PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Gukepshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gukepshev comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. Rockamole has chosen Shaggy-Boombastic as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gukepshev
vs
Rockamole

190 cm
32
270 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

200 cm
39
287 lbs
21 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grigory Gukepshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hantu Rockamole!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockamole steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rockamole goes for a double leg but Gukepshev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gukepshev continues to drive forward.
Gukepshev throws an off balance right hand
and Rockamole counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rockamole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockamole, right into the meat.
Gukepshev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockamole is out of range and Gukepshev settles back down.
Gukepshev misses with an uppercut. Rockamole saw that one coming.
Rockamole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockamole digs a good body shot into Gukepshev's ribs.
Gukepshev throws a looping overhand right but Rockamole ducks down to avoid it.
Rockamole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rockamole lands with a right hand.
Gukepshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockamole.

Rockamole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gukepshev's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockamole wants to control but Gukepshev is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gukepshev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gukepshev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockamole.
Rockamole stopping the sweep attempt from Gukepshev.
Rockamole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gukepshev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockamole throwing strikes from guard but Gukepshev blocks nicely.
Rockamole lands a couple of digs.
Gukepshev has his hands on Rockamole's head, controlling the position.
Rockamole trying to control but Gukepshev is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockamole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gukepshev trying to keep a closed guard but Rockamole is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockamole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockamole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gukepshev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grigory Gukepshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gukepshev ducks under a wild hook from Rockamole.
Rockamole drops his hands momentarily and Gukepshev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockamole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Gukepshev.

It looks like Hantu Rockamole has been cut.
Nice body punch from Rockamole.
A lazy left from Rockamole finds it's target.

Rockamole dives in and scores a takedown into Gukepshev's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gukepshev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockamole is controlling him.
Rockamole postures up and lands a big shot to Gukepshev's brow.
Rockamole wants to control from the top but Gukepshev keeps moving.
Rockamole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gukepshev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockamole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gukepshev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockamole pushing down on Gukepshev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rockamole stops Gukepshev from getting back to his feet.
Rockamole throwing shots but Gukepshev is blocking nicely.
Rockamole is trying to control the action in half guard but Gukepshev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockamole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockamole wants to control the pace but Gukepshev is squirming around nicely.
Gukepshev wants to hold on but Rockamole pushes him away.
Rockamole controlling from the full mount.
Rockamole scoring with strikes but Gukepshev is staying in there.
Gukepshev can't escape the position.
Gukepshev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hantu Rockamole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hantu Rockamole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gukepshev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockamole ducks under a wild hook from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rockamole shoots in and drives through. Gukepshev sprawls well.
A big right from Gukepshev misses.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Rockamole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rockamole with a nice cross.
A big right from Gukepshev misses.
Rockamole cracks Gukepshev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockamole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockamole throws a wild body kick that Gukepshev sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockamole scores with the left hand. Gukepshev knows he should have avoided that one.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Rockamole moves out of range.
Rockamole with the counter takedown but Gukepshev avoids it easily.
Rockamole scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockamole misses with a body kick.
Hantu Rockamole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gukepshev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockamole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gukepshev if he has to take too many more of those.
Rockamole with a jab.
Gukepshev blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gukepshev misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Rockamole misses.
The fighters circling - Gukepshev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gukepshev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockamole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gukepshev. Gukepshev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockamole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grigory Gukepshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockamole with a hook.
Gukepshev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rockamole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gukepshev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rockamole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gukepshev defends well and Rockamole ends up having to push Gukepshev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rockamole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Gukepshev misses.
It seemed like Rockamole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockamole motions for Gukepshev to come forward. Rockamole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gukepshev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rockamole dips to his left and cracks Gukepshev with an uppercut!
Rockamole connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockamole lands with a good body shot.

Gukepshev tries to sprawl but Rockamole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gukepshev is refusing to be controlled, as Rockamole sits in half guard.
Gukepshev wants to get back to his feet.
Gukepshev is holding on to half guard well.
Hantu Rockamole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockamole controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gukepshev is staying active underneath Rockamole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gukepshev trying to control but Rockamole postures up.
Rockamole thows a huge punch but Gukepshev dodges it nicely.
Rockamole is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gukepshev, right into the meat.
Gukepshev misses with a hook
and Rockamole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockamole lands a jab to Gukepshev's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole slips under a jab.
Rockamole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gukepshev.
Rockamole throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockamole.
Gukepshev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockamole misses with a double jab.
Gukepshev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockamole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gukepshev moves away.
Rockamole misses with a wild body shot.
Gukepshev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rockamole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockamole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockamole is looking to slow Gukepshev down with leg kicks.
Rockamole throws a hook but Gukepshev avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hantu Rockamole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hantu Rockamole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gukepshev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockamole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockamole slips under a jab from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockamole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gukepshev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gukepshev takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rockamole.
Gukepshev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockamole counters with a right hand to the body.
Gukepshev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gukepshev throws a looping overhand right but Rockamole ducks down to avoid it.
Gukepshev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockamole manages to avoid it.
Rockamole counters with a body kick.
Rockamole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Rockamole lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gukepshev motions for Rockamole to come forward. Gukepshev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gukepshev throws a leg kick but Rockamole checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rockamole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockamole cracks Gukepshev with an open hand slap.
Rockamole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gukepshev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rockamole's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gukepshev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gukepshev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gukepshev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockamole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rockamole connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Rockamole.
Gukepshev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rockamole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rockamole throws out a counter right but Gukepshev avoids it with no problem.
Rockamole lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Gukepshev misses
and Rockamole counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigory Gukepshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hantu Rockamole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockamole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockamole counters with a nice body kick.
Rockamole bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gukepshev misses with a right hand
and Rockamole counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockamole.
Gukepshev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gukepshev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockamole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockamole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gukepshev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gukepshev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockamole finds it's way round the side to connect with Gukepshev's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gukepshev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rockamole - the referee stops the clock and Gukepshev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rockamole. Gukepshev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockamole lands an overhand right.
Rockamole misses with a body kick.
Gukepshev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockamole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockamole scores with the left hand. Gukepshev knows he should have avoided that one.
Gukepshev throws a leg kick that is checked

and Rockamole counters with a single leg into guard. Gukepshev didn't expect that.
Rockamole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole trying to control but Gukepshev is working from the bottom.
Rockamole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockamole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Gukepshev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockamole defends it easily.
Rockamole sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gukepshev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockamole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gukepshev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockamole tries to move into range but Gukepshev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gukepshev lands a jab to Rockamole's midsection.
Gukepshev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockamole as he connects with a hook.
Rockamole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gukepshev manages to avoid it.
Gukepshev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gukepshev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hantu Rockamole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockamole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hantu Rockamole!
During a confident post fight interview, Hantu Rockamole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.