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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Negra Modelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
18
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Negra Modelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hercules Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modelo clobbers Rockefeller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Modelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Modelo.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rockefeller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Modelo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockefeller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Modelo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rockefeller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Modelo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modelo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rockefeller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Modelo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rockefeller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockefeller looking for a guillotine here but Modelo defends easily.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Modelo trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockefeller looking for a guillotine here but Modelo defends easily.
Rockefeller looks gassed!
Modelo content to stall in guard here.
Rockefeller is looking for a triangle but Modelo pushes his legs off easily.
Rockefeller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Modelo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Modelo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockefeller on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Modelo trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Modelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Modelo wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Modelo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Modelo trying to control the action but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Modelo off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Modelo is trying to stand back up.
Modelo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rockefeller looking for the choke but no joy.
Rockefeller seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Modelo's chin but Modelo turns very nicely into Rockefeller's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Modelo.
Rockefeller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Rockefeller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller tries for a takedown but Modelo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Modelo tries to avoid it but Rockefeller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Modelo to the ground. Modelo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Modelo scores with a shot to the body.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
Modelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockefeller circles away.
A combination from Modelo does no damage.
Rockefeller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Modelo's guard.
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Modelo is retaining full guard.
Rockefeller throwing strikes from guard but Modelo blocks nicely.
Rockefeller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Modelo gets back to half guard.
Modelo is trying to stand up here but Rockefeller is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockefeller moves nicely into side control.
Modelo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is looking to take a break and control but Modelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockefeller tries for a kimura but Modelo is defending well.
Modelo is trying to get back to half guard.
Modelo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rockefeller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rockefeller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Modelo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller working the strikes but Modelo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rockefeller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modelo defends it well.
Rockefeller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Modelo trying to control from the bottom.
Rockefeller wants to work for an arm triangle but Modelo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockefeller stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Modelo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockefeller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rockefeller lands with some strikes.
Rockefeller is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Modelo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Rockefeller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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