PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Roscrow Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Balnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacek Balnowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Roscrow Jr
vs
Balnowski

192 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 London, Perry Roscrow Jr !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Balnowski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscrow Jr stuffs the takedown.
Balnowski closes the distance and clinches up with Roscrow Jr , looking for a takedown. Balnowski pushes Roscrow Jr against the cage but Roscrow Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roscrow Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Balnowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Roscrow Jr wants a takedown.
Roscrow Jr is working for takedown but Balnowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Roscrow Jr 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balnowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Roscrow Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perry Roscrow Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Balnowski.

Balnowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roscrow Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roscrow Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Balnowski dives on top into guard.

Roscrow Jr controlling the position.
Roscrow Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balnowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roscrow Jr is keeping the position for now.

Balnowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roscrow Jr looking to control.

Roscrow Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balnowski is aware though and is defending well.
Roscrow Jr pulls Balnowski in close to prevent any damage.

Roscrow Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Balnowski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roscrow Jr has tightened it up now! Balnowski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Perry Roscrow Jr !
In his post fight interview, Perry Roscrow Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.