PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heff Rondavic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heff Rondavic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Tycoon's chin.

Rondavic
vs
Tycoon

174 cm
21
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heff Rondavic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rondavic as he jumps to the side.
Rondavic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tycoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rondavic defends it nicely.
Rondavic throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Rondavic cracks the inside of Tycoon's front leg.

Tycoon takes the fight into the clinch.
Tycoon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rondavic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heff Rondavic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tycoon.

Rondavic moves into the clinch.
Rondavic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rondavic slows down the pace here.
Rondavic looking to throw knees to the head but Tycoon is blocking nicely.
Rondavic prevents a body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rondavic tries to land knees in the clinch but Tycoon avoids the damage to the body.
Tycoon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tycoon wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondavic landing knees to the head.
Rondavic scores with a knee to the head.
Tycoon looks gassed!
Tycoon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Rondavic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rondavic misses with a knee to the head.
Rondavic lands a knee to the body.
Rondavic stalling the fight.
Rondavic landing knees to the body.
Tycoon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tycoon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rondavic trying to land knees to the body.
Rondavic is stalling here.
Tycoon tries to break free but Rondavic pushes him back against the ropes.
Tycoon is looking to break free of the clinch but Rondavic has double underhooks.
Rondavic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Rondavic leaning against his opponent.
Rondavic lands a knee to the body.
Tycoon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rondavic just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondavic has Tycoon pressed against the ropes, preventing Tycoon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tycoon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Rondavic.
Rondavic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tycoon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tycoon tries to pull guard but Rondavic holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tycoon drops back down to his feet.
Rondavic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rondavic misses with a knee to the head.
Tycoon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rondavic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rondavic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tycoon fails to pull guard.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as Rondavic controls the action.
Tycoon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tycoon tries to break the clinch but Rondavic is controlling the position.
Rondavic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rondavic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rondavic prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondavic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rondavic connects with a knee to the head.
Tycoon is working for takedown but Rondavic is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rondavic stalls.
Rondavic trying to control the position but instead, Tycoon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rondavic into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heff Rondavic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rondavic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tycoon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rondavic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tycoon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rondavic tries to clinch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Jake Tycoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rondavic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tycoon.
Tycoon shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick from Rondavic misses.
Rondavic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rondavic wants it to stay on the feet.
Rondavic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rondavic instigates a clinch.
Rondavic trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Rondavic to work.
Rondavic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tycoon tries for a takedown but Rondavic manages to get underhooks.
Heff Rondavic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tycoon.
Rondavic lands a good knee to the midsection. Tycoon won't want to take too many of those.
Rondavic working Tycoon over with knees to the body.
Rondavic lands a nice knee to the body.
Rondavic misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondavic trying to land knees to the body.
Tycoon tries to break free but Rondavic pushes him back against the ropes.
Tycoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rondavic blocks the elbow strike.
Tycoon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rondavic pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rondavic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rondavic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rondavic with a knee to the head.
Rondavic stops a takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Tycoon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rondavic keeps control of Tycoon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tycoon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rondavic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rondavic lands a knee to the head.
Rondavic with a knee to the head.
Rondavic tries a knee to the head but Tycoon blocks it.
Tycoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rondavic misses with a knee strike.
Tycoon is trying to break the clinch but Rondavic is controlling him.
Rondavic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tycoon blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rondavic obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondavic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rondavic working Tycoon over with knees to the body.
Tycoon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rondavic just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rondavic landing knees to the body.
Rondavic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tycoon.
Tycoon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tycoon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tycoon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rondavic.
Rondavic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Rondavic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tycoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tycoon fails to pull guard.
Heff Rondavic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rondavic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Tycoon.
Rondavic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rondavic throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rondavic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rondavic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tycoon tries to pull guard but Rondavic won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heff Rondavic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for Tycoon with that takedown attempt.
Rondavic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rondavic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tycoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rondavic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tycoon somewhat.
Rondavic wants to clinch up but Tycoon keeps it at a distance.

Rondavic has Tycoon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rondavic landing knees to the head.
Rondavic misses with a knee to the head.
Rondavic tries to land a knee to the head but Tycoon blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tycoon jumps guard but Rondavic stands there with Tycoon around his waist. Tycoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heff Rondavic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tycoon.
Tycoon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rondavic walks away with a smile on his face. Tycoon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tycoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rondavic moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondavic lands a nice knee to the body.
Rondavic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tycoon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tycoon misses with an elbow strike.
Tycoon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rondavic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rondavic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tycoon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tycoon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rondavic connects with a knee to the head.
Rondavic is pressed up against the ropes. Tycoon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rondavic down to the mat. Rondavic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rondavic tries to clinch up but Tycoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tycoon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Rondavic as Tycoon shoots in.

