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Hey mate,
Cheers for the support. I think that given the name value of both Pacquiao and Mayweather, getting the Latino west coast crowd won’t be an issue. That demographic has historically always been big into boxing as well.
Is the Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight still relevant?
Thanks for the support mate. Great card!
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
11 fights, 11 finishes. They sure brought the action today. What a card!
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Result: Rockhold via submission in Round 2 (Guillotine choke)
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 2: Rockhold looking more confident, countering Bisping with a short hook as the latter comes in. Rockhold lands a swift head kick, changing levels from a body kick. Rockhold floors Bisping and ensnares a deep guillotine, finishing it from mount.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 1: Bisping begins the action utilising lots of footwork and trying to neutralise Rocklhold’s range. Rockhold looking relaxed in the cage, waiting for an opportunity to counter. The two clinch up against the cage but the action is stopped due to a clash of heads. The action is resumed in the clinch but the two break away. Rockhold lands a slapping body kick as he begins to move forward a bit now. A body kick is caught by Bisping but Rockhold spins away. A counter 1-2 is slipped by Rockhold, who lands another body kick. A body kick from Bisping is blocked by Rocklhold. Rockhold throwing more body kicks as the final minute ensues. A leg kick gets Bisping’s attention. A straight left from Rockhold further opens up the cut over Bisping’s left eye. Bisping ends the round with a superman punch – leg kick combo.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Main event time! Luke Rockhold vs. Michael Bisping. Should be a cracker!
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Result: Iaquinta by TKO in Round 2 (Referee stoppage)
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 2: Iaquinta opens the round with another gauging side kick. Pearson continues to stalk Iaquinta, attempting to cut off the cage. A wide right hook drops Pearson momentarily but he stands back up. Iaquinta continues his barrage, eventually dropping Pearson and ending the fight.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 1: Iaquinta comes out with a low left hand, dancing around and attempting a side kick. Pearson ducks a right hook and lands some thudding shots. Iaquinta lands a straight right that makes Pearson wary. A body kick is caught by Pearson but Iaquinta manages to stand back up. Iaquinta countering Pearson’s swings effectively. A body kick by Iaquinta is checked well by Pearson. A short left hook lands for Pearson in the final minute. A front kick from Pearson is caught but the ensuing takedown is stuffed.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Co-main event time as Ross Pearson takes on Al Iaquinta.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Result: Whittaker via TKO in Round 2 (Referee stoppage)
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 2: Whittaker now stalking Hester, landing a commanding jab and leg kick. A big overhand right lands for Hester as the two are now swinging back and forth. Hester lands a good knee from the clinch. Hester initiates a clinch and shoulers Whittaker as blood pours from the latter’s nose. Whittaker beginning to land more as Hester looks visibly tired. A big knee from Whittaker floors Hester and ground-and-pound ends the night.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 1: Hester with a hard knee but Whittaker rallies back with punches. Hester is clipped with an uppercut but tries to change levels but Whittaker stuffs the takedown. A stiff jab lands for Whittaker. Some blood pouring from Whittaker’s nose. Hester lands a cracking spinning elbow. Whittaker staying at a distance working leg kicks at the midway pount. Whittaker lands a long right that floors Hester. Hester tries to recover but gives up his back. Hester stands back up but Whittaker secures the double-leg. Whittaker passes into half-guard but Hester defends the ground-and-pound well. Whittaker secures full-mount but Hester uses the cage to reverse Whittaker on to his back before the bell.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Last Aussie up next. Robert Whittaker vs. Clint Hester!
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Result: Palelei by TKO in Round 2 (Referee Stoppage)
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 2: Soa starts the round with a front kick up the middle. Harris shoots a straight left but Soa answers with a buckling leg kick. A hook stumbles Soa as he comes in. A hard right lands for Soa but his following takedown is stuffed. Harris’ nose showing some blood. The two exchange hard hooks after the three minute mark. A looping right by Soa misses and his clinch is stuffed. Soa blocks a head kick from Harris. The two are now showing signs of tiring as the round passes the halfway point. A big head kick from Soa gets Harris’ attention. Soa shoots in for a takedown and lands it after some struggle. Soa secures full mount in the final minute and finishes matters with ground-and-pound.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 1: The two start tentatively. Soa shoots in quickly for a takedown against the cage but Harris escapes. Soa shoots in again but is stuffed. Harris lands a solid body kick as Soa escapes. Soa lands a right and evades a counter 1-2. The crowd growing restless now as little action has taken place heading into the last 2 minutes of the round. Soa lands a head kick before the final minute. A slapping body kick lands for Harris, followed by a left straight. Round ends with little action.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Main card about to begin with Perth’s Soa Palelei vs. Walt Harris.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Result: Matthews by submission in Round 2 (Rear naked choke)
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 2: Matthews ducks low and lands a nice leg kick. Matthews clips Rocha with an overhand and checks a follow-up leg kick. Rocha gets a tie clinch but Matthews escapes by winging hooks to the body. Matthews shoves Rocha to the floor and secures a rear-naked choke for the finish.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Round 1: The two throw hard jabs but Rocha’s lands more flush. Matthews lunging in with a long right that misses, followed by a big overhand that also misses. A high feint into a leg kick landfs for Matthews. Matthews wades in with hooks but it’s mostly deflected. Matthews effectively chopping Rocha down with leg kicks. The two clinch against the cage door as Matthews works for the underhooks but Rocha escapes. Rocha clips Matthews with a kick to the shin as he comes in. Matthews catches a leg kick into the clinch and momentarily muscles Rocha down before leaning up against the cage. A stiff leg kick from Rocha entering the final minute. An errant kick from Matthews lands low but the action continues.Rocha is clipped with a left hook. Rocha attempts an uppercut as Matthews shoots in but the latter persists and gets him down. Rocha attempts a kimura but Matthews defends until the bell.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Never been compared to Sherdog before mate, appreciate it!
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Melbourne’s Jake Matthews vs. Vagner Rocha up next.
[VIDEO] UFC Sydney highlights: Rockhold vs Bisping results
Hey Damien,
Some great insight there. I’ve never heard anyone describe Askren as perfectly as that!
I agree with the injury streak being plain bad luck. I would say the lack of a big star is more just the peaks and valleys nature of professional sport. Older stars retire and it takes time for new talent to shine through. It’s a phase more than anything.
Agreed with you on Pettis. Hopefully he can fight more often to further expand his fanbase. As for Conor, he certainly has the potential to be a superstar in the near future but at this stage I think the hype far exceeds his achievements.
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