PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Trouble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Falco
vs
Trouble

196 cm
21
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Trouble!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Trouble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trouble is in Falco's guard.
Trouble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falco is keeping the position for now.
Trouble trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trouble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trouble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Falco wants to sweep here but Trouble controlling him for the moment.
Trouble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Big Trouble hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Falco throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trouble looks to score with a jab to the body but Falco is just out of range.
Big Trouble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trouble but Trouble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trouble.

Trouble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trouble is in Falco's guard.
Falco keeping full guard, as Trouble tries to pass.
Trouble looking to sit in guard and control but Falco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Falco is fighting to break Trouble's control of his arms but Trouble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falco looking to sit in guard and control but Trouble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Trouble wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trouble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trouble wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trouble stopping the sweep attempt from Falco.
Trouble trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Big Trouble hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Trouble misses the shot to the body.
Falco throws a wild body kick that Trouble sees coming a mile off.
Trouble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falco avoids the body shot from Trouble.
Trouble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trouble's calf.
Trouble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trouble. Falco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trouble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falco manages to avoid it.
Trouble dives in and grabs Falco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falco pushes down on Trouble's head and hops out.
Rocco Falco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Trouble.
Trouble lands a nice looking body shot.
Falco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trouble has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trouble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trouble has a takedown stuffed.
Trouble looks gassed!
Trouble leaves Falco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falco misses with a takedown attempt - Trouble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trouble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falco pinned against the cage. Falco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falco thuds his right hand into Trouble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Trouble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Falco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trouble.
Trouble throws an overhand right that lands on Falco's shoulder, as Falco tries to avoid the shot.
Falco lands a lovely overhand right.
Trouble misses the shot to the body.
Trouble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trouble cracks a nice hook into Falco's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trouble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Trouble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Trouble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trouble throwing strikes but missing.
Trouble working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trouble controls the pace.
Trouble postures up.
Trouble stays in close to Falco's body and controls the position.
Trouble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falco swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falco cracks a nice hook into Trouble's ribs.
Falco looks for the body kick but Trouble saw that one coming.
Trouble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Trouble blocks the low kick.

Trouble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Big Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falco can't do much from the bottom here.
Trouble working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Falco is trying to improve his position.
Trouble trying to control the position but Falco is working away.
Falco is looking for a sweep.
Falco is trying to control Trouble's posture but Trouble avoids it.
Trouble blocks the strikes from Falco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trouble trying to control the position but Falco is working away.
Trouble is staying tight to Falco's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Trouble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trouble taking a break here but Falco is having none of it and regains half guard.
Falco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trouble is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco is looking for a sweep. Trouble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trouble throwing shots but Falco is blocking nicely.
Falco tries to roll over but Trouble keeps him under control.
Trouble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Falco punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Falco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Trouble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Trouble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falco tries to avoid it but Trouble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falco to the ground. Falco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trouble just misses with a punch to the body.
Falco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Trouble gets a double leg takedown into Falco's guard.
Trouble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falco wants to sweep here but Trouble controlling him for the moment.
Falco keeping moving, preventing Trouble from controlling successfully.
Falco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trouble is one step ahead there.
Falco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trouble trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trouble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trouble wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Big Trouble was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Trouble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Trouble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trouble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Falco looks a forlorn figure.
Falco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rocco Falco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Trouble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trouble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trouble's back!
Falco throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falco throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Falco has got one arm under Trouble's chin. This could be trouble... Trouble trying to control the other hand but Falco gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Trouble has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocco Falco!