PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank White is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

White
vs
Balboa

201 cm
22
240 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
30
280 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as White shoots in.
Donk. Balboa catches White right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Frank White has been cut.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as White is landing a low percentage of strikes.
White avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Balboa misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balboa lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Balboa takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!
White shoots in but no luck this time.

White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balboa quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White is trying to control. Balboa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa trying to control from the bottom.
White slows the pace down in half guard.

White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Balboa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Balboa breaks away and moves out of range.
White has a takedown stuffed.
White darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.

Balboa pulls guard.

White decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
Balboa keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Balboa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhite.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
White avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balboa sprawls and moves away.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.

White clinches up with Balboa and pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
Balboa works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Balboa decides to pull guard.
Balboa is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa is trying to control the position but White postures up.
Balboa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.

White striking off his back but it's not causing Balboa any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White wants to sweep here but Balboa controlling him for the moment.
White wants to stand up but Balboa is controlling him.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
White looking to control but Balboa passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balboa is working away from the top position though.
White tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
Balboa is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for White on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balboa but Balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Balboa is not content to let White control the position.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balboa.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White has a takedown stuffed.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Balboa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing that White has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Balboa gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
Balboa is fighting to break White's control of his arms but White is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Balboa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but White has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Balboa is looking to defend but White has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Balboa! White pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Balboa taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank White!