Post by The Sandman on Apr 6, 2021 22:45:48 GMT -5
Israel Adesanya is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru).
Israel Adesanya doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Luke Rockhold is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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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
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Israel Adesanya didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Israel Adesanya fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Last Stylebender tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Israel Adesanya controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Last Stylebender tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Israel Adesanya controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Deep breaths from Luke Rockhold who tries a hammer punch to The Last Stylebender's ribs.
That hit The Last Stylebender who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya rolls him over and takes his back!
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Rockhold
The Last Stylebender throws a few hammer fists to the face of Luke Rockhold
Solid shots!
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has The Last Stylebender controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Last Stylebender is unable to move under Rockhold control.
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Israel Adesanya cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Israel Adesanya in his guard.
Israel Adesanya keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Israel Adesanya 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Luke Rockhold sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Israel Adesanya charges at Rockhold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rockhold is rocked!
Solid jabs from Luke Rockhold.
Nice punches.
Luke Rockhold throws a combo
Israel Adesanya ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rockhold swings again, only to get countered once more! Rockhold is looking bad here!
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Terrible one sided match... Rockhold was not ready to fight a fighter of Israel Adesanya caliber.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Israel Adesanya jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Last Stylebender seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Israel Adesanya throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender decides to launch some tentative punches
Israel Adesanya takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Israel Adesanya has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Inside leg kick from The Last Stylebender
that lands on Luke Rockhold's leg.
Israel Adesanya 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!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and gestures for Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Luke Rockhold is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Israel Adesanya!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Last Stylebender is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A furious flurry of punches from Israel Adesanya
puts Rockhold in a world of hurt!
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
The Last Stylebender dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Israel Adesanya 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!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Last Stylebender's moves.
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Last Stylebender's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Israel Adesanya steps back and allows Rockhold to get back to his feet.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
A left hook from The Last Stylebender
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Israel Adesanya with a right hand.
The Last Stylebender steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Israel Adesanya's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Last Stylebender.
Israel Adesanya launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rockhold's knee!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya swings...
hard impact to Rockhold's face!
Israel Adesanya has found an opening in the defense of Rockhold, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Rockhold is wobbling!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold tries to grapple
The Last Stylebender moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The Last Stylebender and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
The Last Stylebender moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rockhold's thigh!
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Israel Adesanya jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Israel Adesanya to fight back!
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Last Stylebender pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Some nice shots from Israel Adesanya
that stun Rockhold.
High kick from Israel Adesanya!
Rockhold seems to be done!
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Last Stylebender studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Incredible haymaker from Israel Adesanya!
You can see Luke Rockhold's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Israel Adesanya has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Last Stylebender looks to be in very good shape.
Israel Adesanya throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
Rockhold's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The Last Stylebender wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Last Stylebender moves forward and holds Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Israel Adesanya embrace and tries to move away...
Israel Adesanya pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Israel Adesanya tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Last Stylebender circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rockhold stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Israel Adesanya is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Luke Rockhold throws a combo
Israel Adesanya ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rockhold swings again, only to get countered once more! Rockhold is looking bad here!
That brutal impact left Rockhold laid out on the mat! Israel Adesanya's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Winner is Israel Adesanya by KO (Punches) at 1:03 Round 3
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 37/44 (84%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Thats how that gets done. No flash KOs, just pure beatdowntimes.
Israel Adesanya doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Luke Rockhold is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Israel Adesanya didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Israel Adesanya fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Last Stylebender tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Israel Adesanya controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Last Stylebender tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Israel Adesanya controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Deep breaths from Luke Rockhold who tries a hammer punch to The Last Stylebender's ribs.
That hit The Last Stylebender who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya rolls him over and takes his back!
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Rockhold
The Last Stylebender throws a few hammer fists to the face of Luke Rockhold
Solid shots!
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
The Last Stylebender is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has The Last Stylebender controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Last Stylebender is unable to move under Rockhold control.
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Israel Adesanya cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Israel Adesanya in his guard.
Israel Adesanya keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Israel Adesanya 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Luke Rockhold sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Israel Adesanya charges at Rockhold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rockhold is rocked!
Solid jabs from Luke Rockhold.
Nice punches.
Luke Rockhold throws a combo
Israel Adesanya ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rockhold swings again, only to get countered once more! Rockhold is looking bad here!
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Terrible one sided match... Rockhold was not ready to fight a fighter of Israel Adesanya caliber.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Israel Adesanya jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Last Stylebender seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Israel Adesanya throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender decides to launch some tentative punches
Israel Adesanya takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Israel Adesanya has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Inside leg kick from The Last Stylebender
that lands on Luke Rockhold's leg.
Israel Adesanya 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!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and gestures for Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Luke Rockhold is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Israel Adesanya!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Last Stylebender is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A furious flurry of punches from Israel Adesanya
puts Rockhold in a world of hurt!
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
The Last Stylebender dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Israel Adesanya 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!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Last Stylebender's moves.
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Last Stylebender's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Rockhold tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!
The Last Stylebender is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Israel Adesanya steps back and allows Rockhold to get back to his feet.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
A left hook from The Last Stylebender
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Israel Adesanya with a right hand.
The Last Stylebender steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Israel Adesanya's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Last Stylebender.
Israel Adesanya launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rockhold's knee!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya swings...
hard impact to Rockhold's face!
Israel Adesanya has found an opening in the defense of Rockhold, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Rockhold is wobbling!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold tries to grapple
The Last Stylebender moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The Last Stylebender and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
The Last Stylebender moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rockhold's thigh!
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Israel Adesanya jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Israel Adesanya to fight back!
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Last Stylebender pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Some nice shots from Israel Adesanya
that stun Rockhold.
High kick from Israel Adesanya!
Rockhold seems to be done!
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Last Stylebender studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Incredible haymaker from Israel Adesanya!
You can see Luke Rockhold's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Israel Adesanya has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Last Stylebender looks to be in very good shape.
Israel Adesanya throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rockhold's chin! That stops Rockhold in his tracks!
Rockhold's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The Last Stylebender wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Last Stylebender moves forward and holds Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Israel Adesanya embrace and tries to move away...
Israel Adesanya pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Israel Adesanya tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Last Stylebender circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Rockhold staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rockhold stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Israel Adesanya is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Luke Rockhold throws a combo
Israel Adesanya ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rockhold swings again, only to get countered once more! Rockhold is looking bad here!
That brutal impact left Rockhold laid out on the mat! Israel Adesanya's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Winner is Israel Adesanya by KO (Punches) at 1:03 Round 3
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 37/44 (84%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Thats how that gets done. No flash KOs, just pure beatdowntimes.
