PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Falco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Russell
vs
Falco

190 cm
25
225 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

196 cm
24
270 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Falco!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Falco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Falco drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Falco pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
Russell looking to pass the guard.
Falco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russell.

Russell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Russell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falco has escaped and now he's on top!
Falco looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Falco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Russell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Falco, into his guard.

Falco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Falco is tightening it up a little... Russell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Russell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Russell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Falco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rocco Falco!