 2
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 12/14 (86%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Romero kinda tried, but Rockhold was kinda out of his league, in a kindabout way.