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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes into the arena with Trendy blaring out of the sound system. Rockzo has chosen I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Suneet Chandler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
30
150 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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178 cm
30
169 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suneet Chandler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Rockzo! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rockzo shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rockzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Chandler misses with the combination.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rockzo. Rockzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Rockzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chandler content to control rather than advance. Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockzo defends it well. Chandler is looking for a kimura but Rockzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chandler to get the leverage. Rockzo moves into full guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rockzo has Chandler pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rockzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockzo keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Suneet Chandler. Rockzo closes the distance looking to clinch and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Chandler trying to work for an americana but Rockzo has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rockzo wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment. Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chandler wants to control from the top but Rockzo keeps moving. Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Rockzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockzo trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. Rockzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chandler looking for a guillotine here but Rockzo defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rockzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rockzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rockzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully. Rockzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Rockzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chandler working for a triangle but Rockzo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully. 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 Suneet Chandler will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Chandler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rockzo dives on top into guard. Chandler wants to sweep but no luck. Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully. Rockzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chandler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockzo is aware though and is defending well. Rockzo wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. Rockzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rockzo cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rockzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control. Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully. Rockzo advances position into side control! Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Chandler won't allow Rockzo to pass to mount. Rockzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rockzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rockzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Rockzo eventually gives up the hold. Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockzo pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chandler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockzo. Chandler wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rockzo winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rockzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Rockzo eventually gives up the hold. Chandler actively working from the bottom here. Rockzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chandler is looking for a sweep. Rockzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rockzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work. Rockzo is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Chandler looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chandler looking for submissions off his back. Rockzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rockzo connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. Rockzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rockzo trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom. Rockzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rockzo scoring with strikes to the body and head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chandler wants to improve his position but Rockzo is controlling well.
Chandler actively working from the bottom here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rockzo seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt. Doctor Rockzo has got the better of the ground game so far. Rockzo trying to control from half guard but Chandler is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Rockzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rockzo misses with a wild combination.
Rockzo connects with the punch. Chandler moves out of range as Rockzo throws a body kick.
Rockzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Chandler staying out of range there. Rockzo is looking to score with low kicks. The fight stays on the outside here - Rockzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rockzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chandler as he jumps to the side. Suneet Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Rockzo. Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler. Rockzo scores with a jab to the head.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rockzo tries to sprawl but Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rockzo actively working from the bottom here. Rockzo is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard. Rockzo tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg. Chandler wants to control but Rockzo is keeping him busy. Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockzo is just riding it out for now. Chandler eventually gives up the hold. Rockzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Rockzo is defending well.
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockzo sees it coming and defends easily. Rockzo is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rockzo is concentrating on defense, preventing Chandler from advancing position. Chandler wants to pass the guard but Rockzo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Doctor Rockzo. Well Rockzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doctor Rockzo! As Doctor Rockzo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Ah-ka-ka-ka-yeah! Woooooo cocaine and hookers! '.
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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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RATING
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