PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Trouble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Falco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Falco
vs
Trouble

196 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Trouble!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trouble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falco but Falco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trouble.
Falco connects with a looping right hand.
Trouble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falco tries to avoid it but Trouble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falco to the ground. Falco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Big Trouble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falco throws a series of punches but Trouble avoids them all with ease.
Falco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trouble swivels and escapes.

Trouble drives through and clinches with Falco against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Trouble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trouble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falco manages to avoid it.
Trouble misses the shot to the body.
Falco throws a jab when Trouble was well out of range.
Falco shoots in for a takedown but Trouble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trouble moves away from the strike by Falco.
Falco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Trouble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Falco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trouble in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Falco is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trouble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trouble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Falco is avoiding damage well.
Trouble throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Falco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trouble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Falco is avoiding damage well.
Trouble in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Falco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Trouble seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trouble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Falco is avoiding damage well.
Trouble lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Trouble.
Trouble misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trouble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trouble in side control, throwing shots but Falco defends.
Trouble tries to move to mount but Falco blocks the move with his legs.
Trouble in side control lands a decent elbow.
Trouble throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Falco is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Trouble seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trouble lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble scoring with punches from side control.
Falco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Falco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Trouble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falco sees it coming and defends easily.
Falco is pressing down on Trouble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trouble wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
Trouble throws a big elbow that misses.
Trouble trying to control but Falco is working from the bottom.
Trouble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Falco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trouble trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trouble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Big Trouble wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trouble moves out of range as Falco throws a body kick.

Trouble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trouble is in Falco's guard.
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!
Falco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trouble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trouble throws an elbow that misses. Falco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trouble's guard. Nice move by Falco!
Falco wants to control from the top but Trouble keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Trouble dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Trouble throws a series of punches but Falco moves out of range.

Trouble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trouble is looking to take a break and control but Falco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falco prevents Trouble from improving position.
Falco dodges the ground and pound from Trouble.
Falco struggling a bit here.
Trouble cracks Falco with a big elbow.
Falco being controlled for a moment.
Falco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco trying to control the action but Trouble is working from the bottom.
Trouble wants to get back to full guard.
Big Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trouble is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
Falco wants to control but Trouble is keeping him busy.
Trouble wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trouble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falco.
Falco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trouble wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trouble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trouble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Falco prevents Trouble from improving his position.
Falco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trouble is staying active underneath Falco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Trouble is defending against the submission attempts here by Falco.
Trouble is looking to improve his position.
Falco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble gets full guard.
Trouble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falco preventing the sweep.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Trouble keeping full guard, as Falco tries to pass.
Trouble trying to strike off his back.
Trouble lands some strikes from the bottom.
Trouble seems keen to control Falco's posture.
Falco pushes down on Trouble's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trouble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falco pulls his head out easily.
Falco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trouble moves into full guard.
Trouble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trouble throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trouble working a defensive guard but Falco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Trouble is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falco is putting a hurting on Trouble here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Trouble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Trouble is looking to clinch but Falco is avoiding it.
Falco stuffs the takedown attempt from Trouble. Trouble gets slowly back to his feet.

Falco gets tackled into the cage by Trouble. Trouble maintains the clinch.
Trouble stalling the fight.
Falco tries to pull guard but Trouble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Trouble lands a takedown into guard.
Falco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trouble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trouble.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trouble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Trouble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Trouble throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falco escapes and throws Trouble's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Trouble is trying to get back to half guard.
Falco looks up at the clock and then as Trouble takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Falco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rocco Falco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Trouble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trouble is looking to reverse the position.
Falco lands a decent elbow from side control.
Falco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trouble some visible discomfort.
Trouble wants to control but Falco postures up.
Falco lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falco is putting a hurting on Trouble here, landing some big shots from side control.
Falco trying to control the action but Trouble is working from the bottom.
Falco lands a nice forearm strike.
Trouble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Falco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trouble is not content to let Falco control the position.
Trouble takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Falco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble is looking to regain half guard here but Falco keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trouble can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trouble dodges the ground and pound from Falco.
Trouble can't do much from the bottom here.
Trouble is looking to regain half guard here but Falco keeps moving and retains side control.
Falco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trouble sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Trouble is looking to regain half guard here but Falco keeps moving and retains side control.
Trouble dodges the ground and pound from Falco.
Falco is looking to take a break and control but Trouble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trouble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Falco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Falco is looking to take a break and control but Trouble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Falco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trouble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trouble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Falco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trouble 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Trouble!