PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stupka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Army March. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rockamole
vs
Stupka

200 cm
31
287 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

184 cm
32
250 lbs
25 - 20 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hantu Rockamole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockamole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stupka fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockamole's brow.
Stupka working aggressively here.
Rockamole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockamole taking a breather.
Stupka can't find room to land a body shot as Rockamole controls the action.
Stupka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rockamole.
Stupka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockamole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stupka after a bit of a struggle.
Rockamole working aggressively here.
Stupka is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockamole gets an underhook and turns Stupka into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockamole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockamole misses with the head strike.
Rockamole tries to score a body lock takedown but Stupka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stupka throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockamole.
Rockamole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stupka working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockamole misses with the head strike.

Rockamole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but Stupka defending well.
Rockamole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stupka's head.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but Stupka defending well.
We've been hearing that Rockamole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rockamole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka is looking for a sweep. Rockamole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rockamole is looking for submissions but instead, Stupka has regained full guard.
Rockamole throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockamole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rockamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stupka scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice jab there from Stupka.
Stupka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rockamole lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.
Stupka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockamole.
Stupka throws a lazy right hand but Rockamole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockamole defending well as Stupka loads up on a big left hand.
Stupka throws a right hand that misses

and Rockamole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stupka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stupka keeping moving, preventing Rockamole from controlling successfully.
Rockamole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockamole trying to control the position from guard on top but Stupka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole wants to pass the guard but Stupka is keeping the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockamole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stupka dives on top into guard.

Stupka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stupka trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockamole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Hantu Rockamole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rockamole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stupka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockamole.
Rockamole ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
A jab from Rockamole misses.
Rockamole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stupka scores with a jab.
Rockamole misses with a low kick as Stupka jumps back.
Stupka misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Stupka.
Rockamole throws a nice looking combination but Stupka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stupka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stupka blocks a head kick by Rockamole.
Rockamole moves in looking to clinch but Stupka pushes him off.
Rockamole staying out of range there.
Rockamole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole cracks Stupka with an open hand slap.
Stupka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockamole in his tracks.
Stupka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockamoles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Rockamole. That snapped Stupka's head back.
Rocco Stupka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockamole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rockamole misses with a looping left.
Rockamole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockamole throws a body punch but Stupka moves out of range.
Rocco Stupka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockamole looks to score with a jab to the body but Stupka is just out of range.
Stupka slips under a jab.
Stupka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockamole momentarily.
Stupka misses with a lunging right hand

and Rockamole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockamole throwing strikes from guard but Stupka blocks nicely.
Rockamole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole looking to sit in guard and control but Stupka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rockamole looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockamole, not yet.
Stupka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rockamole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stupka has passed into side control.
Rockamole tries to bench press Stupka off him but Stupka keeps the position.
Hantu Rockamole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole is working hard here to advance position.
Rockamole is trying to work for a sweep but Stupka has mounted him!
Rockamole wants to control but Stupka is having none of it.
Rockamole tries to reverse the position but Stupka maintains control.
Stupka controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rockamole is working to get back to half guard.
Rockamole wants to hold on but Stupka pushes him away.
Rockamole is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hantu Rockamole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
Stupka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockamole on the side of the head.
Rockamole lands a head shot.
Rockamole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rockamole throws a low kick, looking for Stupka's leg but Stupka calmly moves out of range.
Rockamole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stupka.
Stupka moves out of range as Rockamole strikes.
Rockamole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockamole defending well as Stupka loads up on a big left hand.
Rockamole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stupka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stupka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stupka swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockamole.
Rockamole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stupka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockamole misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole moves out of range of the strikes.
Stupka punishes Rockamole's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockamole scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockamole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockamole. Stupka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stupka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockamole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stupka somewhat.
Stupka lands a nice shot that snaps Rockamole's head back.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
Stupka jabs Rockamole right on the nose. Rockamole blinks but takes it well.
Rockamole catches Stupka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockamole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rockamole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Stupka.

It looks like Hantu Rockamole has been cut.
Stupka swings for the body but Rockamole moves out of range.
Rockamole connects with a jab.
Rockamole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stupka throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stupka misses with a straight left.
A combination from Stupka does no damage.
Rockamole walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stupka.
Rockamole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stupka finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockamole's head.
Rockamole throws a combination that misses
and Stupka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stupka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stupka misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockamole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockamole wants to clinch up but Stupka keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupka connects with a right hand. Rockamole shakes it off.
Stupka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stupka wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockamole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stupka misses the shot to the body.
Stupka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockamole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stupka tries to bum rush Rockamole with a series of wild strikes but Rockamole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockamole misses the target.
Stupka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rocco Stupka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stupka throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stupka. That's going to slow Rockamole down.
Rockamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stupka throws a right hand that Rockamole ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockamole also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockamole, right into the meat.
Rocco Stupka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockamole throws a series of punches but Stupka avoids them all with ease.
Stupka throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockamole.
Nice jab there from Stupka.
Rockamole throws a low kick, looking for Stupka's leg but Stupka calmly moves out of range.
Stupka lands a jab to Rockamole's midsection.
Rockamole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockamole slips a straight right by Stupka.
Stupka lands a body shot.
Rockamole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stupka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stupka throws a hook but Rockamole blocks it.
Stupka throws a right hand that misses

and Rockamole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stupka won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockamole wants to control for a moment but Stupka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stupka manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Stupka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockamole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hantu Rockamole!
Hantu Rockamole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.