PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strauss Von Rochenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rochenberger's entrance music is Rammstein - Sonne. A fine choice. Gontier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Days Grace - Break. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Von Rochenberger
vs
Gontier

190 cm
23
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
270 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Strauss Von Rochenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gontier!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gontier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Von Rochenberger was covering up waiting for the punch and Gontier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gontier wants to control from the top but Von Rochenberger keeps moving.
Gontier wants to pass the guard but Von Rochenberger is keeping the position.

Von Rochenberger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Von Rochenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gontier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gontier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Von Rochenberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gontier defends well.
Gontier postures up in Von Rochenberger's guard and throws a big left but Von Rochenberger blocks it.

Von Rochenberger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gontier has passed into half guard!
Gontier uses his free foot to push down on Von Rochenberger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Von Rochenberger?
Von Rochenberger tries to reverse the position but Gontier maintains control.

Gontier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Von Rochenberger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Von Rochenberger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gontier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Rochenberger is looking to escape.
Von Rochenberger is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Rochenberger is working hard here to advance position.
Gontier has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Von Rochenberger's face.
Gontier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Rochenberger is looking to escape.
Von Rochenberger tries to reverse the position but Gontier maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gontier wants to finish this one by submission but Von Rochenberger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gontier.
Von Rochenberger is trying to escape the mount.
Gontier working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Rochenberger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gontier lands strikes from half guard.
Gontier lands strikes from half guard.

Von Rochenberger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gontier pulls his head out easily.
Von Rochenberger is breathing heavily.

Von Rochenberger looking for submissions off his back.
Gontier not doing much here.

Gontier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Rochenberger has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gontier.
Von Rochenberger won't allow Gontier to pass to mount.
Von Rochenberger is trying to get back to full guard.
Gontier moves into full mount! Von Rochenberger won't be happy about that!
Gontier trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Gontier looking for a guillotine from mount but Von Rochenberger is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gontier manages to capitalize on a mistake by Von Rochenberger to take his back!
Von Rochenberger tries to escape but Gontier has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gontier scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Von Rochenberger is looking for a way out.
Gontier is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Von Rochenberger is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Gontier!