PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luke Rockhold has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rockhold
vs
Henry Forum Troll Number Four

188 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Rockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forum Troll Number Four throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockhold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a shot from downtown. Rockhold moves away and avoids it.
Forum Troll Number Four stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four scoring well with a low kick there.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with an uppercut.
Rockhold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forum Troll Number Four.
A slow jab from Forum Troll Number Four misses its intended target.
Rockhold fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forum Troll Number Four lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockhold takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Luke Rockhold has been cut.
Rockhold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Forum Troll Number Four defends well and Rockhold ends up having to push Forum Troll Number Four into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forum Troll Number Four tries a head kick but it misses.
Forum Troll Number Four ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhold moves away.
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown but Forum Troll Number Four shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockhold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Forum Troll Number Four looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forum Troll Number Four has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Forum Troll Number Four throws the kick towards the body but Rockhold avoids it.
Rockhold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forum Troll Number Four lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockhold shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Forum Troll Number Four fails to land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rockhold checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rockhold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockhold lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forum Troll Number Four tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forum Troll Number Four looking to control.
Rockhold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Forum Troll Number Four wants to get back to his feet but Rockhold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forum Troll Number Four working a defensive guard here.
Rockhold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a combination. Rockhold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Forum Troll Number Four swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rockhold.
Rockhold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forum Troll Number Four throws out the jab.
Forum Troll Number Four keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockhold ducks under a wild hook from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a looping overhand right but Rockhold ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forum Troll Number Four tests Rockhold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a straight right.
Forum Troll Number Four tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockhold has a takedown stuffed.
Forum Troll Number Four feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockhold's calf.
Forum Troll Number Four tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockhold throwing a counter right hand but Forum Troll Number Four manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a head kick that misses.
Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Forum Troll Number Four finds it's target.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a series of punches but Rockhold avoids them all with ease.
Rockhold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rockhold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockhold fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockhold's cut.
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.

Rockhold goes for a double leg but Forum Troll Number Four avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forum Troll Number Four continues to drive forward.
Forum Troll Number Four connects with a high kick.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a head kick.
Forum Troll Number Four rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Rockhold counters by clinching up.

Forum Troll Number Four manages to break the clinch.
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forum Troll Number Four but Forum Troll Number Four pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forum Troll Number Four tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forum Troll Number Four defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rockhold.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rockhold. 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.
Forum Troll Number Four throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockhold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockhold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rockhold needs to keep his hands up - Forum Troll Number Four had a free shot at his head there.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forum Troll Number Four throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockhold counters with a left and a right that stings Forum Troll Number Four.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Forum Troll Number Four.

Luke Rockhold's cut is getting worse.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockhold blocks the leg kick.
Forum Troll Number Four pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a left and a right that both miss
and Forum Troll Number Four takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Rockhold's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
A slow jab from Forum Troll Number Four misses its intended target.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a head kick that misses.
Rockhold tries to counter by clinching up but Forum Troll Number Four breaks away and moves out of range.
Rockhold tries to score with a low kick but Forum Troll Number Four moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a body kick that misses.
Rockhold misses with a takedown attempt - Forum Troll Number Four sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forum Troll Number Four is looking to land body kicks.
Rockhold avoids the body shot from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockhold. Rockhold gets slowly back to his feet.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a head kick.
Rockhold is looking for a counter combo.
Forum Troll Number Four lands a nice looking body shot.
Forum Troll Number Four lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockhold circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockhold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Forum Troll Number Four.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forum Troll Number Four cracks Rockhold with a good jab.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Forum Troll Number Four scores with a one two! Rockhold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a leg kick which misses Rockhold's front leg but catches the back leg as Rockhold tries to avoid it.
Rockhold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forum Troll Number Four scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forum Troll Number Four scores with a jab. Rockhold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rockhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forum Troll Number Four.
Rockhold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockhold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockhold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rockhold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forum Troll Number Four swings for the body but Rockhold moves out of range.
Rockhold appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockhold dives in for a single leg takedown but Forum Troll Number Four sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Forum Troll Number Four does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Forum Troll Number Four looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forum Troll Number Four swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forum Troll Number Four throws the left hand but Rockhold avoids the punch easily.
Forum Troll Number Four lands with a shot to the body.
Forum Troll Number Four stuffs the takedown.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a head kick.
Rockhold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forum Troll Number Four.
Rockhold slips under a jab from Forum Troll Number Four.
Rockhold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forum Troll Number Four paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Forum Troll Number Four misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockhold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Forum Troll Number Four digs a good hook to Rockhold's body.
Rockhold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Forum Troll Number Four does no damage.
Forum Troll Number Four swings for the body but Rockhold moves out of range.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a straight left.
Rockhold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forum Troll Number Four pinned against the cage. Forum Troll Number Four gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forum Troll Number Four swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockhold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockhold scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold walks forward, straight into a front kick from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four leaves Rockhold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Forum Troll Number Four feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockhold's calf.
Forum Troll Number Four swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a two punch combination.
Forum Troll Number Four slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockhold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a nice head kick!
Forum Troll Number Four swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a nice head kick!
Rockhold fails with a takedown attempt.
Forum Troll Number Four tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockhold was well out of range. Poor timing from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockhold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhold tries to clinch but Forum Troll Number Four is having none of it.
Forum Troll Number Four swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockhold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forum Troll Number Four waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockhold.
Forum Troll Number Four shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a half hearted mid kick.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockhold.
Rockhold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forum Troll Number Four swings for the body but Rockhold moves out of range.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forum Troll Number Four looks to throw the jab but Rockhold is out of range.
Rockhold moves away from the strike by Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four throws an overhand right that lands on Rockhold's shoulder, as Rockhold tries to avoid the shot.
Rockhold avoids a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Forum Troll Number Four.

Luke Rockhold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rockhold shoots for a takedown but Forum Troll Number Four saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Forum Troll Number Four - just one landing.
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from Forum Troll Number Four.
Forum Troll Number Four lands a head kick. Rockhold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Forum Troll Number Four misses with a body shot.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a series of punches but Rockhold moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forum Troll Number Four throws a series of punches but Rockhold avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Forum Troll Number Four. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forum Troll Number Four.
Rockhold moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockhold tries to counter by clinching up but Forum Troll Number Four breaks away and moves out of range.
Rockhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forum Troll Number Four.
Rockhold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Forum Troll Number Four sprawls and moves away.
Rockhold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forum Troll Number Four pinned against the cage. Forum Troll Number Four gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Forum Troll Number Four winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number Four!