PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rocky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rocky
vs
Solo

189 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rocky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Han Solo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solo.
Rocky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solo counters with a solid body kick.
Solo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocky counters with a straight right hand.
Solo looks to throw the jab but Rocky is out of range.
Paul Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rocky throws a sloppy head kick and Solo moves out of range easily.
Rocky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo misses with a right hand

and Rocky counters by clinching up.
Rocky looking to stall.
Rocky tries to pull guard but Solo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rocky drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo is trying to push Rocky away but Rocky has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solo has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
Rocky keeps control of Solo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Rocky.
Rocky wants a takedown.
Solo stops a takedown attempt from Rocky.
Solo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Solo misses with some punches.
Solo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solo is trying to force a seperation but Rocky has the dominant position.
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
Solo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solo tries to break free but Rocky pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocky.

Rocky ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rocky's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Solo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Rocky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solo wants to stand and escape but instead Rocky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo wants to get back to his feet but Rocky passes into half guard.
Rocky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rocky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocky wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
Solo won't allow Rocky to pass to mount.
Rocky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solo tries to buck Rocky off but he can't manage it.
Solo is in a horrible position here. Rocky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Solo really wants to buck Rocky off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Rocky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Solo avoids the head kick by Rocky.

Rocky instigates a clinch.
Solo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Solo tries to circle away but Rocky has him pinned against the ropes.
Solo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solo's efforts to push away.
Rocky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solo prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Solo as Rocky tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocky.
Solo has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
Rocky is trying to force a seperation but Solo has the dominant position.

Rocky manages to break the clinch.

Rocky takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky is trying to push Solo away but Solo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solo avoids it.
Solo blocks a body shot from Rocky.
Solo wants to break free but Rocky has control.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solo has had enough of the clinch but Rocky keeps him there for the moment.
Solo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solo's efforts to push away.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Solo breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Rocky both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocky lands a two punch combo.
Solo misses with a right hand
and Rocky counters with a nice body shot.
Solo scores with a decent looking hook.
Rocky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solo.
Rocky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.

Solo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Han Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocky doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo connects with a looping right hand.
Solo scores with a body shot.

Rocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Solo is trying to force a seperation but Rocky has the dominant position.
Solo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rocky is looking to break free of the clinch but Solo has double underhooks.
Han Solo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo misses with a punch on the inside.
Solo is trying to break free.
Solo working aggressively here.
Rocky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Solo tries to break the clinch but Rocky is controlling the position.
Solo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocky won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rocky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Solo to keep the fight standing.
Solo misses with a punch on the inside.
Solo working aggressively here.
Rocky keeps control of Solo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solo misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Solo smiles and moves away.
Solo throws a sloppy body shot
and Rocky counters with a two punch combo.
Solo lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Solo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rocky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Solo looks to throw the jab but Rocky is out of range.
Rocky throws a low kick but Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo checks a leg kick.
Solo throws a shot from downtown. Rocky moves away and avoids it.
Paul Rocky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocky is looking to clinch but Solo is avoiding it.
Solo sizes up Rocky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solo.
Solo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rocky moves out of range as Solo strikes.
Solo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Solo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rocky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocky.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Solo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocky breaks the clinch.
Rocky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocky doesn't manage to clinch there - Solo circles away.
Rocky misses with a takedown attempt
and Solo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Solo misses the target.
Rocky moves away from the strike by Solo.
Rocky throws a leg kick but Solo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Solo as he checks the leg kick.
Rocky darts in trying to clinch
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocky.
Rocky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo scores with a jab. Rocky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solo counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocky throws a combination that misses
and Solo counters with a nice body kick.
Rocky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Solo lands with a right hand.
Solo lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocky has his takedown stuffed
and Solo counters with a stiff right hand.
Solo looks to land a combination but Rocky avoids it well.
A lazy left from Solo finds it's target.
Solo with a hook.
Rocky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Solo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rocky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solo thuds his right hand into Rocky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocky throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocky was well out of range. Poor timing from Solo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Solo.
Solo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocky circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocky fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Solo.
Solo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocky momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocky moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solo throws a good cross that connects.
Rocky blocks a jab.
Rocky pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Han Solo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Solo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Solo!