PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Dell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UnDead. Saint Roc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock superstar. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dell
vs
Saint Roc

192 cm
26
212 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

189 cm
25
219 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bowman Dell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Saint Roc!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint Roc.
Dell has a takedown stuffed.
Saint Roc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Roc looks to land a left hand but Dell moved out of range nicely.

Saint Roc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dell misses with a body punch.
Dell tries a body shot but Saint Roc blocks it.
Saint Roc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saint Roc scores with a hook to the body.
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
Dell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dell misses with a punch on the inside.
Dell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint Roc.
Dell misses with some punches.
Dell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Dell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dell misses with a body punch.
Dell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint Roc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dell's elbow.
Dell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dell throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint Roc.
Dell working aggressively here.
Dell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dell struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint Roc controls his hands.
Dell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Dell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint Roc prevents a body shot from Dell.
Dell works on Saint Roc's body with a couple of short punches.
Dell lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dell.
Saint Roc blocks an uppercut.
Dell struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint Roc controls his hands.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dell misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Roc stalling the fight.
A short left from Dell.
Dell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc jumps guard but Dell stands there with Saint Roc around his waist. Saint Roc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saint Roc is looking to control Dell's arms but Dell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint Roc has his back to the cage.
Saint Roc tries to break free but Dell pushes him back against the cage.
Saint Roc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Saint Roc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Saint Roc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint Roc.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Saint Roc.
Dell lands a body punch.
Dell blocks a body shot from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Saint Roc back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Saint Roc.
Dell misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Roc can't find room to land a body shot as Dell controls the action.
Saint Roc holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dell swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint Roc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
Dell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint Roc backwards.
Dell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saint Roc.
Dell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saint Rocs head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dell pushes Saint Roc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dell fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bowman Dell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dell moves into the clinch successfully.

Saint Roc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saint Roc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dell manages to avoid it.
Dell defending well as Saint Roc loads up on a big left hand.
Saint Roc avoids the head kick by Dell.

Saint Roc takes the fight into the clinch.
Saint Roc blocking some punches.
Saint Roc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint Roc blocking some punches.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Saint Roc blocks a body shot from Dell.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saint Roc takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saint Roc struggles to land a body shot inside as Dell controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Roc is trying to maintain a safe position but Dell gets an underhook and turns Saint Roc into the cage.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saint Roc backwards.
Dell misses with a body punch.

Saint Roc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint Roc tries a head kick but it misses.
Saint Roc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dell is out of range.
Saint Roc throws a hook but Dell avoids it easily.
Dell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saint Roc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dell misses with a head kick.
Saint Roc lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bowman Dell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Roc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dell at a distance.
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!
Saint Roc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dell's head.

It looks like Bowman Dell has been cut.
Dell thumps Saint Roc with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dell as he connects with a hook.
Saint Roc throws a lazy uppercut
and Dell counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dell to score with a decent uppercut.
Dell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saint Roc. Saint Roc obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint Roc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc throws a head kick that misses
and Dell counters with a nice leg kick.

Dell clinches up against the cage.
Saint Roc prevents a body shot from Dell.
Saint Roc misses with a punch to the body.
Dell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint Roc.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Dell scores with a shot to the side of Saint Roc's head.
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
Dell tries a body shot but Saint Roc blocks it.
Saint Roc has had enough of the clinch but Dell keeps him there for the moment.
Saint Roc takes a shot to the head.
Saint Roc tries to stall but Dell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saint Roc has had enough of the clinch but Dell keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc prevents a body shot from Dell.
Saint Roc avoiding damage as Dell throws knees to the body.
Dell misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Roc lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Roc blocks an uppercut.
Dell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Roc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Roc is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dell misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saint Rocs head.
Saint Roc is trying to break free.
Saint Roc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dells head.
Saint Roc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bowman Dell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bowman Dell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Saint Roc throws a hook but Dell avoids it easily.
Pierre Saint Roc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint Roc lands with an overhand left.
Saint Roc takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saint Roc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Dell.

Dell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saint Roc's guard.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Roc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Roc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dell is controlling him.
Dell postures up in Saint Roc's guard and throws a big left but Saint Roc blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Roc trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Roc wants to stand up but Dell is controlling him.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Roc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saint Roc throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Dell tries to clinch there but Saint Roc circles away.
Dell connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Dell is predictable there
and Saint Roc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saint Roc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc throws an overhand right that lands on Dell's shoulder, as Dell tries to avoid the shot.
Dell is looking to clinch.
Saint Roc checks a low kick from Dell.
Dell tries to bum rush Saint Roc with a series of wild strikes but Saint Roc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint Roc throws a hook but Dell blocks it.

Dell moves into the clinch.
Saint Roc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dell misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint Roc.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dell lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dell.
Saint Roc blocks an elbow strike.
Saint Roc blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saint Roc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint Roc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint Roc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Dell fails to land.
A hook to the body from Dell.
Saint Roc jumps guard but Dell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dell is leaning against Saint Roc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dell digs a right hand into Saint Roc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saint Roc's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dell - that landed with a thud.
Saint Roc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dell tries to throw a body punch but Saint Roc avoids it by throwing Dell back against the cage.
Dell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dell misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Roc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint Roc is trying to break the clinch but Dell is controlling him.
Pierre Saint Roc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint Roc takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Roc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saint Roc or not.
Dell lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Dell as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint Roc backwards.
Dell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bowman Dell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dell.
Dell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dell working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bowman Dell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dell, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowman Dell!
Bowman Dell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.