PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rosendo Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosendo Hoover has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hoover
vs
Vincent

207 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosendo Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grey Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent misses with a takedown attempt

and Hoover counters by clinching up.
Vincent is trying to pull guard but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Hoover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hoover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoover sprawls well. He's pushed Vincent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rosendo Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Vincent.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vincent misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Hoover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vincent misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoover.

Hoover manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Vincent tries to pull guard but Hoover holds him up against the cage and eventually Vincent drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoover.
A short uppercut from Hoover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vincent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Hoover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vincent shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover stuffs the takedown attempt from Vincent. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Vincent moves in looking to clinch but Hoover pushes him off.
Vincent thows a body kick. Hoover tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vincent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vincent looks winded!
Vincent misses with a hook to the body

and Hoover counters by moving into the clinch.

Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hoover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoover.
Hoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vincent's head.
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!
Hoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoover working some strikes from top position.
Hoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoover cracks Vincent with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
Hoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoover stands up over Vincent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
Hoover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands a couple of digs.
Hoover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoover working some strikes from top position.
Hoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vincent's head.
Hoover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vincent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover landing with the ground and pound.
Hoover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vincent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosendo Hoover dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoover closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vincent's guard.
Vincent is looking to stand back up but Hoover counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vincent.

Hoover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoover is nestled in close to Vincent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vincent wants to get back to full guard but Hoover has mounted him!
Hoover looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vincent taking shots to the head.
Vincent is breathing heavily.
Hoover lands a couple of good shots and Vincent has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hoover tightening his grip on Vincent, looking for the choke.
Rosendo Hoover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoover lands strikes to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover scores with punches to the body.
Hoover lands shots from the back.

Hoover is looking for the choke from the back position but Vincent is controlling his hands well.
Hoover scores with punches to the body.
Hoover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoover scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hoover biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hoover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vincent can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vincent fending off the submission attempt from Hoover.
Hoover throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vincent could be in trouble here!
Hoover connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vincent to escape the position.
Hoover is punishing Vincent with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hoover throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vincent could be in trouble here!

Hoover is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vincent is defending well though. Hoover let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover punches Vincent on the ear.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Vincent do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hoover lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vincent's head.
Hoover punches Vincent on the ear.
Hoover lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Vincent as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hoover!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tries to break free.
Hoover throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vincent could be in trouble here!
Vincent trying to get back to his feet but Hoover is in full control for now.
Hoover scores with strikes from the back.
Hoover is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hoover punishes Vincent with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vincent is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosendo Hoover dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hoover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vincent!
Vincent tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hoover with a couple of short strikes.
Hoover scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vincent?
Vincent is looking to get to half guard.
Hoover scoring with strikes but Vincent is staying in there.
Vincent is in a horrible position here. Hoover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vincent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hoover lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover working Vincent over with strikes here.
Vincent regains half guard.
Vincent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoover working Vincent over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoover lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoover connects with a nice short shot to Vincent's temple.
Nice strikes from Hoover there.
Hoover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoover lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoover slips a nice elbow through Vincent's hands, connecting with Vincent's forehead.

Hoover is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vincent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoover.
Hoover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands strikes from half guard.
Hoover lands strikes from half guard.
Vincent has hold of Hoover's hands but Hoover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vincent wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoover connects with a nice short shot to Vincent's temple.
Vincent trying to control but Hoover postures up.
Vincent tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands strikes from half guard.
Hoover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoover working the head and body with strikes.

Hoover seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Hoover.
Hoover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Hoover there.
Grey Vincent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosendo Hoover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rosendo Hoover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosendo Hoover!