PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Rocha (ranked 3154 p4p, 2891 weight class) and Dick Hickock (ranked 370 p4p, 341 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Rocha
vs
Hickock

193 cm
25
273
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
27
270
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davi Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Hickock!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Hickock gets a double leg takedown into Rocha's guard.

Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hickock is aware though and is defending well.
Hickock looking to pass the guard.
Hickock pushes down on Rocha's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Rocha actively working from the bottom here.

Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Hickock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hickock in particular looking to stall.

Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Hickock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocha is not content to let Hickock control the position.
Hickock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickock pulls his head out easily.

Hickock seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hickock in particular looking to stall.

Hickock seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Hickock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hickock prevents Rocha from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is working hard here to advance position.
Rocha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rocha trying to control here.
Hickock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Hickock isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocha is trying to escape the mount but Hickock keeps good control and instead manages to take Rocha's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hickock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Rocha has hold of Hickock's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hickock lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Rocha is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hickock throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Hickock!