PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem DeFoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Roll
vs
DeFoe

174 cm
28
171 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

178 cm
23
177 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willem DeFoe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFoe fails with the takedown.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but DeFoe shows good takedown defense.

DeFoe shoots in and bounces Roll off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Roll kicks DeFoe off and gets to his feet.
Roll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roll missing with a left hand there. DeFoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeFoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll throws a hook but DeFoe blocks it.
DeFoe slips a jab from Roll.
DeFoe tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
DeFoe tries to clinch there but Roll circles away.
DeFoe throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as DeFoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roll doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFoe is looking to clinch.

Roll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeFoe to the mat! DeFoe manages to get full guard.
Roll distracts DeFoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roll is looking to work some ground and pound but DeFoe has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeFoe pulls Roll in close to his closed guard and prevents Roll from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeFoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roll is looking to work some ground and pound but DeFoe has wrist control.
DeFoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roll landing with the ground and pound.
DeFoe wants to stand and escape but Roll is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll throws and elbow that misses. DeFoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roll's guard. Nice move by DeFoe!
DeFoe thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeFoe throwing strikes but missing.
Roll wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roll is working hard here to advance position.
Roll manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeFoe manages to get himself to full guard.
DeFoe has Roll pulled in close to control his posture.
Roll lands a couple of digs.
Roll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeFoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roll keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeFoe's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe looking to control.
DeFoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeFoe pulls Roll in to control the position.
Roll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeFoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeFoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeFoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeFoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roll is controlling him.
Roll lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roll throws a big right hand that misses.
Roll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roll preventing the sweep.
Roll lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll postures up and lands a big shot to DeFoe's brow.
Roll throwing strikes from guard but DeFoe blocks nicely.
DeFoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Roll working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roll landing with the ground and pound.
Roll thows a big elbow that misses.
Roll wants to pass the guard but DeFoe is keeping the position.
Roll throwing strikes from guard but DeFoe blocks nicely.
DeFoe working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Roll dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

DeFoe shoots in but no luck this time.

DeFoe closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeFoe.
DeFoe scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeFoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but DeFoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from DeFoe.
Roll working aggressively here.
DeFoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll lands with a right to the head.
DeFoe blocking some punches.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
DeFoe lands with a left to the head.
DeFoe lands a shoulder strike.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as DeFoe controls the action.
DeFoe lands a nice uppercut.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeFoe presses Roll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeFoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeFoe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeFoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
DeFoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeFoe's elbow.
DeFoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeFoe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Roll misses with some punches.
DeFoe pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as DeFoe controls the action.
DeFoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeFoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by DeFoe.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from DeFoe.
DeFoe scores with a shoulder strike.
DeFoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeFoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from DeFoe on the inside.
DeFoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeFoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from DeFoe as the two fighters clinch.
DeFoe lands with a left to the head.
DeFoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roll.
A short uppercut from DeFoe.
A shot in the inside from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from DeFoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeFoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeFoe lands with a light punch inside.

DeFoe lands a takedown into guard.
DeFoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Roll is retaining full guard.
DeFoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Roll wants to stand up but DeFoe is controlling him.
Roll working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
DeFoe landing some decent shots from guard.
DeFoe looking to pass the guard.
DeFoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Roll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeFoe.
DeFoe wants to control from the top but Roll keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeFoe is looking to clinch.
DeFoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeFoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeFoe throws a series of strikes that have Roll backpedaling.

DeFoe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roll sprawls well initially but DeFoe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeFoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeFoe thows a huge punch but Roll dodges it nicely.

Roll kicks off DeFoe and gets to his feet.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by DeFoe.
A jab from Roll misses.
DeFoe tries to clinch up but Roll circles away and keeps his distance.
Roll takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll with a jab.

It looks like Willem DeFoe has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeFoe.
DeFoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roll as he avoids it easily.
Rock Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willem DeFoe.
DeFoe is looking to chop away at Roll's legs.
Roll doesn't succeed with the takedown

and DeFoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeFoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roll manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roll dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roll with the ground and pound from mount.
Roll misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willem DeFoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willem DeFoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

DeFoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeFoe tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
DeFoe wants to clinch up but Roll keeps it at a distance.
DeFoe misses with a hook.
DeFoe looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.

DeFoe darts in and clinches Roll up against the cage.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by DeFoe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeFoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by DeFoe.
DeFoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roll.
DeFoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
DeFoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
DeFoe lands a shot to the body.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeFoe backwards.
DeFoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, DeFoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeFoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but DeFoe avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by DeFoe.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by DeFoe.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by DeFoe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeFoe.
DeFoe scores with a hook to the body.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but DeFoe avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
DeFoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll tries to work over DeFoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeFoe lands with a right to the head.
DeFoe lands with a left to the head.
DeFoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from DeFoe.
DeFoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeFoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeFoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeFoe lands with a light punch inside.

DeFoe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Roll regains guard immediately.
DeFoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeFoe prevents Roll from getting back to his feet.
DeFoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeFoe thows a big elbow that misses.
Roll wants to control the position but DeFoe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Roll has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeFoe trying to mount his opponent but Roll defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe thows a huge punch but Roll dodges it nicely.
DeFoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roll trying to control but DeFoe postures up.
Roll on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeFoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roll knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roll is doing well to control the position and prevent DeFoe from advancing to side control.
Roll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeFoe is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roll slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roll has a closed guard, preventing DeFoe from standing up.
Roll wants to stand up but DeFoe is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll pulls DeFoe in close to prevent any damage.
Roll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roll looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeFoe is one step ahead there.
Roll is trying to control the position but DeFoe postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rock Roll just wasn't active enough.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roll checks a leg kick.
DeFoe lands with a shot to the body.

DeFoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roll to the mat! Roll manages to get full guard.
DeFoe trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Roll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeFoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFoe throwing strikes but missing.
Roll is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeFoe is controlling him.
DeFoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeFoe preventing the sweep.
Roll keeping moving, preventing DeFoe from controlling successfully.
DeFoe is fighting to break Roll's control of his arms but Roll is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeFoe misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeFoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by DeFoe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willem DeFoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeFoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willem DeFoe!