Rondavic clinches up with Tycoon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rondavic avoiding damage.
Tycoon has had enough of the clinch but Rondavic keeps him there for the moment.
Rondavic taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tycoon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rondavic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tycoon tries to land knees in the clinch but Rondavic avoids the damage to the body.
Rondavic misses with a knee strike.
Rondavic prevents the takedown attempt.
Tycoon fails to pull guard.
Rondavic stalling.
Tycoon tries for a takedown but Rondavic manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Rondavic.
Tycoon jumps guard but Rondavic stands there with Tycoon around his waist. Tycoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rondavic working Tycoon over with knees to the body.
Rondavic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Rondavic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tycoon tries a knee to the head but Rondavic blocks it.
Rondavic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rondavic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tycoon takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heff Rondavic clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tycoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rondavic avoids it really well and circles away.
Rondavic wants to clinch up but Tycoon keeps it at a distance.
Rondavic stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Tycoon with that takedown attempt.
Heff Rondavic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tycoon.
Rondavic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tycoon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rondavic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heff Rondavic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rondavic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tycoon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rondavic moves into the clinch.
Rondavic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rondavic misses with a knee strike.
Rondavic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rondavic.
Rondavic with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tycoon wants a takedown.
Tycoon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rondavic just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rondavic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tycoon avoids it.
Rondavic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tycoon is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Tycoon - that landed with a thud.
Tycoon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tycoon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tycoon avoiding damage as Rondavic throws knees to the body.
Tycoon can't get the takedown.
Rondavic tries a knee to the head but Tycoon blocks it.
Rondavic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Rondavic tries to land a knee to the head but Tycoon blocks with his arms.
Tycoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rondavic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon tries for a takedown but Rondavic manages to get underhooks.
Tycoon looking to throw knees to the head but Rondavic is blocking nicely.
Tycoon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rondavic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rondavic landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondavic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tycoon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rondavic scores with a knee to the head.
Tycoon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rondavic smiles and moves away.
Rondavic tries to score with a low kick but Tycoon moves his leg out of the way.
Rondavic wants to clinch.
Rondavic moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon pushes him off.
Rondavic tries to close the distance and clinch but Tycoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tycoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rondavic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Rondavic gets a clinch.
Tycoon can't get the takedown.
Rondavic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tycoon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rondavic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rondavic tries a knee to the head but Tycoon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heff Rondavic had his way with Jake Tycoon in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tycoon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rondavic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tycoon.
Tycoon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rondavic's calf.
Rondavic stuffs the takedown.

Rondavic has managed to clinch.
Rondavic holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tycoon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rondavic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heff Rondavic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tycoon.
Rondavic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tycoon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Rondavic.
Tycoon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tycoon has Rondavic pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rondavic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rondavic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tycoon tries to pull guard but Rondavic holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tycoon drops back down to his feet.
Rondavic crunches a lovely knee into Tycoon's ribcage.
Rondavic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tycoon blocks it with crossed arms.
Tycoon is trying to drag Rondavic to the mat but Rondavic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tycoon avoiding damage as Rondavic throws knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondavic connects with a knee to the head.
Rondavic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tycoon avoids it.

Tycoon jumps guard and drags Rondavic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Rondavic is proving a slippery customer.

Rondavic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tycoon fails to land the takedown.
Tycoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rondavic defends it nicely.

Rondavic moves into the clinch successfully.
Rondavic connects with a knee to the head.
Tycoon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rondavic.
Tycoon wants to break free but Rondavic has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondavic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rondavic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tycoon can do to turn this around?
Tycoon can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rondavic.
Rondavic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rondavic misses with a knee to the head.
Tycoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees to the body from Rondavic.
Tycoon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rondavic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rondavic misses with a knee strike.
Tycoon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tycoon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Rondavic.
Tycoon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rondavic prevents it.
Rondavic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rondavic tries a knee to the head but Tycoon blocks it.
Rondavic trying to land knees to the body.
Jake Tycoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tycoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tycoon tries a knee to the head but Rondavic blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heff Rondavic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rondavic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heff Rondavic!