Rocky responded by cutting the distance, closing the gap with a low‑level stance that hinted at a takedown. He slipped Nathan’s right hook and shot a clinch, using his grappling instincts to drive Nathan against the cage. For a brief moment, the arena seemed to hold its breath as Rocky attempted a single‑leg takedown. Nathan, however, twisted his hips with a fluid motion, creating just enough space to pop back upright, his arms framing Rocky’s torso and pushing him away.
proved he is more than just a brawler; his cardio held up remarkably well under the pressure of a technical opponent. evolvedfights 24 05 10 rocky emerson vs nathan free
Rocky Emerson emerged victorious, earning a well-deserved win via submission (rear-naked choke) in the third round. The victory improved his record to 13-3, while Free fell to 10-6. Rocky responded by cutting the distance, closing the