PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Feder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Rocko Cruz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Cruz
vs
Feder

189 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

KaotiK

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 London, Rocko Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Feder!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feder looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Feder tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Feder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Feder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feder manages to get himself to full guard.

Cruz throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz passes Feder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Feder is looking to improve his position.
Feder trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Feder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cruz is nestled in close to Feder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Feder wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him!
Feder has given up his back here.

Cruz is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Feder with him. Feder is trying to defend but Cruz has an arm under the chin now! Feder grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocko Cruz!
A less than humble Rocko Cruz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.