PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 2286 p4p, 3352 weight class) and Perry Roscrow (ranked 253 p4p, 359 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Wangchuck
vs
Roscrow

190 cm
32
255
13 - 11 - 0

190 cm
59
247
41 - 40 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 40 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry Roscrow!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wangchuck attempts a counter takedown but Roscrow avoids it well and moves away.
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roscrow as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Roscrow misses.
Wangchuck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Wangchuck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roscrow!

Wangchuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roscrow, who protects the arm well.
Roscrow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Roscrow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Roscrow is working for a submission of some sort.

Roscrow seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wangchuck has recovered full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Roscrow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wangchuck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wangchuck has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Roscrow has his foot on Wangchuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangchuck works his way back into a safe position though.
Wangchuck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wangchuck gets to mount! Roscrow was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Roscrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wangchuck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roscrow to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roscrow shrugs it off.
Wangchuck is trying to take his opponent's back.
Roscrow sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Wangchuck is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roscrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Roscrow actively working from the bottom here.
Wangchuck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wangchuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roscrow is trying desperately to improve position.

Wangchuck wants to finish this one by submission but Roscrow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Roscrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow keeps trying to improve his position.
Wangchuck looking to control but Roscrow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Wangchuck with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roscrow is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangchuck has a good base and remains in mount.
Wangchuck fails to take his opponent's back.
Wangchuck tries to control but Roscrow wriggling away.

Wangchuck working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roscrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roscrow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Wangchuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Roscrow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Wangchuck seems to be looking for submissions.

Roscrow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Roscrow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangchuck pulls his head out easily.
Roscrow is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangchuck has managed to pass to side control instead.
Roscrow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wangchuck passes to full mount!
Roscrow working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lotay Wangchuck dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Roscrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wangchuck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roscrow sprawls and moves away.
Roscrow misses with a low kick.
Roscrow jabs at Wangchuck's body.
Wangchuck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perry Roscrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roscrow misses with a looping right.
Wangchuck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roscrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Roscrow unleashes a big counter combination but Wangchuck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wangchuck has been working on his balance at Lads Lash Banter Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Roscrow.
Roscrow feints a jab promting Wangchuck to slip. Roscrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wangchuck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Lotay Wangchuck has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but Roscrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Wangchuck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roscrow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Roscrow looking for a guillotine here but Wangchuck defends easily.
Wangchuck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wangchuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Roscrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck slips nicely into half guard.

Wangchuck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wangchuck trying to control the action but Roscrow is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck is looking to advance position but Roscrow won't allow it.

Roscrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangchuck wants to take a breather but Roscrow is having none of it.

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.

Wangchuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roscrow sees it coming and defends easily.
Roscrow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roscrow tries to get to full guard but Wangchuck has control of the leg.

Wangchuck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Roscrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangchuck trying to mount his opponent but Roscrow defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roscrow actively working from the bottom here.

Roscrow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangchuck pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Roscrow looking for submissions off his back.

Wangchuck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Roscrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lotay Wangchuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roscrow is breathing heavily.
Wangchuck content to control rather than advance.

Wangchuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wangchuck passes to full mount!

Wangchuck is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roscrow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roscrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wangchuck tries to control but Roscrow wriggling away.
Roscrow tries to improve his position but instead Wangchuck has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wangchuck is looking for the choke from the back position but Roscrow is controlling his hands well.
Wangchuck keeps control of the position as Roscrow tries to break free.

Roscrow fending off the submission attempt from Wangchuck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lotay Wangchuck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lotay Wangchuck's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A combination from Roscrow does no damage.

Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wangchuck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roscrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wangchuck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roscrow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Wangchuck is trying to get an arm triangle but Roscrow is defending well.
Roscrow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangchuck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wangchuck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roscrow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roscrow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wangchuck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Roscrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangchuck is aware though and is defending well.
Wangchuck controlling from the top position.

Wangchuck drops back looking for a leg! Roscrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roscrow manages to kick Wangchuck off! Wangchuck jumps back into Roscrow's guard.

Roscrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wangchuck defends it easily.
Wangchuck advances position into side control!
Roscrow prevents Wangchuck from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck trying to control the position but Roscrow is working away.

Wangchuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roscrow, who protects the arm well.
Roscrow is looking for a sweep.
Roscrow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wangchuck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Roscrow is looking for a kimura but Wangchuck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roscrow to get the leverage.

Roscrow is looking for a kimura here.
Roscrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Roscrow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roscrow is looking for a kimura but Wangchuck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roscrow to get the leverage.
Wangchuck tries to roll over but Roscrow keeps him under control.
Wangchuck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roscrow is working away from the top position though.
Wangchuck is looking for a sweep. Roscrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangchuck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Wangchuck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roscrow is looking to advance position but Wangchuck has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Roscrow gets back to half guard.
Wangchuck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roscrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Roscrow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangchuck pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Wangchuck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wangchuck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roscrow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wangchuck is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wangchuck controlling from mount.
Wangchuck wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wangchuck tries to control but Roscrow wriggling away.
Perry Roscrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lotay Wangchuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wangchuck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotay Wangchuck!
Lotay Wangchuck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.