PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Malolepszy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentij Rovereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovereem has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Robert Malolepszy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valentij Rovereem's chin.

Malolepszy
vs
Rovereem

181 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Malolepszy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentij Rovereem!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malolepszy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovereem looks winded!
Malolepszy content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovereem looking to control but Malolepszy passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malolepszy wants to free his trapped foot but Rovereem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malolepszy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malolepszy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Malolepszy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malolepszy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malolepszy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Malolepszy decides to stand up.

Malolepszy moves into the clinch.

Malolepszy decides to pull guard.
Malolepszy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malolepszy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Malolepszy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rovereem has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Malolepszy pulls guard effortlessly.
Malolepszy trying to control the position here.

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

Malolepszy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovereem being controlled here momentarily.
Malolepszy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Malolepszy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rovereem on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malolepszy stays in close to Rovereem's body and controls the position.
Malolepszy stands and throws Rovereem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malolepszy moves into range and clinches up with Rovereem.
Malolepszy jerks Rovereem's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rovereem drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Malolepszy goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Malolepszy because Rovereem was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Malolepszy!