PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brutal Delux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Rocha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Delux
vs
Rocha

182 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
201 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

GTI - 1337 Franchised

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutal Delux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Delux counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at Delux to acknowledge the strikes.
Rocha wants to clinch up but Delux keeps it at a distance.
Delux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocha.
Rocha tries to clinch there but Delux circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocha is defended easily by Delux.
Rocha misses with a lunging right hand
letting Delux counter with a right hand.
Rocha shoots in and drives through. Delux sprawls well.
Brutal Delux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rocha.
Rocha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delux counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlos Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delux counters with a nice uppercut.
Delux scores with a nice right hand.
Rocha misses with a hook
and Delux counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Delux slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rocha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocha shoots in but Delux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delux sprawls well. Delux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocha gets slowly back to his feet.
Delux scores with a jab to the head.
Delux digs a good body shot into Rocha's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Delux.
Rocha fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delux stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocha. Rocha gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocha looks gassed!
Delux connects with a looping right hand.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocha throws a lazy uppercut
and Delux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Delux counter with a right hand.
Rocha misses with a right hand
and Delux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocha thinking.
Rocha misses with a hook
and Delux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delux throws out a powerful jab.
Rocha misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Delux to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Carlos Rocha has been cut.
Delux throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Delux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Rocha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rocha misses with a shot to the body
and Delux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delux thuds a left hand into Rocha's body.
Rocha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Delux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocha thinking.
Rocha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Rocha shoots in looking for a takedown. Delux tries to sprawl out of it but Rocha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rocha is trying desperately to land a takedown but Delux is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rocha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux scores with a decent looking hook.
Delux checks a leg kick nicely.
Delux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocha walks into a stiff left hand from Delux.
Rocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Delux.
Delux throws a nice looking combination but Rocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delux jabs Rocha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Delux.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocha fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brutal Delux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rocha.
Delux misses with a two punch combination.
Delux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delux wants it to stay on the feet.
Carlos Rocha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Rocha with that takedown attempt.
Delux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delux lands a nice shot that snaps Rocha's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Delux.
Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Delux counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Delux to counter with a crisp jab.
Delux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Rocha misses with a combination
and Delux counters with a right hand to the body.
Rocha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocha's head.
Rocha misses with a jab to the body
and Delux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Delux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Rocha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Delux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rocha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Delux lands with a shot to the body.
Brutal Delux is winning the standup battle so far.
Delux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rocha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocha's head.
Delux lands a jab-cross combination.
Delux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocha. Rocha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocha throws a lazy uppercut
and Delux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rocha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux jabs at Rocha's body.
Delux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocha walks into a straight right hand from Delux.
Delux scores with a decent looking hook.
Delux scores with a hook to the body. Rocha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Delux there.
Jab, jab by Delux - just one landing.
Delux scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delux punishes Rocha's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha stuffs the takedown attempt from Delux. Delux gets slowly back to his feet.
Delux lands a jab to Rocha's midsection.
Rocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rocha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delux to score with a decent uppercut.
Delux lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha shoots in and drives through. Delux sprawls well.
Delux scores with a body shot.
Delux jabs at Rocha's body.
Rocha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rocha throws a right hand that misses
and Delux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a poor cross that misses
and Delux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delux lands a nice shot to the body.
Delux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocha on the side of the head.
Rocha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rocha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Delux clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Rocha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Delux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Delux blocks a leg kick.
Delux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocha is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rocha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delux somewhat.
Rocha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delux's waist but Delux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocha off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rocha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delux scores with a hook.
Rocha with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Delux to counter with a crisp jab.
Delux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
letting Delux counter with a right hand.
Delux thuds a left hand into Rocha's body.
Delux goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Delux finds it's way through Rocha's defenses.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delux counters with a right hand to the body.
Delux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Delux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delux.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Delux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Delux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delux cracks a nice hook into Rocha's ribs.
Rocha misses with a takedown attempt
and Delux counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brutal Delux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rocha.
Rocha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha misses with a right hand
and Delux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Delux had his way with Carlos Rocha in that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Rocha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Delux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocha under the eye.
Nice cross by Delux.
Delux lands a jab to Rocha's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocha is defended easily by Delux.
Rocha shoots in looking for a takedown. Delux tries to sprawl out of it but Rocha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Delux. Beautiful body shot.
Rocha is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Delux scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot by Delux.
A cross from Delux lands.
Delux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocha back to the cage. Delux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Delux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rocha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delux.
Delux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delux swivels and escapes.
Brutal Delux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rocha.
Rocha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delux.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlos Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Delux cracks Rocha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rochas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rocha misses the body punch
and Delux counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocha throws a lazy uppercut
and Delux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Delux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha misses with a combination
and Delux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delux's corner calls for a 1-2. Delux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Delux scores with a body shot.
Rocha thows a leg kick but Delux checks it
enabling Delux to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Delux lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutal Delux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:40
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutal Delux!
Brutal Delux retains his middleweight title!