PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes into the arena with I Wanna Rock blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rock
vs
Lange

180 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 2

182 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinrich Lange!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock is looking to clinch but Lange is avoiding it.
Lange paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lange misses the shot to the body.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lange looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Lange misses.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Lange.
Rock avoids the body shot from Lange.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Rock.
Lange walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rock scores with a jab.
Lange tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lange throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lange swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lange steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rock. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lange throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Lange off the ropes and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Lange just misses with a punch to the body.
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock connects with a right hand. Lange shakes it off.
Rock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lange counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock thinking.
Lange throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lange throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Lange moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Lange avoids the body shot from Rock.
Lange attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Lange's shoulder, as Lange tries to avoid the shot.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Lange misses.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lange! But no joy.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Lange saw it coming and moves away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.

Rock darts in and clinches Lange up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Lange as the two fighters clinch.
Lange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
Lange struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock trying to stall but Lange improves his position.
Lange lands with a right to the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
Lange misses with some punches.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Lange has him pressed against the ropes.
Lange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Lange can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Lange fails to land.
Lange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lange walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Lange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lange.
Rock tries to work over Lange's front leg with a kick but Lange checks it.
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lange.
Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lange takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Lange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lange connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lange swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heinrich Lange will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Heinrich Lange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Lange pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Lange settles back down.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Lange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Lange throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lange misses with a hook
and Rock counters with an outside leg kick.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Rock slips a jab from Lange.
Lange misses with a body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rock.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lange.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Rock takes a swing at Lange's ribcage but misses.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Rock.
Heinrich Lange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock checks a leg kick.

Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lange, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Lange throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lange lands with a light punch inside.
Rock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lange swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lange blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lange lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock tries to stall but Lange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a body shot from Lange.
Lange is working Rock over against the ropes.
Lange scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lange.
Lange tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Lange back against the ropes.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Lange.
Lange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Lange fails to land.
Lange gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Lange blocks a body shot from Rock.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock prevents a body shot from Lange.
Lange misses with some punches.
Rock is trying to maintain a safe position but Lange gets an underhook and turns Rock into the ropes.
Lange misses with the head strike.
Lange lands an uppercut.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langes head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lange lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lange as Rock tries to tie him up.
Rock lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Lange lands a right hand.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Heinrich Lange seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Lange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Lange lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lange is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Rock cracks Lange with a nice body shot.
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Lange tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A hook to the body from Rock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock.
Lange working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Will Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rock misses with a body kick.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock thuds a left hand into Lange's body.
Lange tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lange.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Lange misses its intended target.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lange manages to circle out of the way.
Lange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Lange.
Rock lands a head kick!
Lange throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lange tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Lange saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock checks a low kick from Lange.
Lange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and Lange counters with a nice uppercut.
Lange misses the jab.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lange takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Lange takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Lange misses.
Lange lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rock's sensitive parts.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a push kick but Lange slaps the foot to one side.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Lange misses with a looping right.
Lange wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Lange 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.
Rock cracks Lange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lange looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lange takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Lange throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lange.
Lange throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lange scoring well with a low kick there.
Lange throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Lange throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lange will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Lange moved out of range nicely.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Rock.
Rock catches Lange with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock connects with a leg kick. Lange looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Rock.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lange on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lange checks the leg kick.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lange, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lange.
Lange throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Lange avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Lange doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lange thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Will Rock!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Will Rock!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Will Rock!

Will Rock wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.