PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavanate Rocha comes to the cage accompanied by diplo - rhythm. Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cavanate Rocha
vs
Stevenson

181 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavanate Rocha blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Cavanate Rocha looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Cavanate Rocha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavanate Rocha wants to slow Stevenson down by chopping away at his legs.
Cavanate Rocha shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavanate Rocha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cavanate Rocha avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cavanate Rocha shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavanate Rocha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavanate Rocha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cavanate Rocha dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Cavanate Rocha moves out of range easily.
Cavanate Rocha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Cavanate Rocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range.
Cavanate Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Cavanate Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cavanate Rocha fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Cavanate Rocha moves out of range easily.
Josh Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cavanate Rocha shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Cavanate Rocha shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cavanate Rocha is breathing heavily.
Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cavanate Rocha misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cavanate Rocha tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cavanate Rocha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavanate Rocha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!

Cavanate Rocha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.

Cavanate Rocha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson works his way into side control.
Cavanate Rocha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevenson off and has taken his back!
Cavanate Rocha trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavanate Rocha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Cavanate Rocha sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stevenson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha!