PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Penzenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Penzenskiy
vs
Krejza

205 cm
26
300 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

202 cm
27
259 lbs
6 - 17 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Penzenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penzenskiy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krejza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penzenskiy looking to pass the guard.
Penzenskiy advances to half guard.

Penzenskiy is looking for a kimura here.
Penzenskiy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Krejza to regain full guard.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Penzenskiy from controlling successfully.
Penzenskiy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Penzenskiy from controlling successfully.
Penzenskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penzenskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Krejza is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krejza manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Penzenskiy has Krejza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Penzenskiy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Krejza tumbling to the mat - Penzenskiy dives into Krejza's guard.
Penzenskiy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Krejza is trying to stand back up but Penzenskiy is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Krejza kicks Penzenskiy off and gets back to his feet.

Penzenskiy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krejza on his heels. He'll look to pass Krejza's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing good reports from Penzenskiy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krejza keeping full guard, as Penzenskiy tries to pass.
Penzenskiy is working hard here to advance position.

Krejza working for a triangle but Penzenskiy defends it easily.
Penzenskiy 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Penzenskiy wants to pass the guard but Krejza is keeping the position.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Penzenskiy from controlling successfully.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penzenskiy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Krejza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penzenskiy, into his guard.

Penzenskiy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Penzenskiy trying to control the position.

Penzenskiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krejza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krejza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penzenskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krejza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krejza stands up over Penzenskiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penzenskiy keeping full guard, as Krejza tries to pass.
Krejza passes into half guard.
Krejza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Penzenskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krejza pulls his head out easily.
Penzenskiy is breathing heavily.

Penzenskiy looking for submissions off his back.

Krejza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penzenskiy is just riding it out for now. Krejza eventually gives up the hold.

Krejza is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penzenskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krejza tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Penzenskiy.

Penzenskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krejza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Penzenskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jenik Krejza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Krejza misses with a series of wild punches.
Krejza connects with a solid leg kick.

Krejza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penzenskiy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penzenskiy is looking for a sweep.
Krejza grinds an elbow into Penzenskiy's temple.
Penzenskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Penzenskiy taking a bit of punishment here - Krejza scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzenskiy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krejza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krejza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penzenskiy wants to improve his position but Krejza is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penzenskiy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Krejza is tapping! Great win for Penzenskiy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vladimir Penzenskiy!