PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoltan Pekhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rotti Largo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotti Largo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pekhart
vs
Largo

192 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
209 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoltan Pekhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rotti Largo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Largo leaves Pekhart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Largo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekhart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Largo circles away.
Largo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pekhart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pekhart stopping the sweep attempt from Largo.
Largo keeping moving, preventing Pekhart from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Largo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pekhart forces his way into half guard.
Pekhart wants to take a breather but Largo is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pekhart is looking for submissions but instead, Largo has regained full guard.

Pekhart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Largo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Largo has escaped and now he's on top!
Largo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Largo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Largo is looking to advance position but Pekhart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Pekhart goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Largo turns into him and now he's in Pekhart's guard.
Largo controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Largo trying to move into half guard but instead Pekhart has managed to sweep!
Largo trying to strike off his back.
Largo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Largo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pekhart wants to control from the top but Largo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pekhart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Largo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Largo has escaped and now he's on top!
Largo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Largo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Largo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Largo stopping the sweep attempt from Pekhart.

Pekhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pekhart is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Largo pushing down on Pekhart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pekhart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Largo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Largo's back!
Pekhart keeps control of the position easily here as Largo tries to buck him off.
Largo breaks Pekhart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Largo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pekhart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pekhart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pekhart!

Pekhart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Largo, who protects the arm well.

Pekhart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Largo, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoltan Pekhart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Largo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekhart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Largo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Pekhart drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pekhart stops Largo from standing up.
Pekhart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pekhart stops Largo from getting back to his feet.
Pekhart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Pekhart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pekhart is looking to take a break and control but Largo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pekhart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pekhart trying to control the action but Largo is working from the bottom.
Pekhart is really struggling to control Largo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Pekhart is working for a kimura but Largo is defending it quite comfortably.

Pekhart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Largo is just riding it out for now. Pekhart eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pekhart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Largo defends it well.
Pekhart trying to control from Largo's half guard. Largo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Pekhart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Largo dives on top into guard.
Largo preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Largo wants to pass the guard but Pekhart is keeping the position.
Pekhart keeping moving, preventing Largo from controlling successfully.
Pekhart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Largo is pushing down on Pekhart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pekhart is fighting to maintain full guard but Largo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pekhart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Largo wants to pass the guard but Pekhart is keeping the position.

Largo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pekhart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Largo has managed to get both his arms back between Pekhart's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pekhart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Largo tries to free his leg and advance position but Pekhart is retaining full guard.
Largo wants to control from the top but Pekhart keeps moving.
Largo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pekhart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Largo is one step ahead there.
Largo tries to free his leg and advance position but Pekhart is retaining full guard.
Largo wants to control from the top but Pekhart keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Largo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pekhart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Largo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pekhart is out of range.
Pekhart scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoltan Pekhart dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Largo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pekhart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Largo's guard.
Largo trying to keep a closed guard but Pekhart is proving a slippery customer.
Pekhart won't allow Largo to sweep him here.
Pekhart trying to control but Largo is working from the bottom.
Pekhart prevents Largo from getting back to his feet.
Pekhart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pekhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Largo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Largo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Largo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekhart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Largo scores with a one two! Pekhart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Largo misses with a double jab
and Pekhart counters with a right hand to the body.

Pekhart scores a takedown into full mount!

Pekhart is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Largo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pekhart prevents Largo from getting the reversal.

Pekhart moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Largo has worked his arm free - good work by Largo!

Pekhart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Largo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pekhart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Largo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Zoltan Pekhart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Largo tries to bench press Pekhart off him but Pekhart keeps the position.
Pekhart trying to control the action but Largo is working from the bottom.
Largo dodges the ground and pound from Pekhart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Largo is looking to regain half guard here but Pekhart keeps moving and retains side control.

Pekhart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Largo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pekhart's guard! Nice work there by Largo!
Pekhart keeping full guard, as Largo tries to pass.
Largo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pekhart shoots in for a takedown but Largo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Pekhart blocks the low kick.
Pekhart tries to clinch there but Largo circles away.

Pekhart moves into the clinch.
Largo prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
Pekhart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekhart tries to score a body lock takedown but Largo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoltan Pekhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Largo has Pekhart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pekhart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Largo stops a takedown attempt from Pekhart.
Rotti Largo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Largo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pekhart.
Pekhart is trying to drag Largo to the mat but Largo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Largo is looking to control Pekhart's arms but Pekhart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Largo has his back to the cage.
Largo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekhart is trying to drag Largo to the mat but Largo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Largo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pekhart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Largo misses the body punch

and Pekhart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pekhart.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Largo kicks Pekhart off and gets to his feet.
Largo throws a hook but Pekhart avoids it easily.

Pekhart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoltan Pekhart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pekhart, 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoltan Pekhart!