PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Jimnez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rockyhorror (ranked 0 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.

Jimnez
vs
Rockyhorror

189 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Jimnez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Rockyhorror!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimnez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockyhorror as he jumps to the side.
Rockyhorror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rockyhorror fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jimnez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror tries a knee to the head but Jimnez blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rockyhorror throws an elbow but misses.
Rockyhorror is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jimnez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rockyhorror holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockyhorror looking to throw knees to the head but Jimnez is blocking nicely.
Jimnez is pressed up against the cage. Rockyhorror has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimnez down to the mat. Jimnez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rockyhorror gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jimnez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimnez dodges the punch combination from Rockyhorror.
Jimnez has a takedown stuffed.
Jimnez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockyhorror. Rockyhorror obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockyhorror throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rockyhorror lands with a nice combination. Jimnez backs away looking to recover.
Rockyhorror is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jimnez throws a combination that misses
and Rockyhorror counters with a low kick, right behind Jimnez 's knee.

Rockyhorror has managed to clinch.
Rockyhorror drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jimnez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carlos Jimnez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rockyhorror obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimnez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockyhorror smiles and moves away.
Jimnez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockyhorror.
Nice body punch from Rockyhorror.
Jimnez is breathing heavily.

Rockyhorror darts in and clinches Jimnez up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockyhorror comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockyhorror tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rockyhorror is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jimnez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rockyhorror with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rockyhorror tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rockyhorror drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jimnez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rockyhorror tries for a takedown but Jimnez manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rockyhorror just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimnez's brow.
Jimnez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockyhorror.

Jimnez manages to break the clinch.
Rockyhorror lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rockyhorror dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jimnez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jimnez fails with the takedown
and Jimnez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockyhorror tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rockyhorror looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jimnez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jimnez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockyhorror doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockyhorror manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockyhorror sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jimnez's guard.
Jimnez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jimnez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror moves into full mount! Jimnez won't be happy about that!
Rockyhorror is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Jimnez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rockyhorror working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockyhorror is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jimnez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rockyhorror prevents Jimnez from getting the reversal.
Rockyhorror landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rockyhorror putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rockyhorror with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Rockyhorror.
Rockyhorror putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Jimnez is rocked!
Rockyhorror connects with a bit shot that sees Jimnez covering up! More strikes from Rockyhorror and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rockyhorror is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Rockyhorror!