PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Canute Tesch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Girts Rozentals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tesch's entrance music is Bloody Pants Says Hello. A fine choice. Canute Tesch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tesch
vs
Rozentals

166 cm
19
139 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Canute Tesch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Girts Rozentals!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesch tries for a takedown but Rozentals sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rozentals scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tesch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rozentals tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rozentals has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tesch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rozentals wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tesch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozentals lands a nice short elbow.
Tesch tries to get to full guard but Rozentals has control of the leg.
Rozentals sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tesch defending well though.
Tesch wants to improve his position but Rozentals is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tesch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rozentals!
Rozentals really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rozentals in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tesch scoring with strikes but Rozentals is staying in there.
Tesch trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tesch is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rozentals has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rozentals!
Tesch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rozentals won't allow Tesch to sweep him here.
Rozentals wants to control from the top but Tesch keeps moving.
Rozentals won't allow Tesch to sweep him here.
Rozentals is fighting to break Tesch's control of his arms but Tesch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rozentals prevents Tesch from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals stays in close to Tesch's body and controls the position.
Rozentals stopping the sweep attempt from Tesch.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tesch fails with the takedown

and Rozentals counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tesch won't be happy with that.
Rozentals looks gassed!
Tesch is trying to control Rozentals's posture but Rozentals avoids it.

Rozentals decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tesch to his feet.
Tesch with a poor takedown

so Rozentals counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canute Tesch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesch striking off his back.
Rozentals must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tesch is trying to control the position but Rozentals postures up.
Rozentals trying to control the position from guard on top but Tesch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tesch is on top in guard.
Tesch wants to stand but Rozentals has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozentals working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tesch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesch trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozentals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rozentals can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tesch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Girts Rozentals dominated that round.
That's time! Tesch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tesch tries for a takedown but Rozentals circles away easily
and Rozentals makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tesch has his takedown stuffed

and Rozentals holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Tesch decides to pull guard.
Tesch trying to control the position.
Tesch is pulling down on Rozentals's head. It's preventing any offense from Rozentals, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesch wants to sweep here but Rozentals controlling him for the moment.
Tesch looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozentals stands and throws Tesch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rozentals is breathing heavily.
Tesch is trying to get back to half guard.
Girts Rozentals has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tesch gets back to half guard.
Tesch wants to improve his position but Rozentals is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rozentals is thwarting Tesch's attempts to control the position.
Tesch wants to get back to his feet.

Tesch has one foot on Rozentals's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Girts Rozentals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rozentals drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rozentals with a flurry of punches that miss.

Tesch is working an open guard so Rozentals takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tesch doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rozentals counters with a shoot takedown. Tesch fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canute Tesch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesch working a defensive guard here.
Tesch trying to control the position here.
Rozentals trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tesch looking for a guillotine here but Rozentals defends easily.
Tesch wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Tesch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tesch working a defensive guard here.
Tesch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Rozentals drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tesch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tesch missing with punches from the bottom.
Tesch is pressing down on Rozentals's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Girts Rozentals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tesch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesch has his takedown stuffed
and Rozentals counters with a nice uppercut.
Tesch shoots and misses

and Rozentals counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rozentals wants to take a breather but Tesch is having none of it.
Rozentals prevents Tesch from standing back up.
Tesch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tesch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tesch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rozentals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tesch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rozentals puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tesch moves into full guard.
Rozentals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tesch is keeping the position for now.
Tesch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tesch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rozentals's guard.
Tesch advances position into side control!

Tesch stands up and beckons Rozentals to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tesch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rozentals looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rozentals takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tesch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tesch working the ground and pound but Rozentals is defending the strikes.

Tesch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tesch misses with a takedown attempt

and Rozentals counters with a single leg into guard. Tesch didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canute Tesch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tesch wants to sweep here but Rozentals controlling him for the moment.
Tesch pulls Rozentals in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals trying to control the position from guard on top but Tesch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tesch has his hands on Rozentals's head, controlling the position.
Tesch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozentals is one step ahead there.
Rozentals throwing strikes from guard but Tesch blocks nicely.

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.
Rozentals controlling from the top position.
Tesch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rozentals manages to get himself to full guard.
Tesch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rozentals is looking to stand up but Tesch isn't so interested in that idea.
Tesch with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Girts Rozentals just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tesch fails with a takedown attempt.
Rozentals throws a head kick but Tesch moves out of range.
Rozentals is looking to clinch.
Tesch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tesch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rozentals but Rozentals pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canute Tesch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozentals stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Tesch.
Rozentals is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozentals misses with a double jab.

Rozentals closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rozentals avoiding damage as Tesch throws knees to the body.

Tesch breaks the clinch.
Rozentals tries to clinch but Tesch moves out of range.
Tesch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rozentals as he avoids it easily.
Rozentals tries for a takedown but Tesch circles away easily
and Tesch counters with a two punch combo.
Canute Tesch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rozentals shoots in looking for a takedown. Tesch tries to sprawl out of it but Rozentals keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tesch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tesch feints and as Rozentals raises his hands in defense, Tesch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tesch is one step ahead there.
Tesch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tesch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tesch looking to pass the guard.

Tesch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rozentals, up you get!
Tesch scores with a sloppy right hand. Rozentals should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rozentals counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rozentals.
Tesch looking for a sweep. Not yet Tesch, not yet.
Tesch looking to control.
Tesch trying to strike off his back.
Tesch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rozentals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tesch is keeping the position for now.
Tesch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tesch trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rozentals fails with the takedown

and Tesch counters with a takedown into side control.
Tesch wants to control but Rozentals is keeping him busy.

Tesch decides to stand back up. Tesch steps back and let's Rozentals get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tesch misses with a takedown

and Rozentals counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Girts Rozentals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tesch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rozentals tries to avoid it but Tesch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rozentals to the ground. Rozentals escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tesch misses with a takedown attempt - Rozentals sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rozentals shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tesch is squirming around, avoiding Rozentals's attempts to control the action.
Tesch can't escape the position.
Rozentals avoids the attempt from Tesch to control.
Tesch regains half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tesch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesch keeping moving, preventing Rozentals from controlling successfully.
Tesch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tesch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Tesch looking for a guillotine here but Rozentals defends easily.

Tesch working for a triangle but Rozentals defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rozentals stays in close to Tesch's body and controls the position.
Tesch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rozentals!
Tesch working Rozentals over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesch controlling his opponent.
Rozentals is bucking up trying to escape but Tesch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tesch punching from mount but Rozentals doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tesch throwing strikes here but Rozentals is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tesch landing strikes from the mount.
Tesch working Rozentals over with strikes here.
Tesch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Tesch.
Tesch landing strikes from the mount.
Tesch wants to control the pace but Rozentals is squirming around nicely.
Tesch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tesch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rozentals is in a horrible position here. Tesch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rozentals is looking to get to half guard.
Tesch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Canute Tesch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rozentals has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Girts Rozentals!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Girts Rozentals!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Girts Rozentals!

Girts Rozentals wins by unanimous decision!
Girts Rozentals is the new featherweight champion!