PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 2646 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 305 p4p, 462 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rockwell
vs
Ronaldo

195 cm
29
280
10 - 8 - 1

177 cm
46
266
25 - 33 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Core Combat

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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ronaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Rockwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Ronaldo gets tackled into the cage by Rockwell. Rockwell maintains the clinch.
Ronaldo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ronaldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rockwell is defending well.
Lew Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pele Ronaldo.

Rockwell pulls guard.

Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ronaldo looking to pass the guard.

Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ronaldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronaldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Ronaldo pushes his legs off easily.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Rockwell keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working Rockwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rockwell has his foot on Ronaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ronaldo works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rockwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo stands up over Rockwell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwell has wrist control.

Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.

Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ronaldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockwell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ronaldo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockwell.
Rockwell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ronaldo.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
Rockwell wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo wants to control but Rockwell is keeping him busy.

Ronaldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rockwell to see if he's OK.

Ronaldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ronaldo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Ronaldo advances nicely into full mount.
Rockwell tries to hold on but Ronaldo pushes him away.
Rockwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockwell tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronaldo is working for a guillotine from mount but Rockwell frees his head quite easily.
Rockwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rockwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockwell tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ronaldo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rockwell's thigh. Rockwell counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell pulls Ronaldo in close to his closed guard and prevents Ronaldo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pele Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
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.

Rockwell drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.

Rockwell drags the fight down to the ground.

Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo working some strikes from top position.
Ronaldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ronaldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwell has wrist control.

Rockwell working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.

Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ronaldo works over Rockwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Ronaldo with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ronaldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rockwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ronaldo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Rockwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo wants to stand but Rockwell is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rockwell working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ronaldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ronaldo has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell's legs - danger averted.

Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Rockwell keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.

Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronaldo defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is keeping the position.
Ronaldo connects with a couple of short punches.

Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rockwell wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lew Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rockwell moves into the clinch.

Rockwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rockwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ronaldo trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom.

Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo wanted to stand there but Rockwell had control of the position.

Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronaldo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo advances position into side control!

Ronaldo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rockwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ronaldo but great work by Rockwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ronaldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rockwell working over Ronaldo with some ground and pound. Ronaldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ronaldo has his hands clasped together around Rockwell's back. He's all about the action.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Rockwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rockwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Ronaldo has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.

Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Rockwell defends easily.
Ronaldo is trying to keep Rockwell in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ronaldo working for a triangle but Rockwell defends it easily.
Rockwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rockwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Ronaldo is rocked!
Rockwell loads up on a big left hand. Ronaldo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rockwell looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ronaldo can't hide his disappointment, as Rockwell celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.