PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rokocoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titing Tumulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Rokocoko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rokocoko
vs
Tumulak

185 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Rokocoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titing Tumulak!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tumulak.
Tumulak wants to counter with a clinch but Rokocoko pushes him away.
Rokocoko closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tumulak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tumulak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rokocoko wants to get back to his feet but Tumulak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Rokocoko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tumulak is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rokocoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko tries to escape but Tumulak is in control.
Tumulak controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tumulak stands up and beckons Rokocoko to his feet.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Tumulak ducked under it nicely.
Joe Rokocoko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokocoko takes a swing at Tumulak's ribcage but misses.
Tumulak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokocoko misses the target.
Tumulak shoots in for a takedown but Rokocoko shows good takedown defense.
Rokocoko throws out a powerful jab.
Rokocoko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tumulak circles away.
Tumulak ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Tumulak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.
Tumulak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tumulak slips a straight right by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a body shot.
Rokocoko throws a big shot that misses.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tumulak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt
and Rokocoko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rokocoko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tumulak to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Tumulak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rokocoko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rokocoko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumulak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rokocoko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tumulak on the ground.
Tumulak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tumulak stops Rokocoko from standing up.

Tumulak stands up from Rokocoko's guard - Tumulak perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but Tumulak moved out of range.
Rokocoko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumulak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt - Rokocoko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titing Tumulak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tumulak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rokocoko works over Tumulak's head and body with a nice combination.
Tumulak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Tumulak moves away and avoids it.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rokocoko rushes Tumulak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rokocoko lands with a right to the head.
Rokocoko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tumulak.
Rokocoko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tumulak has his takedown stuffed

and Rokocoko counters by moving into the clinch.
Tumulak tries for a takedown but Rokocoko manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
Tumulak is trying to break free.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
Tumulak jumps guard but Rokocoko stands there with Tumulak around his waist. Tumulak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titing Tumulak.
A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumulak can do to turn this around?
Rokocoko is pressed up against the cage. Tumulak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rokocoko down to the mat. Rokocoko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tumulak fails with the takedown
and Rokocoko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumulak with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rokocoko counter with a right hand.
Rokocoko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tumulak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Rokocoko lands.
Tumulak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tumulak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tumulak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tumulak or perhaps it was just good defense by Rokocoko, which made it look bad.
Rokocoko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko tests Tumulak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt - Rokocoko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rokocoko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tumulak.
Tumulak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tumulak shoots in and drives through. Rokocoko sprawls well.
Rokocoko connects with a single shot there.
Tumulak moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tumulak counters with a body kick.
Tumulak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Rokocoko gets a clinch.
Rokocoko is leaning against Tumulak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Rokocoko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Tumulak is breathing heavily.
Rokocoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tumulak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tumulak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Tumulak's head.
A short right from Rokocoko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Tumulak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rokocoko lands an uppercut.
Tumulak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joe Rokocoko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rokocoko lands with a right to the head.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Good body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Tumulak is trying to pull guard but Rokocoko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tumulak backwards.
A body shot lands from Rokocoko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Rokocoko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Rokocoko lands a really nice looking cross but Tumulak seems unphased.

Tumulak is rocked!
Rokocoko drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tumulak right on the button. Tumulak goes down! Rokocoko follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rokocoko gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rokocoko!
Joe Rokocoko thanked the fans post fight for their support.