PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamir Rolofzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Eccleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rolofzki
vs
Eccleston

170 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamir Rolofzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Eccleston!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolofzki fails in his attempt to clinch.

Eccleston moves into the clinch successfully.
Eccleston should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eccleston tries for a takedown but Rolofzki manages to get underhooks.
Eccleston tries to break the clinch but Rolofzki is controlling the position.
Eccleston is trying to drag Rolofzki to the mat but Rolofzki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Eccleston successfully pulls guard.
Eccleston wants to stand up but Rolofzki is controlling him.
Rolofzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Eccleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolofzki tries to free his leg and advance position but Eccleston is retaining full guard.
Rolofzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Eccleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eccleston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eccleston wants to stand but Rolofzki is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rolofzki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eccleston.
Eccleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eccleston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolofzki.
Christopher Eccleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rolofzki just misses with a punch to the body.

Eccleston gets the takedown into side control.
Eccleston trying to control the position but Rolofzki is working away.
Eccleston has control of an arm but Rolofzki manages to advance to Eccleston's back!
Rolofzki loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Eccleston hold on?

Rolofzki is looking for the choke from the back position but Eccleston is controlling his hands well.

Eccleston defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Eccleston trying to get back to his feet but Rolofzki is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eccleston fending off the submission attempt from Rolofzki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolofzki misses with punches from the back.

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.
Eccleston is trying to get back to his feet but Rolofzki has full control of the position and if anything, Eccleston has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eccleston covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rolofzki is controlling the position but Eccleston somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Rolofzki gets caught flat footed, as Eccleston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rolofzki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolofzki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eccleston!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rolofzki stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christopher Eccleston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Eccleston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolofzki tries to clinch but Eccleston moves out of range.
Eccleston shoots and misses

and Rolofzki counters with a takedown into side control.
Eccleston wants to get back to his feet but Rolofzki drags him back down.

Rolofzki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Rolofzki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eccleston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolofzki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eccleston tries to escape but Rolofzki is in control.
Rolofzki wants to control but Eccleston is keeping him busy.

Rolofzki decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Rolofzki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rolofzki advances to mount.
Rolofzki content just to control the position here.
Rolofzki trying to control but Eccleston is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eccleston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rolofzki tries to control but Eccleston wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rolofzki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Eccleston has worked his arm free - good work by Eccleston!
Rolofzki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eccleston is trying to buck Rolofzki off.
Eccleston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamir Rolofzki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Eccleston with a poor takedown
and Rolofzki counters with a big head kick but Eccleston shrugs it off.
Eccleston with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rolofzki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eccleston's guard.
Rolofzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Eccleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rolofzki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eccleston fails with the takedown

and Rolofzki counters with a single leg into guard. Eccleston didn't expect that.
Hamir Rolofzki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Eccleston.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rolofzki gets to his feet. Eccleston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Eccleston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rolofzki counters with a good low kick that Eccleston was not able to check.
Rolofzki tries to clinch up but Eccleston circles away and keeps his distance.
Eccleston misses with a takedown attempt
and Rolofzki counters with a left and a right that stings Eccleston.
Rolofzki shoots in for a double leg but Eccleston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eccleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eccleston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eccleston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rolofzki counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolofzki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eccleston misses with a jab to the body

and Rolofzki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eccleston won't be happy with that.
Rolofzki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Eccleston is pushing Rolofzki's head away, looking to escape. Rolofzki manages to hold on to the position though.
Rolofzki advances nicely into full mount.
Rolofzki controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolofzki looking to finish with strikes here!
Rolofzki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eccleston is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolofzki punching from mount but Eccleston doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Rolofzki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Eccleston is on top in guard.
Rolofzki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eccleston is one step ahead there.

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.
Eccleston lands a couple of elbows.
Eccleston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eccleston works over Rolofzki with some ground and pound from guard.
Eccleston is looking to work some ground and pound but Rolofzki has wrist control.
Rolofzki working a defensive guard here.
Eccleston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eccleston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rolofzki wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamir Rolofzki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolofzki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamir Rolofzki!