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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toby Rocha (ranked 24403 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Malone (ranked 3177 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby Rocha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Van Malone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Malone pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage.
Rocha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Malone is pulling down on Rocha's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha postures up.
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocha really is a fat lump.
Malone gets control of Rocha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rocha wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Rocha wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Rocha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Malone is proving hard to escape from.
Malone wants to improve his position but instead Rocha has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to control but Rocha passes into side control!
Rocha in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Rocha is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well.
Rocha decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone clinches up against the cage.
Malone breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Malone.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocha as he avoids it easily.
Malone tries to score with a low kick but Rocha moves his leg out of the way.
Malone clinches up against the cage.
Rocha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Rocha working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha has clasped his hands together around Malone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Malone tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Malone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rocha misses the body punch
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocha jumps guard but Malone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rocha is working for takedown but Malone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocha has picked Malone up - he's going for a ride! Rocha dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Malone kicks Rocha off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a series of punches but Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone has Rocha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocha's efforts to push away.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toby Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Malone.
Rocha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Rocha won't want to take too many of those.
Rocha jumps into guard, dragging Malone to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha pulls Malone in to control the position.
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone postures up in Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Rocha blocks it.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha has control of Malone's left arm, preventing Malone from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rocha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rocha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rocha!
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to improve his position.
Rocha working away.
Malone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rocha decides to return to a standing position.
Malone leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four 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.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malone has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone tries for a takedown but Rocha manages to get underhooks.
Rocha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
Rocha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Malone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rocha's half guard.
Rocha desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha is staying active underneath Malone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocha is controlling Malone's trapped leg to prevent Malone from advancing to side control.
Malone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocha controls his leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocha dives in and grabs Malone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes down on Rocha's head and hops out.
That's two 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.
Malone cracks Rocha with an open hand slap.
Rocha slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Rocha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocha tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malone clinches up against the cage.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Rocha.
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone forces Rocha back against the cage and clinches.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rocha struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocha, pushing him back against the cage.
Rocha is looking to break free of the clinch but Malone has double underhooks.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Malone pulls Rocha into guard.
Malone has his hands on Rocha's head, controlling the position.
Malone looking for a guillotine here but Rocha defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha gets to his feet. Malone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rocha shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Rocha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone gets a clinch.
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toby Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone scores with a head kick. Rocha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malone 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Malone!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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