PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Skarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Rozalski (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.

Skarface
vs
Rozalski

191 cm
20
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

203 cm
22
278 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Skarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Rozalski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarface dodges the punch combination from Rozalski.
Rozalski dives in and grabs Skarface's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skarface pushes down on Rozalski's head and hops out.

Skarface gets the takedown into side control.
Skarface lands some shots froms side control.

Skarface working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Skarface working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skarface throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarface staying calm.
Skarface working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skarface is putting a hurting on Rozalski here, landing some big shots from side control.

Skarface tries for a kimura but Rozalski is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Skarface is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rozalski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface is looking to take a break and control but Rozalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rozalski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skarface has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Skarface trying to control the action but Rozalski is working from the bottom.
Skarface 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Skarface seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rozalski is trying to control Skarface's posture but Skarface avoids it.
Rozalski defending against the ground and pound.
Skarface tries to score with some ground and pound. Rozalski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Skarface tries for a kimura but Rozalski is defending well.
Skarface working the strikes but Rozalski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarface sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skarface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozalski is not content to let Skarface control the 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. Skarface connects with a nice short shot to Rozalski's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skarface passes to side control.
Skarface prevents Rozalski from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Skarface dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rozalski enables Skarface to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rozalski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rozalski being controlled here, momentarily.
Skarface throwing strikes from guard but Rozalski blocks nicely.
Skarface wants to control from the top but Rozalski keeps moving.
Skarface slips nicely into half guard.
Skarface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rozalski keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozalski trying to control but Skarface postures up.
Skarface thows a huge punch but Rozalski dodges it nicely.
Skarface sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skarface thows a huge punch but Rozalski dodges it nicely.
Skarface with the ground and pound but Rozalski uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface pushing down on Rozalski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skarface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skarface thows a huge punch but Rozalski dodges it nicely.
Skarface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skarface thows a huge punch but Rozalski dodges it nicely.
Skarface wants to take a breather but Rozalski is having none of it.
Skarface is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rozalski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skarface tries to pass to full mount but Rozalski defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skarface keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skarface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skarface trying to control from half guard but Rozalski is working away.
Skarface trying to pass the guard but Rozalski defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozalski wants to control but Skarface is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skarface slips a jab and a cross from Rozalski.
Skarface scores with a jab. Rozalski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martin Rozalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skarface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rozalski tests Skarface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Skarface shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rozalski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Skarface connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rozalski taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Skarface dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Skarface. That snapped Rozalski's head back.
Rozalski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skarface sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Skarface closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rozalski's guard.
Skarface postures up in Rozalski's guard and throws a big left but Rozalski blocks it.
Rozalski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skarface controls the pace.
Skarface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tony Skarface overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skarface prevents Rozalski from getting back to his feet.
Skarface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rozalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skarface trying to control but Rozalski is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Skarface wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Skarface misses with a takedown attempt - Rozalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Skarface throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozalski was covering up waiting for the punch and Skarface finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skarface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skarface is in close to Rozalski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skarface throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface throwing strikes from guard but Rozalski blocks nicely.
Skarface passes Rozalski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skarface is keen to just control but Rozalski is a slippery customer.
Skarface is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rozalski can do to turn this around?
Skarface is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skarface throwing shots but Rozalski is blocking nicely.
Skarface thows a huge punch but Rozalski dodges it nicely.
Skarface lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarface working Rozalski over with strikes.
Skarface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rozalski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Skarface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rozalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Skarface is trying to control. Rozalski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skarface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skarface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rozalski defending well though.
Nice strikes from Skarface there.
Skarface works his way into side control.
An elbow from Skarface crashes against the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skarface advances to full mount.
Martin Rozalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Skarface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skarface controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Skarface showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skarface, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Skarface!
Tony Skarface managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [GTI] Divine Clothing (FREE SPONSORS FOR NOOBS), into his post fight interview.