PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Roachhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Roachhammer
vs
McSofterson

185 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raoul Roachhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Softy McSofterson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roachhammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSofterson is fending him off so far but Roachhammer persists. Nope, McSofterson circles away and we're back to standing.
McSofterson misses with a two punch combination.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown attempt - McSofterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raoul Roachhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roachhammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSofterson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Roachhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown but Roachhammer shows good takedown defense.
McSofterson scores with a three punch combo!
Roachhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Roachhammer misses with a left hand
and McSofterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roachhammer checks a leg kick.
Roachhammer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roachhammer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roachhammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roachhammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roachhammer is breathing heavily.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for McSofterson. That snapped Roachhammer's head back.
McSofterson lands a head shot.
McSofterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roachhammer is fending him off so far but McSofterson persists. Nope, Roachhammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Roachhammer shoots and misses
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
McSofterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McSofterson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McSofterson duly obliges.
Roachhammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roachhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roachhammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Roachhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McSofterson defends it well.
McSofterson is trying to stand back up but Roachhammer is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roachhammer in particular looking to stall.
Roachhammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McSofterson tries to kick Roachhammer off but Roachhammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roachhammer is tying to control. McSofterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roachhammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSofterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Roachhammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roachhammer tries for a takedown but McSofterson circles away easily
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

McSofterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSofterson tries to break the clinch but Roachhammer is controlling the position.
McSofterson gets through Roachhammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSofterson gets underhooks to prevent Roachhammer's takedown attempt.
Roachhammer wants to break free but McSofterson has control.
McSofterson has a couple of punches blocked by Roachhammer.
McSofterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roachhammer is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roachhammer tries to pull guard but McSofterson won't allow it.
Roachhammer wants to break free but McSofterson has control.
Roachhammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roachhammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roachhammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Roachhammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Roachhammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McSofterson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Roachhammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McSofterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McSofterson has escaped and now he's on top!
McSofterson tries to stand but Roachhammer is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McSofterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roachhammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McSofterson misses with a double jab.
Roachhammer fails with the takedown.
McSofterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roachhammer on the side of the head.
Roachhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roachhammer fails with the takedown
letting McSofterson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Roachhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSofterson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSofterson lands with an overhand left.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown attempt
and McSofterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from McSofterson.
McSofterson scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Roachhammer should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from McSofterson both land. Nice combination.
McSofterson wants to clinch.
Roachhammer tries for a takedown but McSofterson circles away easily
and McSofterson counters with a stiff right hand.
McSofterson stuns Roachhammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McSofterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSofterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roachhammer. Roachhammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roachhammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSofterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McSofterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McSofterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Roachhammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSofterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roachhammer tries for a takedown but McSofterson circles away easily
and McSofterson counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown attempt
and McSofterson counters with a straight right hand.
McSofterson lands a really nice looking cross but Roachhammer seems unphased.
Roachhammer misses with a hook to the body
and McSofterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roachhammer tries for a takedown but McSofterson circles away easily
and McSofterson counters with a three punch combo that has Roachhammer backing up. Roachhammer nods at McSofterson to acknowledge the strikes.
Roachhammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roachhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSofterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roachhammer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Roachhammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSofterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roachhammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roachhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Roachhammer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roachhammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.
McSofterson throws a shot to the body.
Roachhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
Roachhammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McSofterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roachhammer looking to stall.
McSofterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roachhammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSofterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roachhammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but McSofterson prevents it.
Roachhammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McSofterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McSofterson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roachhammer.
McSofterson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McSofterson.
McSofterson prevents Roachhammer from breaking the clinch.
McSofterson is pressed up against the cage. Roachhammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McSofterson down to the mat. McSofterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roachhammer tries for a takedown but McSofterson circles away easily
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSofterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Roachhammer is predictable there
and McSofterson counters with a nice body shot.
McSofterson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roachhammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSofterson counters with a series of strikes. Roachhammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roachhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.
McSofterson lands an overhand right.
McSofterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McSofterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roachhammer doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roachhammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Roachhammer misses with a takedown attempt
letting McSofterson counter with a right hand.
McSofterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roachhammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roachhammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSofterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McSofterson scores with a nice strike.
Roachhammer fails with the takedown
and McSofterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roachhammer thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Roachhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSofterson wants to clinch up but Roachhammer keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roachhammer fails with the takedown
and Roachhammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roachhammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and McSofterson counters with a left to the body.
Roachhammer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roachhammer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson counters with a straight right hand.
McSofterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roachhammer shoots in for a double leg but McSofterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roachhammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McSofterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roachhammer thinking.
Roachhammer tries for a takedown but McSofterson circles away easily
and McSofterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roachhammer has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roachhammer closes the distance but McSofterson moves to the side
and McSofterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roachhammer shoots and misses

and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSofterson.
Roachhammer goes for a takedown attempt but McSofterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roachhammer has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roachhammer shoots and misses
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roachhammer moves away.
Roachhammer scores with a body shot.
Roachhammer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson counters with a two punch combo.

Roachhammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roachhammer won't allow McSofterson to get back to his feet.
Roachhammer looking to sit in guard and control but McSofterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roachhammer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roachhammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roachhammer tries to get out of the position.
Roachhammer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roachhammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Roachhammer, not yet.
Roachhammer controls McSofterson momentarily but McSofterson frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson won't allow Roachhammer to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roachhammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSofterson counters with a series of strikes. Roachhammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
McSofterson misses with a hook.
Roachhammer misses with a double jab.
Roachhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSofterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roachhammer looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roachhammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Roachhammer shoots in but no luck this time.

McSofterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roachhammer is looking to regain half guard here but McSofterson keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roachhammer is working hard here to advance position.
Roachhammer tries to escape but McSofterson is in control.
Roachhammer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Roachhammer tries to improve position but can't.
Raoul Roachhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Roachhammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSofterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roachhammer has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McSofterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!