PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Worf Roshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshenko comes to the cage accompanied by QoNos Death Swell. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Roshenko
vs
Ishii

196 cm
30
263 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

182 cm
30
272 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Roshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Satoshi Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ishii.
Roshenko gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Ishii there.
Ishii prevents Roshenko from improving his position.
Ishii drops an elbow to the side of Roshenko's head.
Ishii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roshenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii works over Roshenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Ishii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roshenko's head.

Roshenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ishii scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
My spies in Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) inform me that Ishii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roshenko keeping full guard, as Ishii tries to pass.
Ishii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roshenko's head.
Ishii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roshenko's head.
Ishii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Roshenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ishii defends it easily.
Ishii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishii chips away with some ground and pound.
Roshenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roshenko trying to keep a closed guard but Ishii is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ishii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roshenko throws out the jab.

Roshenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ishii cracks Roshenko with a solid left hand.
Roshenko trying to control the position.
Ishii controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roshenko trying to control the position.
Ishii won't allow Roshenko to get back to his feet.
Roshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ishii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ishii stopping the sweep attempt from Roshenko.
Roshenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishii.
Ishii lands a couple of digs.
Ishii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ishii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Roshenko throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.

Ishii clinches up against the cage.
Ishii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roshenko stops a takedown attempt from Ishii.
Roshenko tries to throw a body punch but Ishii avoids it by throwing Roshenko back against the cage.

Roshenko decides to pull guard.
Ishii looking to pass the guard.
Roshenko trying to control the position.
Roshenko is really struggling to control Ishii but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ishii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roshenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishii stands and throws Roshenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ishii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roshenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roshenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ishii as he jumps to the side.
Ishii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roshenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishii with the counter takedown but Roshenko avoids it easily.
Ishii tries to clinch there but Roshenko circles away.
Ishii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roshenko's waist but Roshenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishii off to one side.
Worf Roshenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Ishii.
Roshenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Roshenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshenko is pressed up against the cage. Ishii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roshenko down to the mat. Roshenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roshenko goes for a double leg but Ishii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ishii continues to drive forward.
Roshenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roshenko as he avoids it easily.
Roshenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishii sprawls well. Ishii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roshenko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ishii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Roshenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roshenko prevents Ishii from moving into mount.
Ishii working the head and body with strikes.
Roshenko is pushing Ishii's head away, looking to escape. Ishii manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Roshenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roshenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii prevents Roshenko from improving his position.
Roshenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ishii.
Ishii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ishii is trying to control the action in half guard but Roshenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ishii passes to side control.
Roshenko tries to buck Ishii off but Ishii is having none of it.
Ishii controls the position.
Roshenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ishii lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko is refusing to be controlled, as Ishii sits in half guard.
Roshenko landing a few short strikes.
Ishii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Roshenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roshenko tries for a takedown but Ishii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ishii wants to counter with a clinch but Roshenko pushes him away.
Ishii has a takedown stuffed.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown but Roshenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roshenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roshenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Roshenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Ishii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roshenko to the mat! Roshenko manages to get full guard.
Ishii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roshenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roshenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Satoshi Ishii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ishii lands a couple of elbows.

Ishii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roshenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ishii has managed to get both his arms back between Roshenko's legs - danger averted.
Ishii looking to sit in guard and control but Roshenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ishii can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roshenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishii has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satoshi Ishii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ishii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roshenko dives in and grabs Ishii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ishii pushes down on Roshenko's head and hops out.
Ishii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Roshenko as Ishii shoots in.
Roshenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ishii doesn't seem bothered though.
Ishii shoots in looking for a takedown but Roshenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ishii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Worf Roshenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Ishii.

Roshenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ishii to the mat! Ishii manages to get full guard.
Roshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshenko postures up in Ishii's guard and throws a big left but Ishii blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roshenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Ishii is looking to stand up but Roshenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Roshenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We've been hearing that Roshenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Roshenko stands and steps away. Ishii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Satoshi Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishii with the counter takedown but Roshenko avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Roshenko enables Ishii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roshenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roshenko looking to control.
Ishii scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roshenko's head.

Roshenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishii landing some decent shots from guard.
Ishii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roshenko's head.

Roshenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii landing with the ground and pound.
Worf Roshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishii works over Roshenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Ishii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roshenko keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Roshenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roshenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko keeping full guard, as Ishii tries to pass.

Roshenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ishii is defending well. Roshenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ishii has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roshenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Worf Roshenko!
Worf Roshenko made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It is a glorious day for the Klingon Empire and the House of Mogh. I am victorious in battle and I have vanquished my opponent. He fought with honor, but I am the better fighter. KsQPla!'.