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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Kain (ranked 3754 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Rocambole (ranked 5499 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
295 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Kain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Rocambole!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kain drives through with a takedown into Rocambole's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rocambole should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rocambole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocambole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rocambole holds on and takes a little breather.
Rocambole wants to sweep here but Kain controlling him for the moment.
Kain throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocambole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kain has passed into side control.
Rocambole manages to get back to half guard.
Kain is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocambole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocambole tries to get to full guard but Kain has control of the leg.
Rocambole gets full guard.
Rocambole managing to control the position.
Rocambole is trying to control the position but Kain postures up.
Rocambole wants to sweep but no luck.
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocambole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocambole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kain is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kain gets a takedown into half guard.
Rocambole is pressing down on Kain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rocambole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocambole striking off his back but it's not causing Kain any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocambole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocambole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocambole wants to stand but Kain is controlling the position.
Rocambole seems keen to control Kain's posture.
Rocambole is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four 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.
Rocambole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kain is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kain tries for a takedown but Rocambole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kain is breathing heavily.
Rocambole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rocambole lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocambole passes Kain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocambole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocambole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonard Rocambole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rocambole lands a nice hook to Kain's body. Kain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocambole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Logan Kain has been cut.
Rocambole misses with a few strikes there.
Rocambole shoots in but no luck this time.
Kain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rocambole defends well and Kain ends up having to push Rocambole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rocambole shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rocambole was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rocambole lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocambole tries to stand but Kain is controlling his head.
Kain takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocambole wants to stand but Kain has his arm trapped.
Kain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocambole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kain is being controlled here.
Rocambole landing strikes.
Rocambole tries to stand but Kain is controlling his head.
Rocambole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocambole trying to control the position but Kain is working away.
Kain can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocambole landing strikes.
Rocambole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rocambole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocambole is looking to take a break and control but Kain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocambole works to advance to full mount. Kain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rocambole sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rocambole working for a guillotine from mount but Kain is in no mood to give up.
Kain is looking to improve his position but Rocambole isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocambole with a couple of short strikes.
Kain has left one of his arms exposed and Rocambole doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kain screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonard Rocambole!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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