PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egg Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krovitzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krovitzky has chosen Bliss N Eso - Addicted as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Krovitzky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Roll
vs
Krovitzky

225 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

201 cm
27
207 lbs
3 - 12 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Egg Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Krovitzky!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Roll looks to land a combination but Krovitzky avoids it well.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krovitzky.

Krovitzky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roll to the ground. Krovitzky is now in Roll's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Roll uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Krovitzky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Krovitzky clinches up with Roll and pushes him back against the cage.

Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
Krovitzky throws a low kick but Roll moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krovitzky darts in and clinches Roll up against the cage.
Roll working aggressively here.

Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krovitzky moves in looking to clinch but Roll pushes him off.
Good shot there by Krovitzky.
Roll moves out of range as Krovitzky strikes.
Jason Krovitzky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krovitzky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roll counters with a one-two to the body.
Krovitzky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Krovitzky misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krovitzky.
Krovitzky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roll avoids the head kick by Krovitzky.
Krovitzky doesn't manage to clinch there - Roll circles away.
Roll looks to land a combination but Krovitzky avoids it well.
Roll slips a jab and a cross from Krovitzky.
Krovitzky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roll counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Egg Roll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krovitzky closes the distance and clinches up with Roll, looking for a takedown. Krovitzky pushes Roll against the cage but Roll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Egg Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Krovitzky.
A combination from Roll does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krovitzky forces Roll back against the cage and clinches.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.

Krovitzky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Roll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krovitzky misses with a takedown attempt
and Roll counters with a left and a right that stings Krovitzky.
Roll throws a right hand that Krovitzky ducks under and follows up with a left that Krovitzky also avoids with ease.
Krovitzky wants to clinch
and Roll counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Krovitzky pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krovitzky swings widly with a right hand
and Krovitzky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krovitzky lands with a right hand.
Krovitzky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roll counters with a one-two to the body.
Krovitzky moves to clinch but Roll breaks away
and Roll counters with a three punch combo that has Krovitzky backing up. Krovitzky nods at Roll to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krovitzky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roll counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egg Roll 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.

Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Krovitzky.
Krovitzky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krovitzky throws a chopping leg kick but Roll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Egg Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Krovitzky fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krovitzky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roll misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krovitzky.
Roll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krovitzky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krovitzky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krovitzky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krovitzky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krovitzky misses with an uppercut.
Roll really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krovitzky tries to clinch
and Roll counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Krovitzky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roll, pushing him back against the cage.
Roll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krovitzky fails with a takedown attempt.
Krovitzky avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roll has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Krovitzky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krovitzky throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Krovitzky.
Krovitzky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krovitzky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krovitzky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krovitzky tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roll there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krovitzky fails with a takedown attempt.
Egg Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Krovitzky.
Krovitzky connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Krovitzky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Krovitzky lands a jab to the head.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
Krovitzky tries for a takedown but Roll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krovitzky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krovitzky misses with a double jab.
Krovitzky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roll but Roll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egg Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Krovitzky.
No joy there for Roll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krovitzky fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krovitzky ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krovitzky.
Krovitzky shoots in looking for a takedown but Roll manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krovitzky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krovitzky is looking to clinch.
Krovitzky wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Roll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krovitzky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krovitzky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky wants to clinch but Roll slips to the side
and Roll counters with a two punch combo.
Krovitzky tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krovitzky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roll counters with a three punch combo that has Krovitzky backing up. Krovitzky nods at Roll to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krovitzky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krovitzky scores with the left hand. Roll knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky tries to clinch up but Roll circles away and keeps his distance.
Krovitzky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krovitzky throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krovitzky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krovitzky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krovitzky tries to clinch
and Roll counters with a series of strikes. Krovitzky will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Roll.
Krovitzky shoots in for a takedown but Roll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krovitzky slips under a jab.
Roll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krovitzky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Krovitzky moves out of range easily.
Krovitzky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krovitzky somewhat.
Krovitzky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roll's waist but Roll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krovitzky off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krovitzky has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egg Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roll has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Egg Roll!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Egg Roll!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Egg Roll!

Egg Roll wins by unanimous decision!