PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Rockovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockovich's entrance music is MetalHealth by Quiet Riot. A fine choice. Ronnie Rockovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rockovich
vs
Adonis

185 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Rockovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Achilles Adonis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adonis misses with a takedown attempt - Rockovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adonis tries for a takedown but Rockovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adonis shoots in for a takedown but Rockovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronnie Rockovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles Adonis.
Adonis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adonis shoots in for a double leg but Rockovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adonis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adonis checks it well.
Adonis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adonis dives in and grabs Rockovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockovich pushes down on Adonis's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adonis is defended easily by Rockovich.
Adonis looks gassed!

Rockovich has Adonis up against the cage in a clinch.
Adonis misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rockovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Adonis throwing strikes from guard but Rockovich blocks nicely.
Rockovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adonis throws a strike but Rockovich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Adonis looking for subs off his back but Rockovich has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockovich is controlling the pace.
Adonis is trying to get back to full guard.

Adonis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockovich pulls his head out easily.
Adonis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adonis with the active half guard here but Rockovich passes nicely into side control.
Adonis tries to bench press Rockovich off him but Rockovich keeps the position.
Adonis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Adonis looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Adonis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockovich pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Adonis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adonis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockovich's back!
Adonis is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Adonis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Adonis lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie Rockovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adonis wants to clinch but Rockovich slips to the side

and Rockovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Adonis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockovich pulls his head out easily.
Rockovich trying to control the action but Adonis is working from the bottom.
Rockovich is really struggling to control Adonis but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Adonis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockovich pulls his head out easily.

Adonis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockovich pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Adonis looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adonis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rockovich moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Adonis.
Adonis throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Adonis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockovich off and has taken his back!
Rockovich trying to control the hands but Adonis breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Adonis looking to break Rockovich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rockovich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Adonis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Adonis is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rockovich has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Adonis has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rockovich taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Adonis doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Achilles Adonis!