PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockgroin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Enter Sandman," by Metallica. The key to victory for Dwayne Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Johnson
vs
Rockgroin

195 cm
23
274 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Rockgroin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockgroin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockgroin is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Rockgroin is controlling well.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockgroin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Rockgroin drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Rockgroin working Johnson over with strikes.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Rockgroin sits in half guard.
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Rockgroin lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Rockgroin is keeping busy.
Johnson is pressing down on Rockgroin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Johnson has his foot on Rockgroin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockgroin works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockgroin trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockgroin lands a couple of elbows.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockgroin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Rockgroin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockgroin.
Rockgroin passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rockgroin passes to full mount!
Rockgroin with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Rockgroin.

Rockgroin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rockgroin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Rockgroin landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Rockgroin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockgroin working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rockgroin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockgroin working Johnson over with strikes.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has hold of Rockgroin's hands but Rockgroin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockgroin prevents Johnson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Rockgroin is controlling well.
Rockgroin working Johnson over with strikes.
Rockgroin is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson is looking to control Rockgroin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Rockgroin working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockgroin circles away.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockgroin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockgroin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Dwayne Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rockgroin feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Rockgroin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockgroin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockgroin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockgroin stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockgroin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockgroin landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockgroin landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to control but Rockgroin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rockgroin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rockgroin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Rockgroin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson tries to hold on but Rockgroin pushes him away.
Rockgroin breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Rockgroin! That's really hurt Johnson and he's turned his back - Rockgroin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rockgroin Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Rockgroin!