PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rockhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Wyzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Markus Wyzewski enters the cage!

Rockhard
vs
Wyzewski

185 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Rockhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Markus Wyzewski!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyzewski misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wyzewski. Those never looked like landing.
Rockhard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wyzewski swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Wyzewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyzewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockhard fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyzewski throws a combination that misses

and Rockhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockhard wants to free his trapped foot but Wyzewski is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Rockhard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyzewski is trying to maintain the position but Rockhard is very close to passing his half guard.

Rockhard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wyzewski to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhard ducks under a wild hook from Wyzewski.
Wyzewski misses the jab.
Rockhard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyzewski.
Rockhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wyzewski.
Rockhard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wyzewski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Rockhard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard tries to pull guard but Wyzewski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rockhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhard fails to pull guard.
Rockhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wyzewski avoiding damage as Rockhard throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wyzewski working hard to break the clinch.
Wyzewski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wyzewski is trying to push Rockhard away but Rockhard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wyzewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wyzewski has had enough of the clinch but Rockhard keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyzewski is trying to force a seperation but Rockhard has the dominant position.
Wyzewski tries to break the clinch but Rockhard is controlling the position.
Wyzewski is trying to break free.
Wyzewski tries to circle away but Rockhard has him pinned against the cage.
Rockhard is trying to pull guard but Wyzewski has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rockhard.
Rockhard prevents Wyzewski from breaking the clinch.
Rockhard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyzewski's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from Rockhard.

Rockhard gets control of Wyzewski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rockhard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Rockhard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wyzewski stacks Rockhard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wyzewski!
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Wyzewski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rockhard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wyzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard gets full guard.
Wyzewski postures up.
Rockhard has a closed guard, preventing Wyzewski from standing up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wyzewski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wyzewski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wyzewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rockhard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhard wants to control from the top but Wyzewski keeps moving.
Rockhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Rockhard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wyzewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockhard under the eye.
Wyzewski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockhard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wyzewski defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Wyzewski as Rockhard shoots in.
Wyzewski throws an overhand right that lands on Rockhard's shoulder, as Rockhard tries to avoid the shot.

Rockhard dives in and scores a takedown into Wyzewski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhard wants to control from the top but Wyzewski keeps moving.
Wyzewski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockhard's guard.

Rockhard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wyzewski has picked Rockhard up and slammed him! Rockhard can't keep hold of the triangle and Wyzewski manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wyzewski is trying to get an arm triangle but Rockhard is defending well.
Wyzewski wants to stand but Rockhard has his arm trapped.
Rockhard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wyzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rockhard actively working from the bottom here.

Wyzewski is looking for a kimura but Rockhard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wyzewski to get the leverage.

Rockhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockhard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard Rockhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wyzewski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rockhard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wyzewski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rockhard pulls down on the head and he's put Wyzewski to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Rockhard!
Richard Rockhard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.