PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJoe RRogan (ranked 5785 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Ricard (ranked 5634 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

RRogan
vs
Ricard

196 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJoe RRogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

RRogan gets a takedown into half guard.

Ricard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ricard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
JJoe RRogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RRogan looks for a takedown but Ricard sprawls well.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RRogan.
RRogan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

RRogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - RRogan lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ricard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with RRogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
RRogan scoring with some ground and pound.
RRogan passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from RRogan there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RRogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
RRogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard is looking to control RRogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ricard avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from RRogan there.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
RRogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
RRogan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ricard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RRogan lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricard can do anything to dispel that myth.
RRogan lands with a punch from half guard.
RRogan working over Ricard with some ground and pound. Ricard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RRogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RRogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
RRogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ricard tries to get to full guard but RRogan has control of the leg.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan working Ricard over with strikes.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan lands strikes from half guard.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ricard looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard has hold of RRogan's hands but RRogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
RRogan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ricard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RRogan winds up and cracks Ricard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RRogan working over Ricard with some ground and pound. Ricard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RRogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ricard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
RRogan lands strikes from half guard.
RRogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RRogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
RRogan drops an elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
RRogan 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.
Ricard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but RRogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
RRogan working over Ricard with some ground and pound. Ricard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
RRogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RRogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RRogan lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from RRogan there.
Ricard wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RRogan lands a nice short elbow.
RRogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

RRogan looking to score a takedown here. Ricard is defending well but RRogan drives through and ends up in Ricard's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RRogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricard can do to turn this around?
RRogan chips away with some ground and pound.
RRogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
RRogan works over Ricard with some ground and pound from guard.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
RRogan is working Ricard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
JJoe RRogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RRogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan chips away with some ground and pound.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ricard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ricard wants to stand up but RRogan is controlling him.
Ricard looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RRogan lands a couple of elbows.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan chips away with some ground and pound.
RRogan landing with the ground and pound.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RRogan postures up and lands a big shot to Ricard's brow.
RRogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RRogan passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. RRogan connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
RRogan working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RRogan lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from RRogan.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RRogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard has hold of RRogan's hands but RRogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ricard is looking for a sweep. RRogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
RRogan drops an elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ricard has hold of RRogan's hands but RRogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
RRogan slips a nice elbow through Ricard's hands, connecting with Ricard's forehead.
RRogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
RRogan is nestled in close to Ricard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
RRogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
RRogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJoe RRogan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

RRogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
RRogan cracks Ricard with a solid left hand.
RRogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RRogan lands a couple of digs.
RRogan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ricard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RRogan works over Ricard with some ground and pound from guard.
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ricard has momentary wrist control but RRogan slips an elbow through the middle.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan lands a couple of digs.
RRogan scoring with some ground and pound.
RRogan lands a couple of elbows.
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan working some strikes from top position.
Hank Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan landing some decent shots from guard.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan distracts Ricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
RRogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ricard's head.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RRogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan connects with a couple of short punches.
RRogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
RRogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RRogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
RRogan distracts Ricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan with a nice head shot there.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan is in close to Ricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RRogan is in close to Ricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells RRogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
RRogan stands up over Ricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RRogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RRogan advances position into side control!
RRogan landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
RRogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ricard taking a bit of punishment here - RRogan scoring with strikes.
RRogan working the ground and pound.
RRogan lands some shots froms side control.
Ricard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
JJoe RRogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJoe RRogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for RRogan, 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 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJoe RRogan!
Hank Ricard was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm... I'm just not a very good fighter.'.