PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Rocambole (ranked 24097 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kile Jr Lll (ranked 4700 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Rocambole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kile Jr Lll's chin.

Rocambole
vs
Jr Lll

180 cm
27
295 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

204 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Rocambole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kile Jr Lll!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr Lll lands with a nice combination. Rocambole backs away looking to recover.
Rocambole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Rocambole drives through and clinches with Jr Lll against the cage.
Jr Lll fails to pull guard.
Rocambole stalls.
Jr Lll fails to pull guard.
Jr Lll fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonard Rocambole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kile Jr Lll.

Rocambole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jr Lll is trying to keep an underhook but Rocambole manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Rocambole postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jr Lll to stand up.
Kile Jr Lll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rocambole moves into the clinch successfully.

Rocambole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocambole walks into a stiff left hand from Jr Lll.

Rocambole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rocambole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Lll tries to kick Rocambole off but Rocambole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rocambole moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jr Lll.
Rocambole really is a fat lump.
Rocambole passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jr Lll!
Rocambole content just to control the position here.
Jr Lll is looking to get to half guard.

Rocambole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jr Lll manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Lll is trying to control Rocambole's posture but Rocambole avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jr Lll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocambole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr Lll takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rocambole decides to stand back up.
Jr Lll connects with a jab.
Rocambole throws a sloppy head kick and Jr Lll moves out of range easily.

Rocambole throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jr Lll was covering up waiting for the punch and Rocambole finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rocambole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rocambole stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Rocambole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rocambole lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jr Lll wants to control but Rocambole postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rocambole stands up and beckons Jr Lll to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Jr Lll.
Jr Lll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocambole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocambole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Jr Lll misses.
Jr Lll throws a lazy right hand but Rocambole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocambole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jr Lll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jr Lll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Rocambole gets the takedown into side control.

Rocambole tries for a kimura but Jr Lll is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jr Lll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocambole backs up against the cage.

Rocambole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rocambole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jr Lll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jr Lll looking to control.

Jr Lll is working an open guard so Rocambole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Lll misses with a straight left.
Jr Lll feints a jab promting Rocambole to slip. Jr Lll then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rocambole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Rocambole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr Lll trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rocambole manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocambole working for a submission but Jr Lll is keeping him at bay.
Rocambole content just to control the position here.
Jr Lll wants to hold on but Rocambole pushes him away.
Jr Lll is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leonard Rocambole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocambole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rocambole in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocambole controlling from mount.
Rocambole lands a couple of good shots and Jr Lll has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Jr Lll right now.
Can Jr Lll hold on?! Rocambole is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rocambole lands shots from the back.

Rocambole tightening his grip on Jr Lll, looking for the choke.
Jr Lll trying to control the action but Rocambole just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocambole has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jr Lll.
Rocambole scores with punches from the back.
Rocambole punishes Jr Lll with strikes from the back mount.
Jr Lll is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rocambole.
Jr Lll trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocambole biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rocambole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jr Lll just trying to survive but Rocambole is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Rocambole dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rocambole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jr Lll.
Nice jab there from Jr Lll.
Jr Lll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Rocambole has closed the distance and engaged Jr Lll in a clinch.
Jr Lll jumps guard but Rocambole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Rocambole gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jr Lll regains guard.
Rocambole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocambole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocambole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocambole stands and throws Jr Lll's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Lll tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rocambole controlling the position easily from mount.
Jr Lll wants to hold on but Rocambole pushes him away.
Rocambole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rocambole dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocambole controlling the pace for now.
Jr Lll wants to hold on but Rocambole pushes him away.
Rocambole raining down shots from the mount!
Rocambole wants to take Jr Lll's back here but Jr Lll is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rocambole punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocambole connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jr Lll is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocambole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Rocambole goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jr Lll is on top in guard.
Rocambole wants to stand up but Jr Lll is controlling him.
Jr Lll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jr Lll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocambole keeping moving, preventing Jr Lll from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jr Lll wants to pass the guard but Rocambole is keeping the position.
Kile Jr Lll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Rocambole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocambole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Rocambole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocambole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Rocambole!