PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederic Bastiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin. Bastiat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superstition. This should be a great matchup!

Rock
vs
Bastiat

190 cm
25
170 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

188 cm
27
197 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Rock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Bastiat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastiat is defended easily by Rock.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastiat is defended easily by Rock.
Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bastiat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastiat's sensitive parts.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Bastiat's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastiat tries to avoid it.
Rock feints and then cracks Bastiat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastiat down.
Bastiat shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrew Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.
Bastiat has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bastiat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bastiat looks gassed!
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Rock.
Bastiat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rock lands a head shot.
Bastiat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bastiat.
Rock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rock lands with a straight right. Bastiat didn't see that one coming.
Rock misses with a double jab.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Bastiat moves out of range easily.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bastiat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rock. That one must have hurt.
Bastiat fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastiat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastiat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Bastiat misses.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastiat. Bastiat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock cracks the inside of Bastiat's front leg.
Bastiat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bastiat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Bastiat's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastiat tries to avoid it.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastiat slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Rock misses with the combination.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastiat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bastiat down.
Rock tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastiat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bastiat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastiat blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock throws a series of punches but Bastiat avoids them all with ease.
Rock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rock wants it to stay on the feet.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock throws out a leg kick but Bastiat moves out of range and Rock only half commits.
Bastiat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bastiat somewhat.
Rock throws a series of punches but Bastiat avoids them all with ease.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Bastiat's head back.
Rock throws a head kick that half lands.
Rock misses with a wild combination.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
Bastiat takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Bastiat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastiat throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bastiat has time to react.
Rock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bastiat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastiat.
Rock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bastiat missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Bastiat slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastiat misses the jab.
Bastiat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rock throws a series of punches but Bastiat avoids them all with ease.
Rock swinging wildly here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bastiat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rock has got the better of the exchanges.
Rock lands a front kick.
Bastiat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rock defends it nicely.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Bastiat's defenses.
Rock is looking to slow Bastiat down with leg kicks.
Andrew Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastiat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock pinned against the cage. Rock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rock feints a jab promting Bastiat to slip. Rock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastiat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Bastiat is breathing heavily.
Bastiat shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Bastiat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrew Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.
Bastiat shoots in for a double leg but Rock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Bastiat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastiat. That did some damage!
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bastiat doesn't seem phased though.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastiat. Bastiat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bastiat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock throws a combination. Bastiat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastiat can do to turn this around?
Bastiat walks into a left hand.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastiat blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrew Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastiat looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Bastiat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastiat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock.
Rock throws a nice looking combination but Bastiat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Rock.
Rock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rock throws a nice looking combination but Bastiat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastiat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bastiat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock scores with a one two! Bastiat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bastiat backs up against the cage.
Rock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rock.
Rock is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock lands a jab-cross combination.
Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rock throws a series of punches but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat fails to land the takedown.
Bastiat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rock.
Rock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rock stalks Bastiat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bastiat's face. Bastiat staggers backwards, shaken.
Rock throws a series of punches but Bastiat moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bastiat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rock.
Rock lands a jab-cross combination.
Bastiat thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a head kick!
Rock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bastiat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastiat's sensitive parts.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastiat circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastiat is defended easily by Rock.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastiat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Rock lands with a kick to the temple. Bastiat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastiat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock throws a combination. Bastiat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Rock dominated that second round.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rock throws a leg kick which misses Bastiat's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastiat tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Rock.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Bastiat off balance momentarily.
Bastiat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rock avoids it really well and circles away.
Rock slips a jab from Bastiat.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock throws a nice head kick!
Bastiat shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense.
Bastiat takes one on the button.
That kick from Rock tenderised Bastiat's leg. Bastiat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bastiat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Rock tenderised Bastiat's leg. Bastiat is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a head kick that Bastiat semi-blocks.
Rock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bastiat if he has to take too many more of those.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Bastiat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rock swinging wildly here.
Bastiat feints a jab promting Rock to slip. Bastiat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bastiat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rock.
Bastiat tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock throws a series of strikes that have Bastiat backpedaling.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bastiat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rock defends it nicely.
Andrew Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.
Rock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastiat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a good low kick that Bastiat was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Bastiat walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastiat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastiat throws a one two combo.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastiat.
Bastiat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rock.
Rock lands a two punch combo.
Bastiat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock pinned against the cage. Rock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastiat circles away quickly and effectively.

Bastiat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rock wants to stand and escape but Bastiat is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat is looking to take a break and control but Rock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.

Bastiat seems to be working for a kimura but Rock defends the submission attempt.

Bastiat is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Rock is defending well.
Bastiat works his way into side control.
Rock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rock tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bastiat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Andrew Rock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bastiat shoots in but Rock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bastiat shoots in looking for a takedown but Rock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bastiat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bastiat shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrew Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.
Rock stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastiat. Bastiat gets slowly back to his feet.
Rock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bastiat down.
Rock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rock.
Rock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rock swinging wildly here.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Bastiat moves out of range of the body kick.
Bastiat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rock's waist but Rock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastiat off to one side.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastiat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastiat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rock scores with a one two! Bastiat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice combination there by Rock.
Rock stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastiat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Rock stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastiat. Bastiat gets slowly back to his feet.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Rock tenderised Bastiat's leg. Bastiat is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastiat.
Rock misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastiat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock with a jab.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastiat misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Bastiat throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Andrew Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bastiat checks it well.
Bastiat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastiat.
Rock throws a nice looking combination but Bastiat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastiat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rock defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Rock scores with a jab.
Rock looks to land a combination. Bastiat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastiat.
Rock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bastiat fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock connects with a high kick.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Rock had his way with Frederic Bastiat in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bastiat dives in and grabs Rock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes down on Bastiat's head and hops out.
Bastiat looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Bastiat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick.
Andrew Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock lands a jab to Bastiat's midsection.
Rock lands a two punch combo.
Rock throws a series of punches but Bastiat avoids them all with ease.
Bastiat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rock.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastiat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastiat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Rock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastiat.
Bastiat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rock finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastiat's head.
Rock throws a head kick that Bastiat semi-blocks.
Bastiat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
Bastiat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
A right-left combo lands from Rock.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bastiat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bastiat tries for a takedown but Rock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rock tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastiat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rock pushes Bastiat away with a front kick.
Bastiat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Frederic Bastiat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastiat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock pinned against the cage. Rock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bastiat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rock sprawls well. Rock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bastiat gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock throws a series of strikes that have Bastiat backpedaling.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bastiat avoids a punch combination nicely.

Bastiat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bastiat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bastiat controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bastiat goes for an armbar but Rock turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rock.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bastiat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rock stands and steps away. Bastiat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Bastiat's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastiat tries to avoid it.
Rock looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Rock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastiat shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Bastiat moves out of range easily.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastiat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Rock!
Andrew Rock is the new middleweight champion!
Andrew Rock very nearly forgot to thank Adam's NORTHERN WILD amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.