PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Simans
vs
Roost

188 cm
16
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uriel Roost!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simans throws a leg kick but Roost moved away.
Roost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simans's hands.

It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simans is defended easily by Roost.

Roost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simans is trying to defend but Roost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roost trying to mount his opponent but Simans defends it.
Simans trying to hold on to Roost's head to control him but Roost postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simans defending well though.
Simans tries to get to full guard but Roost has control of the leg.
Simans trying to control but Roost postures up.
Roost drops an elbow to the side of Simans's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simans is just riding it out for now. Roost eventually gives up the hold.
Roost throwing shots but Simans is blocking nicely.
Roost prevents Simans from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simans keeping moving, preventing Roost from controlling successfully.
Simans controls Roost momentarily but Roost frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Roost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simans is trying to keep Roost in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roost.
Roost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roost makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roost stopping the sweep attempt from Simans.
Simans trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roost makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simans working a defensive guard here.
Roost stands and throws Simans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans wants to control but Roost postures up.
Simans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roost throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simans gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roost lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roost lands a heavy elbow.

Simans is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roost prevents Simans from getting the reversal.
Roost putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Simans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roost softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Simans is out cold! Roost jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Roost!