PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastiat comes to the cage accompanied by Superstition. Rock has chosen Big Pimpin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bastiat
vs
Rock

188 cm
28
197 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
170 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Rock!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bastiat misses its intended target.
Rock misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock lands a two punch combo.
Bastiat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Bastiat throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Bastiat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bastiat gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bastiat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rock, who protects the arm well.
Rock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bastiat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bastiat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bastiat but great work by Rock.
Bastiat manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastiat wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat is pressing down on Rock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bastiat working for submissions but it's allowed Rock to get to half guard.
Bastiat manages to get to full guard.
Rock wants to get up but he can't break Bastiat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Bastiat working for submissions but it's allowed Rock to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat is looking to improve his position.
Rock wants to stand but Bastiat has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bastiat wants to get back to full guard.
Bastiat missing with punches from the bottom.
Rock blocks the strikes from Bastiat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bastiat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.

Bastiat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rock prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
Rock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bastiat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bastiat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastiat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat is working hard here to advance position.
Bastiat moves into full guard.
Rock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bastiat's guard.

Bastiat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bastiat has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rock should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bastiat has tightened it up now! Rock should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat retains his middleweight title!