PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mattlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Rockford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattlock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Click Click Boom. Rockford has chosen Click Click Boom as his entrance music. Shane Mattlock had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mattlock
vs
Rockford

190 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Mattlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Rockford!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mattlock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rockford thows a big elbow that misses.

Mattlock looking for a guillotine here but Rockford defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mattlock is keeping the position for now.
Mattlock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mattlock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rockford!

Mattlock goes for an armbar but Rockford turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rockford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mattlock swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rockford drops back looking for a leg! Mattlock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mattlock manages to kick Rockford off! Rockford jumps back into Mattlock's guard.
Mattlock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockford is one step ahead there.
Rockford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mattlock has his foot on Rockford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockford works his way back into a safe position though.
Mattlock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mattlock can't keep his opponent in guard - Rockford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mattlock is breathing heavily.
Mattlock trying to hold on to Rockford's head to control him but Rockford postures up.
Rockford winds up and cracks Mattlock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockford is looking to take a break and control but Mattlock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockford trying to pass the guard but Mattlock defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mattlock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mattlock is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rockford pulls his head out easily.
Mattlock is refusing to be controlled, as Rockford sits in half guard.
Mattlock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rockford tries to clinch up but Mattlock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockford fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mattlock pinned against the cage. Mattlock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mattlock is looking to clinch.
Mattlock misses with a takedown attempt

and Rockford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rockford is looking for a kimura but Mattlock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rockford to get the leverage.
Mattlock gets back to full guard.
Mattlock trying to keep a closed guard but Rockford is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Rockford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mattlock shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockford sprawls well. He's pushed Mattlock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mattlock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockford is fending him off so far but Mattlock persists. Nope, Rockford circles away and we're back to standing.
Mattlock shoots for a takedown but Rockford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Mattlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockford throws a head kick but Mattlock moves out of range.

Rockford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rockford seems to be working for a kimura but Mattlock defends the submission attempt.
Mattlock is pressing down on Rockford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mattlock looking for a guillotine here but Rockford defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockford trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattlock wants to get back to his feet but Rockford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Rockford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
Mattlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockford trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattlock trying to control the position.
Mattlock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rockford throws a nice looking combination but Mattlock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rockford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mattlock kicks Rockford off and gets back to his feet.
Rockford tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shane Mattlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mattlock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockford counters with a left and a right that stings Mattlock.
Mattlock keeps Rockford at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mattlock misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Rockford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mattlock's guard.
Hank Rockford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mattlock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mattlock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockford.
Mattlock working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockford wanted to stand there but Mattlock had control of the position.
Rockford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mattlock wants to sweep here but Rockford controlling him for the moment.

Mattlock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockford passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Rockford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mattlock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rockford counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mattlock won't be happy with that.
Rockford wants to take a breather but Mattlock manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rockford.
Mattlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mattlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattlock is trying to control the position but Rockford postures up.
Mattlock keeping moving, preventing Rockford from controlling successfully.
Rockford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mattlock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockford stopping the sweep attempt from Mattlock.

Rockford has gone for a leg lock! Mattlock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rockford's guard.
Rockford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mattlock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rockford working a defensive guard here.

Mattlock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockford, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Mattlock. No joy for Rockford on that attempt.
Mattlock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rockford counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mattlock but Mattlock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mattlock fails with the takedown

and Rockford counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Mattlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rockford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rockford scores with the left hand. Mattlock knows he should have avoided that one.
Mattlock with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rockford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mattlock wants to stand up but Rockford is controlling him.
Rockford trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mattlock pushes Rockford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockford circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rockford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rockford is keen to just control but Mattlock is a slippery customer.
Shane Mattlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mattlock is trying to control but can't.
Hank Rockford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rockford stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mattlock to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Rockford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Rockford!