PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Landeverde
vs
Roach

170 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ric Landeverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Landeverde moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
Landeverde is pressed up against the cage. Roach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Landeverde down to the mat. Landeverde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Landeverde shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Landeverde trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom.
Roach working a defensive guard here.
Landeverde throws a big right hand that misses.
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roach controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Landeverde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roach is trying to keep Landeverde in close.
Landeverde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roach on the ground.
Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roach is trying to keep Landeverde in close.
Landeverde postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Landeverde manages to get himself to full guard.
Landeverde manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde landing punches.
Landeverde putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roach is desperately trying to improve his position but Landeverde has a good base and remains in mount.
Landeverde lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roach is looking to get to half guard.
Landeverde breaks from Roach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Landeverde working the ground and pound effectively.
Landeverde breaks from Roach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landeverde with a couple of short strikes.
Roach is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Landeverde.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach wants to control but Landeverde is having none of it.
Landeverde looking to finish Roach with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roach!
Roach tries to hold on but Landeverde pushes him away.
Landeverde lands a nice shot to the head.
Roach is looking to improve his position but Landeverde isn't that keen on the idea.

Landeverde looking to secure an arm triangle but Roach defends it well.
Landeverde lands a heavy elbow.
Landeverde fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Landeverde looking to control but Roach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roach regains half guard.
Landeverde wants to stand up but Roach is controlling the position.

Roach looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde wants to control but Roach is keeping him busy.
Landeverde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Landeverde lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeverde thows a huge punch but Roach dodges it nicely.
Roach regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Landeverde.
Landeverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Roach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Roach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Landeverde postures up and lands a big shot to Roach's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach is trying to keep Landeverde in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landeverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Roach is retaining full guard.
Landeverde would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Landeverde scoring with some ground and pound.
Landeverde throws a strike but Roach rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landeverde is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Roach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ric Landeverde 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.

Landeverde closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roach to the mat! Roach manages to get full guard.
Landeverde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Landeverde from controlling successfully.
Roach is trying to control the position but Landeverde postures up.
Ric Landeverde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Landeverde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roach!

Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landeverde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Landeverde wants to control but Roach postures up.

Roach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Landeverde, who protects the arm well.

Roach is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landeverde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde wants to get back to his feet.
Landeverde is trying to control Roach's posture but Roach avoids it.
Roach is looking to take a break and control but Landeverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Roach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Landeverde is trying to control Roach's posture but Roach avoids it.

Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde throws up a few punches.
Landeverde tries to improve position but can't.
Roach trying to control the action but Landeverde is working from the bottom.

Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landeverde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Landeverde is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Roach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Landeverde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roach has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Landeverde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roach has hold of Landeverde's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Landeverde seems comfortable defending it but Roach has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Landeverde is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Landeverde is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roach couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Roach!
After the big win, Bobby Roach made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pirates Powder and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.