PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rancho Juventin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Juventin
vs
Roach

171 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rancho Juventin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Juventin as Roach shoots in.
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rancho Juventin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Roach.
Roach fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juventin checks it well.
Roach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juventin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Juventin takes the fight into the clinch.
Juventin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roach is trying to stall.
Juventin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juventin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roach looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Juventin as the two fighters clinch.
Juventin blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Juventin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roach goes for a takedown attempt but Juventin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roach shoots in looking for a takedown but Juventin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roach tries to clinch but Juventin moves out of range.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Roach decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roach trying to control from half guard but Juventin is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roach wants to free his trapped foot but Juventin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roach not doing much here.
Juventin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roach on the ground.

Bobby Roach has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juventin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roach shoots for a double leg takedown but Juventin sprawls well. He's pushed Roach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juventin takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Juventin wants to clinch up but Roach keeps it at a distance.

Juventin closes the distance and pushes Roach back into the cage.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Juventin has him pressed against the cage.
Juventin is stalling here.
Juventin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Juventin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juventin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Juventin.
A short uppercut from Juventin.
Juventin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Juventin.
Juventin lands with a left to the head.
Juventin is working Roach over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juventin.
Roach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juventin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Juventin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Roach breaks from the clinch.
Roach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juventin's waist but Juventin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roach off to one side.
Roach takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rancho Juventin dominated that round.
That's time! Juventin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Roach tries to close the distance and clinch but Juventin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Juventin darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.
Juventin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juventin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow.
Juventin presses Roach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juventin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juventin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Roach breaks the clinch.
Juventin tries to bum rush Roach with a series of wild strikes but Roach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juventin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Roach gets tackled into the cage by Juventin. Juventin maintains the clinch.
Juventin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juventin uses from the top position.

Roach has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Juventin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Juventin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roach.
Bobby Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juventin but Juventin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roach dives in and grabs Juventin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juventin pushes down on Roach's head and hops out.
Juventin moves in looking to clinch but Roach pushes him off.
Roach tries to clinch up
and Juventin counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juventin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juventin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juventin tries to clinch up but Roach circles away and keeps his distance.
Roach tries to clinch but Juventin moves out of range.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
Roach shoots in but Juventin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rancho Juventin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Roach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juventin circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Juventin to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Juventin.
Roach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juventin.
Juventin misses with a hook.
Roach fails with a takedown attempt.
Rancho Juventin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juventin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juventin swivels and escapes.
Roach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juventin sprawls well. Juventin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roach gets slowly back to his feet.
Roach is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juventin moves into the clinch.
Juventin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Juventin has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juventin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Juventin is working Roach over against the cage.
Juventin lands with a short shot to the head.
Juventin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow.
Juventin works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
Juventin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juventin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rancho Juventin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Juventin has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Juventin gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juventin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juventin stalling against the cage.
Roach tries a body shot but Juventin blocks it.
Juventin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juventin misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Roach wants the takedown. Juventin is fighting it off but Roach persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Juventin's guard against the cage.

Roach drops back looking for a leg! Juventin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Juventin manages to kick Roach off! Roach jumps back into Juventin's guard.
Juventin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juventin keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Roach.
Juventin doesn't manage to clinch there - Roach circles away.

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.
Juventin defending well as Roach loads up on a big left hand.
Roach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juventin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roach somewhat.
Juventin tries to clinch up but Roach circles away and keeps his distance.

Juventin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juventin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Juventin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roach breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Juventin. No joy for Roach on that attempt.
Juventin fails in his attempt to clinch.

Juventin tries to keep at a distance but Roach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roach is trying to push Juventin away but Juventin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juventin lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach tries to pull guard but Juventin won't allow it.
Rancho Juventin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Roach.
Roach looking to stall.
Juventin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roach.
Roach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juventin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Juventin as the two fighters clinch.
Juventin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Juventin.
Juventin lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juventin is struggling to control the position.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juventin lands with a light punch inside.
Juventin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roach up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Juventin as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roach jumps guard but Juventin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Juventin is leaning against Roach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bobby Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juventin holding his opponent close, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rancho Juventin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juventin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rancho Juventin!