PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rocca (ranked 1203 p4p, 146 weight class) and Chanthaphone Southanouvong (ranked 1585 p4p, 197 weight class). Rocca comes into the arena with Avenues and Alleyways/Rancid blaring out of the sound system. Southanouvong has chosen Y-U- Smilin as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rocca
vs
Southanouvong

178 cm
28
193 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
21
184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Threads of HARDCORE
Condemned

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rocca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southanouvong misses with a few strikes there.
Rocca works over Southanouvong's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been hearing reports that Rocca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocca throws a jab when Southanouvong was well out of range.

Southanouvong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
A short left from Southanouvong.
Rocca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southanouvong backwards.
Southanouvong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Southanouvong prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
Southanouvong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
Rocca tries to break the clinch but Southanouvong is controlling the position.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocca lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocca throws a punch but it's blocked by Southanouvong.
Southanouvong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southanouvong misses with the head strike.
Rocca is leaning against Southanouvong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southanouvong's elbow.
Nice body punch from Southanouvong - that landed with a thud.
Southanouvong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocca is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southanouvong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rocca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rocca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Southanouvong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Rocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocca wants to take the fight to the mat but Southanouvong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rocca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
Southanouvong misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rocca struggles to land a body shot inside as Southanouvong controls his hands.
Southanouvong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southanouvong gets through Rocca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Rocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Southanouvong works on Rocca's body with a couple of short punches.
Southanouvong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Rocca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
Rocca is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Southanouvong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Southanouvong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southanouvong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocca wants a takedown.
Southanouvong scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a right to the head.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Southanouvong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
Southanouvong misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocca working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.

Rocca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southanouvong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southanouvong lands a jab.
Rocca swings widly with a right hand
and Rocca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Southanouvong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocca backs up against the cage.
Southanouvong tries to bum rush Rocca with a series of wild strikes but Rocca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Southanouvong moves into range and clinches up with Rocca.
Rocca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong has a couple of punches blocked by Rocca.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.
Southanouvong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chanthaphone Southanouvong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Southanouvong tries to clinch but Rocca moves out of range.
Rocca tries to counter with a takedown but Southanouvong is quick to defend against it.
Rocca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Southanouvong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Southanouvong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Southanouvong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocca throws a head kick that misses.
Rocca ducks under a wild hook from Southanouvong.
Rocca throws a hook but Southanouvong blocks it.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southanouvong connects with a crisp jab.
Southanouvong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocca lands with a cross.
Rocca takes one to the side of the head.
Rocca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Southanouvong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southanouvong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocca.
Southanouvong lands with a hook. Rocca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Rocca is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southanouvong.
Rocca tries to land a leg kick but Southanouvong saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Rocca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southanouvong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Southanouvong throws a right and a left that Rocca avoids nicely.
Rocca looks to score with a jab to the body but Southanouvong is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southanouvong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocca's head backwards.
Southanouvong scores with a nice head shot.

Southanouvong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocca is pushing Southanouvong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Oh Rocca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Rocca seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Southanouvong on the inside.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocca.
Rocca working aggressively here.
Southanouvong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocca.
Southanouvong lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rocca has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Southanouvong regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Southanouvong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A hook to the body from Southanouvong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Southanouvong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southanouvong misses with some punches.
Southanouvong scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Rocca jumps guard but Southanouvong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
A short uppercut from Southanouvong.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocca blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southanouvong digs a right hand into Rocca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocca's gas tank.
Southanouvong lands a shoulder strike.
Southanouvong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Southanouvong prevents a body shot from Rocca.
Rocca is trying to pull guard but Southanouvong has him pressed against the cage.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southanouvong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocca is trying to break the clinch but Southanouvong is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Rocca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southanouvong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands a left hand.
Southanouvong lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southanouvong presses Rocca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southanouvong pushes Rocca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southanouvong scores with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong lands a right hand.
Southanouvong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Southanouvong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A short left from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Southanouvong lands with a right to the head.
Southanouvong lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocca backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocca misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southanouvong scores with a shot to the side of Rocca's head.
Southanouvong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocca.
Southanouvong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rocca! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Southanouvong is unloading with more strikes now! Rocca drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
Chanthaphone Southanouvong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Core Combat for their support in the buildup to the fight.