PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romain Rosaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romain Rosaire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Armstrong's chin.

Armstrong
vs
Rosaire

185 cm
27
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

200 cm
21
272 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romain Rosaire!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rosaire tries to sprawl but Armstrong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
Armstrong working Rosaire over with strikes.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Armstrong is pressing down on Rosaire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rosaire is holding on for now.
Rosaire is refusing to be controlled, as Armstrong sits in half guard.
Armstrong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

We're going to have a standup here because Eddie Armstrong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Rosaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.

Armstrong has Rosaire pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Armstrong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rosaire tumbling to the mat - Armstrong dives into Rosaire's guard.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Rosaire's brow.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rosaire has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.

Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong distracts Rosaire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong stands up over Rosaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong is working Rosaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Rosaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rosaire looks winded!
Armstrong cracks Rosaire with a solid left hand.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.

Rosaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosaire keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.

Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rosaire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rosaire's head.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong won't allow Rosaire to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Armstrong works over Rosaire with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong pushing down on Rosaire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong passes to side control.
Armstrong is staying tight to Rosaire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Armstrong wants to control but Rosaire is keeping him busy.
Armstrong scoring with punches from side control.
Rosaire is trying to control Armstrong's posture but Armstrong avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Rosaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Armstrong gets a double leg takedown into Rosaire's guard.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rosaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong distracts Rosaire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Rosaire lands a decent shot there.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong is in close to Rosaire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong won't allow Rosaire to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rosaire keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rosaire thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armstrong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rosaire is breathing heavily.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Rosaire has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.

Rosaire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong stands up over Rosaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Rosaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.

Rosaire is rocked!
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rosaire is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rosaire covers up, he's hurt! Armstrong keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Armstrong and the ref steps in to end the fight! Armstrong can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
Eddie Armstrong thanked the fans post fight for their support.