PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 2332 p4p, 270 weight class) and Emilio Rojas (ranked 3277 p4p, 349 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kazakov
vs
Rojas

163 cm
34
168 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

175 cm
29
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazakov doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Kazakov counters with a straight right hand.
Kazakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazakov somewhat.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Kazakov is out of range.
Kazakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazakov.
Rojas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rojas throws a hook but Kazakov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov slips a straight right by Rojas.
Kazakov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazakov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Kazakov's shoulder, as Kazakov tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Kazakov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazakov off the cage and back into range.

Kazakov is rocked!
Kazakov leaves his chin hanging out and Rojas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kazakov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.