PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Rookshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rookshaw has chosen Mouth for War as his entrance music. Bobby Bobby had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!

Bobby
vs
Rookshaw

170 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vernon Rookshaw!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rookshaw tries to bum rush Bobby with a series of wild strikes but Bobby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Rookshaw.
Rookshaw fails with a takedown attempt.

Rookshaw tries to keep at a distance but Bobby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rookshaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rookshaw working hard to break the clinch.
Rookshaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobby pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rookshaw.
Bobby Bobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Rookshaw.
Rookshaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rookshaw dives in and grabs Bobby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobby pushes down on Rookshaw's head and hops out.

Bobby feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bobby won't allow Rookshaw to get back to his feet.
Rookshaw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bobby!
A nice elbow there by Rookshaw.
Bobby in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bobby's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rookshaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bobby tries to reverse the position but Rookshaw maintains control.
Bobby is breathing heavily.
Rookshaw looking to control but Bobby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rookshaw with shots to the head and body - Bobby looks very uncomfortable down there.

Rookshaw is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bobby is surviving well by controlling Rookshaw's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rookshaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rookshaw breaks from Bobby's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rookshaw landing strikes from the mount and Bobby is in trouble!
Bobby bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rookshaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rookshaw with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rookshaw looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bobby is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rookshaw lands a heavy elbow.
Bobby is bucking up trying to escape but Rookshaw cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rookshaw landing shots from mount.
Rookshaw lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Bobby that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bobby tries to hold on but Rookshaw postures up.
Rookshaw working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rookshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bobby is looking to escape.
Rookshaw cracks Bobby with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rookshaw looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Rookshaw is going olschool here, as he tries to force Bobby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bobby shrugs it off.

Rookshaw is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bobby has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bobby!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby lands a couple of elbows.
Rookshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rookshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Rookshaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rookshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rookshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rookshaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rookshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rookshaw tries to avoid it but Bobby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rookshaw to the ground. Rookshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vernon Rookshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rookshaw lands with a shot to the body.

Rookshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rookshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rookshaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rookshaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bobby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rookshaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bobby is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rookshaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rookshaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bobby misses with some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rookshaw has had enough of the clinch but Bobby keeps him there for the moment.

Bobby turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rookshaw regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rookshaw sees it coming and defends easily.

Rookshaw kicks off Bobby and gets to his feet.
Bobby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rookshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rookshaw scores with a jab. Bobby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bobby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rookshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Rookshaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bobby backs up against the cage.

Rookshaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vernon Rookshaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rookshaw in particular looking to stall.
Rookshaw scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Rookshaw postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bobby to stand up.
Rookshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobby as he avoids it easily.
Rookshaw fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rookshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Bobby misses with a takedown attempt - Rookshaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Bobby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rookshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Bobby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Rookshaw both land. Nice combination.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown but Rookshaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rookshaw dives in and grabs Bobby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobby pushes down on Rookshaw's head and hops out.
Rookshaw cracks Bobby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rookshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rookshaw shoots in for a double leg but Bobby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rookshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Rookshaw throws a lazy right hand but Bobby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Bobby scores with a takedown into Rookshaw's guard.
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!

Bobby is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rookshaw has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bobby is looking to defend but Rookshaw has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bobby! Rookshaw pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bobby taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vernon Rookshaw!